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Driver killed in overnight crash in Chesterfield
Chesterfield County, Va (WRIC) — Chesterfield Police are investigating a deadly crash that happened around 12:15 a.m. Wednesday morning. Police say a 2008 Kia Sportage was traveling east on Hull Street Road when it ran off the roadway, into the median, and overturned. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being […] → Read More
Woman dies following early morning house fire in Richmond
Richmond, Va. (WRIC) — A blind woman has died following a house fire in Richmond. Investigators say the victim called fire crews to a home on Plazaview Road around 1:45 a.m. Friday morning. Once on scene, crews spotted flames and smoke coming from the back of the home. Fire crews found the woman inside the […] → Read More
Just in: Chesterfield fire crews battling house fire
Chesterfield County, Va (WRIC) — Chesterfield Fire & EMS crews are working to get a house fire under control. Crews were called to the 14200 block of W. Salisbury Road around 12:30 a.m. Friday morning for a report of a structure fire. Details are limited. This is a developing story. Stay with 8News for updates. → Read More
Chesterfield fire crews battle house fire
One person was inside at the time of the fire but was able to get out and call 911. → Read More
Motorcyclist dies in crash involving pick-up truck
Richmond, Va. (WRIC) — A motorcyclist has died following a crash involving a pick-up truck Sunday evening. It happened in the 4600 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy at 5:23 p.m. Once on scene, officers found an adult male motorcyclist suffering from traumatic injuries. First responders attempted to save to him but, he died at the […] → Read More
Louisa County confirms first case of coronavirus
Louisa County, Va. (WRIC) — Louisa County health officials have confirmed that an individual has tested positive for the coronavirus in the Thomas Jefferson health district. Officials say the individual was tested on March 19th, and has been in quarantine since that time. The Thomas Jefferson Health district is investigating the case, and is working […] → Read More
Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek provides cancer update 1 year after diagnosis
Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek announced he’s survived one year of living with stage four pancreatic cancer. → Read More
No injuries reported after fire engulfs Hanover County home
Hanover County, Va., (WRIC) — The Hanover County Fire Department is investigating a fire that erupted at a home in Mechanicsville Saturday, January 25th. Fire crews responded to the 7100 block of McCauley Lane at 4:53 p.m. for a reported structure fire. Once on scene, crews found a single-story house with a walk-out basement ablaze. […] → Read More
3 charged in connection to Henrico robbery, police say
Police said it happened on the 1100 block of Gaskins Rd., January 17th around 11:50 p.m. → Read More
Chick-fil-A giving away free chicken nuggets all month long
Chick-fil-A is offering customers free chicken nuggets through the rest of January. → Read More
The list of nominees for the 92nd Academy Awards
The list of nominees for the 92nd Academy Awards: Best picture: “Ford v. Ferrari;” “The Irishman;” “Jojo Rabbit;” “Joker;” “Little Women;” “Marriage Story;” “1917;”; Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood;” “Parasite.” Best actor: Antonio Banderas, “Pain and Glory;” Leonardo DiCaprio, “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood;” Adam Driver, “Marriage Story;” Joaquin Phoenix, “Joker;” Jonathan Pryce “The Two… → Read More
Longwood University on lockdown after shots fired off-campus
Farmville, Va., (WRIC) — University Police are investigating a report of shots fired off-campus near Longwood University. An alert was sent to students around 9:30 p.m. Sunday night, notifying them of a possible shooter near the campus. The university has since been put on lockdown. University Police are working to secure the campus, and are […] → Read More
Uber driver allegedly sexually assaulted woman he picked up from police station after DUI arrest
The woman requested the Uber ride as she was leaving the Tustin police station, where she was taken after being arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. → Read More
Alleged tire shop burglar gets trapped under pile of tires, calls 911 for help
Police say Nathaniel King, 30, broke into a tire shop in Bartow County on Sunday, according to reports. → Read More
NASA intern discovers new planet
Cukier was sifting through data from NASA’s “Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite” or TESS. What he thought was an anomaly in the satellite data turned out to be an undiscovered planet. → Read More
Florida is now the No. 1 moving destination in America
“Florida has been showing signs of growth for a decade,” said Miguel Caminos, U-Haul Company of Orlando president. “Central Florida is really booming. I can’t think of any major suburb where there aren’t home developments or new shopping centers being built. → Read More
Tattoo shop celebrates DC Tattoo Expo’s 10th year & recognition that came with it
Owner of Exposed Temptations Greg Piper started the expo as a way to showcase tattoo artists' talents. This year the expo will feature 450 artists and shops from around the globe, including appearances by stars from Paramount's reality show, Ink Master. → Read More
K-9 tracks down 4th felon this year, Florida deputies say
The sheriff's office said K-9 Chris is "ready for the next one." → Read More
Chesterfield Police searching for missing man
Investigators say 22-year-old Shaquan B. Matthews, of the 11300 block of Dunbrook Rd, was last heard from around 3:00 p.m. after speaking with a close friend. → Read More
Police: Shooting at Virginia McDonald’s injures 2 employees
According to the police, the customer drove away from the window, parked his car, went inside the McDonald’s, and continued the fight. Officers say that the customer then shot two employees and drove away in a 2005 red Mazda SUV with a Virginia license plate of URS-7076. → Read More