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New Android vulnerabilities put over 1 billion users at-risk of remote hacking
(KRON) — New Android vulnerabilities put more than 1 billion devices at risk of remote hacking. The flaws are located in Android’s media processing components, and they can be exploited through crafted...
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Dancing officer delights neighborhood children
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – You’ve seen the Whip, you’ve seen the Nae Nae, but what do you know about the Quan? Columbus Police officer Anthony Johnson knows about it– and he also knows a good thing or...
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Facebook introduces video profile pictures, new mobile profile options
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Facebook will soon allow short videos to be used as profile pictures. The new feature is one of the new mobile-friendly features announced by Facebook Wednesday. The social network...
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15 million T-Mobile customers’ information hacked, Experian says
NEW YORK (AP) — Hackers have stolen personal information belonging to about 15 million T-Mobile wireless customers and potential customers in the U.S., including Social Security numbers, home...
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Hurricane Joaquin upgraded to ‘extremely dangerous Category 4’
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Forecasters say Hurricane Joaquin has strengthened to “an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane.” The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Thursday afternoon that...
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The 8News Pigskin Picks: Week 4
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – The plot has thickened after Week 3 as some of our prognosticators ran into a brick wall. It was a tough weekend for teams from the Commonwealth as Virginia, Virginia Tech, and...
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State Fair of Virginia closes early due to possibility for severe weather
CAROLINE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Due to the threat of heavy rain and possible severe weather, the State Fair of Virginia will close at 7 p.m. on Oct. 1 and will not reopen for the remainder of the 2015...
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Here’s why Americans are getting new credit and debit cards
NEW YORK (AP) – The battle against credit card fraud is inching forward. As of Thursday, the liability for fraud committed using traditional MasterCard and Visa magnetic-stripe credit and debit cards...
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Despite forecast, Dominion crews preparing for the worst
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Dominion’s meteorologists and operational managers are working hand in hand as both try to forecast the weather and where resources will be needed as rains begin to fall across...
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Local marinas prepare for possible flooding
HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) — With severe weather on the horizon, area marinas aren’t taking any chances. They are already preparing for possible flooding and moving boats to higher ground. “Essentially all...
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Va. executes serial killer who claimed to be disabled
JARRATT, Va. (AP) — Virginia has executed a convicted serial killer who claimed he was intellectually disabled. Alfredo Prieto was pronounced dead at 9:17 p.m. on Thursday at the Greensville...
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Severe weather threat causes Hurricane Gaston flashbacks for restaurateurs
RICHMOND, Va (WRIC) – With a nor’easter dumping rain on the area until Saturday and Hurricane Joaquin following closely behind, Shockoe Bottom restaurant workers couldn’t help but remember tropical...
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Sentencing for 2005 Fairfax sex assault could result in life term for Jesse...
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Jesse Matthew, charged with the murders of college students Hannah Graham and Morgan Harrington, could receive up to life in prison for another attack on a woman a decade ago....
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Gov. McAuliffe warns Va. to ‘be prepared’ for severe weather
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Governor Terry McAuliffe does not want anyone to take the weather threats heading Virginia’s way lightly. “The reason being right now we are facing two very severe weather...
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Mourning, reflection following Umpqua Community College shooting
ROSEBURG, Ore. (KOIN) — Gov. Kate Brown was among hundreds who attended a vigil in Roseburg for the victims of the Umpqua Community College shooting Thursday evening. A total of 10 people are...
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Rain heavy at times today; no impact expected from Hurricane Joaquin
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — As of 2 a.m. Friday, Hurricane Joaquin has winds of 130 mph and is a Category 4 Hurricane. It is a very strong hurricane and it is going to start to shift northward this...
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Steady rain throughout the weekend creates concern for area flooding
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — With all the rain we are already seeing and more to come, flooding is a huge concern in the area. Fire and EMS crews are preparing and readying themselves for the possibility of...
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#8SportsBlitz Week 5: Meadowbrook stomps Colonial Heights 41-0
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — MEADOWBROOK 41 Colonial Heights 0 F
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#8SportsBlitz Week 5: King William pulls away from Caroline 35-7
RICHMOND, Va.(WRIC) — Caroline 7 KING WILLIAM 35 F
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#8SportsBlitz Week 5: Strong 2nd half leads #9 Douglas Freeman over TJ 35-7
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — #9 DOUGLAS FREEMAN 35 Thomas Jefferson 7 F
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