RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - If you’re planning to go to the James River, you may want to think twice about taking a swim. 12 On Your Side Meteorologist Andrew Freiden said July’s heavy rainfall is ...

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.

RICHMOND, Va. — The city of Richmond has launched a project aimed at reducing excess sewage flowing into the James River. Improving the water quality in the James River has transitioned from ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Fourth of July may be over, but with the summer heat still in full swing, crowds are continuing to flock to the James River to swim, tube and kayak.

It's now OK to play in the James River again. Crater Health District announced July 18 it has lifted a recreational water advisory on part of the iconic Virginia river as well as Gravelly Run ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A popular park in the City of Richmond is set to play a key role in a major environmental effort aimed at making the James River cleaner, reducing flood risks and ...

As a result, the sewage began spilling into the adjacent Gravelly Run Creek that feeds into the James River at a rate of 50,000-100,000 gallons per hour.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Significantly high levels of E. coli were detected when testing samples from the James River from several points near Richmond’s downtown area. According to James River ...

CHARLES CITY, Va. (AP) — Authorities have recovered the body of a Charles City man who was thrown out of a johnboat when it hit an underwater object in the James River.Virginia Department of ...

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.