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Here’s how different Virginia school systems plan to keep your child safe this 2024-25 year
The "back to school" season may bring a sigh of relief for some families, but a sense of fear for others. 8News spoke with school leaders across Central Virginia to hear how they plan to keep kids safe this 2024-25 school year.
‘He’s our David’: Why a fan believes Donald Trump is getting more support among Black voters
CNN’s Elle Reeve speaks with Jo Anne Price, a Black woman who sells Confederate flag swimsuits along with pro-Trump merchandise in Virginia. She and her customers say race does not matter in the Presidential contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Feds award two giant offshore wind leases off mid-Atlantic coast
The federal government announced Wednesday that it has awarded two new offshore wind energy leases in the Mid-Atlantic — one off the coast of Delaware, the other near the entrance of the Chesapeake Bay in southern Virginia.
Virginia school districts address staffing shortages as first day of school approaches
As several school districts across Virginia gear up for their first day of classes -- some schools are starting the semester fully staffed while others are still working to fill gaps in their faculty.
Virginia girl becomes Eagle Scout at 12 years old
Boy Scouts have until they’re 18 to become Eagle Scouts, but Julia Haile of Burke, Virginia has done it at just 12. It comes about five years after Boy Scouts of America started letting in girls. “When I was working on my eagle project, I basically spent 24/7 on...
Richmond Mayor responds to lawsuit over new Planned Parenthood clinic
"It comes as no surprise that the Family Foundation, a group of extremists bent on ripping away access to reproductive healthcare from the indigent, is suing the city to do just that," said Stoney. "Northside is a healthcare desert and the addition of a new Planned Parenthood clinic would meet Richmonders right where they are and provide access to quality, affordable care -- including primary care for those without insurance. We look forward to fighting this in court.”
Richmond SPCA helping Petersburg Animal Shelter during parvo outbreak
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A deadly virus among dogs is spreading across central Virginia. The Petersburg Animal Shelter remains closed after an outbreak. Leaders at The Richmond SPCA have stepped in to offer their support. “We see it quite a lot in under-vaccinated and unvaccinated dogs,” Richmond SPCA Associate Veterinarian...
Norfolk casino again on city’s agenda and other Virginia headlines
“Long-planned Norfolk casino once again on agenda for city review.” — Virginian-Pilot “1-year-old Virginia girl killed in Prince George’s Co. crash after Amber Alert, police chase.” — WTOP “Four years after Democrats overhauled Virginia’s elections, Youngkin says they’re safe and fair.” — Radio IQ “Hunter to serve jail time for killing Richmond’s beloved ‘Hollywood buck’.” […]
Hanover County celebrates opening of new ‘state of the art’ elementary school
ASHLAND, Va. — On Thursday, hundreds of students, families, community members, and guests joined together as Hanover County Public Schools cut the ribbon of Ashland Elementary School (AES), which officially marked the opening of the new public school. AES is the first school constructed in Hanover County since Laurel...
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