May's housing report is out and it includes mixed signals.Preview: We're in store for a dangerously hot day in Central Virginia. The National Weather Service has a Heat Advisory in effect from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. in Richmond and the surrounding counties. Heat index values up to 109 are expected. That could cause heat illness. The NWS advises drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun and checking on relatives and neighbors.
This July Fourth will hold special memories for dozens of America's newest citizens. A naturalization ceremony took place yesterday in Richmond at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. About 100 people took the oath of citizenship. It comes at a time when we may feel a little down about the state of our country, and a museum official says it's refreshing to see such enthusiasm about America's future. He tells 8News it reminds us that people are still eager to become Americans.
Six Flags has completed its merger with the company that owns King's Dominion in Doswell. Six Flags announced earlier this week that it had finished its merger with Cedar Fair. The combined companies will operate as Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. No changes to park names or branding are currently being considered.