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By Hannah Eason Sign honoring Marcus-David Peters removed from Lee circle, RPD asks public for info By Hannah Eason School employee in Amelia County diagnosed with COVID-19, school to reopen Monday By Hannah Eason Evacuation order lifted for Chesterfield residences near Falling Creek Dam By Hannah Eason Colonial Heights lifts voluntary evacuation orders near Swift Creek By NBC12 Newsroom House Democrats summon postal leaders to hearing on mail delays The House Oversight and Reform Committee said it wants to hear from new Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and from the chair of the Postal Service board of governors, Robert Duncan. By Associated Press 73 Currently in Richmond, VA Full Forecast Sponsored By National Texas testing drops, mirroring national trend The trend worries health experts who fear that Texas risks flying blind into the fall if it doesn't increase testing. By Associated Press August 15 August 15 Download the NBC12 News App Now Download the First Alert Weather App Now TOP STORIES Chippenham Parkway closed in both directions near Jefferson Davis Highway due to flooding VDOT tweeted the closure Saturday, saying the closure would continue overnight By NBC12 Newsroom Published 5:55 AM at 5:55 AM Man killed in two-car accident The Chesterfield County Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that happened Sunday. By NBC12 Newsroom Published 5:07 AM at 5:07 AM Robert Trump, younger brother of President Trump, dead at 72 President Donald Trump’s younger brother, Robert Trump, has died after being hospitalized in New York. By Associated Press Published August 15, 2020 at 11:21 PM Chesterfield declares local state of emergency due to flooding Chesterfield County declared a local state of emergency on Saturday due to deteriorating road conditions. By Hannah Eason Published August 15, 2020 at 7:02 PM Flash floods submerge main entrance road at Clover Leaf Lake Apartments Jackeline Marquez calls Saturday’s flash-flooding along the entrance road to the Clover Leaf Lake Townhomes in Chesterfield an unfortunate case of Déjà vu outside of her unit tan that has her anxiety about as high as the floodwater. By A.J. Nwoko August 15 August 15 Watch NBC12 Live Anytime Start your day with the news you need to know Send Us Your Photos and Videos Start Streaming on Roku & Amazon Fire Coronavirus FDA authorizes quick, inexpensive saliva-based COVID-19 test If getting a nasal swab to test for COVID-19 makes you cringe, here’s some good news: a quick, inexpensive test could use your saliva instead. By CNN Staff 9:39 AM 9:39 AM Photos, videos show heavy flooding in Central Virginia Rain in the Central Virginia area has caused a local state of emergency, flash flood warnings and multiple water rescues on Saturday. By Hannah Eason Published August 15, 2020 at 5:28 PM Routes to avoid: Flooding, downed trees close Central Virginia roads Heavy rain in Central Virginia has closed several road in the region. By Hannah Eason Published August 15, 2020 at 4:08 PM Richmond Police investigate shooting near Warwick Drive Richmond Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the Southside area on Saturday. By Hannah Eason Published August 15, 2020 at 4:04 PM Saturday Flash Flooding in Chesterfield County Flash flooding in Chestefield county By Andrew Freiden and Nick Russo Published August 15, 2020 at 2:44 PM Storms bring down trees, flood roads in Central Virginia “We know where a lot of roads typically flood during these kinds of events. But today, we’re seeing roads that don’t typically flood have issues." By Enzo Domingo Published August 15, 2020 at 2:40 PM Additional 200+ COVID-19 patients discharged from Virginia hospitals New state data gives the first glimpse at how many people are recovering from the virus in Virginia. By NBC12 Newsroom Published August 15, 2020 at 1:35 PM VDH reports 10 new outbreaks, 900+ COVID-19 cases The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reported 105,750 total positive coronavirus tests throughout the state Saturday - a 912 case increase since Friday. By NBC12 Newsroom Published August 15, 2020 at 1:16 PM Chesterfield voters included in erroneous absentee ballot applications Some Chesterfield County voters who received absentee ballot applications were given return envelopes addressed to the incorrect registrar’s office. By Hannah Eason Published August 15, 2020 at 12:46 PM National Weakening expected for tropical storms Josephine, Kyle Josephine continued to just barely hold on to its tropical storm status Friday as Tropical Storm Kyle formed in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of New England, packing winds near gale force but with no major population centers in its projected path. By Associated Press August 15 August 15 Full Court Press | Check Local Listings Picture Your Pet RVA Parenting NBC12's History Podcast | Season 3 Out Now! SPORTS St. Christopher’s Greene navigates recruiting process through pandemic The recruiting experience is exciting for high school athletes, though it does present its challenges. Throw in a pandemic into the mix and the challenges can be amplified, but one of the area’s most sought-after recruits in the Class of 2022 is making it a point to enjoy every moment. By Marc Davis Pediatric cardiologist raises questions when it’s safe for kids recovering from COVID-19 to return to sports By Rachel Hirschheimer Birx says college football players can get back on the field if they’re ‘ultra careful’ By Jacqueline Policastro and Natalie Grim Big Ten postponement doesn’t sour recruits on programs By Marc Davis Kickers welcome back fans, pick up first win of 2020 For the first time since the pandemic began, professional sports resumed with fans in the seats in Richmond. By Marc Davis MORE TOP STORIES Driver rescued from car’s roof on flooded Midlothian road Chesterfield’s Water Rescue Team rescued a driver Saturday morning from a vehicle stuck in water. By Hannah Eason Published August 15, 2020 at 9:28 AM First Alert: Tropical Storm Kyle forms in the Atlantic As of this afternoon, Tropical Storm Josephine has formed in the Atlantic By Sophia Armata and Megan Wise Published August 14, 2020 at 11:34 PM Powhatan woman to hold vigil for 5-year-old boy shot, killed in North Carolina A Powhatan woman is trying to come to terms with the tragic death of her 5-year-old relative. By Brent Solomon Published August 14, 2020 at 11:31 PM Richmond father raises awareness for human trafficking Chris Lane knows first hand the pain human trafficking can cause. While Lane’s oldest son wasn’t a victim of human trafficking, his involvement with the crisis while working for a landscaping company down in Virginia Beach cost him his life. By A.J. Nwoko Published August 14, 2020 at 11:31 PM Richmond triathlete competing for title of Ms. Health and Fitness 2020 Triathlete April Harper is competing for the title of Ms. Health and Fitness 2020, and an opportunity to b...