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Jesse Matthew Jr. appears in court
Charlottesville, Va. (WRIC) — Jesse Matthew Jr. was in court on Thursday. He’s the man accused in the abduction and murder of both UVA student Hannah Graham and Virginia Tech student Morgan...
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Crews raid suspected meth lab in Chesterfield County
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia State Police are executing a search warrant at a suspected meth lab in Chesterfield County. Chesterfield Fire is assisting VSP with the search at the home...
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Holiday scratcher sales boom
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Workers handle the order with care, and there are many more to fill. The hustle and bustle is in overdrive inside the Virginia Lottery scratcher warehouse. “I would say Santa...
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Arachnophilia: Spiders’ defense showing improvement
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — You’re probably in for a long night if you’re facing the University of Richmond men’s basketball team and Terry Allen and T.J. Cline are both clicking offensively (just ask Old...
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Buyer of guns used in San Bernardino massacre charged with terrorism counts
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The man who bought the assault rifles used by his friend in the San Bernardino massacre was charged Thursday with terrorism-related counts. The FBI arrested Enrique Marquez, 24, on...
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Va. county closes schools over response to lesson on Islam
VERONA, Va. (AP) – Security concerns have prompted officials in a Virginia county to close schools after parental objections to a world geography lesson that included Islam. Augusta County School Board...
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens tonight
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The day is finally here, Star Wars fans — screenings for “The Force Awakens” start tonight. If you don’t already have a ticket, good luck trying to get one. Ticket sellers say...
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Missing VCU student found dead in D.C. alley
WASHINGTON D.C. (WRIC) — A VCU student who went missing late Tuesday night was found dead in an alley behind a bar in Washington D.C. Thursday afternoon. 8News affiliate WJLA reports the body of...
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Police seek info in Hopewell homicide
HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) — Hopewell police are investigating after a person was found shot in the middle of a street Thursday evening. Police responded shortly before 6 p.m. to the 400 block of Buren...
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Trial continued for suspect in February assault
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A trial for the suspect in an assault in February on Interstate 64 in Henrico has been continued. Authorities responded to the 4800 block of South Laburnum Avenue for the...
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8News at the Box Office
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — This could be the busiest weekend at the theaters in the history of movies. ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ hits screens today, but it’s not the only new movie. Here’s a look at...
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Governor McAuliffe: Virginia’s employment level at its highest in history of...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Governor McAuliffe announced on Friday that Virginia’s employment level reached 3,848,000 in November, the highest in the Commonwealth’s history. Initial unemployment claims are...
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Chesterfield Police searching for burglary suspect near Enon Elementary School
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Chesterfield Police are searching for a possible burglary suspect in the area near Enon Elementary School. We have calls in to Chesterfield County Schools to confirm...
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Deep Run hires Hornik as new head football coach
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Deep Run High School has hired former Thomas Jefferson coach Chad Hornik as its new head football coach, according to athletic director Clyde Metzger. BREAKING: Deep Run...
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Spiders’ season ends with 33-7 loss in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Eric Perkins returned a punt 88 yards for a touchdown to finish off a dominating first half and four-time defending FCS champion North Dakota State beat Richmond 33-7 in a semifinal...
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Skimmers found at 3 separate Wells Fargo ATMs in Carytown
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — There’s been a rash of ATM fraud in Carytown. Skimmers at three separate ATMs stole victims information Monday and Tuesday. The thefts happened at three Wells Fargo machines...
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Sanders campaign threatens lawsuit, staffer fired
WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) – After an estimated 18 million Americans tuned in for Tuesday’s final GOP debate of 2015, a much smaller audience is likely to watch the last Democratic debate of the year....
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Rain on its way out; temperatures will slowly drop today
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The weather system from yesterday is still draped along the east coast and is bringing some showers back into Metro Richmond and points south and east. These showers will depart...
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The top 10 viral stories of 2015
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Shocking video of a plane crash, a mother disciplining her son and The Dress — these were just some of the stories that went viral in 2015. TransAsia Airways crash The images were...
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The 8News Pigskin Picks: Week 15
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – Welcome to the Star Wars edition of the Pigskin Picks. Robb Crocker is still clinging to his one game lead with three weeks to play. Chip Brierre had the biggest jump last week...
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