23 guns and nearly $1 million worth of narcotics seized by Virginia State Police
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Virginia State Police seized over 26 pounds of narcotics, 23 firearms and one explosive device during its ongoing statewide investigation this week. In partnership with several...
View ArticleHopewell wastewater facility hit by late-night power outage
HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) -- The City of Hopewell experienced a power outage at its wastewater treatment plant due to faulty wiring late Friday night. According to a release shared by the city on Saturday,...
View Article43-year-old man sentenced to more than 100 years in prison for child...
FLUVANNA COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A 43-year-old man has been sentenced to more than 100 years in prison for child exploitation in Fluvanna County. On Friday, July 11, 43-year-old Adam C. Knight was...
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Chesterfield residents push for 311 system after repeat flooding in...
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- After several days of rain, flooding concerns are on the rise in Chesterfield County. Some residents said it's not just the water that worries them, but also how...
View ArticleNetflix to release documentary about local woman that went missing on a...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Netflix is set to release a three-part documentary series about the story of Amy Lynn Bradley, a local woman that went missing on a cruise around 27 years ago. The series,...
View ArticleA million gallons of sewage spills into waterways after power outage at...
HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) -- A power outage at the wastewater treatment plant in the City of Hopewell has caused an ongoing discharge of about a million gallons of untreated sewage. A day later, the...
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Chesterfield roadway closed due to severe flooding
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A Chesterfield County roadway is closed on Saturday following severe flash flooding throughout the metro Richmond area. Severe thunderstorm warnings and flash...
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PHOTOS: Severe weather, flash flooding hits Richmond area
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Severe weather made its way to the Richmond region on Saturday afternoon, with localities in the metro Richmond area seeing flash flood warnings and severe thunderstorm...
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Man found dead after drowning at Swift Creek Reservoir
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Chesterfield Police are investigating a drowning that occurred at the Swift Creek Reservoir on Saturday, July 12. At 4:53 p.m. Chesterfield Fire and EMS SCUBA Recue...
View ArticleFree dental care offered at UVA-Wise through Mission of Mercy
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Dental students will be volunteering with a free dental clinic at the UVA-Wise Convocation Center next week. This marks the clinic's 26th anniversary. According to a release...
View ArticleWalking trail at Henrico park begins paving Monday
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- The walking trail at Hidden Creek Park in Henrico County will be undergoing walking pavements starting Monday. According to a social post from Henrico Recreation and...
View ArticleBest places to live in the Richmond metro area
RICHMOND, Va. (STACKER) -- Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live in the Richmond metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses 15 weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the...
View ArticleDriver seriously hurt after crashing into tree in Essex
ESSEX COUNTY, VA. (WRIC) -- A driver has been seriously hurt after police said they crashed into a tree in Essex County on Sunday. At 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, July 13, Virginia State Police troopers were...
View ArticleSevere thunderstorm warning in effect for Buckingham County
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Southeastern Buckingham County until 4:15 p.m. this evening. On Sunday, July, 13 at 3:09 p.m. the National Weather...
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Flash flood warning issued for some Central Virginia localities
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Flash flood warnings have been issued for some Central Virginia localities on Sunday. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the warning will be in effect until 4:30...
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Petersburg roadways closed due to Sunday's severe floods
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — Several City of Petersburg roadways are closed on Sunday following severe flooding throughout the area. Severe storms, specifically flash flooding, resulted in 2-3 inches of...
View ArticleColonial Heights Police warn residents to avoid roads amidst rainfall
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. (WRIC) -- Colonial Heights Police are are asking residents to avoid all non-essential travel after heavy rainfall has impacted the city's streets. The announcement came via...
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Vehicle in high water in Chesterfield due to flash flooding
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A vehicle was stuck in high water in Chesterfield County on Sunday afternoon following severe flash flooding across Central Virginia. On Sunday, July 13, passengers...
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Two kayakers are safe after being stranded on James River
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WRIC) --Two kayakers are now safe after they were stranded on the James River near Dutch Gap Saturday, July, 12. Chesterfield County Fire and EMS received the call at 2 p.m. during...
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No injuries after house fire that was sparked by fallen tree
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Chesterfield Fire and EMS responded to reports of a house fire on Sunday, July 13, after a tree fell on a house sparking the fire. According to Chesterfield Fire and...
View ArticleImmigration attorney weighs in after ICE detains 15 at Chesterfield Courthouse
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Over a month after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained 15 people at the Chesterfield County Courthouse, many families still don’t know where their...
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One person is displaced after a house fire in Chesterfield
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Sunday afternoon Chesterfield County Fire and EMS crews responded to a house fire in the 8100 block of Providence Forest Court. On Sunday, July 13, at 5:45 p.m. Fire...
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