Virginia’s new cold case database could help solve 1991 Hanover homicide case, other mysteries

HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — An online database is shining a new light on dozens of…

Hundreds of state employees resign amid new telework policy

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Hundreds of state employees in Virginia have resigned from their jobs. Governor…

Richmond police clarify alleged July 4 target, Guatemalan government inches closer to interviewing suspects

RICHMOND, Va (WRIC) — Richmond Police has clarified conflicting information they initially provided about an alleged…

Richmond court documents reveal new details about tip on alleged July 4 mass shooting plot

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Court documents obtained by 8News on Friday, July 8, have revealed new…

State Police investigating after two out of three people ejected in Fourth of July car crash

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia State Police is investigating a serious single-car crash that occurred…

Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears on future of abortion in Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In a politically divided General Assembly, Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears could be…

Federal judge issues order preventing Cumberland dog breeder from selling more than 2,000 beagles into 2023

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WRIC) — A federal judge issued an order on Monday that would deny Envigo,…

Landing gear failure causes plane crash in Virginia’s Eastern Shore

ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — An investigation by Virginia State Police has found the cause of…

Virginia cuts grocery tax for 2023: ‘Better later than never,’ shopper says

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia is cutting taxes on groceries and certain personal hygiene products, but…

AAA says empty tank could cost you more than filling up at higher gas prices

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC)–More drivers are running out of gas on the road as they try…