The 8News Pigskin Picks: Week 10
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – Week 9 was a rough week for most of our predictors and with high school playoffs in full gear, it won’t get any easier. Robb Crocker is clinging to a narrow two-game lead –...
View Article#MegsMiles supporters run for Meg ahead of marathon
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Ahead of Saturday’s marathon in Richmond, dozens of people gathered at the memorial site for Meg Menzies. The mother of three was hit and killed by a drunk driver in...
View ArticleThe Hack With That: Hacks for the home
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — This week on Good Morning Richmond, we’re taking a look at different hacks to help you in everyday life. Did you know there is a hack to get your ice cubes clear rather than...
View ArticleHanover deputies looking for suspect who robbed business, stole employees car
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) – The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who robbed the Advance America on Mechanicsville Turnpike and stole one of the employee’s vehicles Friday morning....
View ArticleFBI raids another home in “race war” plot investigation
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The FBI raids another home as part of its investigation into a suspected race war plot in Richmond. Friday morning, agents searched the home of the father of one of...
View ArticleMulti-car wreck closes lanes on I-64 East in Henrico Co.
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A multi-vehicle accident has closed several eastbound lanes on I-64 in Henrico County. The wreck occurred at mile marker 183. The left shoulder, left lane and left center...
View Article1 killed, another injured in Rte. 460 crash involving tractor-trailer
NOTTOWAY COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — One person was killed and another was hospitalized with serious injuries following a two-car accident on Route 460 east in Nottoway County Friday afternoon. Virginia State...
View ArticleAt least 60 dead in Paris attacks; hostages taken
PARIS (AP/WRIC) — CNN is reporting that at least 60 people were killed Friday in shootings and explosions around Paris, many of them in a popular concert hall where patrons were taken hostage. A police...
View Article#6 Virginia breezes past Morgan State 86-48 to open season
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) – Mike Tobey had 15 points and eight rebounds and No. 6 Virginia shook off early shooting problems to beat Morgan State 86-48 on Friday night in the opener for both teams. The...
View Article#8SportsBlitz 5A South Playoffs: #2 Hermitage flusters #7 Henrico 37-6
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — #7 Henrico 6 #2 HERMITAGE 37 F The Panthers get to host a showdown with L.C. Bird next week.
View ArticleVa. student writes letter on racism in school
YORK COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — A 13-year-old boy from York County is facing a difficult lesson at school. Za’Khari Waddy and his mother, Zettrona Powell, said he is constantly bullied and called racist...
View ArticleNew York mother fights back after daughter bullied on Snapchat
QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A student at Queensbury High School was bullied at school without her knowledge until a picture made the rounds at school. Bullying is an issue that many students face, and...
View ArticleConnecticut pizza stealing dog in viral video teaching fire safety
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) – A viral video of a dog nearly burning down a house in Waterbury is now being used around the country to teach fire safety. The video shows three dogs left alone with a couple...
View ArticleParis attacks may prompt Obama to step up military action
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Paris terrorist attacks seem likely to compel President Barack Obama to consider military escalation against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. But that probably will not mean...
View ArticleMan accused of killing four Petersburg family members appears in court
Alexander Hill Jr., the man accused of murdering four people in one family, appeared in court on Friday at 1 p.m. for a preliminary hearing. Hill faces four first degree murder charges in the death of...
View Article8News Daily Poll: Are you running or rooting for someone in the Richmond...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Anthem Richmond Marathon is celebrating it’s 38th year! Runners will go through a scenic route in Richmond’s most historic neighborhoods and into downtown. The race will...
View ArticleGreat 8 Happenings: Anthem Richmond Marathon, opening of new outdoor ice...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Looking for something to do this weekend? 8News has you covered. Below is a list of events happening this weekend. Anthem Richmond Marathon This marathon is celebrating it’s 38th...
View ArticleVirginia Flaggers hold candlelight vigil at ‘disrespectful’ art show
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — An exhibit at a Richmond art show is causing controversy. Friday was the first night of InLight Richmond at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. The event is put on by 1708 Gallery...
View ArticleRichmond officer spends free time helping people find jobs
RICHMOND,Va. (WRIC) — A Richmond police officer has a unique way to volunteer his free time. Officer Rey Perez has only been in the department for a few years and volunteers his free time in Mosby...
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