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Local Group Offers Relief And Support To Oklahoma Victims

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:43:00 EDT

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...

Steals and Deals: Holiday Weekend Bargains

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:53:00 EDT

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...

Local Pharmacy Helps Families By Giving Away Vitamins

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:38:00 EDT

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...

"Pastor G" Surrenders To Authorities, Now In Custody

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:31:00 EDT

8News has learned that Texas authorities confirm Geronimo Aguilar is in custody, after surrendering without incident at his home in Richmond Tuesday afternoon. Two warrants had been issued for Aguilar's arrest earlier in the week...

Number Of Young People Getting Botox Increasing

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:32:00 EDT

Frown lines, forehead creases and crow's-feet, oh my!

Police: Varina H.S. Student Abducted Classmate At Gunpoint

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:04:00 EDT

A teenage Varina High School student is facing several charges, after police say he abducted another student from the parking lot of the school Monday morning at gunpoint...

Crews Search For Survivors Of Oklahoma Tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:32:00 EDT

Search-and-rescue crews worked through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood. At least 24 people were killed, including at least seven children, and those numbers were expected to climb.

Police Chief: No Charges Likely In Virginia Parade Crash

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:01:00 EDT

Authorities say the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town's parade won't likely face charges.

Dogs Seized From Lunenburg Home To Be Up For Adoption

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:47:00 EDT

Dozens of dogs could be up for adoption as early as next week after they were seized from a Lunenburg County couple's property by The Southside SPCA.

Wise Attorney Pleads Guilty To Drug Charges

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:31:00 EDT

An attorney in Wise faces more than a year in prison after pleading guilty to federal drug charges.

UVA Board Elects Goodwin As Vice Rector

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:29:00 EDT

William H. Goodwin Jr. will become vice rector of the University of Virginia Board of Visitors in July.

Oklahoma Photographer Describes Destroyed School

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:02:00 EDT

As soon as I saw the tornado warnings on TV, I had to leave the office right away. I had photographed about a dozen tornados in my decade in Oklahoma and if I didn't get into my car before the funnel cloud swept through, I knew I would get stuck in traffic and arrive too late at the scene.

Thyroid Cancer— Treat It Or Leave It?

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:42:00 EDT

Dancing with the Stars' Brooke Burke-Charvet is a thyroid cancer survivor. The host of the hit show recently had to make a life changing decision that thousands of women in America are facing— whether to treat the cancer, or simply leave it alone...

Redskins Training Camp On Track To Open This Summer

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:17:00 EDT

The Bon Secours Redskins Training Camp is just weeks away from being completed. When the team isn't practicing, the public is invited to use the $10 million facility...

Lunenburg Quadruple Shooting Suspect Captured In Texas

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:44:00 EDT

Police confirm that the man who was considered armed and dangerous in connection to a quadruple shooting incident in Lunenburg home Saturday has been captured in Texas...

Parking May Soon Improve At Staples Mill Amtrak Station

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:27:00 EDT

Parking has become a larger problem at the Staples Mill Amtrak Station over the past few months; we shared reports of cars clogging the parking lot back in March. Now, a solution may be in sight...

EXCLUSIVE: "Toots" Hibbert Describes Being Hit With Bottle

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:51:00 EDT

A Henrico County teen has been charged with assaulting the leader of the reggae band Toots and the Maytals during Saturday's Riverrock festival. "Toots" Hibbert spoke exclusively to 8News about the incident...

Victoria's Secret Declines Local Woman's "Survivor Bra"

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:41:00 EDT

Allana Maiden wanted her mother to feel beautiful again after she'd undergone a radical mastectomy. But Victoria's Secret, the company she hoped would design sexy lingerie for women who've had breast cancer surgery, has rejected her appeal for a "survivor line" of bras...

Social Media Fuels Stress In "Perfectionist" Moms

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:11:00 EDT

Parents' ultra-sharing in today's social media world, on sites like Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter, just to name a few, is creating another opportunity and, some say, a new struggle for parents, especially moms.

Survey Reveals Plane Passengers' Seat Preferences

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:11:00 EDT

If you had to choose, which would be preferable on a flight: Sitting next to a crying baby or a smelly adult?

Glen Allen Man Among 2 FBI Agents Killed In Training Exercise

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:40:00 EDT

A Glen Allen man was one of two FBI special agents on the agency's elite Hostage Rescue Team who were killed in a training accident in Virginia.

Orange Co. Substitute Charged With Assaulting Students

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:23:00 EDT

An Orange County Public Schools substitute teacher has been arrested and charged after allegedly assaulting multiple middle school students.

Richmond Looks To Raise Parking Meter Rates

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:25:00 EDT

You could be paying more the next time you park in Richmond. The city announced plans to raise its parking meter rates by fifty percent.

Mom Accused Of Leaving 3 Kids In Car Due In Court

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:38:00 EDT

The mother Chesterfield County Police say left her three young children inside a vehicle while she went shopping is set to appear in court Monday.

Yahoo Buying Tumblr In $1.1 Billion Deal

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:26:00 EDT

Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet icon that had fallen behind the times.

UVA Capital Campaign Tops $3 Billion Goal

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:14:00 EDT

The University of Virginia's capital campaign has exceeded its $3 billion goal.

Man Survives Being Dragged By Car In James City County

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:27:00 EDT

Police say a car dragged a man for about 4 miles before another motorist alerted the driver that the victim was under the vehicle.

