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NBC12 has confirmed that the victim, James Stephenson Lee, died Wednesday evening. The suspect in a shooting at the McGuire VA Medical Center has been identified as 55-year-old Cornelius Hayes of Blackstone. Hospital officials confirm that he is an employee at the hospital. He is charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.More >>

Lawmakers are expected to take on a controversial bill Thursday morning.More >>

The suspect in the Wal-mart shooting has been identified as 33-year-old Melvin D. Taylor, Jr. of Petersburg. According to police, a Wal-Mart employee returned from lunch with and shot his supervisor before turning the gun on himself. That supervisor is in the hospital -- the gunman is dead.More >>

A family says they finally have justice, eighteen years after a hit and run accident killed their loved one.More >>

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - Breaking from the State Capitol: Governor Bob McDonnell asking members of the General Assembly to change portions of the ultrasound before abortion bill. His full statement is below: StatementMore >>

According to the Washington Post, Governor Bob McDonnell is saying he is backing away from full support of the bill. He plans to work on a compromise to the ultrasound bill after getting a lot of national attention.More >>

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (WWBT) - The jury in the George Huguely murder trial began deliberations Wednesday morning, after a 3-day break following nearly two weeks of testimony. Huguely faces charges of 1st-degreeMore >>

A Church Hill Neighborhood Association says it's not backing any current plans for improving the Route 5 corridor.More >>

GRTC has found a unique was to pay tribute to the courageous woman at the center of a Civil Rights turning point.More >>

A woman was taken from a Richmond restaurant and raped in a Chesterfield home last week, according to Chesterfield Police.More >>

It's a story that may make you think twice before hitting the send button on your computer or smart phone.More >>

Henrico school leaders have slammed the brakes on a hotly debated new contract for school bus drivers.More >>

Some crooks are hoping to make a fast buck on your desperation by selling stolen inspection stickers.More >>

There has been a string of suspicious fires in Caroline County. The Sheriff's Office confirms it's investigating, but some people are still on edge.More >>

Police are investigating a hit-and-run that nearly killed a man after the suspect dragged him underneath a car. Now, police are looking for the driver.More >>

It could be another heated school budget meeting in Henrico, but the county feels they've come up with a solution that saves both money and jobs.More >>

This morning you'll want to take it easy when taking the kids to school and going to work — you could run into some icy spots when you hit the road. More >>

Some of Virginia's most controversial bills concerning abortion had the nation laughing this weekend. A skit on "Saturday Night Live", poked fun at two different bills -- including one that states life begins at conception. More >>

VDOT crews are ready to go out and battle the black ice that is forming, thanks to all the snow that melted on Monday.More >>

A state-of-the-art gun range is set to open in Henrico's west end. We told you about the Colonial Shooting Academy back in August. Now, we have our first look inside.More >>

During the snow storm, NBC12 had a crew in Western Henrico, which was one of the hardest hit areas.More >>

VDOT officials say all their crews are out plowing, and they hope to have roads cleared for the morning rush hour.More >>

The U.S. Geological Survey reports a 2.7 magnitude aftershock was felt approximately 8 miles south of Louisa County. This latest quake happened at 2:12 a.m.More >>

No verdict yet in the murder trial of former UVA lacrosse player, George Huguely. The jury will begin deliberations next Wednesday morning at 9:00.More >>

The judge in the murder trial of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player has limited the medical testimony of a defense witness.More >>

Cash strapped, but need a vacation? There's a new way people are finding cheap digs on the road, over seas, and even here in Richmond. It's called couch surfing.More >>

NBC12 has a frightening warning for parents. There's a hot new designer drug on the streets and students right here in the metro-area are using and abusing it.More >>

Virginia Tech President Charles Steger has been dropped as a defendant in the wrongful death lawsuit filed by two families of the April 16 shooting victims.More >>