Did you know Richmond played host to a brief chapter in the War for Independence? On Jan. 5, 1781, 800 British Soldiers raided Richmond by climbing onto Chimbarazo Hill.

Richmond history is often aligned most significantly with the Civil War. It does, however, boast a history with events from the American Revolution and the Colonies’ separation from England.

RICHMOND COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A deputy with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office reportedly saved a man who was trapped inside a burning building on Monday. At 7:25 p.m. on Dec. 9, a deputy ...