What parents don’t know about youth sports injuries could have long-term effects
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WRIC) — Running has been Evan Jenkins’ favorite pastime for as long as he can remember. “I’d always race my friends around the track at elementary school, just sort of a thing that...
View ArticleRussian pilot rescued by Syrian commando unit
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A Russian military pilot whose plane was shot down by Turkey and crashed in Syria arrived on Wednesday at an air base in Latakia province after being rescued by a Syrian army...
View ArticleLocal group pushing to transform The Diamond into better ballpark
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A group of Richmond-based citizens, architects and developers are proposing a new vision for The Diamond on the Boulevard. Calling itself the ‘Save The Diamond Committee,’ the...
View ArticleTrump’s claim of ‘cheering’ Muslims on 9/11 unravels, opponents pounce
WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) – Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump sits at the center of yet another firestorm based on his controversial claims and unwavering certainty. It began at a...
View ArticleHAVOC Haven: The NYC aftermath
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Will Wade did not mince words Tuesday when talking about Virginia Commonwealth University’s two losses to Duke and Wisconsin over the weekend at Madison Square Garden. In fact,...
View ArticleChicago awaits more protests over police shooting
CHICAGO (AP) — The white officer who shot a black Chicago teen 16 times has been charged with murder and jailed. The graphic video of the slaying has been made public. And in the hours after the...
View ArticlePolice search for suspect in early morning Chesterfield home invasion
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Police in Chesterfield are searching for a suspect after an early morning home invasion. Officers were called to Remuda Drive around 2 a.m. Wednesday. Authorities...
View ArticleFeedMore delivering 900 Thanksgiving meals throughout the community
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — This morning, volunteers will be delivering 900 Thanksgiving meals to people in our community through FeedMore’s Meals on Wheels program. Volunteers have been working to get...
View ArticleNearly 50 million Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Today is one of the biggest travel days of the year, with some 47 million Americans hitting the road for Thanksgiving. That’s the highest number since 2007, according to travel...
View ArticleAppeal denied for Ricky Gray; execution date can now be set
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the death sentence appeal for convicted murderer Ricky Gray. Gray was convicted in the New Year’s Day 2006 murders of Bryan and...
View ArticleGreat holiday travel weather today
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — It’s the busiest travel day of the year and if you are planning on traveling, whether by road, by air or by rail, the weather will not be an issue for just about anywhere in the...
View ArticleFlying Squirrels announce plans to improve The Diamond
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — On Thursday, the Richmond Flying Squirrels announced multiple upgrades to The Diamond to “enhance fan experience for the 2016 season.” Some of the improvements include a brand...
View Article1 killed in King George County crash
KING GEORGE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — One person was killed early Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle crash in King George County. Virginia State Police said the crash occurred at 4:00 a.m. on Ridge Road...
View ArticleRichmond Police need your help to find suspect in violent purse snatching
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Police are asking for your help to identify a suspect in a robbery that occurred last week on Grove Avenue. Just after midnight on November 20, officers were called to...
View ArticleMan charged for allegedly bringing weapon through airport security
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A Richmond man has been charged with a weapons offense after he allegedly tried to bring a gun through airport security. Richmond Airport Police arrested 56-year-old David Lewis...
View ArticleCrime Solvers releases video of suspicious fire behind Chesterfield library
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Chesterfield fire officials are continuing to press the public for information after a suspicious fire behind a local library. On Thursday, Crime Solvers posted on...
View ArticleMultiple crashes reported in the region
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The holiday travel weekend is off to a rough start as multiple crashes have been reported in the area Wednesday, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. On I-95...
View Article1 worker injured after industrial accident at Reynolds Aluminum Packing plant
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Crews are on scene of an industrial accident at the Reynolds Aluminum Packing plant. Officials tell 8News that one worker suffered what appears to be serious injuries...
View ArticlePolice searching for suspect in East End robbery
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Detectives are asking the public for surveillance images of a suspect in a robbery that happened on Wednesday in Richmond. According to police, a female was driving westbound in...
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