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Mayor Danny Avula, his administration and members of Richmond City Council met at the Southside Community Services Center on Monday, Oct. 19 to unveil RVA's Trust Policy, restricting local resources going toward federal immigration enforcement.
Staff at the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) say Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy's merger should not be approved, as the utility companies have not been able to prove their merger will not harm Virginians' wallets.
SwimRVA has filed a petition appealing the Virginia Department of Education's (VDOE) finding that the nonprofit was not exempt from child day program licensure when 9-year-old King Overton drowned at SwimRVA-North in June.
Democratic congressional candidates in Virginia are bringing in reinforcements.
A man has been charged with armed robbery after cash was stolen from an Ashland massage parlor in September.
The state has temporarily shut down a Richmond daycare after a 2-year-old child found and put its director's gun in their mouth.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) says Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy should not be allowed to merge unless their deal includes extensive protections for Virginia families.
Albemarle County Fire Rescue is adding six full-time firefighters to its department, thanks to a federal grant.
The City of Hopewell has announced grant-funded tree improvements to take place in several areas downtown.
Host Matt DiNardo sat down with Garrett Brancy, manager of the Douglaston Salmon Run, to talk about what the Douglaston Salmon Run has to offer anglers to give anglers an incredible experience both on the river and off the river.
A two-vehicle crash has caused significant delays on Interstate 95 in Colonial Heights on Monday afternoon.
An annual walk bringing the undead across Richmond is returning this weekend.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) authorized the use of dyed diesel in on-road vehicles on Friday, aiming to provide relief amid rising fuel costs.
The Dinwiddie County Board of Supervisors has requested to rezone Central State Hospital for manufacturing and pharmaceutical companies.
A European circus tradition is showing at Chesterfield Towne Center this week, and 8News got a glimpse of what attendees can expect.
A 29-year-old man was arrested after a man was shot and killed earlier this year in Henrico County.
An inmate who escaped from Chippenham Hospital Sunday night has been found and arrested, according to the Chesterfield County Police Department.
On this week's episode of Kids These Days RVA, hosts Katie Wells and Delaney Hall chat with AAA's Morgan Dean and his daughter Stella about the rules of the road and how young people can prioritize safety.
The Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers are looking to identify a suspect who reportedly vandalized a bank.
A water leak prompting emergency repairs has caused Richmond's John Marshall Courts Building to close on Monday.
Two men have been arrested and charged with grand larceny-auto after 25 Hondas were reported stolen throughout different areas of Richmond in the past three weeks.
An elementary schooler was assaulted by a 47-year-old stranger at a bus stop along the child's bus route Friday morning, authorities said.
The Richmond Department of Transportation (RDOT) is seeking resident feedback on the city's first Pedestrian Safety Master Plan, which is intended to make walking and rolling safer and better connected.
Richmond is warning residents after an inmate escaped from Chippenham Hospital on Sunday night.
A 4-year-old boy died after being attacked by a dog on Sunday afternoon in Louisa County.
A 17-year-old girl missing out of Chesterfield County could be in danger, according to authorities.
Traffic concerns on Azalea Avenue near Henrico High School are getting the attention of the community following a pedestrian crash that left a teenager with serious injuries.
Domestic violence and cancer survivors received free beauty and wellness treatments on Sunday at Kakes Contours' 3rd annual Services for Survivors event.
Petersburg Police are searching for a 20-year-old man wanted on felony charges in connection with a Saturday afternoon armed robbery.
Three people were charged with disorderly conduct after an incident at Greensville County High School's homecoming football game on Friday.
A 21-year-old man has been arrested for armed robbery in Petersburg on Saturday afternoon.
The seventh annual Egyptian Festival brought traditional Egyptian food, games, drinks and more to community members on Saturday in Henrico County.
The American Heart Association (AHA) held its Central Virginia Heart Walk Saturday morning, which raised over $600,000 for research and treatment.
One person was displaced after a house fire in Chesterfield County on Saturday afternoon.
Community members gathered in Henrico's East End on Saturday to dig up local history at the Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe of Virginia's 10th annual Archaeology Dig.
