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State Police investigating after trooper’s vehicle shot on I-95 overnight
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — If you drive, being struck by bullets could be your worst nightmare. It happened to two drivers last night; one of them a Virginia State Trooper. It happened early Wednesday...
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Trial for former PETCO employees charged in Midlothian dog’s death continued
Back in May, Allison Marks took her 2-year-old golden retriever Colby, to a PETCO in Midlothian to get groomed. When she went back to pick him up, he was dead. Marks says she was told Colby had a...
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Apartment fire in Chester leaves four displaced
CHESTER, Va. (WRIC) — Four people are without a home after a fire damaged two units of an apartment complex in Chester Wednesday evening. The fire took place at Ashton Creek Apartments at roughly 6:20...
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Longwood students ‘can’t wait’ to host 2016 VP debate
FARMVILLE, Va (WRIC) – Several hundred people will be walking through the Willet Hall Gym doors at Longwood University to watch the 2016 vice-presidential debate live on October 4. Thousands more will...
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Judges greenlight posting of proposed congressional maps on state website
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) A federal court order filed on September 23 brought two major developments in the fight over congressional redistricting in Virginia. A 3-judge panel appointed an expert to...
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25,000 attend historic Mass with Pope Francis
WASHINGTON D.C., Va. (WRIC) — Pope Francis arrived to an enthusiastic, energetic and hopeful crowd at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Wednesday, many of whom had...
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Funeral arrangements announced for VSP trooper killed responding to crash
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — It’s been a heartbreaking week for members of the Virginia State Police family. On Monday, one of their own, Trooper Nathan-Michael Smith died while he was responding to...
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Man’s confession leads to 3 bodies found in Chesterfield home
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Police have launched a triple homicide investigation after three bodies were found inside a home in north Chesterfield Wednesday night. Police say that at around 9...
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Michigan mom buys coffee for women behind her in line despite insulting...
FORT GRATIOT, Mich. (WRIC/WXYZ) — Dianne Hoffmeyer had her 22-month-old child with her at a Michigan Tim Horton’s when she went in to order donut holes for the teething child. And, maybe, a coffee for...
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CarMax to hire for 2,000+ positions across the U.S.
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — CarMax, Inc. is hiring for more than 2,000 positions in locations across the nation. The company is offering a variety of careers. The majority of open positions are in service...
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Kansas grandma, cancer survivor goes back to school to fulfill promise
TOPEKA (KSNT) — In the small town of Clay Center, Kansas is a grandma who is battling cancer and homework all at the same time. She does it all just to fulfill a promise before she dies. It started...
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Filed under ‘Aww:’ Oregon Zoo takes in orphaned cougar cubs
ORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Three orphaned cougar cubs are currently being cared for at the Oregon Zoo’s veterinary medical center. An orphaned cougar being taken care of at the Oregon Zoo, Sept. 23, 2015...
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Tennessee pug ‘launches’ presidential campaign
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) – A local pug has entered the 2016 presidential campaign as a way to raise money for a Mt. Juliet animal rescue. Mildred, a permanent resident at the Old Friends Senior Dog...
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#8SportsBlitz Rivalry of Week 4: Atlee vs. #7 Hanover
RICHMOND, Va (WRIC) — 8Sports Director Mitch Carr showcases the Hometown Showdown, one of the great Hanover rivalries in central Va.
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Ovation from lawmakers: Pope Francis at the Capitol
Looking for the livestream? Scroll below or, mobile users: click here. WASHINGTON (AP) — Pope Francis summoned U.S. lawmakers Thursday to defend and preserve the dignity of all Americans, introducing...
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Police charge Chesterfield man with 3 counts of murder
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Police have arrested a man after three bodies were found inside a home in north Chesterfield Wednesday night. Police say that at around 9 p.m., officers had to talk a...
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FDA public hearing today about risks, benefits to birth control device Essure
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRIC) — Hundreds are in attendance for the Food and Drug Administration’s public hearing to re-evaluate risks and benefits of the birth control device Essure. The review comes after...
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Police arrest suspect in Petersburg murder
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) – Petersburg Police arrested 34-year-old Marcus Lee Harris Thursday in connection with the Wednesday murder of 51-year-old Thomas Lee Williams. Williams was found dead shortly...
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The 8News Pigskin Picks: Week 3
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – We’re into week three and some folks here in the newsroom of 8News are already crowning themselves the champ. It’s already shaping up to be a topsy-turvy season – after all, when...
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Task force conducting massive drug bust in Louisa County
LOUISA COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A joint task force with members from the Louisa Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police are conducting a massive drug bust with over 100 drug indictments. Authorities...
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