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8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · Nov 25

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We're your go-to source for breaking news, sports and weather in the Richmond metro area and Central Virginia.

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Avula lays out his plan for a ‘thriving’ Richmond

Avula lays out his plan for a ‘thriving’ Richmond

Mayor Danny Avula is spelling out how he wants to improve Richmond with his newly-released 25-page “Mayoral Action Plan.”

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 5h

Government shutdown hitting Virginia harder than most other states, study finds

Government shutdown hitting Virginia harder than most other states, study finds

The government shutdown is hitting Virginia harder than it is most other states, per a new study, which ranked the Commonwealth among the top 10 most vulnerable states to this ongoing federal freez…

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 8h

Applications for heating assistance open for Hanover residents

Applications for heating assistance open for Hanover residents

Applications recently opened for Hanover County residents who need financial assistance for staying warm this winter.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 10h

Virginia’s ICE detention centers continue to break detainee records

Virginia’s ICE detention centers continue to break detainee records

The number of people held within Virginia’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities since President Donald Trump’s inauguration continues to break records, with one facilit…

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 12h

Amy Robach, TJ Holmes announce engagement 3 years after leaving ‘GMA3’

Amy Robach, TJ Holmes announce engagement 3 years after leaving ‘GMA3’

The pair were taken off the air and placed on temporary hiatus after photos surfaced of them holding hands and spending time together.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 14h

Request for Varina data center withdrawn by developer

Request for Varina data center withdrawn by developer

Plans for a controversial data center campus in Henrico County have been withdrawn after constant pushback from residents.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 16h

Government shutdown puts renewed spotlight on the cracks in the US aviation system

Government shutdown puts renewed spotlight on the cracks in the US aviation system

A startling message came over the radio from an air traffic control tower near Los Angeles less than a week into the federal government shutdown: “The tower is closed due to staffing.”

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 18h

Henrico’s water and sewer bonds earn nation’s highest rating, boosting future projects and taxpayer savings

Henrico’s water and sewer bonds earn nation’s highest rating, boosting future projects and taxpayer savings

Henrico County leaders are celebrating a major financial achievement after becoming the first public utility in the nation to hold “quadruple AAA” status for water and sewer revenue bonds. Official…

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 20h

Young Republicans call for immediate resignations after report on GOP group chat

Young Republicans call for immediate resignations after report on GOP group chat

The chat also featured racial slurs and reportedly said that rape was “epic,” according to the report.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 22h

17th century book found in university donation bin

17th century book found in university donation bin

The people who help run the Michigan State University Surplus Store come across thousands of donated books each month but nothing like one donated last year.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 1d

Richmond City Council votes against lowering real estate tax rate after heated debate

Richmond City Council votes against lowering real estate tax rate after heated debate

A heated debate broke out at Richmond City Hall Tuesday night, with council members striking down a controversial proposal to lower the city’s real estate tax rate by four cents.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 1d

Road closures coming to Hanover for Ashland’s Harvest Run

Road closures coming to Hanover for Ashland’s Harvest Run

Some Hanover County roadways will see closures on Saturday as the community laces up for the Harvest Run in Ashland.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 1d

‘Serve with your whole heart’: Chesterfield mourns top official who died battling cancer

‘Serve with your whole heart’: Chesterfield mourns top official who died battling cancer

James Holland, a man who gave nearly two decades of his life to Chesterfield County’s Dale District, died Tuesday afternoon amid a battle with cancer.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 1d

Spotsylvania mother sentenced to 15 years in prison after toddler died with cocaine in his system

Spotsylvania mother sentenced to 15 years in prison after toddler died with cocaine in his system

A Spotsylvania mother will spend 15 years in prison for the death of her two-year-old son. Twenty-three-year-old Kahleighya Coleman was sentenced on Tuesday, Oct. 14.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 1d

Richmond owed $32 million in unpaid real estate taxes, neighbors suffer the neglect

Richmond owed $32 million in unpaid real estate taxes, neighbors suffer the neglect

8News is taking action once again after learning that Richmond is owed more than $32 million in overdue real estate taxes, with some of these properties overgrown, infested and uninhabitable. While…

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 1d

Pete Buttigieg to join Abigail Spanberger at Charlottesville rally

Pete Buttigieg to join Abigail Spanberger at Charlottesville rally

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger will be joined by Pete Buttigieg in Charlottesville for an upcoming rally.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 1d

Heritage restaurant closes after 13 years of operation in Richmond

Heritage restaurant closes after 13 years of operation in Richmond

Heritage, a seasonal New American restaurant based in Richmond’s Fan District, has permanently closed.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 1d

Chess and Strategy Games Expo returning to Henrico County

Chess and Strategy Games Expo returning to Henrico County

The second annual Chess and Strategy Games Expo will return to Henrico County at the end of October.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 1d

Richmond Public Schools selects new Chief Talent Officer after former officer terminated

Richmond Public Schools selects new Chief Talent Officer after former officer terminated

Richmond Public Schools (RPS) has announced the selection of a new Chief Talent Officer, Elizabeth Veliz.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 1d

Virginia among top 5 Halloween-obsessed U.S. states

Virginia among top 5 Halloween-obsessed U.S. states

Virginia is among the top five Halloween-obsessed states in the U.S., according to Consumer Affairs.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 2d

GalaxyCon’s Animate! x Nightmare Weekend coming to Richmond

GalaxyCon’s Animate! x Nightmare Weekend coming to Richmond

GalaxyCon’s Animate! x Nightmare Weekend is coming to Richmond this weekend with anime icons, horror legends and more.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 2d

Top 5 trending Halloween costumes in the Richmond region

Top 5 trending Halloween costumes in the Richmond region

With just over two weeks left until Halloween, many are on the hunt for the perfect costume. From characters from newly-released films to old favorites, what’s trending in the Richmond region…

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 2d

19-year-old killed in Prince George County shooting

19-year-old killed in Prince George County shooting

The Prince George County Police Department has launched a homicide investigation after a 19-year-old was killed in an overnight shooting.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 2d

LGBTQ+ rights take center stage in VA governor’s race

LGBTQ+ rights take center stage in VA governor’s race

LGBTQ+ rights are once again in the limelight in the Virginia governor’s race.

8News WRIC Richmond @wric.com · 2d

Hanover’s fall burn ban goes into effect soon

Hanover’s fall burn ban goes into effect soon

Restrictions will soon be placed on open-air burning in Hanover County.