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WEATHER ALERT: Dense fog Thursday morning
8:39 a.m. UPDATE: The Dense Fog Advisory was allowed to expire early for nearly all of central Virginia, including Richmond. Only northern Virginia remains in the advisory until 10 a.m. Visibilities...
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College graduation weekend traffic alerts
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – Over a dozen college graduations take place this weekend around the downtown Richmond area. Expect congestion near the Richmond Coliseum as VCU commencement begins at 10 a.m....
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Monday construction sites cause limited lane travel
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – Use caution Monday along I-95 north between Lombardy St. and Laburnum Ave. from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. as crews will be out continuing work at the Sherwood Ave. and Robin Hood Rd....
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Power outage irks Fan residents
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) — On one of the hottest days of the year so far, about 650 homes lost power in the Fan Thursday morning. It was restored after about an hour and a half, but with summer-like...
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‘Parking nightmare’ alleviated at Amtrak?
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) — More than 345,000 passengers passed through the Amtrak station on Staples Mill Road last year, making it one of the busiest stations in Virginia. Almost all of them had to deal...
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Weekday lane closures
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – Weather permitting, drivers will encounter heavy traffic on Monday along I-95 south from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. between Laburnum Ave. and Lombardy St. Expect delays as the right...
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VIRGINIA THIS MORNING: GRTC
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) – GRTC is bringing back its seasonal express service from downtown Richmond to Kings Dominion. The simple $5 per trip ride starts this Friday, May 24th and continues until Labor...
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Upcoming lane closures
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – From 8 p.m. – 6 a.m. traffic will be reduced to one travel lane in each direction along I-95 between Belvidere & Boulevard. Expect delays in the Richmond area, consider using...
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Area drivers ‘fed up’ with downtown parking
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) — Tens of thousands of people flocked to downtown Richmond for the Broad Appetit food festival, and most of them had to search for a place to park. “I can’t believe it. I’m here...
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Severe weather’s impact on local graduations
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) — The month of June is chalk full of local high school graduations each year, and also severe weather. Hurricane season begins in June, and strong thunderstorms Thursday are...
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Summer construction causes traffic changes near VCU
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – Traffic patterns downtown near VCU Medical Center could be different in the coming weeks. 11th Street, between Broad and Marshall Streets will be closed starting Monday. That is...
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VIDEO: Watch RVA Fireworks on the James in five seconds
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – The biggest fireworks show in Virginia began the 4th of July celebrations in the River City last night. Venture Richmond held “RVA Fireworks on the James” July 3 after sunset...
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Are you drinking enough water to stay healthy in this heat?
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) – Summer in Richmond is in full swing. It was hot enough Tuesday morning that even the ducks and geese on the pond at Byrd Park were flocking to the shade. Near record breaking...
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July was both wetter and hotter than average in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – It comes as no surprise that July 2013 was wetter than average in Richmond. It rained 16 out of 31 days in the month at Richmond International Airport. That’s half the month with...
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RAA: Distracted walking accidents down in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) — As the number nationally continues to rise, the number of accidents involving pedestrians has decreased. According to the Richmond Ambulance Authority (RAA), they saw a...
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Police make arrest in Midlothian Turnpike homicide
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) — A man wanted in connection to a homicide on Midlothian Turnpike last Saturday surrendered to U.S. Marshals late Friday night Richmond Police say 26-year-old Floyd E. Taylor was...
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Violent night: 6 shot overnight in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) – Richmond police said six people were shot at four separate incidents Saturday night into Sunday morning. Two of the shootings are being investigated as homicides. Police do not...
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Have a Nice Day Cafe loses liquor license
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) – An infamous Shockoe Bottom nightclub has lost its permit to serve mixed beverages. According to the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Have a Nice Day Cafe...
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Virginia’s role in the civil rights movement
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) – While thousands gathered in Washington D.C., a much quieter scene unfolded at the State Capitol in Richmond. A few tourists walked the grounds and state employees strolled...
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‘Mentally ill’ Navy Yard shooter sought treatment in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) – Friends of the alleged Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis said that on multiple occasions he sought treatment in Northern Virginia for mental illness, according to Associated Press...
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