NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (SSN 800) was launched into the James River by HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division, the company announced Monday. The submarine was ...

HOPEWELL, Va. — A major release of raw sewage from Hopewell's wastewater treatment plant has health officials warning people and their pets to avoid a major portion of the James River as well as ...

The order that closed the nation’s founding river was bureaucratically frank. The Virginia State Board of Health had become aware of conditions in the James River, from the fall line at Richmond to ...

RICHMOND, Va. — The James River is expected to draw thousands of visitors seeking recreation during the July 4th holiday weekend, but safety officials are urging caution as water levels rise. Water ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The fifth Major League Fishing Tackle Warehouse Invitational will be held on the James River this June. The invitational tournament, hosted by Richmond Region Tourism, will be ...

HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) — The recreational swimming advisory for sections of the James River and Gravelly Run in Hopewell has been lifted after roughly a million gallons of sewage were spilled, but the ...

JAMES RIVER, Va. (WDBJ) - A portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway will close on or around September 9th for work to be done on the James River Bridge, according to the National Park Service. Work on the ...

JAMES RIVER, Va. – Blue Ridge Parkway will close a section from milepost 63.5 to 63.9 starting around Sept. 9 for major rehabilitation of the James River Bridge at milepost 63.7. The project includes ...