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14+ hour, 47+ min ago (651+ words) HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026 on Wednesday. This year's group of athletes, coaches, administrators, and contributors whose influence spans ... HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026 on Wednesday. This year's group of athletes, coaches, administrators, and contributors whose influence spans generations, levels of competitions across the state. This includes one man from Richmond, who has also been named the 2026 Distinguished Virginian. The Class of 2026 inductees are as follows: - Bobby Ukrop (Richmond): Robert S. "Bobby" Ukrop has been named the "2026 Distinguished Virginian" presented to an individual with a sports background who is a distinguished citizen of the Commonwealth based on outstanding life accomplishment". A former basketball player at the University of Richmond, Ukrop has been a transformative community leader, leading initiatives throughout Central Virginia including the founding of…...

15+ hour, 23+ min ago (763+ words) MADISON " A Norfolk man who assaulted a woman three days in a row earlier this year could be sentenced to prison after being convicted of felony domestic violence on Thursday in Madison County District Court. Eric Kluthe, 42, pleaded guilty to second-offense third-degree domestic assault. He faces up to three years in prison at sentencing, which is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 12. The Madison County Attorney's Office, as part of a plea agreement with Kluthe, dismissed a criminal mischief charge and agreed to not oppose a probation sentence if that is the recommendation made by the probation office in the pre-sentence investigation report. The prosecution also agreed to dismiss a charge of violating a protection order against Kluthe in a separate case. Shortly after 11 p.m. on Sept. 1, a Norfolk police officer was dispatched to the front lobby of the police station regarding a…...

23+ hour, 26+ min ago (417+ words) VSP weekly update: 85.8 lbs of narcotics seized, 13 firearms recovered, $12,205 seized in currency. Human trafficking tips climb to 1,394. RICHMOND, Va (WVVA) - From December 3rd through December 9th, 2025, the Virginia State Police and partner agencies conducted a series of crime suppression operations that yielded significant results across the Commonwealth. The week's enforcement activity included the recovery of firearms, large narcotics seizures, the seizure of U.S. currency and ongoing investigations into human trafficking and gaming violations. - Firearms recovered: 13 firearms and 20 controlled substance pills; estimated value $6,500. - Gaming enforcement: 7 gaming'related tips received this week, 1,978 total tips to date. - Human trafficking: 22 new tips received this week, 1,394 total tips to date; 210 cases investigated or currently under investigation; 3,672 individual investigative activities logged; 77 victims identified and offered services. The Virginia State Police emphasized that these actions reflect ongoing coordinated efforts with local state and federal partners to disrupt criminal enterprises and protect…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1484+ words) To begin the night, Stanton survived a sluggish contest with just enough offense to edge Norfolk Catholic 34-30. In the nightcap, the Knights mauled the Mustangs 61-16 after exploding to a 34-2 head start. "We're replacing four starters and having guys jump into new roles," Norfolk Catholic boys coach Kevin Manzer said. "You just never really know what those roles are going to be. So, I started to see in the last couple of games our chemistry (improve), and that's really what you want. So, hopefully, we can keep that up, keep developing, and get that rhythm that's so important to play with." The opener wasn't decided until the waning moments when Harrison Blum hit the second of two free throws with 3.8 seconds remaining to push the Stanton lead to two possessions. "It was a good win, and Norfolk Catholic's always a great…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (381+ words) THE TWO VIRGINIAS (WVVA) - Loneliness can be a year'round public'health issue, but the holidays tend to make it feel louder. A Mission for Michael surveyed more than 3,000 adults who live alone to learn how many expect to spend Christmas 2025 in solitude, and why. When those results are extrapolated, the study estimates about 14 million Americans will be alone on Christmas this year. In Virginia an estimated 343,164 people who live alone expect to spend Christmas by themselves. In West Virginia, the number is 68,488. When adjusted for people who live alone, West Virginia ranks 19th among states for the share of residents likely to be alone on Christmas. December is saturated with images of togetherness " family dinners, full houses and crowded gatherings. For people who will be alone, that contrast can deepen feelings of sadness, isolation or failure. The study asked adults who live…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago (109+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved Virginia's waiver to remove "sweetened beverages" from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The USDA approved the waiver on Tuesday. "I want to thank Secretary Rollins and the entire Trump Administration for their work on our shared goal of modernizing SNAP to promote healthier eating and empower Virginians to lead healthier lives," said Gov. Glenn Youngkin."We all recognize that better nutrition is a critical step to making Virginia the strongest she's ever been." The restriction goes into effect on April 1, 2026. CBS 6 has reached out to Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger's team for comment....

1+ day, 10+ hour ago (270+ words) A vehicle came to rest on its side Thursday morning after rolling multiple times. The driver of the vehicle was transported to the hospital. Slick road conditions contributed to a single-vehicle crash near Norfolk on Thursday that sent one person to the hospital. Around 7:35 a.m., deputies with the Madison County Sheriff's Office responded to a rollover crash with injuries on Highway 81 near 837th Road just south of Norfolk, according to a press release from the sheriff's office. The crash occurred during a period of light drizzle that rapidly began freezing on roadways, creating hazardous driving conditions. Witnesses reported that the southbound vehicle began sliding toward the center lane, overcorrected and left the roadway to the right and rolled 2" times. The adult driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries. A small child, who was restrained in a child safety seat…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (200+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WVVA) - Virginia is rapidly positioning itself as a national leader in advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing, Governor Glenn Youngkin said in a recent Facebook post highlighting new investments and job growth in the sector. According to the governor, the Commonwealth has attracted about $12.5 billion in new pharmaceutical investment. Major global companies such as Merck, AstraZeneca and Eli Lilly are expanding operations in Virginia, and the state is building the workforce pipeline to match " including the Virginia Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Training Center currently under development. This is the gravity pull we set out to create: where innovation, research, and industry choose Virginia. He added that the state has secured roughly 3,000 new high'paying jobs and the largest facility investments in AstraZeneca and Eli Lilly's histories. The governor credited a business'friendly pace for the progress, saying Virginia has moved "at the speed of business…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago (331+ words) Virginia defensive back Dre Walker has opted to enter the transfer portal. Walker was a talented player that battled injuries during his time in Charlottesville ... Virginia cornerback Dre Walker is entering the transfer portal, his rep @Algibson6A tells @PeteNakos. Virginia had to bring in a lot of defensive backs in the portal last offseason and a lot of them were able to help Virginia's defense be much improved. It will be interesting to see where Walker lands this Winter, as he has talent and can play. More on Walker from his bio at virginiasports.com: 2024 " "Appeared in UVA's first three games and returned for his fourth and final game against North Carolina (10/26) " Finished the season with seven tackles,, including six solo efforts " Notched three tackles in 31-30 win at Wake Forest (9/7). 2023 " Started in three of the nine games he appeared in " Recorded…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago (31+ words) Da'Brya Clark scored a career-high 32 points, while AJ Richardson added 18 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Next up are trips to Campbell and No. 21 Ohio State....