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WTVR CBS 6 Richmond@CBS6 · 17 m

Two people remain missing following the deadly July 4 flooding in Central Texas, including a girl and an adult male from Camp Mystic, Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday. wtvr.com/us-news/two-pe…

CBS6's tweet card. Two people remain missing following the deadly July 4 flooding in Central Texas, including a girl and an adult male from Camp Mystic, Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday.

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WTVR CBS 6 Richmond@CBS6 · 47 m

"I'm just emotional," he posted after Ozzy Osbourne's death. "He was such an important part of my life. Twice in my career his family has helped me so much I wouldn't even be who I am today if God had not permitted it. I'm just forever grateful." wtvr.com/news/local-new…

CBS6's tweet card. Lin Doak, known worldwide as "Little Ozzy," has transformed what some might consider a limitation into his greatest asset.

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WTVR CBS 6 Richmond@CBS6 · 57 m

A 24-by-21 Virginia dogwood sculpture is being planned between the North and South garages at Richmond International Airport. wtvr.com/news/local-new…

CBS6's tweet card. A 24-by-21 Virginia dogwood sculpture is being planned between the North and South garages at Richmond International Airport.

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WTVR CBS 6 Richmond@CBS6 · 1 h

Bryan Kohberger and the families of his victims had a chance Wednesday to speak in court but Kohberger remained silent. wtvr.com/us-news/crime/…

CBS6's tweet card. Bryan Kohberger will be sentenced Wednesday for the murders of four University of Idaho students, following his July 2 guilty plea to four counts of first-degree murder.

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WTVR CBS 6 Richmond@CBS6 · 1 h

☀️🌡️It will turn more muggy the next few days as highs jump back into the 90s. The heat index Friday could break 105.☀️🌡️ wtvr.com/weather/todays…

CBS6's tweet card. It will turn more muggy the next few days as highs jump back into the 90s. The heat index Friday could break 105.

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WTVR CBS 6 Richmond@CBS6 · 2 h

A Chesterfield teacher accused of taking a photo of a young person in a movie theater has been arrested on child porn charges, according to authorities. wtvr.com/news/local-new…

CBS6's tweet card. A Chesterfield teacher accused of taking a photo of a young person in a movie theater has been arrested on child porn charges, according to authorities.

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WTVR CBS 6 Richmond@CBS6 · 2 h

The New Market Heights Trail would travel through American Battlefield Trust property on which a portion of the Civil War's Battle of New Market Heights occurred. wtvr.com/news/local-new…

CBS6's tweet card. The New Market Heights Trail would travel through American Battlefield Trust property on which a portion of the Civil War's Battle of New Market Heights occurred.

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Petersburg Police@PBurgPolice · 3 h

The 2100 block of E. Washington Street, eastbound lanes are closed at this time due to a sinkhole. Road closures signs along with detour signs are being placed by the city.

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Tyler Layne@TylerLayneMusic · Jul 22

A Henrico educator says the Social Security Administration tried clawing back $6,000 in benefits without explanation. This comes as annual overpayment recoveries are increasing & amid policy changes to withhold more money from beneficiaries. @CBS6 wtvr.com/news/local-new…

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WTVR CBS 6 Richmond@CBS6 · 10 h

🌭 The Goochland Rotary Club held an event to raise funds for flooding relief efforts in Central Texas. It's not too late to donate, click the link below to find out more.⬇️ wtvr.com/news/local-new…

CBS6's tweet card. The Goochland Rotary Club held an event to raise funds for flooding relief efforts in Central Texas.

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Zach Daniel@ZachDanielCBS6 · 11 h

Good Wednesday morning! Today will be mostly sunny and very warm, but humidity levels will remain below average. Have a great day!

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WTVR CBS 6 Richmond@CBS6 · 15 h

President Donald Trump accused former President Barack Obama of treason on Tuesday while citing a newly released report from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. wtvr.com/politics/trump…

CBS6's tweet card. President Donald Trump accused former President Barack Obama of treason on Tuesday while citing a newly released report from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.

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WTVR CBS 6 Richmond@CBS6 · 17 h

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports, telling the federations overseeing swimming, athletics and other sports it has an “obligation to comply” with an executive order issued by President Trump. wtvr.com/sports/us-olym…

CBS6's tweet card. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports, saying it has an “obligation to comply” with President Trump's executive orders.

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WTVR CBS 6 Richmond@CBS6 · 18 h

Richmond City Council members expressed continued frustration over the city's emergency communication failures during a meeting that examined the January water crisis response and reform efforts. wtvr.com/news/local-new…

CBS6's tweet card. Richmond City Council members expressed continued frustration over the city's emergency communication failures during a meeting that examined the January water crisis response and reform efforts.

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WTVR CBS 6 Richmond@CBS6 · 18 h

The U.S. Postal Service says dozens of mail pieces recently found discarded along a Henrico County road were undeliverable marketing mail that spilled from a third-party contractor’s vehicle. wtvr.com/news/local-new…

CBS6's tweet card. The U.S. Postal Service says dozens of mail pieces recently found discarded along a Henrico County road were undeliverable marketing mail that spilled from a third-party contractor’s vehicle.

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WTVR CBS 6 Richmond@CBS6 · 19 h

Claudia Glazier, owner of Buttery Baking House, is crediting her upstairs neighbor with saving her business during a recent flood. wtvr.com/news/local-new…

CBS6's tweet card. A small bakery owner in Petersburg is crediting her upstairs neighbor with saving her business during a recent flood that threatened the Old Towne section of the city.

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WTVR CBS 6 Richmond@CBS6 · 19 h

The winner of the $348 million jackpot has not claimed their prize. The winning ticket was sold at E&C Mid-Atlantic in Burgess and matched all six numbers in the June 27 Mega Millions drawing. wtvr.com/news/local-new…

CBS6's tweet card. The Virginia convenience store that sold a winning lottery ticket worth an estimated $348 million has won a cash prize of its own.

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WTVR CBS 6 Richmond@CBS6 · 22 h

Our thoughts are with those who lost a loved one. wtvr.com/news/local-new…

CBS6's tweet card. A woman died after being hit by a driver while walking along Bells Road in South Richmond on Monday night.

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WTVR CBS 6 Richmond@CBS6 · Jul 22

Share with your travel buddies. What you need to know: wtvr.com/news/local-new…

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WTVR CBS 6 Richmond@CBS6 · Jul 22

Richmonders, let us know! 🗣️ What concerns would you most like to see addressed? wtvr.com/news/local-new…

CBS6's tweet card. Richmond residents are expressing a mix of hope and skepticism as the city's new Chief Administrative Officer Odie Donald II begins his tenure.

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