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Safety expert warns of 'card draining' scam around the holidays

Many people are out buying those last-minute gifts, and while a gift card is usually a safe bet when you don’t know what to get, safety experts are now warning buyers to beware.

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Crews battle house fire in Chesterfield

Chesterfield Fire & EMS is working to determine the cause of a house fire early Thursday morning.

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Nonalcoholic drinks can be festive without the buzz

If you want nonalcoholic drink options for your holiday party, Consumer Reports' taste-testers found some to recommend.

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'The key to a thriving city is a safe city:' Richmond's real-time crime center now open

Richmond’s real-time crime center is now up and running, and helping officers solve crimes faster.

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Recall roundup: Quaker Oats granola bars, TGI Fridays chicken bites recalled

Check the pantry and the freezer. Quaker Oats issued a nationwide recall for a long list of granola bars and cereals, while TGI Fridays recalled frozen chicken bites.

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Gas price slide hits bump ahead of holiday travel

Gas prices, on the slide for the past several weeks, jumped about 13 cents a gallon locally ahead of holiday travel.

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Holiday help: How to buy refurbished tech

Buying refurbished electronics can stretch your holiday dollar. Before you buy and wrap up that gift, there are some things to consider.

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WWBT launches 12OnYourSide.com

12 On Your Side’s promise is to bring residents quality news, programming and information on the media platform of your choice.

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San Antonio mom feels vindicated after tests show water beads can be toxic

Tests by consumer advocates and federal regulators reveal what a local mom has been saying for years: water bead toys can contain toxic chemicals.

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Target, Amazon among several retailers vowing to stop sale of water beads to children

Several companies, including Target, Amazon and Walmart, have said they will stop selling and marketing water beads to children after pressure from a Consumer Reports investigation.

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