Thursday, March 3 2016 5:32 PM EST2016-03-03 22:32:45 GMT
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Window coverings and cords - for years, parents have been warned about the potential dangers if a child becomes entangled. Now the U.S. government is collaborating with Canada to help make them safer.
Window coverings and cords - for years, parents have been warned about the potential dangers if a child becomes entangled. Now the U.S. government is collaborating with Canada to help make them safer.
Tuesday, March 1 2016 9:13 PM EST2016-03-02 02:13:15 GMT
Source: NBC12
A parent called 12 when the daycare would not provide its tax identification number so she could file her taxes. On Your Side Investigator Diane Walker found out what's going on.
A parent called 12 when the daycare would not provide its tax identification number so she could file her taxes. On Your Side Investigator Diane Walker found out what's going on.
Tuesday, February 23 2016 7:23 PM EST2016-02-24 00:23:51 GMT
Paul Anderson, an unlicensed landscaper who has been the subject of many 12 On Your Side investigations, was recently arrested in Chesterfield and charged with receiving advance pay and not performing work.
Paul Anderson, an unlicensed landscaper who has been the subject of many 12 On Your Side investigations, was recently arrested in Chesterfield and charged with receiving advance pay and not performing work.
Tuesday, February 16 2016 8:42 PM EST2016-02-17 01:42:35 GMT
Tenants received a letter over the weekend saying several of the apartment would likely be condemned in a few days. (Source: NBC12)
Tenants are waiting for official word on whether three buildings will be condemned by the city Wednesday because of plumbing problems that have left many tenants living without hot water for months. More >>
Tenants are waiting for official word on whether three buildings will be condemned by the city Wednesday because of plumbing problems that have left many tenants living without hot water for months.
Monday, February 15 2016 9:15 PM EST2016-02-16 02:15:45 GMT
Tenants received a letter over the weekend saying several of the apartment would likely be condemned in a few days. (Source: NBC12)
The management company says it has reason to believe the city will condemn three buildings. The city is fighting back, saying Ashton Square posted the notice on residents doors, not city officials. More >>
The management company says it has reason to believe the city will condemn three buildings. The city is fighting back, saying Ashton Square posted the notice on residents doors, not city officials.
Thursday, February 11 2016 6:00 PM EST2016-02-11 23:00:18 GMT
Federal authorities said criminals are tricking elderly Americans into becoming unwitting drug mules. The criminals are hiding the drugs in packages and ask the victims to transport the packages. (Source: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement)
Federal authorities say criminals are tricking elderly Americans into becoming unwitting drug mules! It's an emerging scam that is relatively new to authorities, but it has already landed several victims in foreign prisons. More >>
Federal authorities say criminals are tricking elderly Americans into becoming unwitting drug mules! It's an emerging scam that is relatively new to authorities, but it has already landed several victims in foreign prisons.
Tuesday, February 9 2016 8:33 PM EST2016-02-10 01:33:51 GMT
Louis Workman called 12 when he needed help getting a certificate of satisfaction. (Source: NBC12)
A Richmond man tried for months to get the document he needs to prove he paid off his home loan and the property is lien free. But he says no one would listen until he turned to On Your Side Investigator Diane Walker for help. More >>
A Richmond man tried for months to get the document he needs to prove he paid off his home loan and the property is lien free. But he says no one would listen until he turned to On Your Side Investigator Diane Walker for help.
Thursday, February 4 2016 10:16 PM EST2016-02-05 03:16:27 GMT
No hot water at Ashton Square Apartments (Source: NBC12)
Virginia code says that landlords are required to provide hot water not some of the time, but 24-7, according to the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society.
Virginia code says that landlords are required to provide hot water not some of the time, but 24-7, according to the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society.
Tuesday, February 2 2016 9:32 PM EST2016-02-03 02:32:10 GMT
Ashton Square Apartments (Source: NBC12)
Renters have rights in the city of Richmond, and one of them is hot water. Several tenants at Ashton Square Apartments say they've run out patience. These tenants say they haven't had hot water for months.
Renters have rights in the city of Richmond, and one of them is hot water. Several tenants at Ashton Square Apartments say they've run out patience. These tenants say they haven't had hot water for months.
Tuesday, January 19 2016 9:32 PM EST2016-01-20 02:32:56 GMT
An ethical hacker discovered a massive data file containing personal information on 191 million voters left unsecured online because no one would take responsibility for the data, according to cyber expert Theresa Payton. More >>
An ethical hacker discovered a massive data file containing personal information on 191 million voters left unsecured online because no one would take responsibility for the data, according to cyber expert Theresa Payton.
Monday, January 18 2016 11:11 PM EST2016-01-19 04:11:21 GMT
Social media is playing a key role in the upcoming election as candidates try to reach out to voters, and convince them they are the best person for the job. More >>
Social media is playing a key role in the upcoming election as candidates try to reach out to voters, and convince them they are the best person for the job.
