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A double shooting occurred in Richmond's Southside on Saturday morning. The incident resulted in one person being killed and another person being injured.

Students at Virginia State University were placed under lockdown Saturday morning following reports of a shooting involving multiple suspects. The incident occurred near the quad annexes in Chesterfield County, and police confirmed that an active investigation is underway. Authorities reported that while multiple people were shot, none appeared to have life-threatening injuries.

Kennedy High School in Richmond is set to reopen on time after facing concerns regarding toxic chemical vapors. Officials announced that the campus is now safe to resume operations following signs of toxic vapor contamination.

A man was found shot with a graze wound along a street in Richmond's Southside on Wednesday night. The incident involved discovering the individual at the scene of the shooting.

A Richmond nonprofit is sharing resources for Darby House Senior Apartment residents affected by a fire. These resources are intended for more than a dozen residents who are currently staying in hotels.

A shooting occurred Saturday night on the North Side of Richmond. Following the incident, one person was injured.

A man was shot while driving in Richmond on Friday night. The incident caused a subsequent car crash that sent another vehicle into an apartment complex.

A man died following a shooting incident that took place on Thursday night. The shooting occurred within the East End neighborhood of Richmond.

A fire occurred in Richmond on Wednesday evening, resulting in the displacement of several people according to the Richmond Fire Department.

8News visited Sippa, Richmond's latest custom soda shop, to try its custom-crafted soda. A special guest joined the discussion about the new business.

Richmond's longtime area code 804 is running out of numbers, leading to the activation of a new 686 area code. The State Corporation Commission confirmed the change.

Richmond's Kennedy High School has temporarily closed to students and staff after a toxic chemical was discovered in the campus ground. Classes are being moved due to the presence of the hazardous substance.

Richmond and surrounding localities have lifted voluntary water conservation measures on Tuesday. The decision ends the previous call for residents to conserve water in the area.

Two Vietnamese broken rice restaurants are opening in the Bay Area, including the popular Broken Dreams. The new establishments are part of a list of recent openings in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and surrounding areas.

A high school in Richmond is temporarily closed due to health concerns after vapor test results indicated levels of tetrachloroethylene (PCE) under the site. The closure will continue until toxic substance control inspectors confirm it's safe for students to return.

Richmond will participate in the annual 'America's Night Out Against Crime' event on Tuesday. The Richmond Police Department and the community will collaborate to promote community safety as part of this national initiative.

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods recalled nearly 23,000 pounds of frozen meals, specifically baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler, after a consumer discovered a metal piece in one of the products. The recall is due to potential metal sliver contamination concerns.

Some Richmond utility customers are still experiencing billing issues. The city first notified the public about the problem in late July.

The city of Richmond and surrounding areas remain under voluntary water conservation status to support the commonwealth's request for conservation. Localities continue to implement voluntary restrictions without mandatory measures.

Richmond has reached an agreement with Shoosmith Landfill wastewater processor, which was accused of illegally accepting landfill leachate. The processor will stop accepting the waste, and Richmond is considering a permit modification requiring a study of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and contaminants.

Richmond leaders are considering revising the city's stop-sign parking rule following a 280% increase in citations this year.

Two men were shot at Richmond's Belt Atlantic Apartments, with one fighting for his life and the other injured.

A mental health advocate is walking across America and made a stop in Richmond, spreading a message on social media.

Pucquio has abruptly closed, and two previously shuttered Oakland restaurant spaces are being revived. The article also mentions a running list of recent restaurant closures in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and other areas.

A Richmond man who suffered a cardiac arrest while cycling reunited with the bystander and first responders who helped save his life. The bystander called 911 after witnessing the health scare.

Sainsbury's has agreed to a £120 million deal to sell Argos. The transaction involves the retail chain Argos, which operates within Sainsbury's supermarkets, including a location in Richmond, West London.

The city of Richmond accused a private wastewater processing company of illegally accepting landfill leachate and discharging wastewater into the city's sewer system. The processor was cut off from operations used by the bankrupt Shoosmith Landfill.

Three individuals were jailed for a £225,000 smash-and-grab at a family-run jewellers in Richmond, associated with Ted Lasso.

Richmond leaders broke ground on a new apartment project as part of the Diamond District redevelopment. This marks the first apartment project in the Diamond District.

A four-vehicle crash on I-95 South in Richmond on Wednesday resulted in two people being injured and one receiving medical care. The incident occurred on Interstate 95, causing injuries to multiple individuals.

More than 15 people were evacuated by boat from their homes in Colonie due to severe flooding. The West Albany Fire Department responded around 7 a.m. to flooding on Exchange, Sumter, Corning, and Richmond streets.

The city of Richmond is seeking voter approval for a $120 million bond to renovate its aging fire department facilities. The initiative aims to address the need for facility upgrades.

WRIC 8News has been named the official home of the Washington Commanders in Richmond, providing exclusive local television coverage of Commanders preseason football and official team programming in Central Virginia.

Two men in Richmond were sentenced to more than 20 years for their part in a large-scale drug trafficking conspiracy. The case involved coordinated criminal activity leading to significant prison terms.

Richmond leads Virginia in projected 2026 home sales growth, while a state study recommends stricter groundwater regulations near data centers. Spanberger appoints a career regulator to lead Virginia’s energy department, and federal SNAP funding is at risk due to administrative errors. A lawsuit against Virginia Beach police officials was recently dismissed.

A Richmond couple is recovering after being shot while sitting in their car. A woman was airlifted to the hospital, and both victims underwent surgery. No arrests have been made in the case.

A man accused of stabbing a U.S. Marshals task force agent in Richmond was denied bond and remains in custody. The bond denial occurred during a Tuesday morning hearing.

Hundreds of Richmond DPU customers may have received incorrect electronic bills recently, according to the city. The issue affects utility customers in the area.

A teenage boy is fighting for his life after being shot during a possible carjacking on Richmond's Fairfield Avenue Tuesday morning. The incident occurred in the morning hours of Tuesday.

Richmond voters will decide in November whether to approve a 1% school sales tax increase to fund renovating and rebuilding the city’s aging public schools. The Richmond City Council unanimously voted to place the measure on the ballot.