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Beyond simple updates, 8News is committed to serving the Richmond community through accurate, in-depth storytelling.
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Richmond rent, mortgage relief program paused due to ‘significant’ challenges
Richmond rent, mortgage relief program paused due to ‘significant’ challenges
A program meant to provide relief to Richmond residents who are struggling to make their rent or mortgage payments was temporarily paused at the start of the year — but the city failed to ann…
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January 15, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Richmond rent, mortgage relief program paused due to ‘significant’ challenges
CarMax lays off over 230 employees, including 113 in Richmond area
CarMax lays off over 230 employees, including 113 in Richmond area
More than 230 CarMax employees were laid off on Wednesday, including 113 in the Richmond area, according to a CarMax spokesperson.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:42 PM
CarMax lays off over 230 employees, including 113 in Richmond area
2026 Virginia General Assembly session officially underway
2026 Virginia General Assembly session officially underway
With a drop of the gavel and members taking their oaths of office, the 2026 General Assembly session is officially underway in Virginia.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:36 PM
2026 Virginia General Assembly session officially underway
Log truck overturns in Brunswick, driver airlifted
Log truck overturns in Brunswick, driver airlifted
A log truck overturned on a road in Brunswick County on Wednesday morning, resulting in a driver being airlifted to a nearby hospital.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Log truck overturns in Brunswick, driver airlifted
The Rundown: Prepping for a historic inauguration
The Rundown: Prepping for a historic inauguration
Host MaryCatherine Price talks to Capitol Bureau reporter Tyler Englander from the General Assembly building press closet about Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger’s inauguration ceremony on Saturd…
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January 14, 2026 at 5:24 PM
The Rundown: Prepping for a historic inauguration
Labor secretary’s top staffers placed on leave amid misconduct investigation
Labor secretary’s top staffers placed on leave amid misconduct investigation
Two of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s top staffers have reportedly been placed on leave amid an internal investigation into allegations that taxpayers footed the bill for personal trip…
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January 14, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Labor secretary’s top staffers placed on leave amid misconduct investigation
Another near-record hot year a ‘warning shot’: Scientists
Another near-record hot year a ‘warning shot’: Scientists
The last 11 years have been the hottest 11 years on record.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Another near-record hot year a ‘warning shot’: Scientists
StormTracker8: Rain Showers Tonight; Temperatures Dropping Tomorrow
StormTracker8: Rain Showers Tonight; Temperatures Dropping Tomorrow
Isolated Showers Tonight; Clearing and Cooling Thursday
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January 14, 2026 at 11:06 AM
StormTracker8: Rain Showers Tonight; Temperatures Dropping Tomorrow
Drought watch advisory expands to 61 counties, 18 cities in Virginia
Drought watch advisory expands to 61 counties, 18 cities in Virginia
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has expanded its drought watch advisory to 61 counties and 18 cities throughout the state.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Drought watch advisory expands to 61 counties, 18 cities in Virginia
Trump lashes out at GOP senators in Detroit speech
Trump lashes out at GOP senators in Detroit speech
President Donald Trump lashed out at Senate Republicans who voted against his agenda during a Tuesday speech at the Detroit Economic Club.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Trump lashes out at GOP senators in Detroit speech
Security guards at Richmond City Hall will soon be armed
Security guards at Richmond City Hall will soon be armed
Richmond city leaders announced during Monday’s City Council meeting that City Hall security guards will carry guns beginning in late 2026.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Security guards at Richmond City Hall will soon be armed
Affordability set to dominate the 2026 General Assembly Session
Affordability set to dominate the 2026 General Assembly Session
On the eve of this year’s General Assembly session, Virginia lawmakers are unveiling their legislative priorities with both Democrats and Republicans agreeing that affordability is on the agenda. …
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January 13, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Affordability set to dominate the 2026 General Assembly Session
33-year-old man dies in single-vehicle crash in Henrico County
33-year-old man dies in single-vehicle crash in Henrico County
A 33-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash in Henrico County Sunday evening after reportedly tailgating a vehicle, trying to pass on the shoulder and hitting several trees, according to polic…
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January 13, 2026 at 9:36 PM
