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Planned Parenthood under scrutiny due to controversial video
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Video surfaced earlier this week, showing Planned Parenthood’s senior director of medical services, discussing procedures for providing fetal body parts to researchers. “Anybody...
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Dominion Virginia Power unveils drone program
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In about three weeks, Dominion Virginia Power will start using drones to inspect high voltage transmission lines. Drones are more efficient, less expensive and less dangerous...
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Durham: ‘I inherited a jewel of a department and a jewel of a community.’
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — After just a few months as Richmond’s Chief of Police it’s clear. Alfred Durham is going to be high profile. “I bring new some ideas, new concepts and some new energy,” Durham...
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Mayor suggests that Flying Squirrels ‘explore potential locations’
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Mayor Dwight C. Jones issued a statement concerning Friday night concerning a freestanding children’s hospital, minor league baseball, and regional cooperation. “The...
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Flying Squirrels sweep doubleheader, Foster throws first pitch on VT night
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia Tech Defensive Coordinator Bud Foster threw out the first pitch before game two, and Hokie fans proved a good luck charm as Richmond swept a doubleheader with Altoona...
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Motorists flee as wildfire races across California freeway
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire swept across a Southern California freeway in a mountain pass, destroying 20 vehicles and sending motorists running to safety before burning at least four...
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Drones deliver medical supplies to Virginia health clinics
ABINGDON (WSLS 10) – Supplies were delivered to a health clinic in Wise Friday, but the method of transport was a new experience for many involved. Drones delivered the supplies as part of a research...
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It’s a dad-daughter overnighter in New York for the Obama’s
It’s inevitable: At some point, teenage kids just aren’t that into their parents anymore. President Barack Obama, parent to two teenage daughters, set out to combat that trend by hanging out with his...
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Burglar accidentally records video with victim’s phone
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities in Los Angeles are looking for a burglar who accidentally made a selfie with his victim’s iPhone. Police say the thief entered a home in the Venice area through an...
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Columbus Zoo treats snake with skin cancer with unique treatment
POWELL, Ohio (WCMH)-A snake with skin cancer is getting a unique treatment at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and seems to be making a full recovery. According to officials with the zoo, the...
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Share of aging temporarily sealed wells grows
Five years after the Obama administration promised to move swiftly to permanently plug unused oil and gas wells in the Gulf of Mexico, even more shafts are lingering for longer periods with only...
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Newport News Shipbuilding awarded submarine contract
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) – Newport News Shipbuilding has been awarded a $106 million contract by the Navy for work on submarine programs. Work will include engineering, design, modernization and...
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Harrisonburg teacher fired amid accusations he had sex with student
HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) – A 44-year-old Harrisonburg teacher and track coach has been fired after his arrest on felony charges he had a sexual relationship with a student. Local media reports that...
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Trump shoots at 2008 GOP nominee’s war record
AMES, Iowa (AP) — The latest on the Republican presidential contenders wooing social conservatives at the annual Family Leadership Summit, an event that’s expected to attract thousands of potential...
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Man fires shots in Chesterfield neighborhood, wanted by police
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WRIC) — Police are searching for a man wanted in Petersburg and Dinwiddie who opened fire at a Chesterfield neighborhood on Thursday. According to police, Raymond Goodwyn began...
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Fifth victim dies as result of Chattanooga shooting
PAULDING COUNTY, Ohio (WANE) One of the victims of the mass shooting at two Chattanooga, Tennessee military centers has died. That brings the total number of people killed to six, including the gunman....
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VSP: Woodford man dies in early morning accident in Henrico
Henrico Co. (WRIC) – A Woodford, Virginia man died early Saturday morning after the vehicle he was driving ran off the road and struck a tree. The crash occurred at approximately 1:08 a.m. on...
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Chesterfield Well Fargo robbed; police search for suspect
CHESTERFIELD CO, VA (WRIC) – Police are searching for a person who robbed the Wells Fargo Bank at 9601 Amberdale Drive at about 11:20am Saturday. No one was injured during the robbery. Police said the...
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Black group, KKK hold separate rallies at S.C. statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hundreds of people taunted each other on the grounds of the South Carolina Statehouse during separate rallies staged by two groups from outside the state. Black Educators for...
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Central Va. under heat advisory through Sunday night
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A heat advisory has been posted for the entire 8News viewing area until 8pm Sunday. Heat index values will run from 103-107°. Dangerous heat! Tonight we have a few isolated...
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