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Police search for armed robbery suspect in Chesterfield
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The Papa Johns Pizza located at 9831 Chester Road was robbed Sunday night and police are searching for the suspect. According to police, the man entered with a handgun...
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New Richmond Public Schools teachers gear up for new beginnings
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Kids are going to see some new teachers when school starts next week in Richmond. And those new educators are in the process of prepping for their first year-ever of teaching....
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Showers today through noon; hot and humid much of the week
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — An area of rain moving across North Carolina will slide into central Virginia this morning and bring us a chance of showers through noon today. After that we will have mainly...
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Heads up: Expect lane closures on Broad St. ahead of bike race
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — We’re less than three weeks from the UCI Road World Championships in Richmond and the city is putting the finishing touches on its plans. If you live or drive in the City of...
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Richmond Police: Teen suspects brandished firearm, robbed victim of sandwich
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Police detectives need the public’s help to identify several male teens who are suspects in an armed robbery last week. Police say around 8 p.m. on Monday, August 24, that...
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Man caught using dead woman’s ID number after vehicle accident
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — When police arrived to a vehicle crash Sunday in the intersection of Hungary Spring and West Broad Street, one of the occupants fled on foot. Officers found the man and...
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Crews search for escaped mental patient in Dinwiddie
DINWIDDIE, Va. (WRIC) — Crews are searching for an escaped mental patient in Dinwiddie County. According to police, Ray Alec Lopez was being transported from Pulaski to a Petersburg medical facility...
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U.S. Supreme Court says Bob McDonnell can stay out of prison while he appeals...
RICHMOND, Va. (AP/WRIC) – The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday that ex-Virginia governor Bob McDonnell can stay out of prison while he appeals convictions. This is a developing story. Stay with...
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Toddler plays hide-and-seek with 2-year-old gorilla
This takes “monkey see, monkey do” to a whole new level of cute. A toddler named Isaiah is becoming a viral sensation after a trip to the Columbus Zoo on August 27 turned into a game of hide-and-seek...
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More drugs being sold through social media
(WOOD) — It’s the newest trend in drug use, but it’s not new to your kids: drugs being sold through Facebook and Instagram. Buying drugs via social media sites is becoming more popular because it’s...
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Crews respond to structure collapse at Rhode Island university
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) — Police and fire departments in Smithfield and surrounding towns have responded to an emergency situation at Bryant University in Rhode Island. A call was placed around 8:15...
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Poll: Americans distrustful of government
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Americans are dissatisfied, angry, and distrustful, according to a new poll. A national poll by Quinnipiac University found 71 percent of American voters are dissatisfied...
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Manhunt underway in Illinois after officer fatally shot
FOX LAKE, Ill. (WRIC/WLS) — A manhunt is underway in Fox Lake, Illinois for three suspects after a police officer was fatally shot Tuesday. Police said the men, described as two white males and one...
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Forever Family Walk strolls through Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — An effort to raise awareness about children in the foster system made a stop in Richmond last Friday. The forever family walk started on Aug. 27 in Virginia Beach and will travel...
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Vandals tag properties in Museum District
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Multiple angry e-mails came into the 8News newsroom from neighbors Monday night. They were upset about vandals tagging their homes with spray paint. Neighbors suspect it...
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State’s case against guardrail manufacturer moves forward
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Commonwealth’s case against the maker of a controversial guardrail is moving forward. Thousands of E-T Plus guardrails, made by Trinity Industries, were installed and still...
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Richmond woman due in court on charge of concealing son’s body
HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — A 44-year-old Richmond woman who is charged with concealing her son’s body in the trunk of her car has a court hearing in Hampton. The Virginian-Pilot reports that Tonya M. Slaton...
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Police officer plays the blues with musical companion on VCU’s campus
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A local police officer is getting some recognition for his gnarly harmonica skills. Officer Stephen Adt was spotted jammin’ on the harmonica with a man on Virginia Commonwealth...
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Police, fire crews respond after car catches fire at Richmond Auto Sales
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Police and fire crews were called to the scene of a car fire along Jefferson Davis Highway overnight. It happened at the Richmond Auto Sales near the intersection of Jeff Davis...
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Man charged with hit-and-run after 6-year-old struck in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Police have made an arrest after a 6-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle on Monday evening Police say the hit-and-run happened at 4:38 p.m. in the 2100 block of Littlepage...
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