Continue to check WAVY.com for updates.
Virginia
Below-freezing temperatures major concern as snow subsides in Central Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – Central Virginia experienced another round of snow Wednesday, but after days of preparing for the weather, Governor Glenn Youngkin says many roads are clear.
“Roadwork is at pace. The pretreatment really works, so our major interstates are in pretty darn good shape. I want to thank our VDOT team for getting ready,” the governor said.
VDOT and Richmond crews work around the clock to clear our roads. On Wednesday, 12 On Your Side’s Shantel Davis traveled around Richmond to monitor conditions.
As the snow continued to fall, lanes on roads and interstates began to disappear.
“Once it turns to ice, no one is really an expert,” said Judson Wilton.
This is why the governor urges you to stay home; these snow-covered roads are expected to freeze over.
State police responded to more than 420 accidents on Wednesday, down significantly from our previous winter weather system.
“I have to say Virginians, thank you. It’snoted that there were few noticeable that traffic volumes are down, so thank you for staying home,” said Governor Youngkin.
However, state police say that the number of accidents is still high.
“We might see maybe 100, 120, so 400, still significant, but like the governor said, looks like people tried to stay home as much as they could,” said Virginia State Police.
Bobby Vincent with Richmond’s Department of Public Works says neighborhoods will not be plowed until 48 hours after the storm.
However, they have a clear plan for what roads they’ll focus on.
“Neighborhoods we like to work first are the neighborhoods that have hills significant hill in them in order to be able to provide people with much traction as possible on hills instead of the flat lands of the city,” Vincent said.
Crews will add more brine once the snow plows clear the roads. The governor also noted that there were few power outages on Wednesday.
Copyright 2025 WWBT. All rights reserved.
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) – First responders never stop training, and this week almost 500 from across Virginia are honing their skills in Blacksburg.
The Virginia Association of First Responders now includes EMTs, firefighters, police officers and many others who answer the call in an emergency.
Thursday, a farm accident and a collision involving a car and school bus were just two of the scenarios they encountered.
“It’s a week-long opportunity, not only for technical stuff like this, but for medical classes,” said Covington Volunteer Rescue Squad member Greg Burton. “People call 911 every day for something. And we’re just here to help ease the problem a little bit.”
The annual conference also includes a Rescue Camp for young people with an interest in emergency services.
43 campers are taking part in a variety of activities, including a session on scuba diving Thursday afternoon.
Copyright 2026 WDBJ. All rights reserved.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A brush fire in a wooded area on Criollo Drive Wednesday afternoon was set by children playing with fire, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
Units with Virginia Beach Fire and Virginia Beach Police were dispatched to the 3700 block of Criollo Drive in reference to a report of a possible fire in a wooded area at approximately 5 p.m.
Upon arrival, crews saw light smoke coming from a wooded area. They quickly had the brush fire under control at 6:05 p.m. and marked out at 6:37 p.m.
There were no injuries reported to civilians, firefighters or pets.
A VBFD Fire Investigator determined that the fire was set by kids playing with fire.
There are no charges being filed currently.
For Navy Vice-Admiral Douglas Perry, you could say all roads, or waterways, lead to Hampton Roads.
“It is more than full circle,” said Perry, who noted he went to the first Harborfest downtown in 1976.
And when he saw those tall ships led by Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle, “I was sold. I wanted to go to sea. I wanted to be a naval officer.”
Link: https://www.wavy.com/living-local/50th-harborfest-weekend-more-than-full-circle-for-navy-vice-admiral/
-
News6 minutes agoLuigi Mangione’s lawyers withdraw plans for psychiatric defense
-
New York1 hour agoVideo: Knicks Fans Celebrate With Ticker-Tape Parade
-
Los Angeles, Ca2 hours agoArmed, dangerous CHP pursuit suspect tied to double homicide in Pomona
-
Detroit, MI2 hours agoFirst responders honored after rescuing 12 people from capsized sailboats near Belle Isle
-
San Francisco, CA2 hours agoOakland man faces hate crime charges for Castro District attack
-
Dallas, TX2 hours agoAt least 4 injured after vehicle drives into Dallas crowd, driver arrested
-
Miami, FL2 hours agoMiami Central students prepare for life changing trip to Zimbabwe amid funding challenges
-
Boston, MA2 hours agoGiannis to Boston is a possibility. Should the Knicks be worried?
