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8News Daily Poll: Have you already gotten your flu shot or FluMist this year?
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Now’s the time to get to the doctor to prepare for flu season as physicians across the country are warning patients that there’s a FluMist shortage. “We don’t know how bad it’s...
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Vigil to be held Thursday for community advocate Alicia Rasin
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A candle light vigil will be held for Alicia Rasin Thursday. Rasin, who spent decades trying to combat crime in Richmond, died Friday. Her health had been declining for months....
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Drop, cover and hold on for the Great SouthEast ShakeOut
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – About 800,000 Virginians are signed up for the Great SouthEast ShakeOut, a multistate earthquake drill set for today at 10:15 a.m. The annual earthquake drill provides...
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First annual Noah Thomas Memorial Ride kicks off on Saturday
PULASKI COUNTY (WSLS) – This Saturday, October 17, in coordination with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office and the Dublin Fire Department, the Roughnecks MC, will hold the first annual Noah Thomas...
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Rabid raccoon found in Petersburg
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — A raccoon collected from the 200 block of New Street in Petersburg tested positive for rabies, according to the Crater District Health Departments. Petersburg Animal Care and...
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Sheriff: Richmond inmate died from complications of gunshot wound 8 years prior
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Office of the Medical Examiner’s final report for a Richmond City Justice Center inmate who died in July has been released. Sheriff C.T. Woody, Jr. released the results of...
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Gun vandalism prompts increased police presence at Hanover schools
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — You may see more deputies from the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office today at Lee Davis High School and Liberty Middle School after vandalism was found in bathrooms at both...
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Car into pole closes section of Broad St. in Goochland Co.
GOOCHLAND COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A section of Broad Street in Goochland County is closed due to a single-vehicle accident. Authorities tell us Broad Street is closed between Manakin Rd. and Three Chopt...
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Sen. Kaine wants to assist ex-cons after incarceration
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — On Friday, Senator Tim Kaine had a scheduled visit to Richmond to participate in a forum aimed at helping non-violent ex-cons reintegrate into society. The round table...
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Sunny and seasonable today; cold front moves in tonight
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — More beautiful autumn weather is in store for us here in central Virginia as we head into the end part of the work week. Look for sunshine today along with seasonable...
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Blades found in books at VCU Barnes & Noble store
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — VCU Police are letting students know about a “potentially dangerous situation” reported Wednesday at the Barnes & Noble bookstore on the Monroe Park Campus. Employees at the...
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Prosecutor: No charges to be filed in fatal police shooting in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Richmond’s prosecutor says no charges will be filed against two police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a black man in Richmond’s Fan District. Commonwealth’s Attorney...
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Survivor dog now helps breast cancer patients
HENRICO, Va. (WRIC) — Gracie is officially on duty for the day at Planet Hair Wigs and Accessories. As the long-haired Chihuahua mix sits gently in Madeline Cason’s lap, healing is happening. “She’s...
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Members of Congress pressuring FDA to pull Essure
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Legislation, which is to be introduced by Pennsylvania Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick, calls for revoking the premarket approval Essure received from the FDA back in 2002. 8News...
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Gov. McAuliffe takes executive action on gun violence
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Joined by the families of Virginia Tech victims, police and the parents of murdered WDBJ journalist Alison Parker, Governor Terry McAuliffe signed Executive Order 50 on Thursday...
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Some Virginia drivers say they won’t change Confederate flag license plates
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – It is now illegal to drive with Virginia license plates featuring the Confederate flag, but some plan to defy the change in the Commonwealth. Kevin Collier of Suffolk is a...
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Los Angeles doctor delivers baby on flight from Taiwan
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It was a honeymoon that Dr. Angelica Zen likely won’t ever forget, and not just because of the romantic Bali vacation. On her way home to Los Angeles last week, the UCLA physician...
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Sports app launches NFL-themed emojis
(WISH) – There’s a new line up of emojis for sports fans. There are now NFL–themed emojis. Several NFL stars got the cartoon treatment thanks to SportsManias. The new feature in their app launched on...
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K-9 deputy receives ‘Last Call’ from deputies before being put down
EDINBURG, Texas (WATE) – It was a sad goodbye for a Texas police agency. Argo, a K-9 officer with the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, was put down, but not before deputies honored the dog with a Last...
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#8SportsBlitz Week 7 Schedule
Another week of #8SportsBlitz action across Central Virginia! Here’s the schedule for games where you live this weekend, we’ll also update scores as we receive them. Week 7: ATLEE @ #7 HENRICO 7:00 PM...
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