Florida Waits For Jackpot Winner To Come Forward

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:42:00 EDT

It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated $590.5 million.

Tornadoes Tear Through Midwest; 1 Dead In Oklahoma

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:21:00 EDT

Hearing on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, Lindsay Carter took advantage of the advanced warning, gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little left of the community she called home.

Bodies Of 2 Missing Boaters Found In Rappahannock

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:12:00 EDT

TAPPAHANNOCK, Va. (AP) - Virginia Marine Police divers have recovered the bodies of two men whose boat capsized in the Rappahannock River.

"Butt Dial" Lands Suspects In Jail

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:00:00 EDT

Accidentally butt dialing someone is embarrassing or inconsequential to most, but for two Fresno, Calif., men, their cell phone mishap landed them in jail...

Music Therapy Gives Premature Babies A Boost

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:43:00 EDT

As the guitarist strums and softly sings a lullaby in Spanish, tiny Augustin Morales stops squirming in his hospital crib and closes his eyes...

Hofstra Univ. Student Accidentally Killed By Police Officer

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:02:00 EDT

Students at Hofstra University wore white ribbons at their graduation ceremony today to honor a fellow student who was accidentally killed by a police officer responding to a home invasion call...

9-Yr. Newport News Police Veteran Arrested For Indecent Exposure

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:22:00 EDT

A Master Police Officer with the Newport News Police Department has been arrested and charged, after he reportedly exposed himself on the front porch of a residence last month...

Aimee Copeland Gets Bionic Hands

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:02:00 EDT

Aimee Copeland, the 25-year-old who lost her hands, both feet and her entire right leg to flesh-eating bacteria a year ago, has received two new bionic hands...

Police Investigate North Richmond Homicide

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:32:00 EDT

A Sunday afternoon fatal shooting in north Richmond is being investigated; police are searching for a possible suspect who witnesses saw fleeing the scene...

Latest From The Richmond GOP Convention

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:05:00 EDT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia's activist conservative attorney general beloved by the tea party for his aggressive challenges to federal mandates has won the Republican Party's gubernatorial nomination

Driver Hits Parade Goers Likely Had A Medical Condition

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:30:00 EDT

DAMASCUS, Va. (AP) - An emergency official says about 50 to 60 people were injured after car drove into a group of hikers at a parade in a small Virginia town. Washington County director of emergency

Man Injured In Single Vehicle Crash

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:00:00 EDT

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – The Chesterfield County Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle crash that critically injured the driver. The crash occurred when the vehicle left the roadway and

Fatal Stabbing In Richmond

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:53:00 EDT

RICHMOND, Va - At approximately 8:41 p.m., Richmond Police were called to the 00 block of East 29th Street for the report of a stabbing. Officers arrived quickly and found a male in his 50's in the road

590M - Plus Powerball: 1 Winning Ticket Sold In Florida

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:15:00 EDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5

Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Farmville Worth $95M

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:09:00 EDT

FARMVILLE, Va. (AP) - A Mega Millions ticket sold in Farmville has matched all six numbers in the latest drawing and will split the estimated $190 million jackpot with the holder of another winning ticket

Probe Begins After Connecticut Commuter Trains Crash

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:52:00 EDT

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) -- Officials are describing a devastating scene of shattered cars and other damage where two trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in Connecticut. They say it's fortunate

Powerball Jackpot Closing In on Another Record

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:39:00 EDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- A little more than a year after three tickets split a world-record lottery prize, the jackpot for Saturday's Powerball drawing was nearing historic territory. Should nobody pick

8News Investigates: Risk Of Corruption In Virginia

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:35:00 EDT

When it comes to risk of corruption, Virginia ranks as one of the nation's worst states. The problem is largely due to a lack of public access to government information.

Lightning Strike Sparks Fire At West Point Church

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:43:00 EDT

A lightning strike is being blames for a fire at a West Point church that caused thousands of dollars worth of damage.

Richmond Rally Opposes Lifting Ban On Gay Scouts

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:37:00 EDT

Richmond was just one city to join a nationwide rally Friday, opposing a resolution that would lift a current ban prohibiting gay leaders and scouts.

Eastern Shore Arson Suspects Found Competent For Trial

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:30:00 EDT

Two people suspected in setting a string of fires on Virginia's Eastern Shore have been found competent to stand trial.

Virginia Unemployment Rate Falls To 5.2% In April

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:52:00 EDT

The Virginia Employment Commission says the state's jobless rate fell in April for the second consecutive month.

Ducks Interrupt Oregon Police Chase

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:29:00 EDT

A police officer in Oregon pursuing a speeding driver was stopped in his tracks by a mother duck and her ducklings.

Virginia Community College To Increase Tuition 4.4 Percent

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:23:00 EDT

Rates at Virginia's community colleges are going up. The State Board for Community Colleges voted Thursday to increase in-state tuition and mandatory fees rate by 4.4 percent.

I-95 South In Stafford Reopens After Crash

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:13:00 EDT

The southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Stafford County are back open after a crash involving a truck carrying hazardous materials...

Richmond, Henrico Police Join Forces To Tackle Crime

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:09:00 EDT

Richmond and Henrico Police are combining forces to help stamp out crime in one of the most violent areas in the Metro area...

Virginia GOP Convention Begins Friday

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:01:00 EDT

Virginia's Republican Party, now under tea party control, will gavel its convention to order Friday...