Friday, January 15 2016 1:51 PM EST2016-01-15 18:51:08 GMT
Patricia Morgan avoided getting scammed by a fake Publishers Clearing House check. (Source: NBC12)
Patricia Morgan thought it was odd when she got a letter in the mail purporting to be from Publishers Clearing House. Inside was a check for more than $4,000.
Patricia Morgan thought it was odd when she got a letter in the mail purporting to be from Publishers Clearing House. Inside was a check for more than $4,000.
Tuesday, January 12 2016 9:21 PM EST2016-01-13 02:21:31 GMT
A bad thing happened to a nice couple in South Richmond during Christmas. They returned home from a birthday celebration and found themselves dodging bullets and shotgun blasts that tore through walls and windows from the outside into their home.
A bad thing happened to a nice couple in South Richmond during Christmas. They returned home from a birthday celebration and found themselves dodging bullets and shotgun blasts that tore through walls and windows from the outside into their home.
Friday, January 8 2016 5:47 PM EST2016-01-08 22:47:26 GMT
Celia Yette is seeking a 2015 Ford Mustang. (Source: NBC12)
Celia Yette of Petersburg was born without arms. NBC12's first story in November and Celia's determination and positive attitude inspired many people. More >>
Celia Yette of Petersburg was born without arms. NBC12's first story in November and Celia's determination and positive attitude inspired many people.
Tuesday, November 24 2015 9:44 PM EST2015-11-25 02:44:24 GMT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued notices to the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center for exposing workers to an unsafe workplace. (Source: NBC12)
Thursday, November 5 2015 6:18 PM EST2015-11-05 23:18:00 GMT
Jason Norton's signature (Source: NBC12)
Several people convicted in Richmond drug cases are being set free all because of an investigation into a former detective who helped put them behind bars. More >>
Several people convicted in Richmond drug cases are being set free all because of an investigation into a former detective who helped put them behind bars. More >>
Wednesday, November 4 2015 8:56 AM EST2015-11-04 13:56:21 GMT
Some Richmond renters just had their checking account information made public! Managers at the "Villas of Oakwood" are calling this all a mistake.More >>
Some Richmond renters just had their checking account information made public! Managers at the "Villas of Oakwood" are calling this all a mistake.More >>
Thursday, October 29 2015 8:16 PM EDT2015-10-30 00:16:32 GMT
As we approach the season of giving, the owner of a local moving company is doing what he does every year, and that's working hard to collect toys and clothes and putting them in the hands of kids at Christmas. More >>
As we approach the season of giving, the owner of a local moving company is doing what he does every year, and that's working hard to collect toys and clothes and putting them in the hands of kids at Christmas. More >>
Wednesday, October 21 2015 7:10 AM EDT2015-10-21 11:10:31 GMT
If you take your car in for repairs, and it catches fire and burns up just days after you got it out of the shop, is the repair shop responsible?More >>
If you take your car in for repairs, and it catches fire and burns up just days after you got it out of the shop, is the repair shop responsible?More >>
Friday, September 25 2015 11:18 AM EDT2015-09-25 15:18:11 GMT
On Your Side Investigator Diane Walker asked the Virginia State Board of Contractors if it is ever okay for a person whose license is revoked, to solicit jobs and work using the license of another contractor who is legit.More >>
On Your Side Investigator Diane Walker asked the Virginia State Board of Contractors if it is ever okay for a person whose license is revoked, to solicit jobs and work using the license of another contractor who is legit.More >>
Thursday, September 3 2015 9:44 PM EDT2015-09-04 01:44:41 GMT
A Better Business Bureau warning for Labor Day travelers: watch out for vacation scammers working to take your hard earned money if you're not careful. More >>
A Better Business Bureau warning for Labor Day travelers: watch out for vacation scammers working to take your hard earned money if you're not careful. More >>
Tuesday, September 1 2015 11:40 PM EDT2015-09-02 03:40:20 GMT
Paul Anderson's booking photo from an arrest unrelated to his landscaping projects (Credit: NBC12)
Since our investigation in July, Anderson has been arrested on an unrelated charge, and we continue to get calls from NBC12 viewers who say he owes them money. More >>
Since our investigation in July, Anderson has been arrested on an unrelated charge, and we continue to get calls from NBC12 viewers who say he owes them money. More >>
Friday, August 28 2015 8:53 PM EDT2015-08-29 00:53:00 GMT
An Arlington overpass is now a memorial to slain State Trooper Jacqueline Vernon. (Credit: NBC12)
An Arlington overpass is now a memorial to slain State Trooper Jacqueline Vernon. Her family is elated and says they kept hitting road blocks, but after our first story aired last year, they started seeing progress. More >>
An Arlington overpass is now a memorial to slain State Trooper Jacqueline Vernon. Her family is elated and says they kept hitting road blocks, but after our first story aired last year, they started seeing progress. More >>
Tuesday, August 25 2015 7:36 PM EDT2015-08-25 23:36:56 GMT
Source: NBC12
