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At 11: Area School Bans Military Cords From Graduation Ceremony

An area high school is making waves after its principal denied the request of a student and his family for him to wear military cords atop his gown at the high school's graduation ceremony. More>>

UPDATE: 5 Suspects Who Shot At Culpeper Schools Named

Five people are in custody after allegedly pointing a pellet gun at two Culpeper County schools early Wednesday morning. Deputies responded after receiving a call about an individual pointing a gun at More>>

Train Derails In Appomattox County

APPOMATTOX, Va. (AP) - An empty freight train has derailed in Appomattox County. Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller says police were notified just after 4 p.m. Wednesday that approximately More>>

Chuck Brown, Godfather Of Go-Go, Dead At 75

From Rolling Stone: Chuck Brown, a pioneer of Washington, D.C.'s Go-Go music scene, died today at the age of 75, reports WJLA. Brown had been sick for some time, and was hospitalized with pneumonia last More>>

UPDATE: Gay Prosecutor Could Still Be Appointed Judge

Local officials react after House blocks judicial appointment of Richmond prosecutor Tracy Thorne-Begland... More>>

"Fish Pedicures" Debuted In VA In '08 May Pose Dangers

ABC News reports on the potential dangers of "fish pedicures," wherein customers allow small fish to bite away dead skin on their feet. The fish pedicure was first introduced in the U.S. in a salon in Alexandria, VA in 2008 More>>

Slavery Museum Wins OK For New Bankruptcy Date

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A judge has rescheduled a confirmation hearing on a bankruptcy reorganization plan for the debt-ridden U.S. National Slavery Museum. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Douglas O. Tice Jr. More>>

Amazon: 3 VA Cities On "Most Well-Read Cities In America" List

According to Amazon.com, Alexandria, VA is the country's most well-read city, and three cities made the media giant's "Most Well-Read Cities in America" list. More>>

City Provides Transportation For Displaced Juveniles' Families

The Richmond Juvenile Detention Center will begin providing rides to families of inmates displaced by the abrupt closing of the facility over two weeks ago. More>>

FTC: Skechers, Inc. Will Pay $40M For Deceptive Ads

Skechers USA Inc. will pay $40 million to settle charges by the Federal Trade Commission that the footwear company made unfounded claims that its Shape-ups shoes would help people lose weight and strengthen their butt, leg and stomach muscles. More>>

Homicide Investigation: Body Found At Henrico Apartments

Neighbors discover man's body after reports of shots fired early this morning. More>>

Drug Thefts Reported From Local Ambulances

SPOTSYLVANIA, Va. (AP) - Spotsylvania County emergency officials are working to secure drug compartments in ambulances following a recent string of thefts. Since April, two thefts have occurred More>>

Local Pizzeria Owner Forced Into Freezer Naked During Robbery

Zeytin's Pizza on the 9700 block of Midlothian Turnpike was robbed shortly before 7pm Monday night. Two men walked in. One suspect pulled a gun and demanded money... More>>

I-95 Lanes Open After Crane Accident

All lanes of Interstate 95 are back open in Richmond Wednesday morning after a crane accident closed the interstate Tuesday night. All lanes were closed just after 9 p.m. after an incident involving a More>>

Cause Of Two-Alarm Fire In Henrico Under Investigation

A two-alarm house fire in Henrico County is under investigation Wednesday morning. Firefighters responded to an abandoned structure off of Millers Lane, near Laburnum Avenue, at about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday. More>>

Florida Mother Kills 4 Children, Then Herself

Tonya Thomas--image from a Brevard County booking photo taken Oct. 16, 2002.

A Florida mother who fatally shot her four children before killing herself Tuesday called three of the kids who had sought help from a neighbor back to the house before firing the fatal shots, authorities said. More>>

Three Rescued From River At Belle Isle; No Injuries

Richmond Fire responded to a river rescue at Belle Isle. At around 6:30 PM Tuesday evening, a young woman was reported to be stranded in the river. When 2 others tried to rescue her from the water, they were stranded as well. All 3 were rescued by crews without incident. Stay with 8News for updates. More>>

UPDATE: Missing York County 12-Year-Old Found Safe

YORK COUNTY - Authorities are searching for a 12-year-old boy from York County who disappeared from his yard on Monday night.  Linnie W. Cain III, who goes by Trey, was reported missing just before 9 More>>

VA's Revenue Collections Up 10% In April

Virginia's revenue collections rose more than 10 percent in April compared with a year ago, putting the state ahead of the revenue forecast for the year. More>>

Hanover Vol. Fire Dept. Treasurer Accused Of Embezzlement

Henry Volunteer Fire Dpeartment treasurer Rodney Gentry accused of felony embezzlement... More>>

UPDATE: The Cost Of Security At Women's Rights Rallies

This spring, women's rights protestors at the Virginia State Capitol were met with heavy police presence as they held rallies and vigils. 8News wanted to know how much that security cost taxpayers. In More>>

3-Vehicle Crash In Chesterfield; 1 Killed, 6 Injured

Chesterfield County police report a three-vehicle crash that took place this morning. One person was killed, and six others were injured in the crash, which was located in the 7300 block of Jefferson Davis Highway.