Richmond Standoff Ends Peacefully

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:57:00 EDT

A standoff in Richmond's East End with a man who was believed to be a threat to himself ended peacefully Thursday night.

Kids Easily Open Child-Resistant Pill Bottles

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:25:00 EDT

If you think those hard to open, child-resistant caps will always keep your children safe from pills, think again...

"Hatchet Hitchhiker" Suspected In Lawyer's Murder

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:45:00 EDT

A homeless, hatchet-wielding hitchhiker who became an Internet hero earlier this year was arrested Thursday for allegedly beating a New Jersey lawyer to death inside his home...

Kayakers Rescued From River Thursday Evening

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:29:00 EDT

Crews were dispatched Thursday evening to rescue two people stranded on a rock after a sudden storm overturned their kayaks in the James River...

Richmond School Board Votes To Close 3 Schools

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:59:00 EDT

In a surprise decision, The Richmond City School Board voted Monday to close three schools.

Toy Helicopter Sets Off Sprinkler In Cosby H.S. Classroom

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:51:00 EDT

A toy helicopter set off the sprinkler system in Cosby High School on Thursday, causing flooding and interrupting a class...

Powerball Jackpot Jumps To $550 Million

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:42:00 EDT

The Powerball jackpot has jumped to $550 million, a major climb less than a day after the latest drawing produced no winning ticket...

Richmond Hit-And-Run Sentencing Postponed

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:25:00 EDT

The sentencing for a Richmond man found guilty of felony hit-and-run was postponed Thursday.

$1M Powerball Ticket Sold In Christiansburg

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:13:00 EDT

The Virginia Lottery says someone bought a $1 million Powerball ticket in Christiansburg.

No Powerball Winner; Jackpot Soars To $475 Million

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:49:00 EDT

So you didn't win Wednesday's $360 million Powerball jackpot? Make that you and everyone else.

Matoaca Student Charged With Bringing Knife To School

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:31:00 EDT

A Matoaca High School student has been charged after police say he brought a knife to school.

Deer Smashes Bus Windshield, Takes Short Ride

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:48:00 EDT

A deer has taken a ride on a western Pennsylvania bus. The Johnstown Tribune-Democrat newspaper reports the white-tailed deer crashed through the windshield of a public bus being driven Tuesday evening in Johnstown, about 65 miles east of Pittsburgh.

At Least 6 Confirmed Dead In Texas Tornado

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:51:00 EDT

Officials awaited daybreak to fully assess the scope of the destruction left in the wake of a deadly tornado in Granbury.

Virginia Hotel Owner Settles Lawsuit After Child's Fall

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:47:00 EDT

The owner of a hotel in Norfolk will pay nearly $11 million to settle a lawsuit over a toddler's fall from a walkway.

Heritage Group Appeals City's Confederate Flag Ban

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:30:00 EDT

The Sons of Confederate Veterans is challenging in a federal appeals court Lexington's limits on the flying of the Confederate flag.

Florida Prom-Bound Teens Rescue Car Crash Victims

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:34:00 EDT

Decked out in tuxedos and ball gowns, 20 prom-bound high school seniors and their limousine driver came to the rescue after a van overturned on a Florida highway.

Parents Urged To Discuss Underage Drinking Before Summer

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:32:00 EDT

As graduations and summer parties approach, parents are being urged to have a frank discussion with teens about the dangers of underage drinking...

Obama: IRS Acting Commissioner Has Resigned

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:39:00 EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama on Wednesday announced the resignation of the top official at the Internal Revenue Service following a controversy over the agency's targeting of conservative

Virginia Ex-Sailor Pleads Not Guilty To Espionage Charge

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:10:00 EDT

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - A former sailor has pleaded not guilty to additional charges that he passed top secret documents to individuals he believed represented the Russian government. Robert Patrick Hoffman

VCU Appoints Director For New Modern Art Museum

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:30:00 EDT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia Commonwealth University's planned museum of contemporary art has its first director. Lisa Freiman's appointment was announced Wednesday. She will come to Richmond from the

Holder Defends Subpoenas For AP Telephone Records

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:26:00 EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Attorney General Eric Holder told Congress Wednesday that a serious national security leak required the secret gathering of telephone records at The Associated Press as he stood by an

Virginia Man's Lucky Lotto Streak Alive With 4th Win

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:19:00 EDT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Call Melvyn Wilson the king of the scratch-off ticket. The Woodbridge man recently won his fourth lottery prize of at least five figures, putting his total scratch-off winnings at

Fire Damages Under-Construction Student Apartments

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:03:00 EDT

Richmond fire investigators are looking for the cause of a Wednesday blaze which damaged an under-construction student apartment building near VCU.

Fatal Chesterfield Police Shooting Ruled Justified

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:30:00 EDT

A Chesterfield County Police officer's fatal shooting of a Richmond man was justified, police announced Wednesday.

Court To Review Ricky Gray's Murder Convictions

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:23:00 EDT

The man convicted of killing the Harvey family on New Year's Day 2006 was back in court Wednesday.

PA Abortion Doctor Gets 3rd Life Sentence

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:19:00 EDT

A Philadelphia doctor was sentenced Wednesday to a third life term for killing an aborted baby that he described as so big it could "walk to the bus."

OJ Simpson Testifies In Bid For New Vegas Trial

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:16:00 EDT

More than four years after the world last heard from O.J. Simpson in court, one of the nation's most famous prisoners spoke again Wednesday in a bid to win freedom from a sentence that could keep him behind bars until he dies.

