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Portsmouth officer indicted for murder in teen’s death
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth Police Officer Stephen Rankin was indicted Thursday for first degree murder in the death of 18-year-old William Chapman, according to court paperwork. He was also...
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Hopewell Police seeking public’s help locating violent felon
HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) — The U.S. Marshal’s Office and the Hopewell Police Department are asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted fugitive. 29-year-old Ferlando Monroe is wanted for felonious...
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Lane closures for UCI bike race preparations could cause major headaches
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — We are just over two weeks away from the big UCI bike race coming to town and as the clock winds down, you’ll notice more road closures as preparations are made. This could...
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Nottoway County Public Schools closing early after major water main break
NOTTOWAY, Va. (WRIC) — A major water main break is prompting officials to shut down Nottoway County Public Schools early on Thursday. Schools are releasing students at 11:30 a.m. They will be driven...
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Victim suffers life threatening injuries after attempted robbery, shooting in...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A man was shot after he said two suspects attempted to rob him early Thursday morning. Officers were called to the 1500 block of Treehaven Drive for a reported shooting around...
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Woman gets 6 months in prison for vicious pit bull attack
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (AP) — A woman has been sentenced after authorities say her dog viciously attacked a 9-year-old girl and her mother last year in Chester. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports...
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New toys from latest ‘Star Wars’ film debut across country
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) – Friday was the first day “Star Wars” fans got their hands on the saga’s new toys in anticipation of the new movie, “The Force Awakens.” “Force Friday” brought fans of all...
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Multiple accidents jam traffic on I-95S
HOVER CO., Va. (WRIC) — Traffic is backed up 10 miles on I-95 south in Hanover County due to four separate accidents. All four accidents occurred in the vicinity of mile marker 88. At mile marker 89.1,...
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On-air shooting survivor Vicki Gardner continues to improve
ROANOKE (WSLS 10) – The only survivor in last week’s tragic shooting near Smith Mountain Lake, killing WDBJ7’s Alison Parker and Adam Ward, continues to improve. Updates on Vicki Garnder’s condition...
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Family sues funeral home for misplacing loved one’s body, preparing wrong casket
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The family of the late Nivina Cargill have filed a lawsuit against Smoot Funeral Services after Smoot allegedly lost Cargill’s body and prepared the wrong body and casket for a...
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Police: Teen stuck toe in baby’s mouth, snapped picture
GAFFNEY, S.C. – A teenager snapped a photo of her toe stuck in a 7-month-old baby’s mouth at a home where the child was being cared for and posted the photo on social media, police said. Police said...
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Marine killed in helicopter training accident was from Virginia
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) — The Marines say that a member of the Corps killed during a helicopter ropes training exercise was a staff sergeant with an anti-terrorism fleet security team based in the...
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Years-long investigation yields 37 gang member arrests in Va., Md. and D.C.
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A multi-year investigation into the Nine Trey Gangsters Bloods criminal street gang finally came to a close Thursday after the final defendant in the district wide investigation...
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More drivers hitting the road for Labor Day weekend
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — If you plan on leaving town this Labor Day weekend, you’re not alone. More than 35 million Americans are expected to travel for the long weekend. Locally, 972,219 Virginians...
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Senior at Virginia State University named HBCU All-Star
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — A senior at Virginia State University is being honored as one of 83 HBCU All-Stars. Kayla Harris-Fontaine is a mass communications major from Capitol Heights, Maryland. The...
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Joe Morrissey says he’s suspending campaign activities due to health issues
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Joe Morrissey says he’s taking a break from campaigning due to his health. Morrissey released a statement on Friday that reads in full: Mr. Morrissey has temporarily suspended...
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This new conversation about mental illness is Positively Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — For the estimated 1.4 million people living with a mental illness in Virginia, fighting stigmas is a way of life. Now Erin Mahone is using her experiences to raise awareness...
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Chesterfield Police stepping up patrols as kids head back to school
On Tuesday, most students in our area will be heading back to school. In Chesterfield County Public Schools alone, about 45,000 of them. That means more than 500 buses will be out on the roads....
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Crews work to repair 2 water main breaks in Richmond this morning
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Crews are working a water main break in Richmond. The water main break happened in the 1400 block of Brook Road near Mitchell Street. Brook Road closed at Mitchell & Webster...
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Great 8 Happenings: Chesterfield County Fair, Harvest Wine Festival, Richmond...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Labor Day weekend is full of events for adults and the little ones! The Chesterfield County Fair is still going on, but you only have Friday and Saturday to attend before it’s...
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