Heather Hope
8News WRIC Richmond
Richmond, VA, United States
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‘Remarkable Women’ finalist Wanda Morrison is Kenbridge’s first female and first Black mayor
Wanda Morrison made headlines in her biggest role yet, serving nearly 1,200 people and becoming the first female and first African-American mayor of the town of Kenbridge. → Read More
Chesterfield teen reflects on golden ticket ‘American Idol’ audition
A Chesterfield teenager is set to headline her own benefit concert after making it to Hollywood for an “American Idol” audition. → Read More
Civil Rights activist Barbara Johns honored with new portrait in Attorney General’s Office
A new portrait of Virginia native Barbara Johns has been unveiled at the Office of the Attorney General, marking the latest tribute to the teenage Civil Rights activist. → Read More
Honoring Black History: The nation’s only Black military academy once in Powhatan
Tucked away 40 miles west of downtown Richmond sits a former plantation called “Belmead.” The plantation became a site for two Black Catholic boarding schools — both of which have been closed for more than 50 years now. → Read More
San Diego addresses neighbors concerns over dangerous traffic circle
After Oak Park residents complained following a dangerous spike in major car wrecks at Streamview Drive and Gayle Street, city crews have added safety features. → Read More
From Chick-Fil-A employee to owner | San Diego woman becomes only Black Chick-fil-A operator in the county
Spring Valley now has a Chick-fil-A, but that's not the only thing customers in the area are excited about. Many have been dropping by to meet the new owner. → Read More
Airbnb cracks down on summer parties with permanent party ban
Just in time for the holiday weekend, Airbnb extends its party ban on all its listings worldwide. The company first cracked down on loud house parties in 2020. → Read More
San Diegan caught in Yellowstone flooding
Gina Stravinsky had a weeklong trip to visit multiple historic sites for the 150th anniversary of Yellowstone National Park, but the trip took a devastating turn. → Read More
Mission Beach residents sound off on street vendors ahead of vendor ordinance taking effect
Local residents and regular beachgoers blame vendors for an uptick in crime and trash while vendors say they are paying business taxes and earning a living. → Read More
Oaxaca residents cleaning up after deadly Hurricane Agatha brings heavy rain, flooding and mudslides
People in southern Mexico are cleaning up after record-breaking Hurricane Agatha flooded multiple small towns killing 11 people with nearly two dozen missing. → Read More
San Diego County homelessness spikes at least 10% since 2020, Task Force finds
The count found 8,427 people experiencing homelessness across San Diego County, a minimum number. → Read More
Lake Elsinore teen charged with second-degree murder in Torrey Pines crash
Christopher Schmittel, 19, pleaded not guilty to 2 counts of second-degree murder and DUI charges as the driver in a horrific crash on Torrey Pines State Beach. → Read More
San Diego heatwave raising fire danger concerns for East County residents
With people all across San Diego County feeling the heat, firefighters say the excessive temperatures coupled with high winds are making the dry brush ripe for fires → Read More
Dog trainer rescues 35 German Shepherds from Ukraine
35 German Shepherds are out of harm's way in Ukraine and arrived safely to San Diego County. → Read More
School districts react to California schools’ vaccine mandate delay to 2023
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state is delaying the coronavirus vaccine mandate for school children, until at least the summer of 2023. → Read More
San Diego County COVID-19 cases trending downward but death toll rising
The above-average deaths due to the virus may be a result of the omicron spike in December and January. → Read More
'This is not her first crime' | Escondido grandmother sentenced in unemployment benefits fraud scheme
A judge sentenced an Escondido woman accused of filing for fraudulent unemployment benefits. She's the last of the family of three convicted in a $1.3M fraud scheme. → Read More
Advocate upset how the city tears down homeless encampments
One homeless advocate says the cleanup went too far when city crews threw away tents. The City of San Diego says it’s part of a regular sidewalk cleanup program. → Read More
'He enters a not guilty plea' | Man charged in cousin’s stabbing death pleads not guilty to murder
The prosecution says a Poway woman was stabbed to death by her cousin over a grudge about a car accident. The cousin faced a judge on murder and drug charges. → Read More
Essential workers calling for paid COVID leave as cases surge
Only one-third of low wage workers get paid sick leave. The state paid for COVID sick leave last year, but that benefit ended in September 2021. → Read More