Man Dies After Altercation At Middlesex Campground

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:12:00 EDT

A Wake man is dead after an altercation with a security guard at a local campground.

Henrico County Police To Honor Fallen Officers

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:52:00 EDT

Henrico County Police will pay tribute Thursday to officers who've died while in the line of duty.

Man Wrecks Stolen Ambulance Into Cars In Norfolk

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:23:00 EDT

Norfolk police say no one was injured when a man took an ambulance and crashed it into several other vehicles.

Poll: Gov. McDonnell's Job Approval Rating Slips

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:50:00 EDT

A new Quinnipiac University poll shows Gov. Bob McDonnell's job approval dipping to its lowest point in two years. But it's not because of gifts he and his family took from a political donor and chief executive of a troubled nutritional supplements company.

Louisa County Shaken By 2.3-Magnitude Aftershock

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:47:00 EDT

A 2.3-magnitude aftershock hit Louisa County early Wednesday morning.

Unclaimed Cash: Does The State Owe You Money?

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:39:00 EDT

Virginia might owe you money! On average, those who filed a claimed with the Virginia State Treasury department in 2012 received $650 back.

Trinity Episcopal Teacher On Leave After Alleged Relationship With Minor

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:17:00 EDT

Police have arrested and charged a local teacher for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a minor...

8News Investigates: SCC Waste Allegations

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:03:00 EDT

8News continues its investigation into allegations of waste and violations of Virginia law at the State Corporation Commission. After poring over hundreds of pages of SCC contract documents, we found a number of violations...

Jimson Weed Use A Growing Problem In Richmond

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:52:00 EDT

In a troubling new trend, teens are using a plant that could be growing in your backyard to get high. 8News has discovered that in the metro Richmond area, Jimson Weed smoking is a growing problem...

Angelina Jolie Says She Had Double Mastectomy

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:42:00 EDT

Angelina Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer.

Fast Action By Henrico Fire Stops Apartment Complex From Burning

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:29:00 EDT

HENRICO, Va – A quick stop on a fire saves multiple units from destruction at Cambridge Apartments. At 6:44 pm Henrico County Division of Fire responded to 9016 Patterson Avenue for a report of an apartment

4-Year-Old Boy Named Mayor Of MN Town

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:38:00 EDT

They say good things come in small packages...

Sisters Reunited At Track Meet

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:00:00 EDT

Long lost sisters Jordan Dickerson and Robin Jeter had lived in the same city for 17 years, but they never crossed paths until their high schools faced off at a Washington DC track meet...

Car Crashes Into West End Store

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:41:00 EDT

A car plowed into the front of a West End dry cleaners Tuesday, but injuries were reported.

Tougher Drunken Driving Threshold Weighed

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:27:00 EDT

Federal accident investigators were weighing a recommendation Tuesday that states reduce their threshold for drunken driving from the current .08 blood alcohol content to .05, a standard that has been shown to substantially reduce highway deaths in other countries.

Russian Security Services Detains US Diplomat Accused Of Spying

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:24:00 EDT

The Russian security services say they have detained a US diplomat they claim is a CIA agent that they caught red-handed.

Gunman Sought In Chesterfield Teen's Death

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:56:00 EDT

Chesterfield County Police continue to search for the gunman who shot and killed a teenage boy early Saturday morning.

Virginia Tech President Steger Stepping Down

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:18:00 EDT

Virginia Tech President Charles Steger stepping down; led school through 2007 shooting.

Abercrombie & Fitch Under Fire For 'Exclusionary' Tactics

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:02:00 EDT

Go to your nearest Abercrombie & Fitch, and you're likely to find shirtless salesmen and the latest distressed denim. But if you're looking for a women's extra-large blouse, you'll be out of luck. The trendy retailer apparently doesn't want your business.

Nude Virginia Couple Arrested In South Carolina

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:25:00 EDT

A Virginia couple has been arrested on a South Carolina beach after police say the couple was found nude.

Chesterfield Couple Finds Bottle Bomb On Front Porch

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:33:00 EDT

A bottle bomb was found on the front porch of an elderly Chesterfield County couple's home, and now police are trying to figure out how it got there.

Community Mourns Death Of Generous Local Business Owner

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:38:00 EDT

Many in the Colonial Heights community are mourning the loss of a local business owner known for his countless acts of charity. Greg Duffek died suddenly of a heart attack, and now his family and friend are the ones in need...

8News Investigates: How Safe Is Your Nail Salon?

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:02:00 EDT

Many people consider professional manicures and pedicures essential parts of a day of pampering. But there are hidden dangers at some nail salons, which pose risks to your health; 8News found that some local salons are not following state regulations...

Young Chesterfield Mom Killed In Hit & Run Accident

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:43:00 EDT

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – The Chesterfield County Police Department is investigating a fatal hit and run crash that involved a pedestrian, who was struck in the 3000 block of Turner Road, about 1:00 a.m.

PA Abortion Doctor Found Guilty Of 1st Degree Murder

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:37:00 EDT

Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell was found guilty today of first degree murder in three of four infant deaths...

Doswell Burial Of Boston Bombing Suspect Protested

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:55:00 EDT

A small group gathered Monday, protesting the Doswell burial of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev.

John Tyler Commencement Rescheduled For Monday

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:12:00 EDT

John Tyler Community College will hold its spring commencement ceremony Monday evening.

