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1+ week, 3+ day ago (10+ words) Jury finds YouTube, META liable in landmark social media trial'WWBT...
Here’s how you can help 12 On Your Side and CW Richmond return to DISH lineup
1+ week, 4+ day ago (132+ words) Here's how you can help 12 On Your Side and CW Richmond return to DISH lineup'WWBT RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - It's now been nearly two weeks since DISH Network removed 12 On Your Side and CW Richmond from its lineup, with no end…...
Data center bills dominated this year’s General Assembly. Here’s what passed.
2+ week, 3+ day ago (173+ words) (VIRGINIA MERCURY) - The rapid growth of Virginia's data center industry was a key point of focus during the 2026 legislative session, as lawmakers sought to balance the sector's benefits " including over $80 billion in state investments and thousands of jobs " against its…...
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3+ week, 4+ day ago (41+ words) Scam Alert: Fake DMV text messages'WWBT Scam Alert: Fake DMV text messages Gas prices surge nearly 50 cents in Virginia, threatening spring break travel plans Severe Weather Awareness Week: Planning for severe weather Henrico woman killed in accidental shooting in Alabama...
DISH could pull 12 On Your Side from its service soon
3+ week, 5+ day ago (235+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - DISH Network customers could lose access to 12 On Your Side on Tuesday, March 10 at 7 p.m. unless a renewal agreement is reached soon. If an agreement is not reached DISH will pull 12 On Your Side from its lineup Tuesday…...
9-year-old boy suffers severe burns to face while imitating TikTok trend
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (405+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) - A 9-year-old boy from Illinois suffered severe burns to his face, the result of a TikTok trend that encourages people to microwave a popular sensory toy. Whitney Grubb and her 9-year-old son, Caleb Chabolla, are sharing their story…...
Bill would put more energy costs on data centers, slash residential customers’ rates
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (265+ words) (VIRGINIA MERCURY) - Sen. L. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, on Monday introduced an amendment to her Senate Bill 253, which would levy more energy costs onto data centers served by Dominion Energy and less on residential customers, a move the utility, state regulators and…...
Verizon says outage that disrupted calling and data services for hours has been resolved, offers credit for customers
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (325+ words) The New York-based carrier didn't specify what caused Wednesday's disruptions, but confirmed that the outage was resolved by 10:20 p.m. ET. Verizon previously said it had deployed its engineering teams to address "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services." "Today, we…...
New Virginia law limiting how long children can use social media takes effect
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (392+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A new Virginia law requiring social media companies to limit how long minors can spend on their platforms took effect Jan. 1. The law requires social media companies to implement regulations, limiting young users to one hour per…...
Henrico Board of Supervisors passes stricter requirements for data centers
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (162+ words) HENRICO, Va. (WWBT)The Henrico County Board of Supervisors has finally decided between two proposals for data centers. On Tuesday night, they voted to require all future uses to obtain a provisional use permit (PUP). Conversations around data centers have…...