Chester News
What's next in the Virginia criminal cases related to the death of Irvo Otieno?
DINWIDDIE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Seven Henrico County Sheriff’s deputies and three Central State Hospital workers charged with second-degree murder in connection with the in-custody death of Irvo Otieno have reportedly been released from jail, according to...
8News Interview: Actor excited for Richmond to see Les Misérables at the Altria
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — 8News spoke with Addie Morales — the actor playing the role of Cosette in the Broadway in Richmond-featured production of Les Misérables — about her experience and her excitement for people to see the show. “To me, Cosette is the light in...
Summer Classics Home aims to make customers for life
Traci and Scott Lantzy Photo provided by Summer Classics Home From the living room to the patio, inside and out, Summer Classics Home helps people curate the home of their dreams.Traci and Scott Lantzy took ownership of the indoor/outdoor home furnishings...
Richmond's top axe throwers to compete in Scott's Addition
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The International Axe Throwing Championship (IATC) Round I Tournament will be held — in part — in Richmond this weekend to decide which competitors will get a shot at the World Championship in Toronto later this year. The Richmond event...
It has finally happened — Goshen Street has been repaved in Richmond
Along with many other streets in the Carver neighborhood RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Drivers of Richmond — it has finally happened. Goshen Street has been repaved. The infamous, yet somewhat endearingly brutal, cobblestone road became widely known across the city as...
A place for in-laws? Chesterfield could make it free to add suites to residents' homes
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — It may soon be easier for family members in Chesterfield County to live in Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also known as in-law suites, on single-family plots. ADUs are add-on spaces above a garage or a cottage in the backyard...
James River Bridge maintenance causes delays on I-95 in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Drivers on Interstate 95 are experiencing delays this morning as the James River Bridge undergoes maintenance. According to VDOT, there are currently two lanes on I-95 northbound that are closed and there is a backup of approximately one...
Video of Otieno in Henrico Jail West raises questions about mental health procedures
HENRICO COUNTY, VA. (WRIC) — Newly released surveillance footage from Henrico Jail West showing Irvo Otieno’s transport from Central State Hospital on the night of his death is raising questions about officer crisis training that has been in place in Henrico...
Irvo Otieno's death sparks discussions on the need for mental health reform in Virginia
DINWIDDIE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC ) — Mental health advocacy organizations like Virginia National Alliance for Mental Illness are calling for mental health reform after the death of 28-year-old Irvo Otieno who — amid a mental health crisis — was suffocated and died...