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02/02/2023

House committee supports Petersburg casino referendum; money panel now has to look at it

RICHMOND — Chalk up another legislative victory for the Petersburg casino referendum issue, and this one might be the most important one to date. Tuesday night, the House General Laws Committee voted 11-6 to approve Del. Kim Taylor's bill that would allow Petersburg voters to decide in November if...

02/02/2023

Virginia opens lottery for fall bull elk hunt

RICHMOND, Va. (WJHL) — Virginia has opened a lottery for a bull elk hunt that will take place in three Southwest Virginia counties in October. The Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) opened the lottery today for what will be the second annual hunt in the elk management zone in Buchanan, Dickens...

02/02/2023

His mom was killed by a hit-and-run driver. Now he wants change: 'It's not safe'

Melquan Robinson said he was "upset and enraged" after his mother, 49-year-old Trinesse Robinson, was killed by a hit-and-run driver on a rainy Tuesday night in Henrico County, according to police.

01/02/2023

Virginia Republicans want to get rid of police reforms passed in 2020

Virginia lawmakers are gearing up to discuss policing, including several bills which would change or repeal police reforms passed in 2020.

01/02/2023

Should people who assault GRTC bus drivers face mandatory jail time?

There was a 275 percent increase in bus driver assaults between 2021 and 2022, according to numbers GRTC shared with McQuinn.

01/02/2023

Virginia Senate kills Youngkin’s corporate, income tax cuts

Democrats in the Virginia Senate have unceremoniously put an end to Governor Glenn Youngkin's plan to cut corporate and income tax rates.

01/02/2023

Basketball Coach Fired After Impersonating 13-Year-Old Player During Game

The 22-year-old assistant JV coach in Portsmouth, Virginia, was canned after the girl's parents complained to school officials.

01/02/2023

Rifle cartridge found on school bus at Southampton elementary school

Deputies are now investigating after a rifle cartridge was found on a school bus at an elementary school in Southampton County.

31/01/2023

Sheriff bans Joe Morrissey from Henrico jail over an incident with children

Joe Morrissey has been banned from the Henrico jail facilities for 90 days after an incident involving his children, according to Henrico Sheriff Alisa Gregory.

31/01/2023

4 teens arrested in murder of Chesterfield student

The Midlothian teenager died from a gunshot wound after he arrived at Chippenham Hospital at about 7:15 that evening.

31/01/2023

Tow truck driver dies after crashing into traffic signal pole in Gloucester

The driver of a tow truck died after crashing into a traffic signal pole in Gloucester overnight.

31/01/2023

Hopewell tow-truck driver killed in Gloucester County crash

A tow-truck driver from Hopewell was killed early Tuesday morning in a Gloucester County crash.

31/01/2023

Richmond Gas Prices Up 37 Cents In January

31/01/2023

Driver dies after crashing into North Chesterfield yard

The driver was headed south on Huntingcreek Drive in a 2016 Dodge Charger when they ran off the road and into a yard off Leisure Lane before hitting several trees, according to police.

30/01/2023

An unsettled week that could see some snowflakes

A few showers are possible early Monday morning, then skies will brighten. It will be the only mild day this week, with highs in the low and mid 40s Tuesday through Friday.

30/01/2023

Deadly crash in Chesterfield County

One person is dead after a crash on Leisure Lane in Chesterfield County.

30/01/2023

Richmond could get a new downtown music venue. Here's the update.

Representatives from the group said last week they remain in talks with city officials about the project and are now targeting a spring 2025 opening.

30/01/2023

2 inmates, including a murderer convicted of double homicide, are captured after escaping from Virginia prison

Two inmates who had escaped from a Virginia jail were captured after authorities found them hiding in a Tennessee barn, officials...

30/01/2023

Where is Lovely Brooks? Foul play feared in case of missing Richmond woman

The 53-year-old Lovely Brooks was last seen leaving her Barlen Drive home on the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 10. Since the age of 18, Brooks has identified as a transgender female.

30/01/2023

3 must-do weekend trips near Richmond

Whether you're looking for an urban getaway or adventurous retreat, here are three destinations to consider for your next weekend trip. 1. Durham Photo: Symphony Webber/AxiosHome to North Carolina Central University and Duke University, Durham is one of North Carolina's urban gems. Here's how to spe...

29/01/2023

Virginia Taxpayers Spark Rage Over Nikole Hannah-Jones’ $33,350 Speaking Engagement

A Virginia public library system is reportedly paying 1619 Project creator and anti-racist author Nikole Hannah-Jones over $35,000 dollars for an upcoming, hour-long speaking engagement. According...