Barbara Walters Reveals Retirement Plans

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:08:00 EDT

Barbara Walters announced on The View Monday that, after 37 years with ABC, she's planning to retire next summer – but she admitted in a new interview with ABC News that she's not entirely sure what she'll do with her free time...

Car Rams Midlothian Circle K Store

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:50:00 EDT

Police and building inspectors are on the scene, after a car struck a Circle K store located at 14008 Midlothian Turnpike on Monday...

Police Release Sketch In Richmond Cold Case

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:47:00 EDT

Richmond Police have released a sketch of a man who may have information about the unsolved murder of a South Richmond store owner...

US Government Files Morning-After Pill Appeal

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:07:00 EDT

The government has filed a last-second appeal that will delay the sale of the morning-after contraceptive pill to girls of any age without a prescription.

Judge Delays Decision On Holmes Insanity Plea

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:06:00 EDT

Lawyers for the Colorado theater shooting suspect told a judge Monday he wants to change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity, but the judge won't rule on whether to allow that yet.

Group Touts Virginia Tech As Bicycle Friendly

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:55:00 EDT

Virginia Tech is being recognized for its efforts to encourage students, staff and visitors to ride bicycles.

One Killed, 2 Critically Injured In Richmond Shooting

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:38:00 EDT

One of three men shot on Broad Street early Saturday morning has died; police are investigating the incident that led to shots being fired...

Gov. McDonnell To Sign Transportation Bill

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:49:00 EDT

Gov. Bob McDonnell has scheduled a ceremonial signing for a signature legislative triumph.

Bangladesh Collapse Search Over; Death Toll 1,127

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:19:00 EDT

Nearly three weeks after a Bangladesh garment-factory building collapsed, the search for the dead ended Monday at the site of the worst disaster in the history of the global garment industry. The death toll: 1,127.

Virginia Wildlife Center Cares For 8 Black Bear Cubs

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:58:00 EDT

The Wildlife Center of Virginia is caring for a record eight black bear cubs this spring.

'Bike For The Blue' Ride Honors Fallen Officers

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:19:00 EDT

More than 60 police officers will be pedaling through the Richmond area en route to a Washington memorial to honor law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.

I-95 Northbound Lane Closure Extended Through Rush Hour

Mon, 13 May 2013 06:04:00 EDT

Richmond drivers could see delays during their morning commute as one lane of Interstate 95 has been shutdown.

2 Children Among 19 Shot At New Orleans Parade

Mon, 13 May 2013 04:22:00 EDT

Gunmen opened fire on people marching in a neighborhood Mother's Day parade in New Orleans on Sunday, wounding at least 19.

Barbara Walters Announces 2014 Retirement

Sun, 12 May 2013 22:14:00 EDT

The legendary newscaster will leave TV journalism next summer...

Police Search For Prince George Man Who May Be Armed

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:26:00 EDT

Following a domestic call Sunday morning, police are searching for a man who may be armed. The public is asked to use caution if they encounter this individual...

Local WWII Vet Celebrates 87th Birthday By Skydiving

Sun, 12 May 2013 17:18:00 EDT

A former Army paratrooper who fought in World War II made his first skydive in 57 years on Sunday at Dinwiddie County Airport...

Richmond Man Shot In Leg Sunday Morning

Sun, 12 May 2013 15:32:00 EDT

A man was sent to the hospital, after a shooting at the Woodland Crossing Apartments in the 3400 block of Walmsley Boulevard Sunday morning...

Richmond Jail Inmates Celebrate Mother's Day

Sun, 12 May 2013 15:15:00 EDT

Some female inmates at the Richmond City Jail had the opportunity to celebrate Mother's Day with their children Sunday; Sheriff C.T. Woody says the program helps inmates "gain motivation."

NY Man Writes Out Entire Bible By Hand

Sun, 12 May 2013 14:18:00 EDT

At last, it is written...

Virginia's Tea Party Plant Flag Atop GOP

Sun, 12 May 2013 12:45:00 EDT

BOWLING GREEN, Va. (AP) - Four years in the making, Virginia's far-flung tea party groups will officially plant their flag not only on the Republican Party but on its nominees for the state's highest offices

Pope Francis Gives Church Hundreds of New Saints

Sun, 12 May 2013 12:31:00 EDT

VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Pope Francis on Sunday gave the Catholic Church new saints, including hundreds of 15th-century martyrs who were beheaded for refusing to convert to Islam, as he led his first canonization

Richmond Tea Party Says It Was Among IRS Targets

Sun, 12 May 2013 11:34:00 EDT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The leader of Richmond's Tea Party says his group was among those improperly targeted by the Internal Revenue Service. Laurence Nordvig told the Richmond Times-Dispatch (http://bit.ly/12r24AI)

Pakistan's Sharif Headed For 3rd Term After Vote

Sun, 12 May 2013 11:32:00 EDT

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) -- Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif looked set Sunday to return to power for a third term, with an overwhelming election tally that just weeks ago seemed out of reach

Hazing Charges Against 3 At VSU Dismissed

Sat, 11 May 2013 17:13:00 EDT

PETERSBURG, Va. (AP) - Hazing charges have been dismissed against two Virginia State University students and another man. The three men pleaded guilty four weeks ago, but Petersburg's chief prosecutor

Bold Turkey: Woman Hits Cop To Kick Smoking Habit

Sat, 11 May 2013 16:47:00 EDT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Think you've heard of every way possible to quit smoking? Etta Mae Lopez came up with a new one: slap a cop and go to jail, where smoking isn't allowed. Lopez smacked Sacramento

