You may be able to see some future WNBA stars in Richmond this summer. The Richmond Roadrunners of the Women's American Basketball Association begin play Saturday at Hermitage High School. The WABA is a 16-team league that enters its eighth season. The Roadrunners will play eight games over the next seven weeks. Head coach Barvenia Wooten tells 8News women's basketball has taken off, and she hopes the WNBA's popularity brings out new fans.
Construction is ongoing one year after a massive fire destroyed three businesses at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront in 2023. The fire destroyed Maple Tree Pancake House, The T-Shirt Factory, and King of the Sea Restaurant. WAVY reports the cause of the fire was deemed accidental. The property is owned by Vakos Development Company, with plans to rebuild into a storefront.