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‘It’s been an absolute mess’: Hanover woman frustrated with repeated internet outages Frustrations are growing in west Hanover County over what residents say has been years of unreliable internet service.

‘It’s been an absolute mess’: Hanover woman frustrated with repeated internet outages

Former VP of Kings Dominion stepping down as CEO for Six Flags The CEO of Six Flags, who formerly served as vice president for Kings Dominion, is stepping down from his position at the end of 2025.

Former VP of Kings Dominion stepping down as CEO for Six Flags

Fox Elementary in Richmond reopens more than three years after devastating fire After more than three years of waiting, Richmond’s Fox Elementary School is officially reopening its doors after the historic building was destroyed by a fire in February 2022.

Fox Elementary in Richmond reopens more than three years after devastating fire

Brunswick County Public Schools to be closed Thursday due to weather, flood watch Brunswick County Public Schools will be closed on Thursday due to weather conditions, according to the school district.

Brunswick County Public Schools to be closed Thursday due to weather, flood watch

NFL bans smelling salts, saying they can mask concussion symptoms Smelling salts and other similar products have been a staple on NFL sidelines for years with many players believing they can provide a sudden jolt of energy or alertness.

Smelling salts and other similar products have been a staple on NFL sidelines for years with many players believing they can provide a sudden jolt of energy or alertness.

Automated license plate readers coming to Powhite Parkway in winter 2025 The current Powhite Parkway toll system is set to be replaced by automated license plate readers, starting in winter 2025.

The current Powhite Parkway toll system is set to be replaced by automated license plate readers, starting in winter 2025.

Friends of the James River Park announce new conservation initiative The Friends of the James River Park have recently announced a new conservation initiative — the Natural Resources Management Plan (NRMP).

The Friends of the James River Park have recently announced a new conservation initiative — the Natural Resources Management Plan (NRMP).

DOGE staffer known as ‘Big Balls’ attacked in DC A former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was beaten in an attempted carjacking in Washington, D.C. this week, prompting President Trump to renew his threats to take control of t…

A former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was beaten in an attempted carjacking in Washington, D.C. this week, prompting President Trump to renew his threats to take control of t…

RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine development Infectious disease experts say the mRNA technology used in vaccines is safe, and they credit its development during the first Trump administration with slowing the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Future…

Infectious disease experts say the mRNA technology used in vaccines is safe, and they credit its development during the first Trump administration with slowing the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Future…

Richmond bagel shop wins Hot Tomato Summer award A Richmond bagel shop has recently won the Duke’s Mayo Golden Tomato Award with a special dish.

A Richmond bagel shop has recently won the Duke’s Mayo Golden Tomato Award with a special dish.

Richmond officials use National Night Out to strengthen community ties, address gun violence Richmond officials and community leaders fanned out across the city Tuesday evening for National Night Out. The nationwide campaign is designed to strengthen relationships between residents and law…

Richmond officials and community leaders fanned out across the city Tuesday evening for National Night Out. The nationwide campaign is designed to strengthen relationships between residents and law…

Scoop shop, baby-product company debut breast milk-flavored ice cream: ‘Just like mom used to make’ Frida, a company that (normally) specializes in baby products, has partnered with Brooklyn-based ice cream brand OddFellows to create the flavor.

Frida, a company that (normally) specializes in baby products, has partnered with Brooklyn-based ice cream brand OddFellows to create the flavor.

Black History Museum joins other institutions in loaning monuments to Los Angeles exhibit The Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia (BHMVA), has announced that several Confederate monuments in its collection will be loaned to the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Lo…

The Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia (BHMVA), has announced that several Confederate monuments in its collection will be loaned to the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Lo…

Appeals court reinstates charges against Richmond man, overturns previous ruling of police discrimination A recent ruling from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has reversed a judge’s decision to dismiss charges against a Richmond man on the basis of accusations that the R…

A recent ruling from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has reversed a judge’s decision to dismiss charges against a Richmond man on the basis of accusations that the R…

Richmond Flying Squirrels announce largest solar array in Minor League Baseball coming to new stadium The Richmond Flying Squirrels have announced plans to install the largest solar array in Minor League Baseball at CarMax Park.

The Richmond Flying Squirrels have announced plans to install the largest solar array in Minor League Baseball at CarMax Park.

Deadline approaches for community feedback in Richmond’s Monuments and Public Art Survey The deadline is approaching to submit survey responses to The Valentine Museum, including suggestions for the future of the Jefferson Davis statue that was removed in 2020 following protests agains…

The deadline is approaching to submit survey responses to The Valentine Museum, including suggestions for the future of the Jefferson Davis statue that was removed in 2020 following protests agains…

TJ Maxx to open new stores in Virginia, DC and other states: See where and when T.J. Maxx will be opening six new stores across several states this August — including one in Virginia and Washington D.C. — according to the discount department store’s website.

