Tag Archives: James River

  • News boatfire

    One dead, two injured after boat fire on James River

    A Hopewell man died Saturday night after the 20-foot boat he was riding in, along with eight others, caught fire.

  • Mark Holmberg Reports / News

    HOLMBERG: Which are the seven hills of Richmond?

    Can you name the seven hills of Richmond?

  • News

    DEQ says no bacteria found after James River sewage spill

    An update on a massive sewage spill into the James River after Friday’s storm.

  • News

    Swimmers eye water after James River sewage spill

    Heavy rain and massive power outages are still affecting music of the state, including the James River.

  • News riva

    Partially untreated sewage in the James River

    Degree of risk to swimmers is unclear, but that the risk is probably low.

  • News

    Crews rescue adults, kids stuck on rocks in James River

    Richmond Fire Lt. Hagaman said the group got stuck on some rocks under the southbound lanes of the Powhite Bridge.

  • News / Weather / Weather Blog summersolstice

    WEATHER: Three-day heat wave

    The official start of Summer begins with dangerous heat, humidity, and poor air quality.

  • News

    Volunteers contribute to the annual James River cleanup

    RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – Hundreds of volunteers spent Saturday morning picking up trash for the 13th annual James River Regional…

  • Mark Holmberg Reports / News

    HOLMBERG: Old hydroelectric plant is popular spot for daredevils

    Belle Island’s hydroelectric plant was built in 1904 to provide power for Richmond’s trolley car system, the first in the nation.

  • Virginia This Morning

    VIRGINIA THIS MORNING: James River Regional Clean Up

    You can help keep the James River beautiful by volunteering with the James River Advisory Council

  • News jamesriverhigh

    Check E.coli levels of James River swim spots

    Here comes summer, and many will flock to the riverfront to seek relief—but how good is water quality at your favorite river spot?

  • News

    People rescued from James River fined

    The tickets, which are expensive, were issued because people didn’t have on life jackets, which is the law when the river is a certain height.