Fireworks, laughs, and controversy during Thursday’s GOP debate
WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) – The first Republican Presidential debate of 2016 provided plenty of interesting moments. However, the question remains whether or not the seven candidates on stage will be...
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(WRIC) — The first GOP debate of the year was held Thursday and was highlighted by heated exchanges between Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump and Ted Cruz. While Trump has led the GOP...
View ArticleCruz, Trump duke it out at GOP debate
WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) – Donald Trump and Ted Cruz were the main – acrimonious – attraction at Thursday night’s GOP debate in South Carolina. Within 30 minutes, the gloves hit the floor. Republican...
View ArticleMissing man who walked away from Dinwiddie group home in need of meds
DINWIDDIE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The Dinwiddie County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a man who walked away from a group home Tuesday morning. Deputies say 52-year-old Mark...
View ArticleVirginia State Police asked to investigate ‘Churchgate’
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones has asked the help of the Virginia State Police in the investigation of a city employee who was accused and found guilty of abuse of time. Jones...
View ArticlePolice investigating shooting, carjacking in Richmond’s southside
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond police are asking for the public’s help locating a stolen vehicle that was involved in a shooting Thursday night. Shortly after 10 p.m., police responded to a reported...
View ArticleCoast Guard: 2 Marine helicopters collide off Hawaii’s Oahu
HONOLULU (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard says two Marine helicopters have collided off the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Sara Mooers tells The Associated Press that the Marine...
View ArticlePolice seek suspect after 3 Richmond stores robbed at knifepoint Thursday
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Detectives need your help to identify the suspect who robbed three convenience stores at knifepoint in Richmond. According to police, the incidents happened Thursday around 4:45...
View ArticlePilot killed in Middlesex County plane crash identified
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia State Police plan to resume their investigation into a fatal plane crash in Middlesex County on Friday morning. State police spokesperson Steve Vick said the...
View ArticleRichmond city officials to address 2015 crime in report to community today
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond city leaders are coming together Friday to take a closer look at crime in the area throughout 2015. Mayor Dwight C. Jones and Police Chief Alfred Durham are planning to...
View ArticleRain developing this evening with a mild Saturday ahead
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Clouds will be on the increase today as a weather system moves our way from the Gulf Coast States. We will be mild today with highs in the middle 50s despite the clouds but I do...
View ArticleOne person dead in crash involving school bus on Chippenham Parkway
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — One person is dead after a three-vehicle crash involving a school bus on Chippenham Parkway Friday morning. According to State Police, a vehicle overturned on...
View ArticleDozens of Muslims unemployed after Wisconsin manufacturing company adopts new...
Ariens Manufacturing changed its prayer-on-the-job policy Thursday, drawing pushback from dozens of Muslim employees who say they’re now out of a job. Before this week, Somali Muslims employed by...
View ArticleTrinity destroys Collegiate 75-35
RICHMOND, VA. (WRIC) — Collegiate 35 TRINITY EPISCOPAL 75 F
View ArticleDeep Run rolls over Freeman 60-33
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — DEEP RUN 60 Douglas Freeman 33 F Deep Run stats: Oliver: 20 pts Donovan: 11 pts Pacheco: 10 pts
View ArticleBuisson leads Godwin over silent Glen Allen Jags 57-49
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — MILLS GODWIN 57 Glen Allen 49 F
View ArticleHopewell holds off rival Prince George 72-68
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — HOPEWELL 72 Prince George 68 F
View ArticleDinwiddie hands Meadowbrook first loss of 2016 68-63
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Meadowbrook 63 DINWIDDIE 68 F
View ArticleDemocrats head to South Carolina, GOP race remains tight
WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) – The latest Republican presidential debate created plenty of controversy and must-see TV moments but is unlikely to shift the leader board ahead of the Iowa caucus and New...
View ArticlePolice seek missing Fredericksburg man last seen leaving home to pick up...
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — The Fredericksburg Police Department is searching for a missing man. Authorities say that 69-year-old Frederick Perry was last seen on Thursday, January 14, by family...
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