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Great 8 Happenings: Racing, reptiles, rock ‘n’ roll, a birthday bash, and so...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC)— Looking to spot a race under the lights, have a ball at a block party, sing “Happy Birthday”, or listen to blues in the park? Look no further…this weekend’s line up has got all...
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Nottoway Co. softball players celebrate advancing to 2015 Dixie Softball...
NOTTOWAY COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Three youth softball teams out of Nottoway County have made it to the big time! The Crewe-Burkeville Debs, Belles and Darlings all won state championships and have worked...
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Bridal gown shopping for a cause
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Ladies, remember how you felt when you found the perfect gown for your wedding day? Tomorrow Richmond-area brides-to-be can shop for their dream dress for a great cause. The...
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8News anchor Ava-joye Burnett to join Richmonders for mission trip to Haiti
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — For 35 years, Dr. Lerla Joseph has been practicing medicine. Ten years ago, the internal medicine doctor who practices in Richmond, decided to expand her medical calling outside...
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Alleged upskirter faces multiple charges
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A man is charged for shooting videos up women’s skirts at a west end shopping center and police say it’s not the first time. Investigators know of at least two victims and...
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Police investigating shooting on W. Cary St. in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Police are investigating after a male victim was shot in Richmond’s Fan District Thursday night. Police responded to the call at around 8 p.m. and found the victim suffering from...
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Gov. Terry McAuliffe announces he’s forming group to evaluate state’s rape...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — An update to the thousands of untested Rape or Perk Kits here in Virginia. Governor Terry McAuliffe has announced he’s forming a group to evaluate the state’s inventory. The...
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Capital One announces layoffs in Richmond, South Dakota, Oregon
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A company official has confirmed to 8News that employees were notified today of layoffs at the banking company. CapitalOne has such a long history of hiring like crazy, and then...
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Major face lift on its way to Bon Air; opponents say ‘not so fast’
BON AIR, Va. (WRIC) For nearly thirty years, major plans to enhance Bon Air Village have been underway. The project picked up steam on July 23 as project leaders presented their ideas to the...
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Support pours in for Ken Jefferson
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Thursday night, an entire community gathered to remember a local man killed in a horrific accident. Ken Jefferson was a motorcycle rider from Chesterfield County. Jefferson and...
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Developer hoping to bring organic farming community to Hanover County
HANOVER COUNTY, Va (WRIC) A local developer wants to take Hanover County “back to the future” with an organic farming community. The goal is to incorporate farming into the neighborhood. The developer...
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At least 3 dead, several others hospitalized after shooting inside Louisiana...
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — A gunman opened fire at a movie theater in Louisiana on Thursday evening, killing two people and injuring at least seven others before fatally shooting himself, officials said....
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Miles Moscato only needs one hand to play lacrosse at USLA U15 National Champs.
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Miles Moscato was born without his left forearm, and yet he plays lacrosse better than most do with two hands. Moscato is a part of the 3d National Select team here in Richmond...
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Texas county where inmate died has history of racial tension
HEMPSTEAD, Texas (AP) — In the searing 100-degree Texas heat, Sylvester Nunn uses three worn beach umbrellas to protect himself and the produce piled in the bed of his old Chevy pickup truck as he...
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Kyle Busch grabs elusive Indy victory as comeback continues
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Kyle Busch’s incredible comeback rolled through Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where Busch won the Brickyard 400 on Sunday to sweep the weekend at the historic track. Busch missed the...
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Former Richmond Brave John Smoltz inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) – John Smoltz has been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The right-hander who starred for the Braves was enshrined Sunday. He joins two other pitchers from those great...
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A message to James River visitors: ‘Don’t trash your treasure’
RICHMOND, Va (WRIC ) – “Don’t trash your treasure!” That’s the message for people heading to the James River river and surrounding parks this weekend. “This is the treasure, you want to come here, see...
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Fat Sense: Scientists show we have a distinct taste for fat
WASHINGTON (AP) — Move over sweet and salty: Researchers say we have a distinct and basic taste for fat, too. But it’s nowhere near as delicious as it sounds. They propose expanding our taste palate to...
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