Significantly high levels of E. coli were detected when testing samples from the James River from several points near Richmond's downtown area.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has announced that a portion of the James River will close to shellfish harvesting. Map of the areas on the James River where ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Water levels at the James River have reached above the flood stage, prompting officials to urge extra caution. The Stormtracker 8 Meteorologist team has been tracking ...

This map shows the James River Bridge in orange, and the detours VDOT will set up when the bridge closes. Commuters travelling from Isle of Wight County toward Newport News will be directed across ...

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.

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 ...

The James River was the primary highway for colonial Virginia’s early commerce. Anthony Rucker launched the first batteau of his own design in 1775, Smith said, adding that Founding Father ...

The James River Association released their 2023 report today highlighting good news for the watershed and the ecosystem that thrives here. The report emphasizes additional funding and efforts are ...