Doctor releases book promoting ‘mommy makeovers’ to regain pre-pregnancy bodies
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Pregnancy can change your body forever, but a new book hopes to give moms some ideas outside of the gym to improve their post-pregnancy bodies. “The Mommy Makeover Restoring...
View Article#8SportsBlitz Pre-Season: Dinwiddie
DINWIDDIE, Va. (WRIC) — For most teams, a playoff run is a successful season. Coming off of a perfect 2013, however, the Dinwiddie generals want much more in 2015 than they were able to get with their...
View ArticleFriday starts off cloudy with sunshine increasing throughout the day
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A cold front is still in the process of tracking through central Virginia, a few isolated heavy downpours well east of the city this morning out towards the bay. These will...
View ArticleTwo people forced from home after early morning house fire
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A house fire forced two people out of their home on Mike Road early Friday morning. Crews arrived on the scene around 12:30 a.m. and they were able to have the fire under...
View ArticleRight lane closed on I-95 southbound near Maury Street due to vehicle crash
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The right lane and right shoulder on I-95 south near Maury Street, mile marker 73, is closed due to tractor trailer accident. The lane will be closed for 6 hours for cleanup....
View ArticleSuffolk Police Officer arrested for abduction, strangulation, domestic assault
SUFFOLK, Virginia (WRIC) — A Suffolk man was arrested and charged with several felony and misdemeanor charges associated with an alleged assault that occurred last night. Nicholas Mark Thompson, 34,...
View ArticleSilent lunches are Positively Richmond
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — In the middle of the food court at Regency Square Mall, a group is making a powerful statement without saying one word out loud. “Well, what it does is allow people to...
View ArticleVictim’s family upset after security guard charged with manslaughter granted...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Relatives are outraged after a judge granted bond to a man charged with killing their loved one. Family members of Phillip Whitaker, Jr. declared it’s just not right. According...
View ArticleAfter tumultuous year, UVA students return to campus
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WRIC) — It’s move-in weekend at the University of Virginia. The class of 2019 is one of the biggest in recent years, with 3,707 freshmen expected to start classes Tuesday. The...
View ArticleNOAA hurricane hunter aircraft reports that Danny is a major hurricane
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Reports from a NOAA hurricane hunter aircraft indicates that Danny is now a Category 3 Hurricane. The maximum winds are estimated to be 115 mph. No additional intensification is...
View ArticleAn eyesore in their path, 8News investigates after Richmonders reach out for...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — There’s been lots of improvements along Dock Street to connect the Virginia Capital Trail ahead of the UCI Road World Cycling Championships. Still, some say there’s an eyesore...
View ArticleVCU added to list of schools under investigation for handling of sex assaults
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — VCU joins the list of schools under federal investigation for the way it handles sexual assaults. In total 131 schools across the country are being investigated to ensure...
View ArticleChesterfield police to hold safety seminar for church leaders
CHESTERFIELD CO., (WRIC) – The Chesterfield County Police Department is inviting area church leaders to its Safety Conference for Places of Worship next Wednesday. “Obviously we want to be doing our...
View ArticlePedestrian critically injured after being struck at Henrico intersection
HENRICO CO., Va. (WRIC) — Henrico Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Nine Mile Road and Pleasant Street Friday night. The incident occurred at...
View ArticleRichmond nonprofit facing backlash after failing to pay teen workers
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – There are new developments in a story 8 News broke on August 17. Dozens of teenagers remain unpaid for hours of work with a Richmond nonprofit. We have now learned where the...
View ArticleChesterfield Police arrest juvenile in robbery incident
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA (WRIC) – Police have arrested a juvenile in connection with a robbery that occurred on Friday, Aug. 21. Just before 8:30 p.m., a juvenile approached a person in the 4000 block...
View ArticleLegal showdown looms over the NCAA’s ban on paying athletes
ATLANTA (AP) — Fresh off a ruling that Northwestern University football players can’t form a union, the NCAA is about to face a more direct challenge to its longstanding policy of not letting schools...
View ArticleN.Y. Drive-In thrives after switch to digital projectors
LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB)- The drive-in movie theater industry has struggled across America as theaters transition into the digital age. The Transit Drive-In Theater is one of the last of its kind in...
View ArticleKickers overpower St. Louis FC in 2nd half, 2-0
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The message from Richmond Kickers head coach Leigh Cowlishaw all week was crystal clear. “We’re fighting for our playoff lives.” Going on to claim Saturday’s match at City...
View ArticleScientists find how obesity gene works, a clue to treatment
Scientists have finally figured out how the key gene tied to obesity makes people fat, a major discovery that could open the door to an entirely new approach to the problem beyond diet and exercise....
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