T.J. Maxx will be opening six new stores across several states this August — including one in Virginia and Washington D.C. — according to the discount department store’s website.

Parents hit back-to-school shopping with eye on Trump tariffs Parents have been scared into early back-to-school shopping as fears of tariffs and rising prices caused a record spike in related July purchases.  

Parents have been scared into early back-to-school shopping as fears of tariffs and rising prices caused a record spike in related July purchases.  

Industrial printer catches fire at Chesterfield photography lab An industrial printer caught on fire inside a business along Midlothian Turnpike in Chesterfield County Monday evening.

An industrial printer caught on fire inside a business along Midlothian Turnpike in Chesterfield County Monday evening.

Virginia Lottery makes $901 million in profits for fiscal year 2025 The Virginia Lottery has generated $901 million in profit for fiscal year 2025 (FY25), making it the second-highest profit total in the company’s almost four decade history.

The Virginia Lottery has generated $901 million in profit for fiscal year 2025 (FY25), making it the second-highest profit total in the company’s almost four decade history.

Celebration of life held at Firehouse Theater for local actor shot over the weekend Many gathered at Firehouse Theater on Broad Street in Richmond after a local actor was shot over the weekend.

Many gathered at Firehouse Theater on Broad Street in Richmond after a local actor was shot over the weekend.

Former Vietnam prisoner of war Paul Galanti recalls internment Paul Galanti, a former prisoner of war from the Vietnam War, sat down with 8News Chief Meteorologist Matt DiNardo at the Virginia War Memorial to share memories of the 2,432 days he spent in intern…

Paul Galanti, a former prisoner of war from the Vietnam War, sat down with 8News Chief Meteorologist Matt DiNardo at the Virginia War Memorial to share memories of the 2,432 days he spent in intern…

Trump says he ‘would’ endorse Earle-Sears in Virginia governor’s race, but doesn’t make official endorsement President Donald Trump says he “would” endorse Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears in the Virginia gubernatorial election.

President Donald Trump says he “would” endorse Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears in the Virginia gubernatorial election.

Paul Mahoney elected as UVA’s interim president following Jim Ryan’s resignation Paul G. Mahoney, professor and former dean of the University of Virginia (UVA) Law School from 2008 to 2016, has been elected as the university’s interim president following Jim Ryan’s …

Paul G. Mahoney, professor and former dean of the University of Virginia (UVA) Law School from 2008 to 2016, has been elected as the university’s interim president following Jim Ryan’s …

5 things to know about the Texas political showdown With the GOP firmly in control of both houses of Texas’s state legislature, Democrats didn’t have many avenues available to stop Republicans from plowing forward with their plan, which could give R…

With the GOP firmly in control of both houses of Texas’s state legislature, Democrats didn’t have many avenues available to stop Republicans from plowing forward with their plan, which could give R…

Trump on Sydney Sweeney controversy: If she’s Republican ‘I think her ad is fantastic’ “You’d be surprised at how many people are Republicans,” the president said after a reporter stated that the “White Lotus” and “Euphoria” star is a registered Republic…

“You’d be surprised at how many people are Republicans,” the president said after a reporter stated that the “White Lotus” and “Euphoria” star is a registered Republic…

GOP lawmakers caution Trump, Bondi on Maxwell pardon “It’s ridiculous that he would consider shortening a sentence for somebody who aided and abetted sexual trafficking as she did,” said a Republican senator who requested anonymity to comment on the …

“It’s ridiculous that he would consider shortening a sentence for somebody who aided and abetted sexual trafficking as she did,” said a Republican senator who requested anonymity to comment on the …

Guía de Regreso a Clases Para las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Greensville 8News es su oficina central del Regreso a Clases para este año escolar 2025-26. Esto es lo que deben saber los estudiantes y las familias que ingresan a un nuevo año académico en las Escuelas Públi…

8News es su oficina central del Regreso a Clases para este año escolar 2025-26. Esto es lo que deben saber los estudiantes y las familias que ingresan a un nuevo año académico en las Escuelas Públi…

Guía de Regreso a Clases Para las Escuelas Públicas de Petersburg 8News es su oficina central del Regreso a Clases para este año escolar 2025-26. Esto es lo que deben saber los estudiantes y las familias que ingresan a un nuevo año académico en las Escuelas Públi…

8News es su oficina central del Regreso a Clases para este año escolar 2025-26. Esto es lo que deben saber los estudiantes y las familias que ingresan a un nuevo año académico en las Escuelas Públi…

Chesterfield County is celebrating its residents who are who are reaching the Centenarian milestone Chesterfield County is recognizing its residents who are soon to be centenarians for their distinctive experiences and achievements.

Chesterfield County is recognizing its residents who are soon to be centenarians for their distinctive experiences and achievements.