Monday, May 20 2013 4:59 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:59:24 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 >>
Monday, May 20 2013 4:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:51:17 GMT
RICHMOND, Va - Frederick "Toots" Hibbert, frontman for the legendary reggae band The Maytals, was hospitalized in Richmond, VA for injuries sustained while performing at the Dominion Riverrock festivalMore >>
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...More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 4:28 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:28:21 GMT
Henrico, VA—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 inMore >>
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...More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 3:41 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:41:06 GMT
(ABC News)--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'veMore >>
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...More >>
A.J. Lagoe is the investigative reporter for 8News.
A.J.'s stories have uncovered fraud, opened police investigations, had convictions overturned, exposed sex offenders, targeted businesses ripping off customers and prompted legislators to write new laws. Those accomplishments that make our community just a little better are how A.J. measures success.
His stories have earned him numerous awards; in 2012, he was a finalist for the Livingston award which recognizes the best journalist in the country under the age of 35. A.J. has received two Emmys, seven prestigious Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards including one for his investigation uncovering widespread voter fraud. Citing "Superb investigative and storytelling skills" The Virginia Associated Press presented him their top reporting award for 2012. In 2011, A.J. garnered national recognition with a Sigma Delta Chi Award from the Society of Professional Journalists for his breaking news coverage and subsequent investigation into a mass shooting in Louisa County.
A.J. began his journalism career as a radio reporter for WSYR in Syracuse, N.Y. From there he moved on to WSTM-TV also in Syracuse. He joined 8News in February of 2004. During his time here A.J. has worn a lot of hats; from weekend anchor to noon anchor and even a stint helping out in the sports department.
A.J. has a broadcast journalism degree from Syracuse University and still closely follows the Orangemen. In his spare time he enjoys traveling the globe (if you've got a while ask him for the list of countries he's visited). Here in Virginia he loves being outdoors and is an avid hunter. His other hobbies include sampling Richmond's cuisine with his wife and watching the Yankees beat the Red Sox.
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