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Police upping patrols after 2 recent robberies near VCU ‘s campus
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia Commonwealth University Police are increasing patrols in the area after two possibly related robberies took place over the weekend. Authorities say around 12:20 a.m. on...
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Residents concerned after boy gets struck by car in Richmond neighborhood
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A little boy was taken to the hospital Sunday afternoon after he was hit by an SUV in a South Richmond neighborhood. It happened at the 2900 block of Caulder Court, that’s right...
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FBI warns of possible terror threat ahead of holiday weekend
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — As many of us prepare for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, there are some new concerns about terror threats after a weekend of attacks in France, Kuwait and Tunisia. U.S....
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Study links citrus fruit to higher skin cancer risks
(WRIC) — A new study is linking citrus fruit to higher skin cancer risks. Using data from two long-term studies of women and men, the study found that citrus can lead to a larger risk of melanoma or...
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Leap Second: Why Tuesday will be 1 second longer
If today feels longer than your normal Tuesday, you’re not imagining it. Scientists are adding an extra second to our clocks on Tuesday, June 30. The one extra second is called a ‘leap second,’ and...
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More overtime on the way? Pres. Obama proposes broader coverage
WASHINGTON (AP) — They’re called managers, and they sometimes work grueling schedules at fast food chains and retail stores. But with no overtime eligibility, their pay may be lower per hour than many...
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WATCH: Florida driver jumps drawbridge
Surveillance cameras captured a driver flooring it and jumping a drawbridge when it was opening in West Palm Beach, Florida. The driver ran through the traffic arms as the bridge was opening. Luckily,...
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Star of Bethlehem? How to see Tuesday’s bright celestial event
(WRIC/WKRN) — The two brightest planets will get close for a glorious conjunction in our night sky on Tuesday evening, June 30. About an hour after sunset (tonight’s sun sets at 8:35 p.m. in Richmond),...
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Funding falling into place for Sweet Briar College
SWEET BRIAR, Va. (AP) — The initial pieces of a rescue plan for Sweet Briar College are falling into place. Saving Sweet Briar Inc. says it has collected more than $2.5 million in alumnae donations and...
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1st Avenue homicide victim identified by RPD
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond Police Department has released the identification of the victim of a homicide that happened on Saturday in Richmond’s north side. Police were called to a school...
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Police make arrests in 3 Richmond homicide cases
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond Police Department said Monday that they have made arrests in three homicide investigations. Police arrested and charged 26-year-old Keeshawn T. Branch, of the 3100...
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Lawmakers, gay rights activists say their work is far from over
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — While droves of same sex couples and advocates celebrated the Supreme Court’s marriage ruling Friday, activists were back to work this weekend and this week fighting for more...
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Confederate battle flag supporters challenging call to remove license plates
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Confederate battle flag supporters are challenging Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s call to remove it from state license plates. The Sons of the Confederate Veterans sent a letter to the...
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Petersburg officials want sheriff to hand over cars
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — A battle is brewing in Petersburg between the city and the sheriff. You’ll recall the city shut down the jail earlier this year. Now the officials claim the sheriff is...
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Some skeptical of planned Jahnke Road improvement project
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Big changes are coming to the busy Jahnke Road corridor in south Richmond, where a major road project is underway along the 1.5-mile stretch between Blakemore Road and Forest...
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Slight risk for thunderstorms this afternoon and evening
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A cold front over the Appalachian Mountains will slowly push east today. However, out ahead of it our winds will turn to the southwest and that will continue to bring back the...
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Shark attacks a concern for beachgoers
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Are you headed to the beach soon, and worried about the spike in shark attacks off the coast? Many of our viewers reached out to 8News after the sixth shark attack in North...
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Police increasing patrols around VCU
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — If you live on or near the Monroe Park campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, you may notice a few more police in the area than you’re used to, and it all stems from a rash...
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Virginia’s supply of controversial execution drug expires in September
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Supreme Court has decided to uphold the use of a controversial drug that’s been implicated in several botched executions. There was concern that the use of the drug could...
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Black bear captured after night of roaming Richmond’s Mosby Court
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A black bear was captured overnight in Richmond’s Mosby Court after it was spotted roaming around the neighborhood for several hours early Tuesday morning. It all started when a...
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