29/01/2023

'My Twins Are Autistic, I Was Told my Son Didn't See me as Human'

Meghan Ashburn tells Newsweek about her sons' autism diagnosis in this original...

29/01/2023

Despite Bon Secours investigation, hospital transparency bill shot down in Virginia General Assembly

Following a recent New York Times investigation into Bon Secours, Virginia leaders proposed a bill to increase financial transparency with hospitals. On Thursday, Jan. 26, the bill was rejected by the Republican-led panel.

29/01/2023

Chesterfield Still Investigating Teen's Death

Chesterfield Still Investigating Teen’s Death

28/01/2023

VCU student dies after being hit by a car while crossing the street

A Virginia Commonwealth University student is dead after she was hit by a car on Laurel and West Main Streets Friday morning.

28/01/2023

Proposal would require Virginia students to pass citizenship test to graduate

A new proposal passed by a House of Delegates committee would add a new standardized test for Virginia high school students, drawing questions from the naturalization test given to immigrants seeking citizenship.

28/01/2023

Police chief says new technology will help detectives in Hopewell

Just five days since a violent crime task force was announced to try to curb violence, Hopewell's chief of police says the program is already seeing results.

28/01/2023

Inside the Virginia GOP’s abortion dilemma

Democrats in the Virginia Senate voted down the 15-week abortion ban endorsed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Thursday.The intrigue: The measure didn’t even win over all the GOP lawmakers on the committee that reviewed the legislation.Why it matters: The vote highlighted an ongoing post-Roe debate among...

27/01/2023

Virginia Democrats defeat bills to limit abortion access

RICHMOND, Va. — In a series of key votes Thursday, Virginia Senate Democrats defeated several bills that would have restricted abortion access in the state, including...

27/01/2023

Off-duty James City County officer arrested, accused of shooting fellow officer

Police are investigating after two officers with James City County police were involved in a shooting overnight.

27/01/2023

Assistant principal resigns at Virginia school where 6-year-old shot teacher Abigail Zwerner

The Assistant Principal at the Virginia school where a 6-year-old shot his teacher has resigned as allegations surface the administration failed to respond when warned about the armed student three times on the day of the shooting, The Post has learned. Dr. Ebony Parker, the assistant principal at R...

27/01/2023

New Kent Sheriff’s Office K9 to receive custom protective vest

A four-legged member of the New Kent Sheriff's Office will be getting a little extra protection in the field with a new protective armor vest.

26/01/2023

Group plans to open winter shelter for the homeless in Petersburg

Pat Hines, who heads up the Petersburg Center For Development, said a building on 22 North South Street is being redesigned as an overnight shelter to keep people “out of the cold this winter.”

26/01/2023

After a 6-year-old shot a teacher in class, criticism mounts for Virginia school district as officials leave posts

The fallout is widening in the Virginia school district where a 6-year-old allegedly shot his teacher in the chest earlier this month, with school officials leaving...

26/01/2023

ON POINT: McLaughlin Jr. embracing role as college starter

GREENVILLE — For three seasons, Patrick McLaughlin Jr. orchestrated the offense for the Richmond Raiders. Now he’s the main point man for Pitt Community College’s basketball team. A little more than halfway through his sophomore season, McLaughlin Jr. has grown into his role as the Bulldogs’...

26/01/2023

State seeks SOL input from college where president 'insulted' teachers

The Virginia Superintendent of Public Education has delayed the adoption of revisions to the history standards that began while Governor Ralph Northam (D - Virginia) was in office.

25/01/2023

Richmond leaders 'scared' about mounting staffing shortages at city jail

Some Richmond city leaders declared an "emergency situation" at the Richmond City Jail due to significant staffing shortages that are showing no signs of improvement.

25/01/2023

Richmond Police Department holds end-of-year crime briefing – Set to discuss plans for public safety in 2023

The police department says the information relayed will help to inform the public of crime trends impacting public safety and will announce opportunities for members of the community to participate in a joint effort to reduce crime. Tune in with 8News at 11 a.m. when we stream the event LIVE.

25/01/2023

One killed, one injured in Richmond shootings police believe are connected

Anyone with information about either of these incidents is asked to call Detective M. Young at (804) 646-3926 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.

24/01/2023

They held her captive in this home for 12 years. Now they're going to prison.

Three members of a Midlothian, Virginia family were sentenced to prison after they were convicted of holding a woman captive in their home for more than a decade.