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Pharrell comforts 12-year-old who says she’s bullied by racist classmates
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – There was barely a place to stand inside Emanuel AME Church Monday night, as a discussion about race in America took place. The town hall type forum was hosted by...
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Atlanta mother’s wedding photos honor late son
(WRIC/ABC) — There’s nothing stronger than a bond between a mother and her child. That’s why when Anna Bozman Thompson lost her eldest son to a battle with leukemia six months ago, she couldn’t imagine...
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Is Daylight Saving Time still necessary?
SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (WWLP) – Daylight saving time began to help farmers out and give them extra daylight for growing crops. But in a world filled with electronic devices, daylight saving time seems to...
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High school football player ejected after praising God in end zone
(WRIC/ABC) — What should have been a celebratory moment in the end zone of an Arizona high school’s football game has turned into controversy. Running back Pedro Banda, a senior at Dysart High School...
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Titans’ Ken Whisenhunt relieved of head coaching duties
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The Tennessee Titans have decided to relieve Ken Whisenhunt of his head coaching duties. According to a press release from the Titans, Whisenhunt was informed on Tuesday...
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Deer photobombs baby’s photo shoot
(WRIC/ABC) — A baby deer photobombed an infant’s shoot two weeks ago. The photographer described the experience as being “very magical.” “I think it made it a great work of art,” photographer Megan...
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U.S. senators, mayors fight ‘garbage’ claims they’re linked to KKK
WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) – Four U.S. senators are fighting back against unconfirmed, anonymous accusations that they’re affiliated with the Ku Klux Klan. Internet hacktivist group Anonymous announced...
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Beamer: ‘The toughest part about retiring is leaving the people you love the...
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — Monday’s dreary weather mirrors the way people in Blacksburg are feeling after the only Virginia Tech head football coach Hokie fans have known for a generation told the world...
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Young mother killed on I-64 ‘put son and daughter first with everything’
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A Williamsburg family is grieving after a 22-year-old mother of two died in a crash early Sunday morning. State police say Shelby L. Pressley was driving home around at roughly...
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UCI bike race cost city nearly $2 million in overtime costs
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — We’re getting a first look at the cost of hosting the UCI Road World Cycling Championships held locally in September. It took plenty of manpower to put on the vent, including...
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8News Daily Poll: Have you ever hit a deer while driving?
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — It’s that time of the year when authorities are warning drivers to be on the lookout for deer. November is considered the most dangerous month for deer-involved crashes. An...
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Teen detained for sexually harassing, assaulting student at Culpeper High
CULPEPER, Va. (WRIC) — A 14-year-old Culpeper County High School student has been detained after he allegedly sexually harassed and assaulted a fellow student. According to police, a 14-year-old...
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Bone broth: Your grandma’s health remedy makes a comeback
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WRIC) — The bone broth is on the stove at The Elderberry in Charlottesville. A half a day later, it will hit store shelves, all in the name of nutrition. “It’s really something...
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Masked man arrested after chasing children with knife at Chesterfield bus stop
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A man is in custody after he wore a mask and chased children with a knife at a bus stop in Chesterfield last week. Police say they responded the 2300 block of Vicki...
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8News Investigates: Who’s behind the badge?
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — It’s a story that had everyone talking: 73-year-old volunteer reserve officer Robert Bates kills a man when he mistakenly grabs for his revolver instead of his stun gun. The...
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VCU addresses community following recent death of three students
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC/AP) – School officials at Virginia Commonwealth University is reaching out to its community following the recent deaths of three students. In separate incidents, two students died...
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2 toddlers found alone at construction site in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — An investigation is underway after two toddlers were found alone at a Richmond construction site. A woman spotted the pair Sunday morning playing in a mud puddle on Bliley Road...
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Henrico Police seek man wanted in connection to robbery, aggravated assault
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a man wanted in connection to robbery and aggravated assault. Benjamin Daniel Trujillo is wanted for burglary with intent...
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On The Money: Getting the most for your furniture
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — This week, Good Morning Richmond is telling you how you can get the most for what you have. Today we have the inside scoop on how to get the most for your furniture. An old...
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Committee completes study, recommends pay raises for Richmond City Council...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A committee put together to study whether or not Richmond City Council members deserve a raise has determined that council members are due for a boost. In a letter sent Monday,...
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