Over $330,000 worth of illegal drugs were recovered last week by Virginia State Police (VSP) as part of its crime suppression operations.
Representing parts of Henrico and Goochland counties, Del. May Nivar (D-57th District) is urging the Goochland Board of Supervisors to deny a near 900-acre data center campus called "Tuckahoe Technology Park."
A group of mothers and parents have formed "Western Henrico Neighbors," to inform their neighbors in Henrico's West End and beyond about proposed data center developments in neighboring Goochland County.
The man facing nine charges in relation to the May 31 death of a police K-9 and the injury of two Chesterfield County police officers appeared in court Friday. Five witnesses testified at the preliminary hearing to over 40 people in a near-full courtroom.
A 2-year-old child found and put a staff member's loaded gun in their mouth while at a Richmond daycare in late September, according to state records.
New campaign finance reports are giving us a final look into where things stand money-wise in key Virginia congressional races.
A Trinity Episcopal School alumna is speaking out regarding what she calls cultural and systemic issues she experienced there, which comes amid an ongoing criminal investigation into alleged sexual misconduct by high schoolers.
StormTracker8 chief meteorologist Matt DiNardo is walking for a good cause Saturday, and you're invited!
Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors confirmed Richard Linton as the university's 17th president, starting in the 2027 Spring semester.
Hopewell City Public Schools is mourning the loss of longtime leader and former English teacher Jan Butterworth.
A former third-grade teacher for a Prince George County school charged with child sex crimes will be sentenced in January after officials said there was a delay in the review of documentation in the case.
The family of 9-year-old King Overton who drowned at a SwimRVA location in Henrico has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the swim school for $100,350,000.The lawsuit says the employees knew King didn't know how to swim, yet left him in an unstructured "free swim" with only one lifeguard watching the entire pool.
The man accused of killing his neighbor in a burglary in Richmond's Church Hill neighborhood appeared in court on Friday for the first time.
During the Richmond Police Department’s (RPD) quarterly crime briefing on Tuesday, Chief Rick Edwards said total violent crime so far this year is up by 1%. But when it comes to violent crime, like murder, they’re seeing the lowest numbers since 2015.
A local fitness studio is blending cardio and music.
An annual festival celebrating culture and community will return to Henrico this weekend.
RuPaul's Drag Race season 15 winner Sasha Colby will stop in Richmond as part of a four-city holiday tour in December.
Attorney General Jay Jones announced on Thursday that Virginia had joined a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the artificial intelligence chatbot company Character.AI.
ocal author Rachel McRady stopped by All About Books with Deanna Allbrittin to talk about her book "Sun Seekers." Allbrittin and McRady have family members living with Alzheimer's or dementia. The two chat about McRady's writing process, how fiction helps readers process grief and the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer's.
Sondra Champion says she received the news no loving sister wants to hear: her brother had been shot and killed outside of his home.
A 13-year-old girl who went missing out of Albemarle County was found safe.
Week 8 of the high school football season kicked off on Thursday, Oct. 15. How did Central Virginia schools stack up this week?
After evidence of child sexual abuse within Albemarle County Public Schools went unreported, local leaders are demanding action.
"No one should have to fear violence at school."
The family of a Norfolk man who was shot and killed in Richmond is searching for answers as police continue to look for a suspect.
Farm Day in Powhatan is a 20-plus-year tradition that continued on Thursday. It gives third graders the chance to learn more about where their food comes from and local agriculture.
A 73-year-old Richmond man is accused of breaking into his 47-year-old neighbor's home to steal and killing him in the process.
Richmond is scaling back a 2015 law requiring the city to publish a full list of the payments it makes.
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- State Sen. Russet Perry (D-Loudoun) has introduced a bill to be considered during next year’s General Assembly session that she says would pause the approval of new data centers in Virginia for a period of three years, starting July 1, 2027.
It's a Barbie world at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.
CarMax Park will be hosting a New Year's Eve celebration with live music, drinks and more.
Fall fire season has begun in Virginia and the Department of Forestry (DOF) is encouraging Virginians to be cautious and stay fire-aware.
