Police searching for Richmond robbery suspects
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Police are searching for the suspects who robbed three individuals on Riverside Drive this month. Officers responded to the 2100 block of Semmes Avenue on July 10 for...
View ArticleIowa newspaper wants Trump to drop out of race
DES MOINES, Iowa (WISH) — The largest newspaper in Iowa wants Donald Trump to drop out of the presidential race after his recent comment about Arizona Senator John McCain. On Saturday, at a GOP...
View ArticleExpert says swimming with sharks happens more than you may think
HONOLULU, Hi (KHON) — In 2007, bodyboarders participating in the Pipeline women’s surf competition had a shark scare. “The conditions were stormy and muddy waters. During the final, the girls caught a...
View ArticleYouTube video of gun-shooting drone prompts FAA investigation
CLINTON, Conn. (WTNH) — The FAA is investigating after a video of a drone shooting a hand gun in Clinton, apparently created by a local teen, was posted to YouTube. You may think military officials...
View ArticleVirginia Tech picked second in Coastal, Virginia picked last at ACC Media Days
The following comes directly from the Atlantic Coast Conference: Clemson Leads ACC Football Kickoff Preseason Poll Georgia Tech selected to repeat as Coastal Division winner; Tigers’ Deshaun Watson...
View ArticleFlying Squirrels pummel Akron 8-0 in front of World Series Trophy
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The World Series trophy is making its away around the country to the San Francisco Giants’ minor league affiliates, and Tuesday night it arrived in Richmond. Hundreds had their...
View ArticleSecret menu revealed by McDonald’s manager
(WRIC) — A McDonald’s manager has revealed that there is a “secret menu” that allows customers to order different variations of foods off the everyday menu. “You can order from the ‘Secret Menu’. Just...
View ArticleCommunity helps football coach who suffered heart attack
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Hermitage High School and the community are rallying behind a beloved football coach. On November 28, 2014, the offensive coordinator for the varsity football team, Jaycen...
View ArticleNew Kent County family mourns loss of 15-year-old
NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — “You hope it’s not real, you hope the man’s made a mistake, I just hoped he had made a mistake,” said Cleveland Bey after a doctor told him they had done all they could...
View ArticleNew bike lanes prompt education
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The UCI Road World Championships are just 59 days away, but signs that Richmond has very much become a cycling community are all over some streets. Five designated bike lanes...
View ArticleHenrico County man arrested after allegedly bringing toddler to drug deal
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Henrico County Police arrested a dad for allegedly taking his toddler son along on a drug deal. Brian Edward Puckett is behind bars after a prosecutor says he took his...
View ArticleHopewell man says vandals threw rock at window because of Confederate flag
HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) — A Hopewell family was awakened by the noise of shattered glass Monday night. Joseph Quick told 8News someone threw a brick through his living room window because of what had...
View ArticleBagby wins special election
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) – Dem. Lamont Bagby won the 74th District House of Delegates special election Monday when he captured 84 percent of the vote. Bagby defeated David Lambert to secure the seat...
View ArticleParking prices go up for Redskins training camp
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — New details are emerging about this year’s Redskins training camp. The NFL team returns to Richmond for the third straight year at the end of the month. And 8News has learned...
View ArticleRichmond couple takes a bite out of summer shark panic
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) A Richmond couple was caught on camera strolling into the surf in something unusual over the weekend: homemade shark cages. Photos and videos of their Outer Banks antics had been...
View ArticleRVA Breastfeeds campaign to have unexpected marketing tools
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A new law for breastfeeding moms, combined with a social media push means you’ll be seeing some unexpected things around town next month — from stickers to life-size cut outs....
View ArticleFatal crash in Nottoway County
NOTTOWAY COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia State Police are on scene with a fatal crash on Route 460 at Route 723 in Nottoway County. The three-vehicle crash occurred around 10:00 p.m. Troopers are...
View Article‘The Curse of Curves:’ Study says curvy women more prone to pain
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – They are calling it the “Curse of Curves.” The University of New Mexico study published in June in the journal, Human Nature, found that curvy women are more sensitive to pain...
View ArticleMaine brewer makes beer out of live lobsters, sea salt
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A Maine brewer is offering a quicker way to consume two of the state’s summertime staples: beer and lobster. Oxbow Brewing is serving up beer brewed with live Maine lobsters and...
View ArticlePolice: Man who called 911 sought help with air conditioner
INDIANA, Pa. (AP) — State police say a western Pennsylvania man with a penchant for making unnecessary emergency calls recently complained of chest pains so he could ask medics to help him fix his air...
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