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Report: Lamar Odom’s aunt says he woke up, spoke
(WRIC) — A spokeswoman for Lamar Odom’s aunt says the former NBA star woke up and spoke three days after being found unconscious at a Nevada brothel. Earlier Friday ABC News reported that Odom opened...
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The 8News Pigskin Picks: Week 6
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – There was some movement in the standings this week after Kerri O’Brien and Robb Crocker both went 7-1 (thank you Baltimore Ravens for keep both of us from going perfect for the...
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Expect road closures Saturday for the Martin’s Tour of Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Martin’s Tour of Richmond will roll through the city and surrounding counties tomorrow. Numerous intermittent road closures will be in effect as a result. Cyclists will start...
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8News at the Box Office
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The director and star of “Saving Private Ryan” have moved from World War II to the cold war this weekend. Here’s a look at what’s new at the box office. “Bridge of Spies” is...
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Virginia Senate hopefuls get cash from party groups
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — As the Nov. 3 election approaches, the candidates for the District 10 seat in the Virginia Senate are asking not only for your vote but also for your financial support. And in...
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Girl Power Grants is Positively Richmond
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WRIC) — There is a new way for girls ages 12 to 17 to give back to the Richmond community in a big way. The nonprofit Girl Power Grants is bringing 100 middle and high schoolers...
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Great 8 Happenings: VCU Broad Street Mile, Oystoberfest and Kickin’ Chicken...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The VCU Broad Street Mile returns to for its third year. Participants will be able to enjoy a free festival, compete in a series of 1-mile fun runs or a 5K, and raise money for...
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Viewing for criminal justice advocate Alicia Rasin takes place Friday
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Alicia Rasin’s life will continue to be celebrated Friday as a viewing is held for the city’s criminal justice advocate. Last night, more than a hundred people attended a vigil...
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8News Daily Poll: Do you agree with McAuliffe’s new executive order on guns?
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Governor Terry McAuliffe signed Executive Order 50 on Thursday in an effort to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people. McAuliffe was joined by the families of Virginia...
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Petersburg holds trash pick-up event this Saturday
This weekend, on Saturday October 17th, the city of Petersburg will be hosting a city wide trash pick-up from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for free. Residents usually have to pay a fee if they request the city...
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Midlothian man has unique ties to new Spielberg movie
MIDLOTHIAN, Va. (WRIC) “Bridge of Spies,” directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Hanks, tells the true story of a U.S. pilot shot down during the Cold War. The incident happened thousands of...
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Goochland Sheriff’s Office searches for suspect after bank robbery
GOOCHLAND, Va. (WRIC) — The Goochland Sheriff’s Office says a man is on the run after robbing a bank on Friday morning. It happened at Essex Bank in Centerville at around 10 a.m. That’s when...
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City plans to renovate parts of Creighton Court neighborhood
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Plans are in the works to demolish several old buildings in Richmond’s Creighton Court community and replace them with new single and multi-family units. The plan also includes...
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Weapons confiscated from Caroline Middle School student Thursday
CAROLINE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office responded to Caroline Middle School on Thursday after school officials reported a possible weapon violation. Once informed of the...
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Cold front moves through today; potential for frost this weekend
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Get ready for some the chilliest weather we have seen here in Central since the late March and early April. There will be the potential for frost over the area later this...
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Richmond aims to make Airbnb legal, but it could come with a price
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Staying in a cozy home in the heart of a neighborhood can sometimes be more appealing and more affordable than a stay in the average hotel. Problem is, short-term rentals are...
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8 tips to save on your energy bill
NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) — It never hurts to have some extra money in your pocket. News 8 talked to those “in the know” about how to save money on your electric bill and put together a list of eight...
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At 17, this Tennessee teen is one of the nation’s most prolific bowlers
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (WKRN) – One of the prolific bowlers in the country lives right here in Middle Tennessee and is only 17 years old. Kamron Doyle, of Brentwood, has broken national records since the...
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Increase in infant deaths due to co-sleeping
TIPPECANOE CO., Ind. (WLFI) – Within the last 21 days, three infants have died in Tippecanoe County due to co-sleeping. The recent incidents have the county’s Child Fatality Review Team looking for...
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Uptick in food recalls due to risk of serious illnesses
ROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A number of different foods have been recalled by their manufacturers because there’s a chance they can cause serious illness if consumed. Dole announced a recall of bagged...
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