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Appeals court upholds Bob McDonnell’s conviction
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A federal appeals court has upheld the public corruption conviction against former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell. A three-judge panel of the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of...
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Police ID woman killed after crash on Chippenham Parkway
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia State Police have identified the woman who was killed after running her vehicle off Chippenham Parkway and into a tree Friday morning. Emergency crews from Richmond...
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Report: BP could save $4 billion in tax breaks from oil spill settlement
(MEDIA GENERAL) – According to a report from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, BP could receive billions of dollars in tax breaks following its settlement over claims from the 2010 oil spill in the...
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Spiders football adds transfers Lemond Johnson and Kameron Jackson
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Friday Spiders’ head coach Danny Rocco announced the addition of two transfers to the football program: Lemond Johnson from the University of Tennessee and Kameron Jackson of...
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Thomas Dale graduate CJ Reavis dismissed from Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia Tech safety CJ Reavis has been dismissed from Virginia Tech as a result of his confidential student council hearing on Thursday, the Roanoke Times reported Friday....
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‘Game of Thrones’ cast dodges Jon Snow, Season 6 questions
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jon Snow isn’t the only one who knows nothing. Fans who attended the “Game of Thrones” panel at Comic-Con found themselves in a similar position Friday afternoon. The large cast who...
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Bear tranquilized after climbing tree on Colorado campus
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Wildlife officials tranquilized a 60-pound bear that found a resting spot in a tree on the University of Colorado campus in Boulder. The Daily Camera reports the 2-year-old bear...
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Ford, Abrams shed light on ‘the force awakens’ at comic-con
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The cast and filmmakers of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” debuted a new behind-the-scenes reel and teased some new information at Comic-Con about the highly secretive film to a...
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‘Planking off’ for a good cause
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The VCU Massey Cancer Center “Plank Off” is happening Friday night at Stony Point Fashion Park. 8News’ Amy Lacey is emceeing the event. In case you don’t know what a plank is —...
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Convicted felon connected to Spotsylvania County convenience store shooting
SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A convicted felon is behind bars tonight, charged with a horrific crime that shocked the Spotsylvania community and had convenience store workers on edge for more...
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Man accused of forcing a 15-year-old girl into prostitution
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A New York man is locked up in the Henrico County jail, accused of forcing a 15-year-old girl into prostitution. Sharim Singletary faces 12 felony charges for allegedly...
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Remembering Arthur Ashe’s legacy on what would have been his 72nd birthday
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Lou Einwick met Arthur Ashe in the ’60s. At the time, Einwick organized tennis tournaments in Richmond. The two men cultivated a friendship that lasted for decades. “I’ve got a...
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A planned flag run won’t go through Colonial Heights
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. (WRIC) — Despite the Confederate flag’s removal from a prominent location in Charleston, S.C., plenty of people in the Richmond area may see a heavy dose of it Saturday. That’s...
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Teen injured in Gilpin Court shooting
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A male teen was injured after shots rang out in Gilpin Court Friday night. At around 8:40 p.m., officers responded to a reported shooting in the 1100 block of St. John Street....
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Pet hoarding or animal rescue? Chester residents report more than 50 cats...
CHESTER, Va. (WRIC) A Chester family says more than 50 cats fenced in next door are making their lives miserable. Angela and Phillip Allen claim the odor coming from over the fence has become a health...
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Celebrate National Slurpee Day by having free slurpee from 7-eleven Saturday
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — 7-eleven is celebrating National Slurpee Day by giving out free Slurpees from 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. on Saturday. Today is 7/11 and National Slupree Day @7eleven!! You can get a free...
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Tractor-trailer driver charged in five-vehicle accident on Rt. 288
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A five-vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer has snarled traffic on Route 288 South in Chesterfield Friday evening. The accident occurred at around 5:30 p.m....
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Poker run to benefit Richmond police officer shot in line of duty
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A poker run fundraiser is being held Saturday morning to help raise money for an officer who was shot in the back while responding to a call for a man in emotional distress back...
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Williams wins Wimbledon to secure another Serena slam
LONDON (AP) — Game. Set. Serena Slam. Serena Williams overcame a slow start, eight double-faults and a nervy finish to beat Garbine Muguruza 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday for her sixth Wimbledon title, fourth...
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