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8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · Nov 25

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We're your go-to source for breaking news, sports and weather in the Richmond metro area and Central Virginia.

Beyond simple updates, 8News is committed to serving the Richmond community through accurate, in-depth storytelling.

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8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 1h

Domestic incident turns into police chase, deadly barricade situation in Chesterfield

Domestic incident turns into police chase, deadly barricade situation in Chesterfield

What started as a domestic incident ended in a police chase and a deadly barricade situation in Chesterfield County on Thursday.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 3h

Man charged with homicide after another man shot, killed in Lunenburg hunting incident

Man charged with homicide after another man shot, killed in Lunenburg hunting incident

A 47-year-old man has been charged with homicide, among other charges, after officials said he shot and killed a man in a hunting incident in Lunenburg County in February.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 5h

3 memorable moments from Virginia governor’s debate between Spanberger, Earle-Sears

3 memorable moments from Virginia governor’s debate between Spanberger, Earle-Sears

On Thursday, former U.S. Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger and current Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears went head-to-head on the debate stage — and it was a night to remember.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 10h

Neither Virginia gubernatorial candidate showed up to the post-debate interview

Neither Virginia gubernatorial candidate showed up to the post-debate interview

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia gubernatorial candidates Abigail Spanberger (D) and Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) met on the stage at Norfolk State University Thursday night for their only …

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 12h

Handyman wanted after missing plea hearing related to construction fraud case

Handyman wanted after missing plea hearing related to construction fraud case

A handyman at the center of a construction fraud case in Hanover has found himself in trouble with the law again after not appearing for court.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 14h

Former top election official in Albemarle accused of embezzling public funds

Former top election official in Albemarle accused of embezzling public funds

A former top election official in Albemarle County is accused of embezzling public funds.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 16h

Rules for the Virginia governor debate

Rules for the Virginia governor debate

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Former U.S. Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger and current Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears will each get 60 seconds to answer questions and 30 seconds for each follo…

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 18h

Former Prince George apartment employee wanted for embezzlement

Former Prince George apartment employee wanted for embezzlement

The Prince George County Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for a former apartment complex employee in connection to an embezzlement investigation.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 21h

Richmond organ transplant contractor furloughs more than 90 employees due to government shutdown

Richmond organ transplant contractor furloughs more than 90 employees due to government shutdown

Richmond-based nonprofit United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), which is federally contracted to oversee organ transplants in the U.S., has furloughed 90 employees due to the federal government s…

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 23h

One of three men charged for 8-year-old’s death in court for last time before trial

One of three men charged for 8-year-old’s death in court for last time before trial

One of the three men charged in connection to an 8-year-old’s death was in court on Wednesday, Oct. 8.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 1d

Who has endorsed your candidate for Virginia governor?

Who has endorsed your candidate for Virginia governor?

Endorsements for political figures typically range anywhere from unions to A-list celebrities to high-ranking leaders — to just the average American. Voters have already begun to hit the poll…

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 1d

‘He doesn’t have a voice now’: Hanover father seeks answers after crash leaves one son dead, two injured

‘He doesn’t have a voice now’: Hanover father seeks answers after crash leaves one son dead, two injured

A Hanover County father is grieving the loss of one son and praying for the recovery of two others after a devastating crash on Interstate 95 Sunday night in Caroline County.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 1d

HOW TO WATCH: Exclusive Virginia Gubernatorial Debate

HOW TO WATCH: Exclusive Virginia Gubernatorial Debate

Debate Night in Virginia begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 1d

Trump administration wants to support federal law enforcement with office space in Richmond, other cities

Trump administration wants to support federal law enforcement with office space in Richmond, other cities

The Trump administration is looking to increase support for federal law enforcement operations in more than a dozen cities, including Richmond.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 1d

Drop in non-fatal shootings ‘story of the summer’ as RPD presents latest crime data

Drop in non-fatal shootings ‘story of the summer’ as RPD presents latest crime data

On Wednesday, Richmond Police Department (RPD) presented the latest numbers on crime and results from Operation Safe Summer.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 1d

8Sports Knight-Cap: Talking with the VCU men’s basketball team

8Sports Knight-Cap: Talking with the VCU men’s basketball team

8Sports Director Nolan Knight is joined by members of the VCU men’s basketball team to preview the upcoming Rams season.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 1d

‘I ain’t dead yet!’ Dolly Parton reassures fans about health

‘I ain’t dead yet!’ Dolly Parton reassures fans about health

Amid worries over her health, country icon Dolly Parton posted a video on Wednesday letting fans know she’s OK.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 1d

Changes to SNAP benefits take effect in October: What to know

Changes to SNAP benefits take effect in October: What to know

The federal government may be shut down, but that didn’t stop changes to SNAP benefits from kicking in on the first of the month, which is also the start of the fiscal year.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 1d

33-year-old arrested in e-bike, e-scooter thefts on, near VCU campus

33-year-old arrested in e-bike, e-scooter thefts on, near VCU campus

A 33-year-old man has been arrested in connection with multiple e-bicycle and e-scooter thefts on or near Monroe Park Campus at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 1d

8Sports Blitz: Week 7 Great Eight Rankings

8Sports Blitz: Week 7 Great Eight Rankings

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Week 7 of the 2025 high school football season kicks off on Oct. 9, and each week the 8Sports team releases its 8Sports Blitz Great Eight Rankings. Week 7 8Sports Blitz Great…

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 2d

Stepson, 19, charged with murder in SI decapitation: NYPD

Stepson, 19, charged with murder in SI decapitation: NYPD

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) — A 19-year-old man is accused of decapitating his stepfather with a hacksaw in their Staten Island home on Monday, according to police and sources. Damien Hurstel…

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 2d

White House says it will use tariff money to fund nutrition program amid shutdown

White House says it will use tariff money to fund nutrition program amid shutdown

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X that President Trump and the White House had identified the “creative solution” to shift tariff funds to the Special Supplementa…

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 2d

Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash involving ambulance in Henrico

Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash involving ambulance in Henrico

A motorcyclist is in the hospital after a crash involving an ambulance in a Henrico County intersection on Tuesday.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 2d

‘Times are hard, life is beautiful’: How a Richmond chef keeps spirits high amid government shutdown

‘Times are hard, life is beautiful’: How a Richmond chef keeps spirits high amid government shutdown

As the nation enters the second week of this government shutdown, now the ninth-longest in U.S. history, one Richmond restaurant is finding a creative way to lift spirits — both figuratively …

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 2d

St. Mary’s Hospital breaks ground on $370 million wing to meet growing Richmond population

St. Mary’s Hospital breaks ground on $370 million wing to meet growing Richmond population

Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital in Henrico County broke ground on the $370 million, eight-story Critical Care Tower on Tuesday.