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Richmond Public Schools says decreased chronic absenteeism led to improved test scores, above state averages

Richmond Public Schools says decreased chronic absentee...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Despite little to no improvement for Virginia on last yea...

Pedestrian seriously hurt, taken by air to hospital after crash in Hopewell

Pedestrian seriously hurt, taken by air to hospital aft...

HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) -- A man had to be flown to a local hospital via med-flight...

Suspect forced his way into Richmond restaurant, stole items, police say

Suspect forced his way into Richmond restaurant, stole ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Richmond Police Department is searching for a commer...

WATCH: Fire burns through roof of Silver Diner in Henrico

WATCH: Fire burns through roof of Silver Diner in Henrico

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A Henrico County diner's roof caught fire Thursday...

Man found shot dead in Richmond home

Man found shot dead in Richmond home

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A man was found shot dead in a home in Richmond's Souths...

Youngkin urges VHSL to follow executive order banning transgender women from women’s high school sports teams

Youngkin urges VHSL to follow executive order banning t...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Virginia High School League (VHSL) has announced tha...

Judge rules social post made about Joe Morrissey was ‘overwhelmingly’ true

Judge rules social post made about Joe Morrissey was ‘o...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A judge ruled on Wednesday that a social post claiming f...

Man stabbed to death in Richmond business, police investigating

Man stabbed to death in Richmond business, police inves...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Richmond Police Department is investigating a deadly...

Bipartisan support shown for bills to punish fentanyl dealers if their drugs cause overdose deaths

Bipartisan support shown for bills to punish fentanyl d...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Both Republicans and Democrats are looking to hold drug ...

One person displaced after fire catches in kitchen of Chesterfield home

One person displaced after fire catches in kitchen of C...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- One person is displaced after a fire broke ou...

Inmates evacuate from State Farm Correctional Center housing unit after ‘loud bang,’ heard from AC system, reports of smoke

Inmates evacuate from State Farm Correctional Center ho...

POWHATAN COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Inmates were evacuated from a housing unit at Sta...

Forward Foundation hosts gala raising funds for single parents in need

Forward Foundation hosts gala raising funds for single ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- The Forward Foundation is hosting its sixth a...

8News community reaction divided after judge extends deadline for federal buyouts

8News community reaction divided after judge extends de...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- On Monday, Jan. 28, federal employees received a letter ...

Health officials warn of rising respiratory illnesses as peak sick season nears

Health officials warn of rising respiratory illnesses a...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Communities across Central Virginia are seeing a surge i...

Grand opening to be held for new center in Hopewell aiming to reduce violence, empower communities

Grand opening to be held for new center in Hopewell aim...

HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) -- A grand opening event will be held on Friday for a new c...

Residents encouraged to register with Henrico’s emergency alert system after water crisis

Residents encouraged to register with Henrico’s emergen...

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Henrico County is asking residents and other commu...