Man found shot with a graze wound in Richmond’s Southside
A man was found shot with a graze wound along a street in Richmond's Southside Wednesday night.
Person hit and killed on I-295 in Henrico
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - A person was hit and killed on I-295 in Henrico Wednesday night, according to Virginia State Police. The crash happened around 11:15 p.m. on I-295 south at the 21-mile marker. Troopers arrived on scene and found a person dead in the travel lanes with injuries consistent...
Richmond man shot, killed while mowing grass in East End neighborhood
Police are investigating the shooting death of 50-year-old Henry James, who was killed while mowing grass on 19th Street in the East End.
Mixed Reactions Over Virginia Woman’s Claims She Was Fired After Asking For A Raise:...
A Virginia woman claims she was fired from an assisted living facility in Richmond, where she worked as a housekeeper. She alleges that following a meeting with the director to discuss a raise, she was “asked to leave the premises.” However, her TikTok video has mixed reactions, with several siding with the company and
The strange lead plate buried in West Virginia that helped start a world war
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — On Aug. 18, 1749, French soldiers stopped at the mouth of the Kanawha River in present-day Point Pleasant and buried a lead plate beneath an elm tree—a declaration of ownership in a territorial struggle that, within five years, would draw a young George Washington into combat and help ignite a w
Perseid meteor shower peaks this week: How to watch in Richmond
One the biggest stargazing weeks of the year is here. Why it matters: Rain might be in the Richmond forecast, but we're holding out hope for a few hours of clear skies. ☄️ Catch the Perseids. The week's main event could have up to 30-50 meteors an hour streak across the sky when the annual meteor shower peaks Wednesday
A few degrees hotter Thursday
Highs Thursday will be in the upper 80s and lower 90s. The heat index will be near 100° in some locations.
NASCAR Cup Series returns to Richmond. What to know before you go.
The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Richmond Raceway Saturday for the Cookout 400, and officials are urging fans to plan ahead for what's expected to be a busy weekend.
Back-to-School Guide for Richmond Public Schools
8News is your Back-To-School Headquarters this 2026-27 school year! Here’s what students and families kicking off a new academic year at Richmond Public Schools (CCPS) need to know.
RPS announces new chief talent officer, former hire left after six months
Richmond Public Schools (RPS) has announced its new, permanent chief talent officer -- a role with a history of controversy and short-lived employment.
