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Roanoke shooting survivor says family, community helped her recovery after...
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE (WSLS 10) – Vicki Gardner, the lone survivor of the shooting that killed Alison Parker and Adam Ward, opened up recently about her recovery and community’s support. “From the...
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FBI warns of phone scam, says don’t be fooled
(WSAV) — The FBI normally investigates bigger crimes than a crook calling you on the phone. But this time, the agency is involved. That’s because the scam is about the FBI itself. A phone scam is...
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#8SportsBlitz Top 10 for Week 5
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The following is the #8SportsBlitz Top Ten for the Week of Monday, September 28, 2015. 10. Lee-Davis Confederates (4-0) Last: def. Varina 28-12 Next: vs. Armstrong (2-2) Why:...
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Burned as a baby, woman finally meets nurse who cared for her
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — For 38 years, a few black-and-white photographs of a nurse cradling a baby provided comfort to a woman who suffered terrible burns and endured years of playground taunts and painful...
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Local girl raises awareness for Alzheimer’s with homemade bracelets
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — This November, 8News is “Taking the Lead” on the “Walk to end Alzheimer’s.” One little girl is also taking the lead, to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s Disease. Allyson Foor,...
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Police ID victim of fatal head-on collision in Hanover
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — All lanes of Route 1 were closed Tuesday morning in Hanover due to a fatal crash. Police say that around 6:53 a.m., deputies responded to a fatal accident involving two...
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Va. Capital Trail to make official debut Friday
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In just two short days, the Virginia Capital Trail will make its official public debut, connecting the River City to Williamsburg. The trail starts just a half-a-mile or so from...
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U.S. Marshals, Petersburg police apprehend bank robbery suspect
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — Petersburg Police and the U.S. Marshal Fugitive Task Force on Tuesday apprehended a Chesterfield man wanted for robbing the Bank of Southside Virginia last month. 24-year-old...
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Viral video: Dinwiddie man breaks down when he learns he’s going to be a dad
DINWIDDIE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A Dinwiddie mother-to-be came up with a special way to let her husband know she’s pregnant. Dana Griffin-Graves planted the baby’s ultrasound photos right next to a...
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Officials investigating what sparked Richmond house fire
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Fire officials are investigating after a vacant home in Richmond caught fire Tuesday night. According to Richmond Fire spokesperson Leutenant Chris Armstrong, the department...
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8News Daily POLL: Do Virginia officers need impartial police training?
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring said Tuesday that his office will offer impartial police training across the state, giving officers tactics to safely deal with potential...
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School leaders face tough repair decisions as Armstrong High preps to reopen...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Armstrong High School will reopen Wednesday after a broken air conditioner kept students home today. But even though the students will be back in class, schools officials face...
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Police ID fatal Powhatan Co. crash victim
POWHATAN COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a single-vehicle accident in Powhatan County. The crash occurred at 3:10 p.m. in the 5000 block of Cartersville Road (Rte. 684). The...
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Armed man robs Chesterfield convenience store; suspect in custody
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Police in Chesterfield have a man in custody after an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven. Officers were called to the convenience store near Turner Road and Route 60 just...
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Heavy rainfall causes state-wide flooding
RICHMOND, Va (WRIC) – Folks are battening the hatches all over Virginia as heavy downpours drench the state. In Harrisonburg, James Madison University students waded through a flood that cut campus in...
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Joaquin nearing hurricane strength; significant impact to Virginia very possible
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — As of 4 a.m. this morning, Tropical Storm Joaquin has winds of 70 mph and it is expected to intensify to Hurricane strength. Joaquin COULD have a major impact on central Virginia...
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Fire tears through old elementary school in Mineral
MINERAL, Va. (WRIC) — A fire completely destroyed an old elementary school in Mineral overnight. The fire broke out around 8 p.m. and burned through much of the night. The old school was built in...
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Jesse Matthew Jr., charged with killing 2 Virginia students, due in court
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WRIC/AP) — The man charged with killing two Virginia college students is due in court today. Jesse L. Matthew Jr. was already facing capital murder charges in the killing of...
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NASCAR champion Tony Stewart to retire after 2016 season
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (AP) — Tony Stewart says he will retire following the 2016 season. The three-time NASCAR champion announced his decision Wednesday at the team shop in North Carolina, saying “next year...
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“End of Watch” for K9 Officer Grendel
A year-and-a-half after the unofficial ambassador of the Fond du Lac Police Department retired, K9 Officer Grendel was laid to rest Wednesday. With the dog’s health failing, Grendel’s handler, Officer...
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