Police Seek Tractor Trailer In A Hit And Run

Sat, 11 May 2013 16:03:00 EDT

CHARLES CITY, Va - Shortly after 11:30 a.m. this morning, Virginia State Police responded to a hit and run motor vehicle crash on Route 106 approximately one mile south of Old Union Road in Charles City

Motorcyclist Killed In Dinwiddie

Sat, 11 May 2013 15:59:00 EDT

DINWIDDIE, Va - The deceased driver of the motorcycle has been identified as William V. Aleshin, 70, of the 24000 block of Cutbank Road, McKenny, Va. He was wearing his safety helmet. The driver

Three Seriously Injured In Friday Night Shooting In Richmond

Sat, 11 May 2013 15:30:00 EDT

RICHMOND, Va - The Richmond Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning in the 400 block of East Broad Street. Officers were called to the scene shortly after 3:00 a.m.

Stafford County Doctor Faces 95 Charges

Sat, 11 May 2013 15:27:00 EDT

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) - A Stafford County doctor faces 95 charges, including involuntary manslaughter in the death of a patient. Media outlets report that 54-year-old Dr. Nibedita Mohanty was arrested

Ex-Chef To Virginia Governor Central In Political Drama

Sat, 11 May 2013 12:22:00 EDT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The man who came with celebrity cachet to run the kitchen at Virginia's Executive Mansion in 2010 is now accused of pilfering food from the governor's residence and has emerged as

Virginia State Police Honor Fallen Troopers

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:44:00 EDT

Hundreds of people came together Friday to remember Virginia State Troopers killed in the line of duty.

VCU Board Raises Tuition, Fees By 4%

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:30:00 EDT

Virginia Commonwealth University students will pay more for tuition and mandatory fees starting in the fall.

Richmond Parents Say School Bus Arrives Late

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:42:00 EDT

Parents in Richmond are speaking out after they say their child's school bus either never arrives, or arrives very late.

Woman Stabbed, Robbed In Downtown Richmond

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:00:00 EDT

Richmond Police are looking for a suspect in the overnight robbery and stabbing of a woman Downtown...

Blood Drive To Remember 3 Manchester Students

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:26:00 EDT

Three Manchester High School students who lost their lives too soon will be honored next week.

VCU Student Claims $1M Lottery Prize

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:32:00 EDT

The fourth winner of Virginia's New Year's Millionaire raffle drawing came forward Friday.

Dog Tests Positive For Rabies In Louisa County

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:59:00 EDT

The Louisa County Health Department is warning residents after a stray dog tested positive for rabies.

Suspects Sought In Henrico Perfume Thefts

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:55:00 EDT

Henrico Police are searching for two women in connection to a series of perfume and cologne thefts from a beauty and salon store...

Survivor Found 17 Days After Bangladesh Factory Collapse

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:03:00 EDT

Rescue workers in Bangladesh freed a woman buried for 17 days inside the wreckage of a garment factory building that collapsed, killing more than 1,000 people.

Ceremony To Honor Fallen State Troopers

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:01:00 EDT

Virginia State Police will hold a ceremony Friday morning to honor 59 troopers who died in the line of duty...

Volunteers Repair Disabled Veteran's Home

Thu, 9 May 2013 22:14:00 EDT

A disabled veteran no longer has trouble maneuvering around his home, thanks to the help of his favorite home improvement store and some area volunteers...

Keeping Safe In Richmond's "Germiest" Warm Weather Spots

Thu, 9 May 2013 21:40:00 EDT

During the spring and summer, Richmond comes alive, in more ways than one: bacteria and potentially deadly diseases bloom out in full force when the weather warms up...

Crews Perform River Rescue 2nd Day In A Row

Thu, 9 May 2013 20:47:00 EDT

Crews are on the scene of what the Richmond Fire Department calls a water rescue, near Hollywood Rapids, on the cemetery side; there is a report of at least one victim stranded...

RPD Releases List Of Most Dangerous Intersections

Thu, 9 May 2013 16:12:00 EDT

On April 8, Richmond Police Department released a list of the most dangerous intersections in the city. On Thursday, officers held a news conference detailing the data, as well as providing information about what can be done to make the intersections safer...

Police: GA Man Led Dinwiddie Pursuit, Threatened Own Child

Thu, 9 May 2013 15:13:00 EDT

A man is in custody, after police say he led them on a chase and threatened to harm his own child when deputies attempted to arrest him...

Police: Woman Sold Jewelry Stolen From The Elderly

Thu, 9 May 2013 11:21:00 EDT

Albemarle County police say an employee of an assisted-living community has been charged with selling jewelry taken from residents.

Man Found Shot To Death In Henrico Motel

Thu, 9 May 2013 10:50:00 EDT

A man was found shot to death inside a Henrico County motel early Thursday morning.

8News Investigates: Virginia SCC Waste Allegations: Support Contract

Thu, 9 May 2013 10:36:00 EDT

After an 8News Investigation uncovered highly questionable behavior by a state agency that has its hands directly in your wallet, 8News Investigative Reporter A.J. Lagoe continued to dig deeper into how Virginia's business watchdog does business itself.

Police: Dead Boston Bombing Suspect Buried

Thu, 9 May 2013 10:27:00 EDT

Police in Worcester, Mass., say the body of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been buried outside of the city.

