A high number of drone sightings are being reported in the Commonwealth. More than 150 tips have already been reported to the Virginia Fusion Center, which is part of the Homeland Security Division. A special agent with Virginia State Police say witnesses need to report when they see a drone flying over critical infrastructure. Drones are banned against flying within 50-feet of a house in Virginia.
A new signed agreement on clean energy in Virgina expected to bump the economy.Preview: A pregnant Henrico County teacher is asking for help in the face of what she calls an overwhelming situation. Diamond Robinson lost her home Saturday night when her apartment was destroyed in a fire. She lost all her belongings and everything she bought for her baby that's due in March. Robinson tells 12 On Your Side she's staying with family in Petersburg while looking for a new place to live and trying to rebuild her life. She started a GoFundMe page yesterday and has already collected almost two thousand dollars.
You may see some future fight stars right here in Richmond. The USA Boxing National Championships are taking place at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Fights started Wednesday, and they continue through the weekend. At least 40 states are represented. A USA Boxing official tells 8News the support from Richmond has been great, and he could not ask for more coming into this event.