Monday, May 20 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:53:25 GMT
Richmond, VA—The pastor of a large, well-known church in Richmond has been accused of sexual misconduct on a group of websites. A group of Richmond faith leaders held a protest calling for his resignationMore >>
The pastor of a large, well-known church in Richmond has been accused of sexual misconduct on a group of websites. A group of Richmond faith leaders held a protest calling for his resignation on Monday afternoon...More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:35 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:35:21 GMT
RICHMOND, VA—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. Now, a state lawmakerMore >>
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.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:04 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:04:47 GMT
As with any complicated IT project, there were many decisions that had to be made throughout the project to keep it on course. The SCC made every decision in good faith, in accord with its understandingMore >>
The State Corporation Commission submitted the following statement in response to 8News' investigation of alleged waste...More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:03:50 GMT
Richmond, VA—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,More >>
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...More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 9:02 PM EDT2013-05-14 01:02:26 GMT
Many people consider professional manicures and pedicures essential parts of a day of pampering. But there are hidden dangers at some nail salons, many of which pose risks to your health. 8News InvestigativeMore >>
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...More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 7:40 PM EDT2013-05-07 23:40:46 GMT
RICHMOND, VA—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 messMore >>
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.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 10:35 PM EDT2013-05-03 02:35:28 GMT
Richmond, VA—A debate raging across the nation has made its way to central Virginia: in spite of government warnings, more families are choosing to replace gallons of milk from the grocery store with rawMore >>
A debate raging across the nation has made its way to central Virginia: in spite of government warnings, more families are choosing to replace gallons of milk from the grocery store with raw milk, straight from dairy farmers...More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 11:29 AM EDT2013-05-01 15:29:57 GMT
A ride to crime on your dime: that's just what one local man was getting, and we have the surveillance video to prove it!When train signals in Louisa started failing, an investigation began. Police foundMore >>
When train signals in Louisa started failing, detectives began an investigation. Someone was stealing rail line signal wire--the same wire that controls the signal arms and lights at railroad crossings...More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 12:33 AM EDT2013-04-30 04:33:01 GMT
BUMPASS, VA—Forced from their homes and dealing with failing health, neighbors, fearful of pollution from a Central Virginia factory, turned to 8News for help. Where there's supposed to be fresh, countryMore >>
Forced from their homes and dealing with failing health, neighbors, fearful of pollution from a Central Virginia factory, turned to 8News for help...More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 10:32 AM EDT2013-04-26 14:32:33 GMT
RICHMOND, VA—It's a scandal that involves an accused conman, an imprisoned Virginia lawmaker, a White House pardon and several prominent names in Virginia politics. It's also the story of a family who'sMore >>
It's a scandal that involves an accused conman, an imprisoned Virginia lawmaker, a White House pardon and several prominent names in Virginia politics. It's also the story of a family who's already dealing with pain; the pain of having a loved one locked away.More >>
Thursday, April 25 2013 9:18 PM EDT2013-04-26 01:18:44 GMT
Following the tragic Newtown Connecticut shooting that left 27 people dead, 20 of them children, parents across the country are diligently searching for ways to keep kids safe.One of the methods protectiveMore >>
One of the methods protective parents are using to protect their children? Bulletproof backpacks, designed with ballistic paneling that will stop bullets, and may save a child's life. 8News decided to put the Bullet Blocker backpack to the test...More >>
Tuesday, April 2 2013 3:44 PM EDT2013-04-02 19:44:54 GMT
Henrico, VA—Two vacant homes in the process of foreclosure were an eyesore in an otherwise tidy and peaceful Henrico community. Frustrated neighbors say the out-of-state property preservation companyMore >>
Two vacant homes in the process of foreclosure were an eyesore in an otherwise tidy and peaceful Henrico community. Frustrated neighbors said the out-of-state property preservation company which is supposed to maintain the homes was doing a poor job, and turned to 8News for help...More >>
Tuesday, March 5 2013 6:35 PM EST2013-03-05 23:35:13 GMT
Louisa, VA—An elected official and prominent businessman in Louisa has come under scrutiny, after 8News discovered that in recent years, he has not properly paid his own taxes. Allen Jennings is a localMore >>
An elected official and prominent businessman in Louisa has come under scrutiny, after 8News discovered that he owes tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid real estate taxes....More >>
Monday, February 25 2013 10:23 PM EST2013-02-26 03:23:18 GMT
RICHMOND, VA--An easy way to save money on your electric bill is to turn off the lights when you leave, so why is Richmond City Hall lit up like a Christmas tree all hours of the day and night? Kerri O'BrienMore >>
After months of carefully observing Richmond City Hall and noticing that the lights burned bright at all hours of the day and night, 8News investigated how many of your tax dollars are being wasted on powering the building…even when no one is there...More >>
Monday, February 18 2013 5:38 PM EST2013-02-18 22:38:34 GMT
Richmond, VA—Virginia law requires illegal drugs and paraphernalia seized by law enforcement officials to be destroyed. But after several officers were caught dealing drugs out of a Henry County evidenceMore >>
Virginia law requires illegal drugs and paraphernalia seized by law enforcement officials to be destroyed. But after several officers were caught dealing drugs out of a Henry County evidence room a few years back, local lawmakers are calling for the policies to be reviewed...More >>
Monday, February 18 2013 4:15 PM EST2013-02-18 21:15:29 GMT
Virginia Board of PharmacyReported Drug Destruction in 2011 (Jurisdictions)... More >>
These are lists of Virginia police agencies who complied with the drug destruction law in 2011 and 2012. Watch 8News Investigative Reporter A.J. Lagoe's full report on this issue tonight on 8News at 5.More >>
Thursday, February 14 2013 4:40 PM EST2013-02-14 21:40:37 GMT
A severe shortage of pediatricians and pediatric specialist is leading to critical delays in treatment for some sick children. There are more than 8 million children in America without a pediatricianMore >>
A severe shortage of pediatricians and pediatric specialist is leading to critical delays in treatment for some sick children.More >>
Monday, February 11 2013 6:54 PM EST2013-02-11 23:54:39 GMT
It sounds like a story from the holocaust, but it took place right here in Virginia. Deemed unfit to reproduce, thousands of young children were forcibly sterilized during the last century, and now there'sMore >>
Deemed unfit to reproduce, thousands of young children were forcibly sterilized during the last century, and now there's a push for the living victims to be compensated by the Commonwealth...More >>
Friday, February 1 2013 10:54 AM EST2013-02-01 15:54:42 GMT
These are the full court documents retrieved by 8News Investigative Reporter A.J. Lagoe, in his report on "robo-signing," a form of mortgage fraud here in Virginia. Watch A.J.'s full report tonight, onlyMore >>
We've called it "Grand Theft House" for the past two years. 8News Investigative reporter AJ Lagoe has been exposing robo-signing—a form of mortgage fraud in the commonwealth.More >>
Monday, November 12 2012 2:24 PM EST2012-11-12 19:24:56 GMT
8News obtained the following documents as part of our investigation in items your local government has LOST or has reported stolen:RICHMOND: - List 1CHESTERFIELD:- List 1HENRICO:- List 1- List 2- ListMore >>
8News obtains documents showing items local governments have lost or had stolen... More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 10:36 AM EDT2013-05-09 14:36:17 GMT
RICHMOND, VA—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 deeperMore >>
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.More >>
