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University of San Francisco rescinds Bill Cosby’s honorary degree in light of...
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) — The University of San Francisco’s Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to rescind an honorary degree awarded to comedian Bill Cosby in 2012 in light of continuing allegations...
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Video: Soldier’s surprise homecoming caught on camera
HUNSTVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — Army specialist Cameron Ford caught his mom Taraysa Burton off-guard Tuesday night when he showed up at her front door. She wasn’t expecting him home until November. Ford is...
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Lane closures on Manchester Bridge start today; slated to go until mid-December
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — If your route to work takes you over the Manchester Bridge, prepare for some delays. Starting today, lane closures will begin as crews work to repair the bridge. The right...
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Airline angel: Stranger’s amazing gesture captured in viral photo
(WRIC/ABC) — When Rebekka Garvison boarded her flight with Spirit Air from Chicago to Atlanta earlier this week with an infant in tow, she saw the annoyed looks of those around her on board the plane....
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Statistics show traffic fatalities increasing across the state
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Speeding, distracted driving and not wearing a seat belt may all sound like common sense examples of what not to do when you get behind the wheel, but according to recent...
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Lockdowns lifted at two Richmond schools following shooting
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Two Richmond schools were briefly locked down due to a nearby shooting Wednesday afternoon. According to Richmond Police, one man was shot at the intersection of Powhatan and...
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Great 8 Happenings: State Fair of Virginia, celebrity cast stage play,...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The State Fair of Virginia will end Sunday, October 4. Don’t miss out on the rides, farm animals, places to shop, concerts and a lot of yummy fair food for you to enjoy. When:...
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Gov. wants to take guns away from anyone named in a protective order
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Governor Terry McAuliffe wants to take guns away from anyone accused of domestic violence if a protective order has been taken out against that person. As the law stands right...
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Slain victim’s mother holds no resentment against Jesse Matthew’s family
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WRIC) — The families of Morgan Harrington and Hannah Graham were in court Wednesday as the victims’ suspected killer, Jesse Matthew, faced a judge. Most of what went on inside...
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8News Daily POLL: Are you prepared for Hurricane Joaquin?
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — When facing the threat of a major storm, or any severe weather for that matter, experts say to prepare for the worst. Batteries, flashlights, canned goods, water and personal...
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Impending rain could cause major problem for Petersburg neighborhood
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — It looks tranquil and peaceful right now, but public utility workers in Petersburg fear a local lake could cause major problems for a nearby neighborhood if we get enough...
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State-wide preps under way for Hurricane Joaquin
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe is not taking the severe weather threat that is Hurricane Joaquin lightly. “This is a very serious issue for us,” Gov. McAuliffe said Wednesday...
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Which route will Hurricane Joaquin take?
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Will he “kiss the coast” or “just walk away?” That is the question with Hurricane Joaquin and how it acts over the next four to five days. The ECMWF model has been holding...
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‘Police Lives Do Matter’: Boy shares letter, poignant poem with Chesterfield...
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A 13-year-old boy wrote a touching letter along with a poem to a local officer, and now it’s making waves in the community. Colonel Thierry Dupuis recently received a...
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Portion of airport closes after ‘disruptive’ man takes clothes off at RIC
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A section of Richmond International Airport closed for roughly two hours Tuesday evening after a man became disruptive and took off his clothes. According to RIC spokesperson...
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Hurricane Joaquin now a Category 3 storm; rain through Monday likely
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — As of 5 a.m., Hurricane Joaquin is a Category 3 storm with winds of 120 mph. We expect additional strengthening during today and tonight and it could easily become a Category 4...
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Chesterfield crews ready for possible flash flooding, vehicle rescues
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Fire and emergency crews are gearing up for Hurricane Joaquin. “The biggest thing is that we have enough divers on duty, and that every diver is outfitted with gear...
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Governor McAuliffe declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Joaquin
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — With heavy rains expected Thursday and Friday and the threat of Hurricane Joaquin arriving this weekend, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe has declared a state of emergency. The...
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Former television star arrested in Saratoga
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (NEWS 10) – A former star of one of TV’s most popular 90’s shows was arrested on charges of robbery, criminal mischief, and obstruction of an airway. Nicolas Brendan, best known...
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8News Daily Poll: Will nor’easter or Hurricane Joaquin impact Central Va. more?
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The threat of Hurricane Joaquin has sent many scrambling for supplies in preparation of a potentially destructive storm. But the latest models show Joaquin is scheduled to pass...
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