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S.C. tragedy sparks Confederate flag debate nationally, locally
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — As police continue investigating the massacre at the Emmanuel AME Church in South Carolina, pictures of suspect Dylann Roof in front of Confederate flags and monuments are...
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Dominion Va. Power continues repair efforts in region
GOOCHLAND COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Goochland County was hit hard during the weekend storm. Dominion Virginia Power crews hit several locations in the county repairing problem areas to restore power to...
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Chesterfield inmate escapes from work release program
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — An inmate on the Chesterfield County Jail’s work release program failed to return to jail from work release on Sunday. 21-year-old Stephen Andrew Martin was serving a...
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‘Eight is Enough’ star Dick Van Patten dies at 86
NEW YORK (AP) — Dick Van Patten, the genial, round-faced comic actor who appeared on Broadway as a child, starred on TV in its infancy and then, in middle age, found lasting fame as the patriarch on...
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Vehicle fire causes major delays on I-64 east in Goochland
GOOCHLAND COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A vehicle fire on I-64 east at mile marker 51 has caused major delays. The right lane and right shoulder is closed. There is currently a 1 mile backup. Traffic is being...
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Officer sings to little girl after crash kills her father
BRIGHTON, Colo. (CNN) — A picture of a Colorado police officer singing to a 2-year-old girl moments after her family was in a terrible crash is touching people around the world. It’s a photo that...
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CARITAS is a Richmond History Maker
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — 8News continues a special series with The Valentine, profiling people and organizations that have helped to shape our region. CARITAS serves 3,500 people every year, just one...
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Petersburg will start monitoring how well residents maintain their lawn
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — Petersburg will soon start checking to see if residents are maintaining their grass and other vegetation around their home. The city will start this process on July 1. Along...
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WATCH: Dog takes advantage of kids’ party water slide
This is one dog who knows how to beat the heat at a party. Yellow lab “Milo” even skips in front of the kids to get his turn going down this water slide during a backyard birthday party. His owner...
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Kansas chain launches PB&J steakburger with bacon and jalapeños
WICHITA, Kansas (KSN) – Spangles restaurants of Kansas has a new burger on the menu. The restaurant is taking the peanut butter and jelly to a whole new level with the new Peanut Butter & Jelly...
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Petersburg announces youth summer feeding program
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — Petersburg’s Summer Feeding Program kicked-off on Monday and will run through August 15 providing free breakfast and lunch for all area youth up to 18-years-old. Kids can...
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Flying Squirrels announcer Jon Laaser hired as “The Voice of the Hokies”
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Flying Squirrels announcer John Laaser has been hired as “The Voice of the Hokies.” Laaser is known for his coverage of the Richmond Flying Squirrels and Virginia...
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Gmail adds ‘undo send’ feature
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (MEDIA GENERAL) — We’ve all wanted to do it at one time or another. Now, Google is letting you undo those embarrassing emails you send. Gmail has launched the “undo send” feature....
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Heat safety critical as temps rise this summer in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — With record heat a possibility today and throughout this week, there are some things to keep in mind to stay safe. Being inside with the A.C. cranked will be your most...
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Authorities investigating explosion at Chesterfield hotel
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Chesterfield Fire & EMS and police are conducting an investigation at an extended-stay hotel in Chesterfield this morning. Fire officials told 8News that crews...
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Petersburg man faces animal neglect charges after leaving dog in car
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A 26-year-old Petersburg man is charged with animal neglect after police say he left his dog in a parked car in the heat. It happened Monday afternoon in the parking...
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Police searching for robbery suspect in Brunswick County
BRUNSWICKS COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Police are “confident” that the May 9 and June 20 robberies of Davis Travel Center in Brunswick County were committed by the same person driving the same car. Brunswick...
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Governor McAuliffe: Remove Confederate flag from Virginia license plates
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC/AP) — Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe is moving to have the Confederate flag banished from state license plates. McAuliffe announced the decision Tuesday, citing the killings at...
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch in affect for most of Central Va. until 11 p.m.
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 11 p.m. Tuesday evening. The following areas are affected: Amelia Caroline Charles City Chesterfield...
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