Virginia’s Viral Drunk Raccoon Is Back—And Now He’s Telling You What Liquor to Buy
Virginia ABC officials unveiled a new advertising campaign featuring the curious creature after he made national news for a Black Friday bender that saw him tearing through an area liquor store — leaving a path of destruction in his wake. "Our neighborhood raccoon has excellent taste — especially when...
Ashland hosting ‘The Great Raccoon Hunt’ after ABC Store burglar goes viral
Days after the news about a raccoon who broke into the Ashland ABC Store went viral, the Downtown Ashland Association announced a new community-wide promotion: The Great Raccoon Hunt.
‘Long time coming’: Nash Road extension opens for drivers
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - For Austin Olive, Beach Road is part of his daily commute. “I work at Pocahontas State Park,” he said. “I drive that road for work every day.”. This busy stretch of Chesterfield is notorious for seeing long lines of traffic, especially when drivers are...
RPS School Board votes to rename Armstrong High
A surprise decision from the Richmond School Board -- voting Tuesday night to change the name of Armstrong High School.
LIST: Heaviest Richmond snowfalls ever recorded
A snow day is in the forecast for much of Central Virginia -- but it's hardly the heaviest snowfall the region's ever seen.
LIST: How to tell if someone’s from Richmond, according to 8News viewers
Each and every one of America's major cities has its own distinct identity — but what about a person lets you know they're from Richmond?
Patient First nurse in Colonial Heights accused of tampering with medication
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. (WWBT) - A former Patient First nurse is facing 31 felony charges after being accused of tampering with patients’ medication. According to Patient First, there were 14 patients potentially affected by this. Teressa Keiter made her first court appearance this week and was denied bond. The...
Multiple Richmond roads closed due to snow and winter weather
Richmond's inclement weather shelter located at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue will continue operations based on the weather, city officials advised.
Accomack fatal among six who die in Thanksgiving holiday accidents in Virginia
Virginia State Police Stressing Safety with Winter and Holiday Approaching. Preliminary data indicates that six people died on Virginia’s roadway over the 2025 Thanksgiving holiday, including one Friday afternoon in Mappsville. The number is two fewer than in 2024, when eight people died in fatal crashes.* As of Dec....
Teens killed on Virginia interstate identified
Virginia State Police identify teens killed in Interstate 295 crash in Prince George County, Virginia.
