The troubled heart transplant program at Richmond VA Medical Center is under investigation by the United Network for Organ Sharing.Preview: Over 200 years later, Patrick Henry's famous speech is still remembered. A reenactment of his Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death speech was held yesterday in Richmond. It was to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the speech he gave at St. John's Church. Governor Glenn Youngkin was there along with several protesters like State Senator Ghazala Hashmi. She tells 8News it's their right to express their discontent with the direction of this country and to make sure they send a message to Washington, DC, President Trump, Elon Musk and especially Youngkin.
The University of Richmond women's basketball team's historic season is over. Number-one UCLA beat the 8-seed Spiders, 84-67, last night in LA in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. This was the farthest the Spiders had ever advanced in the tournament. They hung tough in this one. UR led after the first quarter, and the teams were tied at the half before the Bruins took control in the third. Richmond finishes the season 28-and-7.
Americans are splurging on spring break. New data from travel insurance provider Allianz Partners found that people are spending almost 14 percent more on spring break trips this year than in 2024. Some of that comes from rising hotel and air travel costs. Travelers are expected to spend an average of more than 53-hundred dollars this year.