Nicole Dantzler
8News WRIC Richmond
Richmond, VA, United States
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“We can expect other banks to go down as well”: Financial experts weigh in on Silicon Valley Bank collapse
Financial experts are weighing in on how to keep your cash safe, following concerns about the Silicon Valley Bank failure. → Read More
Feed More, nonprofit dedicated to feeding the hungry, plans new headquarters in Henrico County
Regional food bank and hunger relief organization, Feed More, is looking to move from its home in Richmond to another locality. → Read More
Central Virginia schools offset pandemic learning loss with more time, new programs
The peak of the pandemic may be behind us, but schools are still feeling its effects. Some local schools are making efforts to close the education gap with a longer school year, like Richmond’s Fairfield Court Elementary, where the Richmond school board members just voted to approve a 200-day school year. → Read More
Easter on Parade returns to Monument Avenue with extravagant bonnets after three years
Easter on Parade is returning to Monument Avenue after the celebration was canceled for the past three years. → Read More
Henrico settles lawsuit for $1 million project to keep James River clean
Henrico County is promising to clean up its act after three environmentalist groups sued them for violating the “Clean Water Act.” → Read More
Louisa residents demand action after teen killed, 4 others injured in fiery crash
Louisa residents are demanding action after a teen was killed and four others were injured in a fiery crash. → Read More
South Richmond residents have limited access to groceries after fire damages local market
A fire tore through a Richmond supermarket Monday morning, leaving residents with limited access to groceries as they wait for repairs to be made. → Read More
Richmond residents divided on eatery proposal in Byrd Park
A Richmond neighborhood could be the next site for a new outdoor restaurant. But while some people support the idea, others have concerns. → Read More
Henrico program allows retirees to return to workforce, easing critical staffing shortage
Henrico County leaders announced a new program to bring retired employees back to the workforce. → Read More
Enforcing traffic laws through the eyes of VCU Police officers
VCU Police increased patrols on campus Wednesday morning, targeting illegally parked cars, as well as drivers who were speeding, disregarding traffic signs and failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. By 9 a.m., officers had already pulled over three drivers. → Read More
‘Gives me goosebumps’: Retired Henrico employee surprises County leaders with generosity
A retired Henrico County employee is giving back to the community he’s served for several decades. → Read More
Richmond extends scooter operating hours, address safety concerns in updated policy
People riding on rental scooters in Richmond can now ride them much later than before after City Council approved an updated electric scooter policy at Monday’s meeting. → Read More
Street sign to honor Richmond educator, community service leader unveiled
Flowers was born in Richmond’s Jackson Ward neighborhood. She dedicated more than 40 years of her life to education, teaching business courses at Maggie Walker High School and at Virginia Union University. → Read More
Virginia Realtors, law enforcement warn of rise in fake land sale listings in Virginia
In January, Scott Mayausky, the Stafford County Commissioner of Revenue, helped a man who was concerned about seeing his vacant land posted for sale on Redfin. The problem was that he never listed it. → Read More
‘His impact was far and wide’: Loved ones mourn after Henrico teacher, coach dies in crash
Cameron Jones was in his first year substitute teaching sixth-grade English Elko Middle School and coached the boy’s basketball team at the school. He died in a crash in the Richmond area on Saturday, Feb. 4. → Read More
‘It was very, very painful’: VCU burn doctors warn about scald injuries, how to treat them
VCU burn doctors warn about scald injuries and discuss how to treat them. → Read More
Virginia leaders respond to Chinese ‘spy’ balloon
President Joe Biden authorized a missile strike Saturday to take down the balloon once it was over water near South Carolina. Military officials advised him that there was a risk of injury or damage to property if it was shot down over land. However, some Republicans argue that the balloon should have come down sooner. → Read More
‘It sounded really loud, really close’: Neighbor reacts to officer-involved shooting in Goochland
A neighbor heard gunfire from office-involved shooting in Goochland. → Read More
Richmond leader responds to proposal to shut down five schools
A Richmond community leader is speaking out after a Richmond school board member proposed shutting down five schools. → Read More
Hanover voters could have another chance at an elected school board if bill advances
A group in Hanover County is pushing for the option to elect school board members, and with the help of lawmakers they could have another way to make it happen. → Read More