Great 8 Events: Virginia Thanksgiving Festival returns

Virginia Thanksgiving Festival returns on Sunday, Nov. 1 in Charles City. On this week's episode of Great 8 Events, host Delaney Hall chats with Vice President Crystal Phillips about what folks can expect if they head out.

Google considers 1,000-acre data center campus at West Creek in Goochland

An unsealed non-disclosure agreement (NDA) confirmed that Google is considering building a massive data center campus on 1,000 acres in Goochland County.

Beacon Theatre eyes nonprofit shift but vows to keep live shows

The president of the Beacon Theatre board of directors says while the status of the theater's operations might change to nonprofit, its mission of bringing entertainers to the Hopewell venue will remain the same. 'We're not losing our core base of live entertainment," BJ Patton told City Council at its meeting Tuesday, Oct. 27. "I think there may have been some concerns that were thinking about letting go of live entertainment, which is not true. I mean, the Beacon Theatre is a jewel in the city. It brings in a lot of economic development." Those comments were the latest and to date the most extensive public statements about the future of the 98-year-old red-brick structure that stands at a major focal point in downtown Hopewell. Its operations have been the topic of social-media criticism since council announced it would appoint a board to oversee the transfer to nonprofit status, with some claiming council was trying to exert too much influence over what happens at the theater. Beacon Theatre serves multiple purposes In addition to entertainment, the Beacon also offers rental space for community events and hosts Beacon Hill Church, a ministry that advocates both Hopewell's underserved population and the city's

Richmonders can recycle their jack-o'-lanterns after Halloween

Pumpkins are turned into jack-o’-lanterns for a part of Halloween decorations. Even though pumpkins can be displayed before and after Halloween, most people don't want the jack-o'-lanterns hanging around. So, what do you do with your jack-o'-lantern after October 31?

Henrico begins annual leaf collection services

Henrico County has begun accepting orders for its paid vacuum leaf collection service , while free pickup of bagged leaves will begin Monday, Nov. 9. Vacuum service orders through contractor Really Clean Streets must be submitted by 3 p.m. Friday for collection the following week. The first and second orders

Sheltering Arms plans Regency location as 314-unit Regent begins leasing

Sheltering Arms Community Programs plans to open a 24,830-square-foot location at Regency in Henrico County, according to an announcement from Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer and property developer Rebkee. The announcement also identified Grove Eyecare, which is leasing 7,472 square feet, and Tee Box, which is leasing

Virginia Halloween Alert: Richmond-Norfolk Safety Tips for Oct. 31

Virginia parents should prepare for busy streets, changing fall weather and trick-or-treating traffic Saturday.

‘There’s no survey’: Petersburg homeowner disputes backyard boundary with neighbor

PETERSBURG, Va. (WWBT) - A Petersburg homeowner is seeking answers after she was told a year into living in her home, her family’s backyard does not belong to them. Brittany Ellerbe and her husband bought a nearly 100-year-old home on South Dunlop Street in 2025. The couple converted the backyard from gravel to grass and added a fence for privacy.

Richmond’s New Dolly Parton Mural Draws Visitors to Oregon Hill

Local artist Jerro painted the mural on South Pine Street at homeowner Stephanie Harrington's request. Parton's decades of charitable work, including the Imagination Library, inspired the tribute and Harrington's own community involvement. The mural unveiled on Halloween adds a new attraction to Oregon Hill's historic neighborhood and annual celebrations. A...

Fact checking political ads: 1st District candidates Rob Wittman and Shannon Taylor

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - With less than a week until Election Day, more political ads are emerging over Shannon Taylor’s handling of the Henrico Doctors NICU baby abuse investigation. A new ad is from the man she’s challenging, Rob Wittman. The ad makes you think this woman named...

Richmond Pedestrian Study Finds Nighttime Crashes Drive Most Severe Injuries

Nighttime walking in Richmond carries far greater risk than daytime strolls, according to a city-commissioned analysis that examined nearly 1,200 pedestrian crashes between 2017 and 2025. Crashes after dark made up only 39% of all pedestrian collisions citywide, but accounted for 57% of those resulting in death or serious injury. The findings are feeding into Richmond's first Pedestrian Safety Master Plan, and the city is accepting public comment through Nov. 19.

Election results - Nov. 3, 2026

Avula calls Flying Squirrels, Diamond District developer settlement ‘good news’

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Mayor Danny Avula said it’s “good news” that the Richmond Flying Squirrels and Diamond District developers are settling a contentious defamation lawsuit. “The fact that a settlement has been achieved is only good news for us,” he told 8News. On...

New Dolly Parton mural brings color, charm to Richmond neighborhood

A new mural celebrating country music icon Dolly Parton is drawing attention in Richmond's Oregon Hill neighborhood and giving residents a colorful new landmark to admire.

Petersburg apartment residents wait to return after complex closes over unsafe conditions

Residents at the Plaza at Bank Street in Old Towne Petersburg are wondering when they will be allowed back into their building.

105-Year-Old Buffalo Soldier honored by motorcycle club

At 105 years old, Matthew E. Otey Sr. is still living on his own, still cooking his own meals, and still climbing. "I'm on the rough side today, you know, uh, I'm still climbing," Otey said.

Henrico breaks ground on two infrastructure projects

HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - Henrico County officials will break ground at 10 a.m. Wednesday on two infrastructure projects: the widening of Richmond-Henrico Turnpike and construction of the Eastern Henrico Transmission Line. Turnpike widening. Crews will begin work to widen Richmond-Henrico Turnpike between East Laburnum Avenue and Hummingbird Road. The road...