As Trinity Episcopal School faces scrutiny over a criminal investigation involving several high school students, the head of school announced plans Wednesday to retire after more than a decade.
Effective immediately, Amelia County is ending its Flock contract after weighing the benefits of the technology against concerns about data access, retention, and privacy.
As Trinity Episcopal School faces scrutiny over a criminal investigation involving several high school students, the head of school announced plans Wednesday to retire after more than a decade.
Local tourism initiatives statewide, including five in Central Virginia, are set to receive funds through a state program aimed at supporting small businesses and attractions.
Two Richmond-area organizations are teaming up to raise funds for our four-legged friends fighting cancer ahead of National Pet Cancer Awareness Month in November.
Police are searching for a person of interest in connection with a missing juvenile investigation in Richmond.
A bicyclist has been seriously injured after a crash on an Interstate 295 overpass in Henrico County Thursday morning.
The Richmond Police Department (RPD) is stepping up enforcement of a new state law requiring firearms left in unattended vehicles to be secured and kept out of view.
Richmond is shortening the payment cycle for public utility bills from 30 days to 25 days as the city works to address ongoing billing issues and customer service complaints.
A criminal complaint filed in Henrico General District Court alleges that a national car theft ring is hitting the county's West End, leading to the arrest of one Northern Virginia man.
A driver crashed into an Italian restaurant in Chesterfield County on Wednesday, with firefighters having to rescue them from the vehicle.
Richmond Police report an increase in domestic assault cases, with Chief Rick Edwards attributing the rise in part to changes in how these crimes are classified. Domestic violence advocates say the changes are helping survivors access legal protections and connect with critical resources.
Police in Richmond are searching for a suspect after a Norfolk man was shot and killed Monday afternoon in the city's historic Carver neighborhood near Virginia Commonwealth University.
A woman is dead and two officers were placed on leave after a shooting in Chesterfield Wednesday morning.
The Henrico County Planning Commission will hear a rezoning proposal that would allow for a 24-hour daycare minutes from Richmond International Airport (RIC) that could serve airport employees.
Voting rights are on the ballot in Virginia.
On this week’s episode of 8Sports Knight-Cap, host Nolan Knight sat down with VCU Head Coach Phil Martelli Jr. to preview the upcoming men’s basketball season.
The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) agreed to pay $2.7 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of an inmate who was killed in a 2025 homicide at Red Onion State Prison.
A 28-year-old has been arrested and charged with malicious wounding after a shooting at a Prince George apartment complex earlier this month.
A 31-year-old man is dead after he was stabbed in Richmond on Friday, with police now searching for a person of interest.
A 26-year-old Norfolk man was shot and killed outside his home Monday afternoon, prompting a manhunt from multiple agencies.
A Henrico County man is facing charges after police say he brought a handgun onto school property.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace's former fiance and two of his business associates were charged with sex crimes and voyeurism on Wednesday over an episode the South Carolina congresswoman described in detail during a speech last year on the House floor about how crimes against women are not investigated…
A man is dead and a person of interest is in custody after a shooting in Richmond's Church Hill Wednesday morning.
Lola's Farmhouse Bistro in Manakin-Sabot will close its doors later this month after 10 years, the restaurant announced on Wednesday.
The Chesterfield County Police Department is hosting a press conference regarding a deadly officer-involved shooting that occurred along Woodpecker Road Wednesday morning.
The Henrico County Police Division will hold a rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats this weekend.
A Mechanicsville family is trying to break a Guinness World Record, and they're making a splash!
Hanover County has launched an "I Voted" sticker design contest, with winning designs set to become official stickers for the 2027 elections.
Portions of Village Square Parkway in Chesterfield County will be closed due to a pipe replacement project next week.
An annual event series celebrating Richmond's urban forests and all things trees will return next month.
Bird migration is underway across Virginia, and the Wildlife Center of Virginia has a few tips to help keep them safe.
Chesterfield County is inviting residents to the county's annual Veterans Day ceremony in mid-November.