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Crime

Man fighting for his life after shooting in Shockoe Bottom

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Richmond Police are working to find out who shot a man in Shockoe Bottom late Sunday night.

TV

Watch Live: Additional weather, traffic and breaking news

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By NBC12 Newsroom
NBC12 News Now is here to keep you updated on news happening throughout the day.

Richmond

Richmond-Henrico Health District issues spike alert due to rise in overdoses

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Emily Yinger
The health district issues these spike alerts to try to get communities involved in the effort to reduce overdoses.

Tri-cities

Petersburg’s 1st annual Watermelon Festival coming this weekend

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Petersburg is hosting its very own annual Watermelon Festival at The Iron Works in Old Towne.

Events

Bubba’s Block Party with Bubba Wallace showcases local Black-owned food trucks

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By NBC12 Newsroom
NASCAR's Bubba Wallace is hosting a block party in Richmond to celebrate the community and showcase local Black-owned cuisines.

Events

31st Down Home Family Reunion in Abner Clay Park Aug. 20

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By NBC12 Newsroom
The festival connects different aspects of West African cultural traditions with African Americans and shows West African culture’s influence on the American South.

News

NBC12 experiencing technical issues on Hulu

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By NBC12 Newsroom
NBC12 is currently experiencing technical difficulties streaming newscasts to Hulu.

Crime

Petersburg officer acquitted of assault charges in Taser incident

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
A Petersburg police officer has been acquitted of assault charges stemming from his use of a Taser on a suspect who reportedly was seen walking the streets carrying several weapons.

State

Three taken to hospital after Roanoke crash and fire

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
The driver of a car hit a building, with the car ending up in the building, which then caught fire.

Chesterfield

Pilots fly in school supplies for Central Virginia students

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 6:58 PM EDT
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By Emily Yinger
Pilot Andrew Crider is taking giving back to new heights. He teamed up with several pilots across the Commonwealth to fly school supplies to Chesterfield for the upcoming school year.
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Henrico

Babe Ruth 13-Year-Old World Series to take place at RF&P Park

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 3:38 PM EDT
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By Samantha McGranahan
Henrico County and the Glen Allen Youth Athletic Association welcome about 350 young baseball players, coaches and family members for the Babe Ruth Baseball 13-Year-Old World Series.

Richmond

Stratford Hills Chick-fil-a holds hiring event for location’s re-opening

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 2:53 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
A newly re-opened Chick-fil-a in Stratford Hills is looking for people to fulfill restaurant roles by hosting a hiring event.

Education

HCPS hosting Back-to-School Kickoff to jump start new school year

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 1:49 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Henrico County Public Schools is getting a head start to the school year once again with the annual Back-to-School Kickoff.

Chesterfield

Chesterfield’s Government Citizens Academy registration now open

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 1:10 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
The Chesterfield Government Citizens Academy’s (GCA) fall session is now open for registration.

Crime

1 dead, 1 hurt in shooting near Richmond apartment complex

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 2:47 AM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Police say one person was seriously hurt. The second victim is expected to recover.

First Alert Weather Blog

Severe storms cause damage in central Virginia

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 11:19 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom and John Hood
Severe storms moving through central Virginia prompted multiple warnings, watches and advisories Friday.

State

Virginia regulators OK Dominion’s planned offshore wind farm

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 9:56 PM EDT
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By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press
State regulators have approved an application from Dominion Energy Virginia to build an enormous offshore wind farm off the coast of Virginia Beach and recover the cost from ratepayers.

12 About Town

Ultimate Backpack Supply Drive returns Aug. 11

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 8:33 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
You can drop off supplies Aug. 11 at the Arthur Ashe Center.

Savings Guide

Virginia’s sales tax free weekend is Aug. 5-7

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 8:33 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
The sales tax holiday starts Friday, Aug. 5 at 12:01 a.m. and ends Sunday, Aug. 7 at 11:59 p.m.

Crime

First federal court appearance for alleged shooting plot suspects

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 7:09 PM EDT
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By A.J. Nwoko
Julio Alvarado Dubon and Rolman Balcarcel-Bavagas appeared in federal court for the first time since being indicted by a grand jury, one for illegal reentry, the other on a firearm charge.

Richmond

Beagles arrive at Richmond SPCA

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:27 PM EDT
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By Macy Moors
Four receiving agencies are working with the Richmond SPCA to help foster and find these dogs a forever home.

First Alert Weather Blog

Heightened storm awareness following deadly lightning strikes

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:11 PM EDT
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By Ashley Hendricks
The chances of being struck by lightning are one in a million, but that doesn’t mean you should take thunderstorms lightly.

Hanover

Sheriff’s office identifies woman’s body found near Hanover County road

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 4:41 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office said they identified the woman whose body was found on the side of a road.

State

SNP rangers rescue man who fell off a cliff

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 3:59 PM EDT
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By WHSV Newsroom
Chief Jeremy Holloway said the man had fallen sometime throughout the night and was unconscious when responders arrived.

Health

UVA Health preparing for monkeypox cases

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 3:52 PM EDT
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By Madison McNamee
With Monkeypox now a public health emergency, UVA Health says we are feeling it in our region too.