33-year-old man dies in single-vehicle crash in Henrico County
‘Deeply grateful for his service’: VSP superintendent to retire after over 3 decades in law enforcement
‘Deeply grateful for his service’: VSP superintendent to retire after over 3 decades in law enforcement
Virginia State Police superintendent Col. Matthew D. Hanley is retiring after over three decades of working in law enforcement.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
‘Deeply grateful for his service’: VSP superintendent to retire after over 3 decades in law enforcement
Man charged in love triangle involving bestiality indicted by grand jury on amended charge
Man charged in love triangle involving bestiality indicted by grand jury on amended charge
The man involved in a love triangle tangled with bestiality was indicted by a grand jury on Monday for an amended charge in the case.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Man charged in love triangle involving bestiality indicted by grand jury on amended charge
Woman charged after $96,000 in drugs seized in attempted smuggling at Virginia correctional center
Woman charged after $96,000 in drugs seized in attempted smuggling at Virginia correctional center
A woman was charged after attempting to smuggle more than $96,000 in drugs into a correctional center in Virginia.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Woman charged after $96,000 in drugs seized in attempted smuggling at Virginia correctional center
Attorney General-elect Jones announces new Public Advocacy Division, senior leaders
Attorney General-elect Jones announces new Public Advocacy Division, senior leaders
Attorney General-elect Jay Jones recently announced the addition of several senior leaders to his team, as well as the establishment of the Public Advocacy Division.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Attorney General-elect Jones announces new Public Advocacy Division, senior leaders
Chesterfield kitten rescued from thorn bush gets a happy ending
Chesterfield kitten rescued from thorn bush gets a happy ending
A kitten found soaking wet in a thorn bush in mid-2025 has since been adopted by a loving family, officials say.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Chesterfield kitten rescued from thorn bush gets a happy ending
Who are the candidates vying for the Richmond Public School board Sixth District seat?
Who are the candidates vying for the Richmond Public School board Sixth District seat?
After Richmond City School Board member Shonda Harris-Muhammed announced her resignation in early December 2025, Richmond Public Schools (RPS) has announced the five applicants vying to fill her va…
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January 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Who are the candidates vying for the Richmond Public School board Sixth District seat?
Bicyclist injured in hit-and-run involving tractor-trailer on I-95 in Henrico, police investigate
Bicyclist injured in hit-and-run involving tractor-trailer on I-95 in Henrico, police investigate
Virginia State Police are investigating after a bicyclist was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash while attempting to cross Interstate 95 South in Henrico County on Monday.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Bicyclist injured in hit-and-run involving tractor-trailer on I-95 in Henrico, police investigate
StormTracker8 Beyond the Forecast: More winter weather coming?
StormTracker8 Beyond the Forecast: More winter weather coming?
meteorologists Matt DiNardo and Madison Olms discuss this week’s cooler temperatures and the possibility of more winter weather headed our way.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:48 AM
StormTracker8 Beyond the Forecast: More winter weather coming?
After fourth pedestrian death this year, driving safety expert says everyone needs to take responsibility on the roads
After fourth pedestrian death this year, driving safety expert says everyone needs to take responsibility on the roads
A fifth pedestrian has been hit and killed in Richmond in less than a month. It happened just two days after Mayor Danny Avula announced immediate actions the city is taking to combat more happenin…
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January 12, 2026 at 11:42 PM
After fourth pedestrian death this year, driving safety expert says everyone needs to take responsibility on the roads
Prince George firefighters battle quickly-spreading shed fire
Prince George firefighters battle quickly-spreading shed fire
Prince George County firefighters battled a large fire that burned through multiple properties late Friday night.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Prince George firefighters battle quickly-spreading shed fire
Virginia ranked 14th healthiest state in 2025 report
Virginia ranked 14th healthiest state in 2025 report
Virginia has been ranked the 14th healthiest state in a 2025 report from the United Health Foundation.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Virginia ranked 14th healthiest state in 2025 report
Gov.-elect Spanberger announces appointment of next secretary of commerce and trade
Gov.-elect Spanberger announces appointment of next secretary of commerce and trade
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D) announced the appointment for Virginia’s next secretary of commerce and trade on Monday.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Gov.-elect Spanberger announces appointment of next secretary of commerce and trade