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RTDNEWS

  1. WEATHER UPDATE: Strong thunderstorms, tornadoes possible this afternoon #Rva about 6 hours ago via TweetDeck
  2. UPDATE: John Edwards says he's responsible for his sins. bit.ly/LO9E29 about 23 hours ago via HootSuite
  3. UPDATE: Mistrial declared on other 5 counts in John Edwards campaign fraud trial. bit.ly/JwXu9F about 23 hours ago via HootSuite
  4. DEVELOPING: Former presidential candidate John Edwards not guilty on 1 of 6 counts of campaign fraud; jury deadlocked on others. about 24 hours ago via HootSuite
  5. @tippitytyping Not sure how often that occurs. Any legal eagles out there who can answer? 11:54 AM May 31st via HootSuite in reply to TippityTyping
  6. Expelled L.C. Bird student gets prison time for assaulting police officers. bit.ly/Kv2tvA #rva 10:26 AM May 31st via HootSuite
  7. Court: Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional. bit.ly/JBYi1S 8:07 AM May 31st via HootSuite
  8. Here's more on the death of bluegrass legend Doc Watson: apne.ws/KUIC4q 6:22 PM May 29th via HootSuite
  9. Developing: Bluegrass legend Doc Watson is dead at 89. Details as we get them. 5:32 PM May 29th via HootSuite
  10. TRAFFIC ALERT: Here's the scene from that accident on I-95 NB near Boulevard. ow.ly/i/ETsB #rva 7:39 AM May 29th via HootSuite
  11. Staff photographer Dean Hoffmeyer took an awesome photo from last night's fireworks at Rocketts Landing. Check it out:... 1:31 PM May 28th via HootSuite
  12. Memorial Day holiday schedule -- ABC stores open, govt offices closed. bit.ly/KI6uvX #rva 7:50 PM May 27th via HootSuite
  13. RT @rtdpolitics: Meet GOP Senate candidate Jamie Radtke, who relishes going against the establishment. bit.ly/KvZjGy 8:32 AM May 27th via HootSuite
  14. @girlcheats Where are you going today? 8:32 AM May 27th via HootSuite in reply to girlcheats
  15. Apartments are booming in downtown #RVA. bit.ly/JFpMQK 8:18 AM May 27th via HootSuite
  16. What's your favorite drive in #VA? Staffers Bob Brown and Bill Lohmann share theirs. on.fb.me/Jnqocf 7:27 AM May 27th via HootSuite
  17. Super #Coupons in today’s RTD. Exclusive discounts from great #rva businesses: ow.ly/b9yAR 5:05 AM May 27th via HootSuite
  18. Tomorrow in the TD: Travel savings tips, fun Virginia destinations, plus Parade magazine's celebration of summer food! ow.ly/i/EsB0 8:00 AM May 26th via HootSuite
  19. @richmondpolice investigating 'inappropriate comments' by 2 officers during Obama visit. bit.ly/KHVlYe #rva 12:16 PM May 25th via HootSuite
  20. Congratulations to the winners of the Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo Contest at Dominion Riverrock! ow.ly/b9IYy 11:45 AM May 25th via HootSuite