Local blog helps Richmond man recover his Pig Paint Truck

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 11:06pm

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT)- A Richmond man says his stolen truck was recovered after a woman saw the truck and then his post on a local blog.

Sean Cannon says his Dodge Ram pick-up was stolen Friday night in the Fan. He sells barbeque sauce called "Pig Paint," and his truck is pretty recognizable.

Cannon didn't just call police, he posted the crime on Facebook and it went viral.

"I posted on Facebook and asked people to share it," Cannon said.

One of the people who shared it is John Murden, who writes for the local blog "Fan of the Fan." Katie Gantt then saw the blog post and commented on it.

Katie Gantt was spending her Tuesday morning in line at the McDonald's in Southside Plaza, when she says something caught her eye.

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12 ON YOUR SIDE: Rare tick-borne meat allergy in children

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Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 6:40pm

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (WWBT)- Parents, take extra care while your young ones are outside this summer - U.Va doctors say a tick-borne meat allergy may now affect children.

We first brought you the story about a man with a mysterious illness, an allergy that almost killed him, traced to a tick bite.

The lone star tick can cause life-threatening allergic reactions if your child is bitten and then eats a hamburger or hot dog.

U.Va researchers tested 51 children, ages four to 17, who had a history of allergic reactions - like severe itching and trouble breathing - but unknown causes. Doctors found most kids in the study had tick bites within the past year.

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Martin's now Richmond's top grocery store

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Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 6:17pm

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT)- For the first time in four years, Food Lion is no longer the king of local grocery stores; Martin's now claims the top spot.

That's according to a market share study released this week by the industry publication "Food World."

Based on total sales, Martin's had nearly 17% share of the market, followed by Food Lion, which had around 15% of the market.

"I'm delighted," said long-time customer Bobby Twigs. "Martins and Ukrop's have been our favorite for years."

"I think that is great," said customer Angela Eskridge. "I've been shopping here for many, many years, and I like to see them continue good service."

VCU Marketing Director Dr. Michael Little studies these trends. He says the promotion of fresh foods and fuel perks are two big strategies he says could have helped martin's get to the top.

He also says it's all about the visual attraction.

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Dog shows at the Richmond Raceway Complex this weekend

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Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 1:28pm

The Virginia Kennel Club and the Gloucester Kennel Club of Virginia will be holding four all breed dog shows this Saturday through Tuesday, June 22 through 25. More than 1000 dogs representing over 140 breeds are expected to compete.

The shows are a great opportunity for spectators to see their favorite breeds as well as some less familiar breeds.

In addition, visitors can shop for great dog related products at numerous vendors who will be at the shows.

Representatives of the American Kennel Club will be on hand on Saturday and Sunday, as well as K-9 officers from the Richmond Police Department.

Tours of the show also will be given periodically each day.

The shows are being held at the Richmond Raceway Complex which is located at 600 East Laburnum Avenue in Richmond. This is a new location for these shows.

The show hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.

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Woman in hospital after hit by bus at 9th and Broad

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Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 12:16pm

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT)- A woman is in the hospital after she was hit by a bus in Richmond.

Police say the bus was traveling north on 9^th and tried to turn onto Broad Street. The bus then struck a woman in her 20s while she was crossing Broad.

No word on the condition or identity of the victim at this time.

The driver is charged with failure to yield and was released on summons to take a drug test. Another bus driver resumed the route for the bus.

There were other students on the bus at the time of the accident, but no word of any other injuries.

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Shockoe Bottom to roll out street cameras

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Monday, June 17th, 2013, 11:39pm

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT)- How do you balance privacy and your safety? Richmond's public safety committee discussed rolling out cameras on city streets Monday night.

Police say the extra eyes work, but they will not say just how many cameras are already out there.

The debate is just beginning with this agenda item, but Shockoe Bottom plans to put up cameras in the very near future.

The weekend crime report in Richmond shows a busy police force. There were aggravated assaults, an abduction, and multiple robberies.

"The police can't be everywhere and neither can the citizens," said public safety chairwoman Reva Trammell.

Trammell wants to see more cameras on city streets to help fight crime.

"We need something," said Trammell. "We need a tool to help us to feel like we are being protected."

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Medicaid expansion in VA now under serious review

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Monday, June 17th, 2013, 7:12pm

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT)- A hot button issue brought hundreds of demonstrators to the State Capitol on Monday. More than 200 showed up as the Medicaid Innovation and Reform Commission met for the first time to review changes to the Medicaid program.

Both sides are giving their reasons for and against Medicaid expansion, but the commission said we're still in the beginning process of trying to understand that type of change.

Expansion could mean coverage for 400,000 more people in the state. Opponents say, right now, the Medicaid program is a broken system.

"The idea really is to get everybody dependent on government - somebody has got to pay for that, and I think a lot of it is going to be waste," said Senator Dick Black with District 13, who is against Medicaid expansion.

Across the Capitol grounds, a smaller group in favor of the expansion gathered. These demonstrators believe it will provide much needed health care for the uninsured.

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