Survivors To Wed On Colorado Shooting Anniversary

Thu, 9 May 2013 09:52:00 EDT

A young couple who survived the Aurora theater shootings have scheduled their wedding for the anniversary of the tragedy.

Cleveland Man Arraigned On Rape, Kidnap Charges

Thu, 9 May 2013 08:58:00 EDT

A Cleveland man was arraigned Thursday on charges of rape and kidnapping after three women missing for about a decade were found alive at his home earlier in the week.

Henrico Police Search For Suspects In Check Thefts

Thu, 9 May 2013 08:47:00 EDT

Henrico County Police need your help catching the people who stole checks from drop boxes at various apartment complexes.

UVA Rotunda Painting Delayed Due To Weather

Thu, 9 May 2013 07:41:00 EDT

he University of Virginia's Rotunda dome will remain copper colored for final exercises because rain this week prevented crews from painting it.

UPDATE: Four People Rescued From James River

Thu, 9 May 2013 06:24:00 EDT

Four people were pulled from the James River after becoming stranded in the high water Wednesday night.

HypnoBirthing Promises Pain-Free Labor

Thu, 9 May 2013 05:50:00 EDT

It's popular among celebrities, and now, more and more women are doing it— HypnoBirthing.

Urban Outfitters Under Fire For 'Prescription Shot Glasses'

Thu, 9 May 2013 05:30:00 EDT

Urban Outfitters, known for its quirky clothing and "out of the box" merchandise, is no stranger to the controversy that surrounds their often tongue-in-cheek products. The company's latest commodities to come under fire are its series of medical-themed drinking products such as "prescription shot glasses," "syringe shot shooters" and "Rx pint glasses."

Jodi Arias Says She Prefers Death Penalty

Thu, 9 May 2013 04:40:00 EDT

Jodi Arias spent 18 days on the stand sharing intimate, emotional and oftentimes X-rated details of her life before a rapt television and online audience. She had hoped it all might convince a jury that she killed her one-time boyfriend in self-defense.

Suspect In Ohio Kidnappings Due In Court Thursday

Thu, 9 May 2013 04:35:00 EDT

Three women found alive after a decade in captivity endured lonely, dark lives inside a dingy home where they were raped and allowed outside only a handful of times in disguises while walking to a garage steps away, investigators say.

Councilwoman Questions Cost Of Mayor's Security

Wed, 8 May 2013 22:57:00 EDT

The city of Richmond spends nearly a half-million dollars on Mayor Dwight Jones' security staff. Now, several City Council members are speaking up, saying that cost is too great...

Residents: Feral Cats Have Overrun Neighborhood

Wed, 8 May 2013 22:48:00 EDT

After a concerned 8News viewer emailed us about a feral cat problem in her neighborhood, we investigated the situation...

Dying Teen Saves Classmate's Life By Donating His Heart

Wed, 8 May 2013 21:26:00 EDT

When the doctor showed up at his hospital bed and told Kyle Wilkerson that she had good news, that she had a heart for the Maryland teenager, Kyle had a suspicion. Mom Denise Wilkerson says her 15-year-old son looked up at the cardiologist and asked, "Is it Skylar's heart?"

Two Lee Davis H.S. Students Hit By Vehicle

Wed, 8 May 2013 17:39:00 EDT

Two students were taken to the hospital, after being struck by a vehicle at Lee Davis High School...

Jodi Arias Convicted of First-Degree Murder

Wed, 8 May 2013 17:00:00 EDT

PHOENIX (AP) - Jodi Arias has been convicted of first-degree murder in the brutal stabbing and shooting death of her one-time boyfriend in Arizona. Arias was charged in the June 2008 killing of Travis

Henrico First Responders Save 3 Lives In 1 Day

Wed, 8 May 2013 16:09:00 EDT

HENRICO, VA—Three 911 calls, three lives saved. In just a 24 hour period, first responders at Henrico County's Fire Station #10 received three different calls for a patient in cardiac arrest. In each case,

Texas Woman, 105, Eats Bacon Every Day

Wed, 8 May 2013 15:18:00 EDT

At 105, Pearl Cantrell has one "healthy" habit she swears by: a daily dose of bacon...

McDonald's To Contact Man Who Helped Free Cleveland Women

Wed, 8 May 2013 14:41:00 EDT

An outpouring of tweets to McDonald's has prompted the fast food chain to "reach out" to the man who helped save the three women who were allegedly held captive in a home in Cleveland...

Ex-School Aide Charged With Assaulting Boy With Autism Due In Court

Wed, 8 May 2013 14:25:00 EDT

A former Culpeper County school employee charged with assaulting a 5-year-old autistic boy on a school bus is due in court for arraignment.

Cheerleader Called "Chunky" Responds To Critics

Wed, 8 May 2013 14:22:00 EDT

An Oklahoma City Thunder cheerleader has some strong words for the female blogger who criticized her figure and posted a poll asking whether she was "too chunky" to cheer...

I-95 Southbound Reopens Following Chesterfield Wreck

Wed, 8 May 2013 10:47:00 EDT

Traffic along I-95 southbound in Chesterfield County is moving again after a morning wreck temporarily closed travel lanes.

Virginia Child Dies After Shelf Falls At Day Care Center

Wed, 8 May 2013 09:59:00 EDT

Pulaski County police are investigating the death of a 6-year-old boy who was hurt at a day care center in Dublin.

