Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:16 AM EDT2013-05-22 09:16:20 GMT
MOORE, Okla. (AP) -- With her son holding her elbow, Colleen Arvin walked up her driveway to what was left of her house for 40 years. It was the 83-year-old grandmother's first time back at her home sinceMore >>
With her son holding her elbow, Colleen Arvin walked up her driveway to what was left of her house for 40 years.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:10 AM EDT2013-05-22 08:10:39 GMT
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kellie Pickler came into the final "Dancing With the Stars" episode in second place but finished in first. The 26-year-old country singer won the show's mirror ball trophy Tuesday. "ThisMore >>
Kellie Pickler came into the final "Dancing With the Stars" episode in second place but finished in first.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:43 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:43:43 GMT
Powhatan, VA—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 inMore >>
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 >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:53 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:53:13 GMT
RICHMOND, VA—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. This Memorial Day weekend, consumerMore >>
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 >>
Laura reports weekdays for Good Morning Richmond and 8News at 9. She graduated from Radford University, where she majored in English and minored in Media Studies. Directly after graduation, she interned at Virginia Living Magazine, and right after that, she joined the 8News team in July 2006. Laura got her start at WRIC as an assignment editor, but she has worn many different hats at the station -- including internship coordinator, producer and video journalist.
In her spare time, Laura loves to travel and wants to see everything the world has to offer! She prefers to visit beaches and enjoys surfing; she also loves to cook, garden, and read and write. Laura is a huge Red Sox fan and loves watching baseball with her fiance.
Laura was born and raised Richmond and is excited to cover stories where she grew up. If you have a news tip, email her at lmorris@wric.com