Rachel Keller
8News WRIC Richmond
Richmond, VA, United States
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Navy veteran hopes PACT Act will help after he says he was exposed to chemicals
More veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances are now eligible for Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and they’re taking advantage. → Read More
13 universities in Virginia receive grants to help develop lab schools
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced more than a dozen grants awarded to support the development of innovative lab schools in the state. → Read More
Virginia NAACP reflects on 2023 session, calls on Governor Youngkin to veto curfew bill
Following the end of the legislative session, the Virginia NAACP didn’t have too many major wins. In a briefing Friday, Tyee Mallory, the Virginia NAACP legislative coordinator for the 2023 session, reflected on the result. → Read More
Chesterfield family searching for answers two years after killing of young teen
It’s been more than two years since a young teenager was gunned down in the Ettrick community, and his family is still feeling the impact of his death. → Read More
Repairs required at the Diamond before start of Squirrels season
The Richmond Flying Squirrels organization will have to complete a list of repairs to the Diamond before the start of their baseball season this Spring. → Read More
Everything you need to know for the 9th District special election this weekend
A date has been set for the 9th District Virginia Senate special election to replace Congresswoman-Elect Jennifer McClellan after she was elected to represent Virginia in the United States Congress. → Read More
Driver crashes stolen car into Chesterfield yard, runs from police
A man is in custody after police say he crashed a stolen car in the front yard of a home during a police chase — in an area that already has problems with drivers crashing into yards. → Read More
Honoring Black History: The legacy of young Black athletes in Central Virginia
A group of local Black athletes are pulling inspiration from their home ties to stress the importance of giving back. → Read More
Loved ones remember former Dinwiddie Commonwealth’s Attorney hit by car
According to Virginia State Police (VSP), 70-year-old Thomas Orlando Rainey III was hit and killed Thursday night while riding his bike in Dinwiddie. Those who knew him best called him “Lanny.” → Read More
Virginia woman pleads guilty to driving to Louisa to try to kill her ex-boyfriend
A Fredericksburg woman and her accomplice have plead guilty to several charges after authorities say they teamed up to try to kill her ex-boyfriend. → Read More
House repeatedly hit by cars on Bainbridge Street, Richmond leaders taking action
Distracted and drunk drivers are causing havoc on Bainbridge Street as the same property is destroyed repeatedly. → Read More
Hopewell neighbors out almost $20k falling victim to bad contractors
At least three families are out nearly $20,000 after falling victim to bad contractors. → Read More
Family mourns mother killed in Henrico hit and run
Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit and run that killed a beloved mother on Tuesday. → Read More
Improvements coming for dangerous Semmes Avenue in Richmond
City leaders say improvements are on the way for a Richmond Street with a history of traffic accidents. Residents that are familiar with Semmes Avenue — frequenting the road and living nearby — have wanted traffic changes for years. → Read More
Driver crashes stolen car into Richmond school then runs away
Authorities are investigating after a young man crashed a stolen car into the side of a Richmond school. → Read More
Hunters find trash bag of newborn puppies stashed in bush, 1 dead
Allen Beach, a resident of Caroline County, told 8News he went dove hunting on Cedar Fork Road with a group of friends on Sunday, Jan. 15. The group found six newborn puppies in what looked like a white trash bag. The bag was tied shut and thrown in a bush, dangling several yards from the road. → Read More
Richmond community leader says 4-year-old child witnessed his uncle’s murder
Richmond Police are investigating the first homicide of the year on the city’s Southside at an apartment complex that is no stranger to violence. → Read More
Virginia woman loses $25k to crypto scam, how to not fall victim
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) wants to remind residents to watch out for cryptocurrency scams this year. → Read More
Family escapes domestic violence situation, Richmond churches provide aid
A Richmond family was forced from their home in order to escape a dangerous situation. Thanks to a nonprofit and a team of local churches they were able to return to a place of safety. → Read More
One hurt in Chesterfield crash on I-95
One driver is hurt after their car ran off the road on Interstate 95. → Read More