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ROC's 'Pastor G' Could Face Life In Prison Video included

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ROC pastor Geronimo Aguilar, who surrendered himself Tuesday on charges of aggravated sexual assault of a minor, faces up to life in prison if convicted...
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Marine Files Federal Lawsuit Over Detainment

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A civil liberties group has filed a federal lawsuit against law enforcement and mental health officials on behalf of a former Marine who was detained in a psychiatric facility after posting strident anti-government messages on Facebook... More>>

UPDATE: Hanover Woman Found Guilty Of Faking Cancer

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A Hanover County mother found guilty of falsely claiming to have cancer in order to receive donations received to a ten year sentence in April, all of which was suspended... More>>

Local Group Offers Relief And Support To Oklahoma Victims Video included

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Many here in Central Virginia are searching for ways to help the tornado victims in Oklahoma. A group of women in Powhatan decided to take matters into their own hands, and are pitching in to help in the best way they can... More>>

Former Spotsylvania Coach Arrested For Inappropriate Relationship

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A former Spotsylvania County Schools assistant coach is behind bars, after police say he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a teenage Courtland High School student... More>>

Children's Museum Of Richmond To Raffle 4 Yrs. Tuition

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The Children's Museum of Richmond is raffling off a very unique prize: four years of prepaid college tuition! More>>

Sisters Kicked Out Of Mall For Profane Cancer Hats

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Three sisters say they were kicked out of a suburban Philadelphia mall after refusing to remove profanity-laden hats expressing their hatred of breast cancer... More>>

Shooting Put Nearby Richmond Elem. School On Lockdown

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After a shooting on Wednesday afternoon, a nearby elementary school was put on lockdown and officers remained at the school until dismissal... More>>

British PM Says Attack Could Be Terror-Related

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British Prime Minister David Cameron says there are "strong indications" that a brutal attack in London is terror-related... More>>

Oklahoma Tornado Damage Could Top $2 Billion

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The cost of a massive tornado that battered an Oklahoma City suburb could be more than $2 billion, according to a preliminary estimate announced Wednesday by the Oklahoma Insurance Department. More>>

Fewer Virginians Expected To Travel During Holiday

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Fewer Virginians are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the Memorial Day weekend. More>>

FBI: Man Shot, Killed In Boston Bombing Probe

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The FBI says a man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe was fatally shot when he initiated a violent confrontation. More>>

ABC's Robin Roberts To Write Book About Illness

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Robin Roberts will tell the story of her battle with a life-threatening illness in a new memoir. More>>

Hampton National Cemetery Needs Volunteer Flag Help

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Volunteers are being sought to place American flags at grave markers in Hampton VA National Cemetery for Memorial Day. More>>

Man TriesTo Give Away Puppies Outside VA Shelter

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The Virginia Beach SPCA has taken in nine unweaned puppies that a man was trying to give away in the shelter's parking lot. More>>

Henrico Dad Charged With Murder Of 3-Month-Old Son Video included

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A Henrico County man has been charged with murder in connection with the February death of his 3-month-old son. More>>

Oklahoma Residents Return Home To Pick Up The Pieces

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With her son holding her elbow, Colleen Arvin walked up her driveway to what was left of her house for 40 years. More>>

Kellie Pickler Wins Mirror Ball Trophy on 'DWTS' Finale

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Kellie Pickler came into the final "Dancing With the Stars" episode in second place but finished in first. More>>

Steals and Deals: Holiday Weekend Bargains Video included

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Memorial Day is less than a week away, and lots of stores are dishing out sales—8News Anchor Amie McLain explains how you can find the most bang for your buck... More>>

Local Pharmacy Helps Families By Giving Away Vitamins Video included

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Many Americans are tightening their budgets; but even with the rising cost of raising a family, a local pharmacy believes health should not be sacrificed and is taking unusual action to promote the benefits of vitamins... More>>

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