Eric Philips
8News WRIC Richmond
Richmond, VA, United States
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Honoring Black History: A look into the rich legacy of L. Douglas Wilder
In 1989, L. Douglas Wilder became the first African American to be elected governor in the United States when he won the governor’s mansion in Virginia. The grandson of slaves, it would be one of many firsts for the political icon. Now, Wilder is giving his thoughts on the past, present and future of Black leaders seeking elective office. → Read More
Virginia doctors hope new clinical trial helps paralyzed veterans walk again
Doctors at McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond are working on a way to allow paralyzed veterans to walk again. It’s the goal of their clinical trial to determine the effectiveness of a non-invasive version of a procedure called “epidural stimulation.” → Read More
Gospel icon looks to make Richmond gospel music hub
A well-known gospel superstar says he’s fallen in love with RVA. Now Hezekiah Walker says he wants to make central Virginia the hub for gospel music. A concert he’s hosting this week is part of that. → Read More
Remarkable Women: Richmond woman founder of non-profit that reaches across the globe
Bev Gibson founded Vessels of Mercy International in 1992. A non-profit relief and development organization that targets the underserved, and poor in Richmond as well as 17 countries abroad. → Read More
The changing face of Richmond: Who’s getting left behind as the city increases in popularity
The face of Richmond has gone through a change, becoming significantly whiter over the last 20 years while the number of African Americans has significantly decreased. → Read More
‘I hope you burn in hell,’ Ashland jewelry store owner says to burglar
The burglar went into a bathroom in the hair salon next door and broke through the wall it shares with the jewelry store. → Read More
Bystander jumps in to help delivery driver up icy hill
The truck’s driver pushed the van from behind while the bystander got behind the wheel. → Read More
Pets missing after snow storm
All local jurisdictions have procedures for reporting lost and found pets. Check with animal control in your area. → Read More
2 military veteran families given free vehicles for holidays
Christmas came early for two Virginia military families who are receiving the gift of transportation. → Read More
Chesterfield couple plans tribute to their dog that died in house fire
A Chesterfield coupling is planning a tribute to their dog that died after their house burned more than a week ago. → Read More
Body found believed to be kidnapped North Carolina teen
Investigators involved with the search for Hania Aguilar say a body found less than 10 miles from where she was reportedly kidnapped nearly three weeks ago is believed to be the NC teen. → Read More
Double amputee encourages students to drive safely
The Come Home Alive program reinforces safe teen driving and warn against dangerous behavior like texting and driving. → Read More
’Lauren the Veteran’ gets much needed help at RACC
The hound mix was spotted wandering the parking lot of McGuire V.A. Hospital for months. It’s how she got the name Lauren the Veteran. → Read More
Central Virginia reacts to loss of a comic icon
There’s no denying the multiple contributions Stan Lee made to the world of comic books. → Read More
Anticipation grows ahead of midterm results
A record number of people have voted early and millions of new voters have registered since 2016. Election night could be a nail biter. → Read More
Woman hits wandering cow; Virginia law says she responsible for damage, cow costs
A Dinwiddie County woman has a huge beef after she says she was blamed for hitting a heifer. → Read More
Richmond City Council approves off-track betting site
Colonial Downs wants to take over the old K-Mart building, which has been sitting empty since 2011. → Read More
Richmond mayor introduces new legislation for legalizing electric scooters
The mayor said he’s not opposed to having the company’s business in the city, but there’s a right way to do it. → Read More
Parents, children react to school cancellation
“We’re talking about the safety of our children so I think that they made the right call in deciding to go ahead and close," one mother said. → Read More
Chesterfield schools experience transportation issues
With every new school year, there's bound to be some bumps in the road and it was no different for school transportation. → Read More