Basil John
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Richmond, VA, United States
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Lawmakers demand action from government as Puerto Rico feels effects of Hurricane Fiona
Historic funding and a loss of power has hit Puerto Rico because of Hurricane Fiona, with four deaths so far. → Read More
Nation’s health experts continue to push for COVID booster shot
On CBS' Face The Nation, Collins said it's only a matter of time before the recommendation is changed from just high-risk Americans and those over 65 to the general public. → Read More
Law enforcement and protestors gather for ‘Justice for January 6th’ rally
Those in attendance say this event is about getting a message out to all Americans, the need for fairness for nonviolent offenders from January 6th. → Read More
9/11 survivor fights for families affected by terrorist attacks, advocates for social justice
There are still many people who deal with negative effects from 9/11. Emanuel Lipscomb is one of those people. Lipscomb has worked on Capitol Hill to help 9/11 families alongside Senators and members of Congress. → Read More
Experts and lawmakers sound the alarm for the unvaccinated to get the shot
The Delta variant now makes up 83 percent of COVID cases in the U.S. The White House says it knew vaccinating the country would get harder as time went on. → Read More
Confirmation hearing concludes as Democrats try and fail to block Supreme Court nomination for Barrett
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — During the final day of the confirmation hearing for Judge Amy Coney Barrett, Democrats made their frustration known. “Why is the Senate Judiciary Committee meeting to race through your process in this confirmation when the Senate itself is not in session,” Delaware Sen. Chris Coons said. Coons says whether Barrett is a […] → Read More
VA Central Western Mass closing some outpatient clinics to protect against COVID-19
VA Central Western Massachusetts is streamlining services to protect against the potential spread of COVID-19. → Read More
Local school districts want to raise teacher salaries
RPS said they want to give teachers a three percent raise while CCPS is trying to give teachers a two percent pay bump. → Read More
Driver dies in roll-over crash that closed Henrico ramp
Henrico police are on scene of a crash that closed the ramp from Interstate-64 Eastbound to Interstate-295 Southbound early Tuesday morning. → Read More
Judiciary Committee expected to vote on several gun bills
The committee will also look at allowing one gun purchase every 30 days. Mandatory background checks at gun shows and taking guns away from those who might be at risk of causing harm. → Read More
New school opening in Chesterfield County to help with overcrowding
The school board approved construction plans for a new school in the Magnolia Green neighborhood. But it could take some time before its complete. → Read More
Video gamer raises $30K for Richmond children’s holiday gifts: ‘It’s a beautiful thing’
One man in Richmond decided to use his unique career and video games to make a difference in the community. On Friday, 8News spoke with the video gamer on how he's helping children one toy at a time. → Read More
RPS to hold last public session on rezoning plan before vote
Richmond Public Schools is holding a meeting tonight to discuss rezoning plans before the board's vote. → Read More
Shooting on Richmond’s Southside leaves child injured
Richmond police are investigating a shooting that left a child injured on the city's Southside. → Read More
Babysitter charged in 2018 death of Chesterfield infant
A woman has been charged with homicide and second-degree murder in the death of a 7-month-old girl she was babysitting in 2018. The infant died three days after arriving at the hospital following a reported fall. → Read More
Suspect in deadly Chesterfield shooting arrested
A suspect in his death, 24-year-old Kevin R. Brockenbrough, was arrested Tuesday after authorities obtained warrants for his arrest, Chesterfield police said. → Read More
Police seeking driver of blue van while investigating Richmond homicide
A 26-year-old Richmond man who was shot Monday in the city's East End died from his injuries at the hospital, police said. Authorities are now looking for a blue van as the homicide investigation begins. → Read More
‘Bro! We’re in the tornado!’ Man records scary video from inside Dallas-area twister
A North Texas man is safe after recording video of a tornado hitting his home Sunday night. → Read More
Sinkhole causes road closure in Henrico County
Henrico Police said the sinkhole is in the area of Santa Rosa Road and Discovery Drive. → Read More
Monroe Park bike path under construction
The City said the bike path's popularity is the reason for the condition of the gravel dust pathways deteriorating. → Read More