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The Atlanta Falcons have acquired free agent and former Washington Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke, according to NFL sources. → Read More
A series of railroad crossing repair projects have been scheduled by CSX on multiple routes in Chesterfield County beginning next week. Find out which roads will be impacted here. → Read More
Voters across Central Virginia will go to the polls on Tuesday, Feb 21, to cast their ballots in Virginia’s 4th Congressional District special election. Return to this page for updated election results in the race between second-time candidate Republican Leon Benjamin and Democratic State Senator Jennifer McClellan. → Read More
The Denver Nuggets have opted to trade former Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) point guard Bones Hyland to the LA Clippers for second-round picks in 2024 and 2025, according to ESPN sources. → Read More
A pedestrian was hit and killed in King George County in mid-January, according to Virginia State Police. → Read More
American country music star Riley Green is set to perform as part of Atlantic Union Bank After Hours this July in Central Virginia. → Read More
Those driving by a gas station in Prince George County near Hopewell saw a heavy police presence overnight. 8News is working to learn more about the incident. → Read More
We may not see the temperatures climb back above freezing until Monday. That would be a prolonged period of extremely cold temperatures for Central Virginia and could lead to some pipes in your homes possibly bursting. → Read More
Chesterfield Fire crews were called to action during a house fire in Chester Monday night. According to Chesterfield Fire, there were heavy smoke and fire conditions in the attic coming from the fireplace. → Read More
One of the most well-known rides at Busch Gardens is closing permanently — the Mäch Tower. Busch Gardens announced the ride’s closure and stated the Mäch Tower will take its last plunge on Jan. 8. → Read More
BREAKING: Mississippi State University Head Football coach Michael Charles “Mike” Leach died Monday, Dec. 12, following complications from a heart condition, the school confirmed. Leach was 61 years old. → Read More
After a lengthy battle with colorectal cancer, Democratic U.S. Rep. Donald McEachin has died at 61 years old. Rep. McEachin, who was recently reelected after winning Virginia’s 4th Congressional District race on Nov. 8, was a Richmond native and former Virginia state lawmaker. 8News has collected photos of McEachin through the years. → Read More
Virginia State Police is investigating a deadly multi-vehicle crash on North I-95. On Nov. 21, at 8:53 a.m., police said a 2006 Honda motorcycle came off of the exit ramp for Temple Road and collided with a 1996 Toyota Avalon and a 2019 Freightliner. → Read More
King William County Public Schools have closed for the rest of the school week due to a spike in illnesses, according to a message from the district. → Read More
Lavel Davis, Jr., D’Sean Perry and Devin Chandler were killed in the shooting on the night of Sunday, Nov. 13. The University of Virginia held a press conference this morning and confirmed the identities of the victims, all three of whom were members of UVA’s football team. → Read More
A multi-vehicle crash is causing delays on I-95 North. The north left shoulder, left lane and center lane are closed, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. → Read More
On Oct. 28, around 9:45 p.m., investigators responded to the area of Dumfries Road and Green Tree Lane to investigate a crash involved a pedestrian. The investigation showed the driver of a 2013 Hyundai Sonata was driving northbound on I-95 and exiting on to eastbound Dumfries Road, according to police. → Read More
Police said the suspects broke into the trailer through the window, which was found undamaged. Entry was also made into multiple sheds through a rear panel area, also found undamaged, according to police. → Read More
The Prince William County Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that left one man injured. → Read More
The owner of a Powhatan animal and wildlife removal service encountered a shocking surprise on Thursday morning, when he received a curious call from a client. → Read More