Henrico’s top prosecutor says hospital blocked full investigation into NICU nurse who broke babies’...
With former NICU nurse Erin Strotman behind bars for breaking babies' bones at Henrico Doctors' Hospital, and a special grand jury investigation into allegations of criminal conduct at the hospital now concluded, CBS 6 investigative reporter Melissa Hipolit sat down with Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney Shannon Taylor
Infant airlifted after Prince George County crash
A 4-month-old infant was seriously injured in a late-night two-vehicle crash Aug. 9 in Prince George County. It happened shortly before 10 p.m. at the intersection of state Route 10 and Ruffin Road, just east of Hopewell, county police said. According to initial reports, a Dodge Charger was westbound on Route 10 and tu
VADOC launches program offering inside look at Virginia correctional operations
The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) launched a four-week program giving community members a firsthand look at the agency's operations and staff work.
Murder suspect dead after shooting at Richmond cemetery
A murder suspect shot and killed himself at a Richmond cemetery on Monday, according to police.
Murder trial begins in Richmond for man accused of killing 2 people in 1...
A murder trial began Monday for Xavier Brown, one of several people charged in connection with a pair of killings that took place days apart in Richmond in 2023.
Lt. Gov. Hashmi launches Dominion-NextEra listening tour
She hopes to bring together elected officials, energy experts, and community members to discuss what the proposed acquisition could mean for utility bills, communities, and Virginia's energy future.
PHOTOS: Severe storms batter Central Virginia, causing widespread damage
Severe storms rolled through Central Virginia Monday evening, causing damage throughout the area -- and 8News viewers captured some of that damage on camera.
Loudoun, Spotsylvania counties consider data center bans
LOUDON COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Virginia has more than 600 data centers with hundreds more in the pipeline. Although data centers provide millions of dollars in tax revenue, the demand they put on energy and water resources is coming to a boiling point. Virginia State Sen. Glen Sturtevant said...
Chesterfield community holds fundraiser for officers shot in May
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - More than two months after two Chesterfield police officers were shot in the line of duty, a local farm, a line dancing group and community vendors joined forces Sunday to raise money for their recovery. Chesterfield Officers Jacob Wells and Jacob Clark were shot and injured...
Thousands turn out for Richmond’s 44th annual Watermelon Festival in Carytown
Thousands turned out Sunday for Richmond's 44th annual Watermelon Festival on Cary Street in Carytown, one of Virginia's biggest annual events.