Bangladesh Garment Disaster Death Toll Crosses 800

Wed, 8 May 2013 08:57:00 EDT

Dozens of bodies recovered Wednesday from a collapsed garment factory building were so decomposed they were being sent to a lab for DNA identification, police said, as the death toll from Bangladesh's worst industrial disaster topped 800.

Former Coast Guard Officer To Be Sentenced For Fraud

Wed, 8 May 2013 07:37:00 EDT

Federal prosecutors are asking that a former Coast Guard transportation officer be sentenced to more than eight years in prison for wire fraud taking bribes.

Ohio Suspect Helped Search For Teen Victim

Wed, 8 May 2013 07:33:00 EDT

In the years after his friend's daughter vanished while walking home from school, Ariel Castro handed out fliers with the 14-year-old's photo and performed music at a fundraiser held in her honor.

Most Military Sexual Assault Cases Go Unreported

Wed, 8 May 2013 05:45:00 EDT

They are young, often low-ranking service members out on the weekend in the late night and early morning hours. Sometimes they've been drinking. Often those who sexually assault them are in the armed forces, too.

Woman Who Hit Richmond Walgreens Faces DUI Charges

Tue, 7 May 2013 22:27:00 EDT

A 23-year-old woman is facing DUI charges, after her car crossed three lanes of West Broad Street and hit a Walgreen Pharmacy...

Amelia Man Says Teacher Saved His Life With CPR

Tue, 7 May 2013 22:16:00 EDT

After a young athlete died on a baseball field and his teammates said the coaches didn't know CPR, we took a look at how the life-saving skill is taught and used locally. Now, a man who literally dropped dead at a high school choir concert says a quick-thinking teacher saved his life by administering CPR...

Girl Rescued From Cleveland Home With 3 Others "Smiling"

Tue, 7 May 2013 21:35:00 EDT

Police believe one of the men accused of kidnapping three Cleveland women and keeping them prisoners for a decade, is likely the father of a 6-year-old girl, whose mother was abducted off a Cleveland street when she was just a teenager...

Virginia State University Creates Anti-Hazing Initiatives

Tue, 7 May 2013 21:35:00 EDT

Virginia State University has announced new anti-hazing initiatives that the university president says he hopes "will lead the effort to deter this abhorrent practice."

Chesterfield Mom Charged For Leaving Kids Home Alone

Tue, 7 May 2013 21:33:00 EDT

A local mother is facing felony child neglect charges, after police say she left her three children home alone...

8News Investigates: Virginia SCC Waste Allegations

Tue, 7 May 2013 19:40:00 EDT

Millions of dollars in questionable contracts, public funds used to pay for work that was apparently never completed and a high ranking state employee signing off on the whole sordid mess in violation of Virginia law.

8News Anchor Ava-joye Burnett Learns To Swim

Tue, 7 May 2013 19:38:00 EDT

Drowning is the fifth leading cause of unintentional deaths among all Americans. But did you know that African Americans are at an even greater risk?

Flooding Closes Some Secondary Roads In Central VA

Tue, 7 May 2013 17:56:00 EDT

A half-dozen secondary roads in Greene, Louisa, Madison and Orange counties are closed this evening due to flooding and high water is likely to cause more road closures across Central Virginia on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning...

Limo Fire Survivor: Driver Did Nothing To Help Victims

Tue, 7 May 2013 14:32:00 EDT

One of the women who survived a weekend limousine fire, killing a bride and four of her friends celebrating her wedding, says the driver did too little to save her friends, which he has denied...

Full Virginia Appeals Court To Review Hookah Ruling

Tue, 7 May 2013 12:50:00 EDT

The full Virginia Court of Appeals will consider whether a Blacksburg hookah lounge is subject to the state's restaurant smoking ban.

2 Suffolk Students Suspended For Pretending Pencil Was Gun

Tue, 7 May 2013 12:13:00 EDT

Two Suffolk second graders have been suspended for making shooting noises while pointing pencils at each another.

Southwest To Offer Richmond To Orlando Service

Tue, 7 May 2013 12:03:00 EDT

Southwest Airlines announced Tuesday it will begin offering nonstop service from Richmond to Orlando in November.

Frantic 911 Call Leads To 3 Missing Women In Ohio

Tue, 7 May 2013 10:11:00 EDT

The woman's voice was frantic and breathless, and she was choking back tears. "Help me. I'm Amanda Berry," she told a 911 dispatcher. "I've been kidnapped and I've been missing for 10 years and I'm, I'm here, I'm free now."

I-64 East Reopens Following Henrico Wreck

Tue, 7 May 2013 08:57:00 EDT

Travel lanes along Interstate 64 in Henrico County have reopened after a morning wreck temporarily slowed traffic.

Backpack Found At Freeman High Deemed Safe

Tue, 7 May 2013 08:53:00 EDT

A suspicious backpack found early Tuesday morning at Freeman High School has been determined not to be a threat.

NJ Governor Reveals Secret Weight Loss Surgery

Tue, 7 May 2013 07:55:00 EDT

A spokesman says New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie underwent gastric band surgery in February to try to lose weight.

Henrico Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Children

Tue, 7 May 2013 05:06:00 EDT

A Glen Allen man has been arrested after police say he was exposing himself to children as they walked by his house.

UVA Warns Students After Possible Sexual Assault

Tue, 7 May 2013 04:22:00 EDT

Students at the University of Virginia are on high alert after a violent attack was reported near campus.