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Richmond owed $32 million in unpaid real estate taxes, neighbors suffer the neglect

Richmond owed $32 million in unpaid real estate taxes, neighbors suffer the neglect

WRIC-TV (Richmond, VA) — 8News is taking action once again after learning that Richmond is owed more than $32 million in overdue real estate taxes, with some of these properties overgrown, infested and uninhabitable. While the city has a way to recoup some of these funds, leaders haven't used it in years.

The history of Hollywood Cemetery's iron dog and the little girl it watches over

The history of Hollywood Cemetery's iron dog and the little girl it watches over

WRIC-TV (Richmond, VA) — There's a 2-year-old girl buried in Richmond's Hollywood Cemetery who sadly passed from scarlet fever in the mid-1800s.

Five concerning truths about Richmond's public water system: 2022 EPA report

Five concerning truths about Richmond's public water system: 2022 EPA report

WRIC-TV (Richmond, VA) — Richmond's public water system was found to be crumbling, broken down and filthy during a 2022 federal inspection, with debris ranging from algae to chemical leaks found throughout various parts of the system.

Caroline County claims eminent domain over local couple's farmland

Caroline County claims eminent domain over local couple's farmland

WRIC-TV (Richmond, VA) — "I have always felt that, if the residents of Caroline County knew the whole truth and all the facts surrounding this project, the public outcry would be huge," Cory said.

3 memorable moments from Virginia governor's debate between Spanberger, Earle-Sears

3 memorable moments from Virginia governor's debate between Spanberger, Earle-Sears

WRIC-TV (Richmond, VA) — On Thursday, former U.S. Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger and current Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears went head-to-head on the debate stage - and it was a night to remember.

Not Guilty, Sentenced to Life: 'Waverly Two' gets to go home after decades as Biden grants clemen...

Not Guilty, Sentenced to Life: 'Waverly Two' gets to go home after decades as Biden grants clemen...

WRIC-TV (Richmond, VA) — Ferrone Claiborne and Terence Richardson, two men who were acquitted of the 1998 murder of a Sussex County police officer and yet were still sentenced to life, will get to go home after decades of ...

Henrico Doctors' Hospital delayed reporting suspected abuse of 4 premature babies in 2023: VDH re...

Henrico Doctors' Hospital delayed reporting suspected abuse of 4 premature babies in 2023: VDH re...

WRIC-TV (Richmond, VA) — Henrico Doctors' Hospital (HDH) failed to report the suspected abuse of four premature babies in its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) who sustained fractures to various bones while in the ward, according to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH).

Hundreds of Confederate soldiers, others likely buried under city property in Richmond's Manchest...

Hundreds of Confederate soldiers, others likely buried under city property in Richmond's Manchest...

WRIC-TV (Richmond, VA) — Richmond officials have identified more than 700 potential, unmarked graves beneath a city-owned property in Manchester, with many of the interments believed to be Confederate soldiers -- and a new report states there may be even more graves left to be found.

Nurse's license suspended with new details of abuse, neglect of 7 NICU babies

Nurse's license suspended with new details of abuse, neglect of 7 NICU babies

WRIC-TV (Richmond, VA) — Virginia Board of Nursing documents issued Friday contain new and highly detailed allegations of abuse and neglect of seven premature babies in the Henrico Doctors' Hospital's (HDH) neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in 2023 and 2024.

Virginia dealerships may have been violating law unnoticed due to poor oversight: audit

Virginia dealerships may have been violating law unnoticed due to poor oversight: audit

WRIC-TV (Richmond, VA) — The board that oversees Virginia's motor vehicle dealerships wasn't performing inspections as it should, nor was it universally enforcing state code, per a new audit -- creating a risk of dealerships violating the law unnoticed and unpunished.

Virginia sex offender registry displayed inaccurate data for months when 8News reporters found is...

Virginia sex offender registry displayed inaccurate data for months when 8News reporters found is...

WRIC-TV (Richmond, VA) — As the 8News team looked into this topic, multiple issues were discovered in how Virginia's sex offender registry returns information to users.

VDH says Richmond is not capable of reliably providing citizens with water

VDH says Richmond is not capable of reliably providing citizens with water

WRIC-TV (Richmond, VA) — The Virginia Department of Health does not believe that the city of Richmond is capable of ensuring its citizens have reliable access to clean water.

Richmond City School Board releases Huguenot graduation mass shooting report

Richmond City School Board releases Huguenot graduation mass shooting report

WRIC-TV (Richmond, VA) — According to the report, the 18-year-old victim Shawn Jackson did not have authorization to participate in the graduation ceremony, nor did he attend any of the practices. The report identified significant safety risks posed to Jackson throughout the past several years.

Police break up pro-Palestinian protest on VCU campus, arrests made

Police break up pro-Palestinian protest on VCU campus, arrests made

WRIC-TV (Richmond, VA) — Police are working to break up a pro-Palestinian protest advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza in Richmond Monday night, making multiple arrests and deploying chemical agents on protesters as they tore down their encampment.