WRIC News 8

WRIC News 8 is a news source covering local news and weather in Richmond and Central Virginia. The site provides information on various topics including U.S. and world events, Virginia news, and Maryland incidents. Articles often discuss crime, accidents, and political decisions with a focus on the impact on the local community.

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

96%

Examples:

  • The shooting occurred at Building 2 of the Virginia Beach Municipal Center

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • Two Dead, Eight Injured in Shooting at Mad Butcher Grocery Store in Fordyce, Arkansas: Suspect in Custody

    Two Dead, Eight Injured in Shooting at Mad Butcher Grocery Store in Fordyce, Arkansas: Suspect in Custody

    Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Two people were killed and eight more were injured in a shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas, around 11:30 a.m. One law enforcement officer was also injured but their condition is not life-threatening. The shooter is in custody after being critically injured by law enforcement. Nine civilians were shot in total and the suspect's identity and motive are yet to be determined.
  • Five Years After Virginia Beach Shooting: Families Feel Let Down as City Honors Victims

    Five Years After Virginia Beach Shooting: Families Feel Let Down as City Honors Victims

    Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2019 Five years after the Virginia Beach Municipal Center shooting left 12 people dead, survivors and families continue to cope with grief and unanswered questions. While the city works on a memorial site and endowment fund, some feel overlooked. Sarah Leonard, daughter of victim Mary Louise Gayle, will not attend Friday's ceremony. The Virginia Mass Violence Care Fund aims to provide annual support for survivors and families through a $10 million endowment.
  • Sixth Victim Identified and Recovered in Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse: José Mynor López

    Sixth Victim Identified and Recovered in Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse: José Mynor López

    Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024 Sixth victim, José Mynor López, identified and recovered from Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse site. Immigrant construction worker was one of six fatalities in March 26 incident. Recovery efforts ongoing to restore essential transportation link on East Coast.