A teenager is facing a gun charge in Petersburg. Eighteen-year-old Raymond Russell was arrested during a traffic stop Friday in the area of Wyndham Street and South Crater Road. Petersburg Police charged him with carrying a concealed weapon.
Childcare providers in the Richmond region are participating in "A Day Without Childcare" to highlight the essential role of early educators in the economy. Thomas Cage with more.Preview: Science is helping a Virginia Union University student overcome adversity following a crash that injured his spinal cord. Twenty-two-year-old Jaiden Picot [[ PIE-cut ]] used a robot exoskeleton to walk across the stage during a Saturday graduation ceremony at the university. Picot was paralyzed last year after being hit by a truck while riding an e-scooter. He managed to complete his business degree while undergoing many grueling hours of rehabilitation. He hopes his story of determination and perseverance will help others who are facing challenges in their lives.
A new study says you should avoid evening exercises if you want a good night's rest. The study included almost 15-thousand men and women. It found that exercising four hours before bedtime makes it harder to fall asleep and cuts your sleep time by up to 43 minutes. The effects were stronger when workouts were long, intense or both.