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Chester family experiencing homelessness thanks 8News viewers for making Christmas merry and bright

Chester family experiencing homelessness thanks 8News v...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A Chester family experiencing homelessness sa...

Hopewell councilor Yolanda Stokes dies at 64

Hopewell councilor Yolanda Stokes dies at 64

Editor's Note: The date mentioned was corrected following a correction issued by...

Reindeer in Chesterfield? Almost… It’s the county’s unique elk herd

Reindeer in Chesterfield? Almost… It’s the county’s uni...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Did Santa Claus and his reindeer make a stop ...

‘The most rewarding thing’: Richmond’s real-life Santa

‘The most rewarding thing’: Richmond’s real-life Santa

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — One familiar face at Stony Point Fashion Center is spread...

See which 8News stories you read most this year

See which 8News stories you read most this year

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Throughout 2025, our team of reporters, news producers an...

Richmond-based UNOS reaches federal contract agreement to continue overseeing organ transplants in U.S.

Richmond-based UNOS reaches federal contract agreement ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), the Richmon...

Former Richmond official to be Spanberger’s administration secretary

Former Richmond official to be Spanberger’s administrat...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Traci DeShazor, who previously served as the city of Ric...

Richmond Fire Department announces passing of colleague Roger Myers

Richmond Fire Department announces passing of colleague...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- On Tuesday, Dec. 23, the Richmond Fire Department announ...

Petersburg Police ask public to avoid South Crater Road for investigation

Petersburg Police ask public to avoid South Crater Road...

PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) -- The Petersburg Bureau of Police has asked the public t...

StormTracker8: Showers for Christmas morning followed by late day sun

StormTracker8: Showers for Christmas morning followed b...

Richmond, Va. (WRIC) -- Mainly clear skies will be with us this evening, however...

Central Virginia resident infected with measles after exposure to ill out-of-state visitor

Central Virginia resident infected with measles after e...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A resident of Central Virginia has been infected with mea...

Santa takes to the skies in Petersburg to deliver gifts to kids

Santa takes to the skies in Petersburg to deliver gifts...

PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) -- It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Santa Claus! The City ...

Rockwood Nature Center in Chesterfield to close until March for animals’ winter hibernation

Rockwood Nature Center in Chesterfield to close until M...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Rockwood Nature Center in Chesterfield County...

Virginia holds over $1 billion in unclaimed funds: Are you owed any?

Virginia holds over $1 billion in unclaimed funds: Are ...

(NEXSTAR) – Could you use some extra funds to offset all your holiday spending? ...

Want to adopt an animal at Maymont? Now’s your chance

Want to adopt an animal at Maymont? Now’s your chance

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Between a goat, a turtle, a bobcat, a pig and more, now's...

Governor Glenn Youngkin celebrates unveiling of official portrait

Governor Glenn Youngkin celebrates unveiling of officia...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin cele...