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Where to watch, how to navigate the UCI road circuit races Friday in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — You’ve probably seen cyclists all week riding in packs since the UCI Road World Championships have arrived in Richmond, but now things are really about to get exciting! The time...
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Wheel of Fortune is coming to Richmond — and you could be a contestant
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Wheel of Fortune is coming to Richmond… and you could be a contestant! What is the Wheelmobile? The Wheelmobile is a 36-foot Winnebago that tours nationwide in search of...
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State police investigating after hunters find woman’s body in Essex creek
ESSEX COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) – The Virginia State Police is seeking the public’s help with an ongoing death investigation in Essex County. At 10:26 a.m., Saturday (Sept. 19), the Virginia State Police...
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Police looking for two women who used credit cards stolen from Hanover...
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying two females who used multiple credit cards the same day they were stolen from victims at a...
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From treats to rides, there’s no shortage of new attractions at Va. State Fair
CAROLINE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The rides, the games, and of course, the food; it’s everything that makes the fair what it is. And this year, Virginia State Fair goers have some new treats to look...
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We Heart Harlie and Friends is Positively Richmond
GLEN ALLEN, Va. (WRIC) — Nine-year-old Harlie Holton has a lot to celebrate. She is now a member of the “naked neck club.” The trach she’d needed to breathe since birth is finally out. “She is very...
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Police identify victims of Chesterfield triple homicide
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Police have released the identities of the victims of a recent triple homicide. Shortly before 8 p.m. Wednesday, Chesterfield Police received a request from the...
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Great 8 Happenings: Richmond 2015, State Fair of Virginia, and much more
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — If you weren’t able to attend any of the bike races this week, it’s not too late because the UCI Road World Cycling Championship will come to a close on Sunday. Enjoy watching...
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New Kent Co. schools considering transgender bathroom policy
NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — It’s an issue that found Gloucester High School student Gavin Grimm in a federal courtroom just a few months ago. Grimm was born a female but identifies as a male. He was...
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Wet weekend on tap: Steady showers tonight through Sunday
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — It is going to be a wet weekend here over the area as all of us will see some rain. The biggest question right now is who will be the ones who get the heaviest rain. Right now,...
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Local cyclists tackle pros’ circuit course with ‘Conquer the Cobbles’
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – As the top cyclists in the world prepared to compete in the championships this weekend, amateur cyclists got to take a crack at the course, including all the same climbs and...
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Petersburg Police hold community cookout in response to recent crime spike
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — So far in the month of September, seven people have been murdered in the city of Petersburg. On Friday, the police department hosted a community cook-out at Lieutenant’s Run...
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UCI races create traffic nightmare downtown
RICHMOND, Va (WRIC) – The UCI Road World Championship road closures created a traffic nightmare for many in RVA Friday night. “Very hectic, very tough, navigating and following detour signs,” said...
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Nashville family out $1,000 after purchasing fake Taylor Swift tickets
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A family bought tickets for their little girl to see Taylor Swift but that birthday present almost wasn’t so happy when her family learned the tickets were fake. Taylor swift...
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UPDATE: New Haven firefighter suspended for racist comment retires
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — 8News sister station News 8 learned that the New Haven Firefighter accused of posting a racist remark through his Facebook page has retired. The comment led to the unpaid...
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North Carolina woman changes her name to Oprah Winfrey
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – A Cary woman took the oath to become a United States citizen on Friday – and used the opportunity to change her name, too. The former Bonita Dunbar charged her name to Oprah...
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Virginia boy with cancer blessed by Pope Francis
NEW YORK, NY (WAVY) — The hand of Pope Francis touched a Yorktown family in a special way. Nine-year-old Wes Pak is currently in New York City receiving chemotherapy for stage 4 cancer. Pope Francis...
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Knoxville high school senior with autism runs for homecoming king
KNOXVILLE (WATE) – Friday was a big night for Central High School students as the Bobcats went up against Morristown West on the football field. But touchdowns and plays weren’t the best highlights....
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Supermoon, full lunar eclipse Sunday night
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)–If the clouds depart in time Sunday evening, we should be able to view the full lunar eclipse for 72 minutes, between 10:11 p.m. and 11:23 p.m. (totality at 10:47 p.m.). This is...
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China plans to launch national ‘cap-and-trade’ system
WASHINGTON (AP) — China is preparing to announce plans to launch a national system to limit greenhouse gases and force industries to purchase pollution credits, Obama administration officials said...
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