Officials in Greene County have issued an alert about a possible dam failure at Greene Mountain Lake. Yesterday's warning from the Greene County Office of Emergency Services says the dam is at a level two emergency for potential failure. A level two emergency is defined as a rapidly developing situation that could lead to significant flooding if not immediately addressed. No reason for the alert was announced. Authorities said there is no immediate risk, but everyone living downstream of the 60-acre lake should be prepared to evacuate if the situation escalates.
A woman faces charges for abducting her three biological children from an Augusta County bus stop Thursday morning. Thomas Cage offers a few details about the case.Preview: Virginia State Police say the Alabama Highway Patrol and US Marshals Service arrested Shanice Davison, who does not have custody of the kids, in the Birmingham area of Alabama after a brief pursuit on I-495 late Thursday. They say the children were found safe.
Some parents in Richmond are worried about how their kids are being affected by cold classrooms. Broad Rock Elementary School seems to be the focus of most complaints on social media. One woman says her son tells her he can see his breath in his second-grade classroom. She adds 'when kids are cold, they can't learn.' The school district admits it has had some heating challenges at the school. Still, officials tell 8News classes are being moved around to ensure all students are safe and warm as they learn.