Talya Cunningham
8News WRIC Richmond
Richmond, VA, United States
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Could you have to take a breath test to start your car? Virginia testing new alcohol technology
Virginia is leading the charge in testing the alcohol detection technology. → Read More
Virginia will not mandate COVID vaccines for school employees or students – for now
Virginia will not mandate COVID-19 vaccines in schools for employees or students – at least for now. → Read More
Parents, students react after mold abruptly shuts down VCU dorm
"This mold didn't just pop up overnight," one parent told 8News. Johnson Hall immediately closed its doors due to elevated levels of mold. → Read More
Virginia Beach pastor, facing prostitution charges, granted permission to leave the state
John Blanchard appeared in a Chesterfield County courtroom this morning. Chesterfield Police arrested Blanchard in October. He’s accused of traveling to meet underage girls for sexual acts. → Read More
Three suspects arrested in connection to Richmond quadruple shooting that killed two children
Richmond Police have arrested three people in connection to the quadruple shooting that happened on Nine Mile Road on Friday night. → Read More
Woman killed in Louisa County crash, driver charged
An 83-year-old Gordonsville woman was killed this afternoon. The driver has been charged with failure to yield the right of way. → Read More
“We forgive you”: Chesterfield Pastor responds with love after church bus vandalized
Pastor Wade Runge says he is not pressing charges, but inviting the person(s) to his church with open arms. The vandalized bus is now covered with inspirational messages of love and support, as the church deals with the financial burden. → Read More
‘Our whole life was in there’; Hanover family loses everything after home reportedly set on fire
The family cried as they listed things they lost including an urn and ultrasound pictures. A Mechanicsville man has been arrested in connection to the arson. → Read More
Family pushing for new laws in honor of Richmond teen killed while crossing the street
Today marks one year since 16-year-old Aajah Rosemond was hit by a car while crossing the street. Family says the driver received a $200 fine. They’re now working to change penalties for traffic deaths. → Read More
Driver charged with D.U.I after smashing camper into Henrico utility poles sending debris flying
A witness tells 8News the driver said he was drinking because he was going through a divorce. Sandston residents jumped in to help. → Read More
Henrico County lowering speed limits in response to uptick in pedestrian fatalities and crashes
Henrico County is cracking down on speeders by lowering the speed limit on several high-risk and residential roads. The initiative is to keep not only driver, but pedestrians and bicyclists safe. → Read More
New street signs honoring African Americans unveiled in Jackson Ward neighborhood
More than a dozen street signs were unveiled in Richmond’s Jackson Ward honoring African Americans who helped shape the history of the neighborhood. Sharing untold stories of Black America, it’s no coincidence the big reveal was this past weekend, during the 2nd Street Festival. → Read More
‘I should be on stage!’ Princess Blanding responds after interrupting gubernatorial debate
Princess Blanding was not invited to debate with Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Youngkin on Tuesday night, even though she is on the Nov. 2 ballot. After a heated moment in which Blanding interrupted the debate in its early stages, Blanding told 8News on Wednesday that if she wasn’t allowed on the stage to debate, she was going to take the stage herself. → Read More
Residents line up for booster shot as Richmond area pharmacies, clinics administer doses
Pfizer booster shots are now available in Virginia, but only for a certain group of people and those eligible are already rolling up their sleeves to get a third shot. → Read More
‘I’m excited’; Local parents and health officials weigh-in on Pfizer vaccines for young children
Pfizer has announced it's vaccine is safe for children ages 5 to 11. What are your thoughts? → Read More
RPS teacher sends letter to superintendent addressing ‘disgusting’ lunches, disinfecting, and COVID policies
"I'm worried all the time for my kids!" Arianna Angles is calling on the district to do better. She says the food is disgusting and her students were served almost rotten strawberries. → Read More
Richmond Fire Chief’s cousin murdered; family pleading for answers
Through tears, the family shared that 20-year-old Terrance Easter had a passion for theater and music. → Read More
Owner of Henrico bakery & deli dies of COVID-19; ‘A pillar of the Arab community’
Jameel Abed, owner of Mediterranean Bakery & Deli and founding member of the Islamic Center of Virginia, died from COVID-19, just days before his 71st birthday. → Read More
‘Do better’; Hundreds of Henrico Nabisco workers on strike over contract negotiations
Hundreds of workers are on strike at the Nabisco plant in Henrico County. Employees and union representatives walked out of the facility last week, refusing to work, making demands that no changes are made to their contract. → Read More
‘My basement is a pool’; Petersburg man frustrated with city after home floods again
James Moss estimates about 5 feet of storm water is currently covering his basement. His washer and dryer are floating, water levels are dangerously close to the circuit box--almost reaching the door knob. → Read More