Richmond VA

What do you do when you move into a new home? You throw a party to celebrate, right? Well, that’s exactly what VPM did at our new headquarters this week when we welcomed guests to mark the opening of our new building on East Broad Street in downtown Richmond.

Virginia’s historic drought is showing signs of improvement after recent rainfall, but state officials say more precipitation is still needed.

A man is hospitalized with serious head injuries after being beaten by multiple suspects outside an apartment building in the 2400 block of Burton Street Friday night.

Purple Heart recipients gathered at the Virginia War Memorial to be honored for their sacrifice, receiving a challenge coin celebrating their service.

Shannon Taylor's record as Henrico County prosecutor clashes with her tough-on-crime campaign image as she seeks Virginia's 1st congressional district.

8News got a visit from a special guest with Jimer's Frozen Custard and tasted three frozen custard flavors ahead of the national celebration on Saturday.

A man was shot multiple times while driving in South Richmond Friday evening, causing his car to roll into a parked car that was then pushed into an apartment, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett.

On this week's episode of Great 8 Events, host Delaney Hall breaks down what's happening around RVA this weekend with a special focus on the Carytown Watermelon Festival.

Richmond Public Schoolsused the summer break to renovate some of its buildings ahead of the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. The district usually uses the summertime to make updates to the facilities because some projects are difficult to complete while students and staff are at the schools, according to The Richmonder.

A few pop-up storms are possible each afternoon and early evening. Localized heavy rainfall will remain a threat with any storm that develops.