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Do you think the City of Richmond will be able to renovate and restore Monroe Park?

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Tourists, locals, business owners bracing for Hurricane Earl

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Tourists and locals are gearing up for Hurricane Earl. Several people from out of town say they're staying extra night just to watch the storm.

Henrico banks ban certain articles of clothing

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Henrico banks are curbing crime by controlling your clothing. There's a bank in Henrico that was robbed five times in seven years. Then, staff started telling customers what they can't wear.

Independent review of computer problems

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The computer problems which led to these delays will now be the focus of an independent review. That's word today from Governor McDonnell, who calls the computer failure "unacceptable".

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Cheapest flu shots Video included

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Considering last year's flu season, retailers are stocking their shelves in anticipation. But why pay more if you don't have to?

Police investigate string of home break-ins in Colonial Heights Video included

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A crime alert out of Colonial Heights where police are investigating a string of home break-ins. The crimes are happening in broad daylight when residents are not home.

Boaters hunker down in Deltaville Video included

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In Middlesex County along the Rappahannock River, folks with summer homes and boats, 60 miles east of Richmond are hunkering down.

Former Redskin Darrell Green sues Justin French

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Former Redskins great and NFL Hall of Famer Darrell Green is the latest to claim troubled Richmond developer Justin French owes money.

UPDATE: Woman shot at Caroline County gas station Video included

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A woman was shot outside a Caroline County Chevron gas station on Route 207 just off I-95.

STATEMENT: Northrop Grumman responds to computer glitch

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Statement from Northrop Grumman on the Virginia IT outage attributable to Linda A. Mills, corporate vice president and president, Northrop Grumman Information Systems.

UPDATE: Trash truck crashes on I-95 ramp in Chesterfield

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A trash truck has overturned on the ramp from westbound Route 10 to southbound Interstate 95 in southern Chesterfield County, according to the Virginia State Police.

Northrop Grumman to pay for review of VITA glitch Video included

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Pictures were taken and drivers licenses and ID's were processed for the first time in more than a week at DMV as it recovers from a state-wide computer glitch.

Andrew discusses Hurricane Earl and Virginia impact Video included

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NBC12 meteorologist Andrew Freiden is not expecting Hurricane Earl to have a huge impact on the Virginia coast.

Christopher Newport University no longer on lock down

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The campus of Christopher Newport University is on lockdown status after an armed robbery at the CNU Village.

Cruise through Richmond's past with River District canal cruises Video included

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If you're looking for a date night idea or just something different for the family, check out Richmond Canal Cruises for a memorable tour on the James.

VITA CIO Sam Nixon explains what went wrong Video included

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The people in charge at VITA are still trying to figure out what went wrong. Virginia's Chief Information Officer, Sam Nixon, makes no excuses for this technological meltdown.

Lightning may have sparked massive Petersburg fire Video included

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There's new information on what may have caused a massive fire at a Petersburg warehouse.

Eight-foot shark caught in Potomac

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An eight-foot shark was caught in the Potomac River.

Woman arrested after police find her naked, soliciting sex

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Drunk, naked and soliciting sex -- that's how Henrico Police describe the woman they picked up Tuesday afternoon.

Teens accused of stealing from church could face 130 years

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A pair of Louisa teens who broke into churches are now probably praying they don't spend the rest of their lives behind bars.

Two bank robberies could be linked

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Richmond Police are investigating two bank robberies, both at Wachovias, and both from last month. Right now, they are not sure if they are related.

Trooper involved in accident released from hospital

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New details on a crash in Amelia County involving a state trooper.

DMV reopens after one week of computer glitches

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DMV doors will open Thursday to all those people who've waited more than a week to get or renew their drivers licenses.

Career expo for military, veterans, and family members

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CivilianJobs.com is hosting a Career Expo at Fort Lee on Thursday.

Long lines expected as DMV resumes full operations Thursday

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Just hours from now, DMV doors will open to a flood of people who've waited a week to renew their licenses.

Virginia declares "State of Emergency" Video included

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State agencies and private companies are jumping into action, making sure that if Hurricane Earl does cause any damage, they're ready for it.

Labor Day travel plans: cancellation policies vary Video included

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Uncertainty about Earl is making travel planning difficult for Labor Day weekend. If you plan on cancelling or shortening a trip, time may be running out on a refund. If you're having second thoughts about a trip to Virginia Beach or the Outer Banks, you should act now.

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Complaints about satellite TV service in Richmond Video included

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The Better Business Bureau says it's seeing a rise in the number of complaints against companies providing Satellite TV. While companies must provide what they promise, the consumer has a duty too.

Social services state assistance paid on time after computer failure Video included

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There's some good news in the ordeal following a major state computer system failure. The Department of Social Services, one of the 26 agencies impacted, has recovered. It met its goal of distributing benefits payments to those in need.

Water tables rely on rain from hurricanes Video included

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While many people are wishing for the hurricane season to go away, these storms actually benefit Central Virginia every year.

Va. Beach lifeguards warn of dangerous rip currents Video included

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At Virginia Beach Wednesday the weather was perfect, but the waves were definitely a little rougher than normal. With the holiday just ahead, there are questions about how the city preparing, and what Earl means for Labor Day beach plans.

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