Traffic

Driver charged after crashing into house stoop

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 3:48 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Chesterfield police said a driver was charged after crashing into steps in front of a home.

Richmond

Richmond narrows down developers for Diamond District

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 3:08 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
The city’s Diamond District Evaluation Panel has narrowed down the list of developers to two teams.

State

Louisa County changing solar regulations

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 2:34 PM EDT
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By Madison McNamee
On Monday, August 1, the Louisa County Board of Supervisors met to respond to the concerns of citizens surrounding solar power.

Health

Tracking monkeypox cases in Virginia

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 1:33 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
The Virginia Department of Health is regularly updating its website with monkeypox cases in the commonwealth.

Hanover

Man charged with DUI after striking Hanover deputy’s patrol car

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 12:12 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Two additional patrol vehicles were damaged due to the impact of the crash.

Crime

Feds seek 8-year prison term for officer who stormed Capitol

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 12:10 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
An eight-year prison sentence would be the longest among hundreds of Capitol riot cases.

State

Father charged after 2-year-old fired gun into occupied apartment

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 10:23 AM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
On Aug. 4 at around 6:36 p.m. deputies in Stafford County responded to Fern Oak Circle for the report of shooting into an occupied dwelling.

State

Virginia Supreme Court reverses appeals court decision for former Liberty University professor

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 10:16 AM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Stephen Kilpatrick was found guilty on three counts of solicitation of a minor and two counts of computer solicitation, second or subsequent offense in 2019.

Traffic

Pipe replacement to close lanes of southbound I-95 in Richmond this weekend

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 10:07 AM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Both lanes of I-95 south near Lombardy Street will be closed starting Friday, Aug. 5 around 11 p.m. for a pipe replacement.

State

Father warned of wife’s mental health issues before 2-year-old’s death

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 9:13 AM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Police say Leandra Andrade ran away with the girl last week after losing a custody battle.

Crime

Police identify woman found shot to death in car

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 9:08 AM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
A woman is dead after a shooting that happened in the county’s east end early Friday morning.

Richmond

Urban One holds off on casino referendum on 2022 ballot

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:29 AM EDT
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By John Hood
The battle for a second casino referendum on this November’s ballot in Richmond is over after Urban One announced it would be looking to wait another year.

News to Know

News to Know for Aug. 5: Woman found dead; Animal shelter scam; Tax-free weekend

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:23 AM EDT
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By Joi Bass
Here’s a look at our top headlines for this Friday:

Richmond

RPS narrows down design firm for new William Fox Elementary school

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 8:42 PM EDT
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By A.J. Nwoko
This week, the Richmond Public School construction team picked a design firm to help rebuild William Fox Elementary School after a massive fire gutted it in February.

Henrico

RHHD ramping up prevention efforts against monkeypox, limited vaccines on hand

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 7:49 PM EDT
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By Ashley Hendricks
The Richmond-Henrico Health District says the threat of the monkeypox virus remains low, but they’re still ramping prevention measures. This week, the district announced they will have leaders on the ground in communities educating groups who are at high-risk for the virus.

RVA Parenting

Preparing for college: Don’t forget about insurance

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 7:15 PM EDT
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By Sarah Bloom
While thinking about what to buy for dorms and making moving plans, it’s also important to think about insurance.

Hanover

Hanover School Board set to discuss proposal on transgender bathroom, locker room policy

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 6:50 PM EDT
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By Desiree Montilla
The proposal details a process transgender students would need to follow if they request access to a bathroom, locker room, or changing facility that aligns with their gender identity.

Education

LCPS is fully staffed with bus drivers ahead of the school year

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 6:36 PM EDT
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By Madison McNamee
While many school districts are struggling to hire bus drivers, one in central Virginia is not.

Crime

Richmond man arrested in deadly double shooting

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 6:32 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Police were called to the 4400 block of Forest Hill Avenue around 3:13 p.m.

Education

Hallmark Channel actress organizes 200 backpack donations for Roanoke Valley foster care children

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:13 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
The campaign has organized more than 2,600 backpacks filled with supplies for kids in foster care across the country.

Crime

California man cited after TSA finds loaded gun in carry-on at Richmond airport

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 4:03 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
This is the 11th gun caught at the airport this year.

Crime

Deputies: Man charged with murder after shooting victim found inside burning home

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 3:43 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
A man has been charged in connection to the shooting death of a man who was found following a house fire in Spotsylvania County.

Crime

Police warn of scam involving Petersburg Animal Care and Control

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 3:29 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Anyone with information about the scam is asked to call Crime Solvers at 804-861-1212.

Crime

Chesterfield man charged with leading police on chase into NC

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 2:55 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
A Chesterfield County man faces multiple charges after authorities say he led them on a chase into North Carolina.

On Your Side

‘I love what I do:’ Virginia man continues to challenge barrier crimes law, waits for pardon

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 1:18 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Turner
A criminal conviction from nearly 20 years ago continues to keep a Virginia man from working as a substance abuse counselor.
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