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Major delays on I-95 SB at mm 54 in Colonial Heights
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. (WRIC) — There is currently a 3.5 mile backup on I-95 southbound at mile marker 54 due to a disabled vehicle. The off ramp is currently blocked. Drivers can expect major delays....
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Elementary students raise money for pediatric cancer research
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Students at Greenfield Elementary celebrated hat day on Friday. Each student who contributed a dollar for pediatric cancer research got to wear a hat for the day. The...
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Rev up those engines! It’s NASCAR race weekend at Richmond International Raceway
HENRICO, Va. (WRIC) — Fans are already camped out for NASCAR’s return to Richmond International Raceway. Tonight’s Xfinity Series Race is the Virginia 529 College Savings 250 and it starts at 7:30...
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Petersburg Police investigating 2 homicides in 12 hours
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — Police in Petersburg are investigating two homicides. Authorities say that officers were called to the American Deli at 847 W. Washington Street shortly before 4:30 p.m....
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Beautiful Friday night on tap; Storms expected to travel through Saturday
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — We have a great start to the weekend on tap for us, and a great end to also. It is just the middle part that is going to be a problem! First, the good news for tonight as we...
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Bullying: Signs parents can look for
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Bullying is a serious problem in schools and can harm kids emotionally, socially and physically. But not all kids who are bullied want to come forward about it. We asked Say It...
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Former RRJA officer charged with sexually assaulting a minor
CHESTERFIELD CO., Va. (WRIC) — A former officer at Riverside Regional Jail was arrested this week for sexually assaulting a minor. On September 5, a 16-year-old female reported that a male suspect who...
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Conquering the Cobbles for charity
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — It’s very intense, jostling the bike around, says cyclist Greg Green as he describes pedaling up the steep cobbles of Libbie Hill. Cyclists John Dougherty offers this...
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Arrest made in Accommodation Street homicides
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond Police Department has made an arrest for Wednesday’s homicides on Accommodation Street. Detectives arrested Devon J. Terry, 23, of the 1400 block of Coalter Street,...
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Remembering 9/11 nationwide and locally 14 years later
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Today marks 14 years since the 9/11 terror attacks here on U.S. soil. Back in 2001, terrorists hijacked four planes and crashed them into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon...
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Some East Broad Street merchants fear negative economic impact from UCI Races
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Some very visible signs are indicating the UCI Road World Championships bike races are just around the corner. On Friday, workers were busy putting up platform and stands;...
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RIR has preliminary stadium talks with Flying Squirrels
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Thousands of fans will descend upon the Richmond International Raceway this weekend as they have for almost 70 years, but the president is thinking of the future as...
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Texas teen receives first jaw reconstruction using leg bone
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Surgeons at Dell Children’s Medical Center have successfully performed the world’s first jaw reconstruction using a piece of a patient’s femur bone. Abby Rodgers, 16, of Georgetown,...
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Paramedic turned postal worker saves baby who stopped breathing
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — Kayla Coffman came to work for the postal service almost 20 years ago because she wanted to have a job that would be more routine and flexible than her previous career....
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Room with Benefits: Dangerous new trend concerns authorities
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – 8News sister station 2 NEWS Investigates a new trend online that has law enforcement concerned. Ads found on Craigslist offer free rent in exchange for sex. We’ve been digging...
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All things pumpkin spice are back and sweeping the nation
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte hit stores Tuesday, but ever since its original debut in 2003, it has spawned a nationwide trend that has folks going pumpkin spice crazy. From...
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More U.S. colleges dropping standardized testing requirements
BRAZIL, Ind. (WTHI) – Many high school students have a common fear of the SAT or ACT test. The numbers scored, could end up determining if they get accepted into the college they’ve been dreaming of....
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Kizer’s late TD rescues No. 9 Notre Dame at Virginia, 34-27
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Notre Dame keeps winning games and losing players. Whether the ninth-ranked Fighting Irish can keep it up will depend on whether their replacements keep putting forth golden...
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‘Sparkle Effect’ gives students with disabilities chance to cheer
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Janai Santiago,16, has always wanted to be a cheerleader. “Because it’s so fun, and I enjoy it,” said Janai. Janai has Down Syndrome, and now thanks to the “Sparkle...
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Parents demand explanation for bus delays during first week of school
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – As the new school year kicks off, parents on Richmond’s south side say they have had it with late bus pick-ups and drop-offs. “In the morning, it’s overcrowded, in the afternoon,...
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