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NWS confirms 10th tornado touched down in Virginia
With more than a dozen tornado warnings issued across several counties in Virginia, weather service teams have spent this week trying to determine if any more tornadoes touched down.
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'It's perfect': Chesterfield County renames road in honor of fallen soldier
Chesterfield County on Friday honored the service and sacrifice of a local native and Army hero by renaming a road in his honor.
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Fatal crash in Chesterfield overnight
A man is dead after a single vehicle crash early Saturday morning.
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Elementary school students go viral for protecting flag
"I just watched the most amazing act of patriotism."
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Florence, wet summer causes damage to Virginia farms
When the alarms went off on Darlene Bowlin’s phone Monday afternoon, she drove across her family farm to check on her elderly mother.
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Despite uncertainties, HCPS looking towards future with plans to build new high schools
Henrico County Public Schools announced on Thursday plans to build two new high schools in the district, replacing two of the oldest schools in Henrico and giving them a modern feel.
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Positively Richmond: Capture the flag lets athletes, officers connect with Bellwood ES students
In an attempt to bridge the gap between pro athletes, officers and the community, athletes and officers joined third and fifth graders from Bellwood for a quick game on Friday.
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Giant tree snaps, causes damage outside home near Maymont
A huge tree outside of a home on Meadow Street, not too far from Maymont Park, has cracked and caused damage to homes and cars in the area.
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Updated Prince Willam County Police probe fatal crash involving a 17-year-old boy
Prince William County police are investigating a fatal crash that happened early Saturday morning.
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Officials: Girl stabs boy with scissors after science class
Police say the girl has been arrested and the weapon was recovered.
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Washington Huddle Week 3 Social Media HQ
The Sportswrap's Nathan Epstein takes us to the Social Media Headquarters where fans and players weigh in on the Redskins on the September 21, 2018 airing of the Washington Huddle.
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Inside the Huddle: Sept. 21, 2018
The Sportswrap's Brian Parsons takes us inside the Huddle on the Sept. 21, 2018 airing of The Washington Huddle.
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Washington Huddle: Jake's Fantasy Takes Sept. 21
From "The Athletic"-- the top rated fantasy analyst in the country is Jake Ciely, with Jake's Fantasy Takes. September 21, 2018 airing of the Washington Huddle.
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Darren Perry joins the Washington Huddle on Sept. 21
The Sportswrap's Bruce Rader sits down with two time Super Bowl champion Darren Perry, who was on the Packers coaching staff the past eight years.
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Dogs impacted by Florence arrive at Richmond SPCA
With Florence causing major damage in the Carolinas, dogs left at animal shelters in hurricane-affected areas made their way to Richmond on Friday.
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Investigation finds Maryland culpable in death of player
An independent investigation into the death of University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair has determined that trainers on the scene did not follow proper procedures after he collapsed on the field.
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Henrico County Schools hosting sessions on high school specialty centers
Henrico County Public Schools is hosting information sessions about high school specialty centers.
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27-year old charged with attempted murder after Richmond shooting
Authorities have arrested a 27-year old man believed to be connected to shooting in Richmond on Tuesday.
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Florida man accused of using lighter to burn ‘smiley faces' onto children
A St. Petersburg man is accused of burning multiple children with a lighter to create “smiley” faces on the victims.
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Trump drops civil tone, slams Kavanaugh accuser credibility
Abandoning his previous restraint, President Donald Trump challenged the credibility of the woman accusing his Supreme Court nominee of sexual assault on Friday, declaring that if the alleged attack was so terrible she would have reported it to law enforcement.
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'It's everywhere': Parents, students share frustration with mold found at Charles City HS
After mold was found in a local high school cafeteria, 8News spoke to students and parents at Charles City High School about the hazardous conditions.
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Positively Richmond: Capture the flag lets athletes, officers connect with Bellwood ES students
In an attempt to bridge the gap between pro athletes, officers and the community, athletes and officers joined third and fifth graders from Bellwood for a quick game on Friday.
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After Florence, animals relocated to Richmond
Dozens of dogs left an animal shelter in hurricane-affected areas are now at the Richmond SPCA.
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Doctors urged to prescribe opioid alternatives, so why is the FDA recalling one?
Doctors have been urged to treat pain with opioid alternatives, so why is the FDA pulling one from the market?
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Florence, wet summer causes damage to Virginia farms
When the alarms went off on Darlene Bowlin's phone Monday afternoon, she drove across her family farm to check on her elderly mother.
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'It's perfect': Chesterfield County renames road in honor of fallen soldier
Chesterfield County on Friday honored the service and sacrifice of a local native and Army hero by renaming a road in his honor.
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Crime
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- Woman admits affair with 15-year-old on Divorce Court, alleged dad of newborn
- Reward offered in Richmond man's unsolved murder
- 5-year-old found wandering in street holding meth pipe, mother arrested
- Former college student found guilty for role in teen's death
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- PayPal is the latest platform to ditch Alex Jones, Infowars
- Investigation finds Maryland culpable in death of player
- Ellen DeGeneres brand children's coveralls recalled due to choking hazard
- Florida man accused of using lighter to burn ‘smiley faces' onto children
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