How do you get your social security benefits if you are an immigrant and your green card was taken away? A viewer Called 12 for help after finding out he could no longer receive social security, because of a drug conviction 12 years ago. More >>
How do you get your social security benefits if you are an immigrant and your green card was taken away? A viewer Called 12 for help after finding out he could no longer receive social security, because of a drug conviction 12 years ago. More >>
Tuesday, August 11 2015 9:20 AM EDT2015-08-11 13:20:41 GMT
It's a game all about the hard hits, and not just on the playing field. UVA neoscientists say they now have evidence practice can be just as brutal. (Credit: NBC29)
Researchers at the University of Virginia say too many college football players are receiving unnecessary hits during practice and they're calling on the NCAA to regulate practices.More >>
Researchers at the University of Virginia say too many college football players are receiving unnecessary hits during practice and they're calling on the NCAA to regulate practices.More >>
Friday, July 24 2015 6:09 PM EDT2015-07-24 22:09:53 GMT
Source: NBC12
Colonial Heights neighbors are seeing the first phase of a promise from city leaders to pave a dirt road that's been a source of frustration and problems for them for many years. More >>
Colonial Heights neighbors are seeing the first phase of a promise from city leaders to pave a dirt road that's been a source of frustration and problems for them for many years. More >>
Friday, July 10 2015 10:11 PM EDT2015-07-11 02:11:55 GMT
We've warned you about them before, but now they're back. Although crooks have been doing this for years, Dominion Virginia Power says it's tracking cases just over the last few days. More >>
We've warned you about them before, but now they're back. Although crooks have been doing this for years, Dominion Virginia Power says it's tracking cases just over the last few days. More >>
Thursday, June 18 2015 11:12 PM EDT2015-06-19 03:12:25 GMT
Horrific tragedies like the Bible study massacre at a South Carolina church can unite communities in faith and hope, in prayers for the victims and their families. But it can also bring out others who would take advantage of people's generosity and desire to help the murdered shooting victims.More >>
Horrific tragedies like the Bible study massacre at a South Carolina church can unite communities in faith and hope, in prayers for the victims and their families. But it can also bring out others who would take advantage of people's generosity and desire to help the murdered shooting victims.More >>
Friday, June 12 2015 6:47 PM EDT2015-06-12 22:47:13 GMT
The day after an On Your Side Investigation, mechanics started working on cars that until now, had sat idle for months at Free Miles Transmission and Auto Repair in South Richmond.More >>
The day after an On Your Side Investigation, mechanics started working on cars that until now, had sat idle for months at Free Miles Transmission and Auto Repair in South Richmond.More >>
Tuesday, June 9 2015 9:26 PM EDT2015-06-10 01:26:23 GMT
Deaf man needs home repairs (Source: NBC12)
There are times when home repairs can't wait until you have money. It becomes a matter of health, safety and welfare. This is one of those times for a deaf couple in Victoria, VA.More >>
There are times when home repairs can't wait until you have money. It becomes a matter of health, safety and welfare. This is one of those times for a deaf couple in Victoria, VA.More >>
Thursday, June 4 2015 6:51 PM EDT2015-06-04 22:51:27 GMT
Colonial Heights residents called the On Your Side Investigators for answers when a paving project that was supposed to start in March got delayed.More >>
Colonial Heights residents called the On Your Side Investigators for answers when a paving project that was supposed to start in March got delayed.More >>
Friday, May 15 2015 12:03 PM EDT2015-05-15 16:03:56 GMT
Care Van riders fed up with poor service and rude drivers want GRTC to find a permanent fix or get out of the specialized transportation business. People who called us say their health and jobs are in jeopardy because of it.More >>
Care Van riders fed up with poor service and rude drivers want GRTC to find a permanent fix or get out of the specialized transportation business. People who called us say their health and jobs are in jeopardy because of it.More >>
Wednesday, May 13 2015 1:39 PM EDT2015-05-13 17:39:38 GMT
Disabled U.S. Army veteran Markeesha Harris was recently denied education benefits and she says the Department of Veterans Affairs is wrong for taking away what she earned serving this country. She contacted the On Your Side Investigators after, she says, no one would listen to her argument.More >>
Disabled U.S. Army veteran Markeesha Harris was recently denied education benefits and she says the Department of Veterans Affairs is wrong for taking away what she earned serving this country. She contacted the On Your Side Investigators after, she says, no one would listen to her argument.More >>
Friday, May 8 2015 3:32 PM EDT2015-05-08 19:32:44 GMT
On Your Side put out a call for help and Thursday afternoon a couple who had fallen on hard times due to serious illnesses got the car they so badly need. More >>
On Your Side put out a call for help and Thursday afternoon a couple who had fallen on hard times due to serious illnesses got the car they so badly need. More >>
Thursday, April 30 2015 11:02 PM EDT2015-05-01 03:02:00 GMT
As always, you'll see some familiar NBC12 faces in the Komen Race for the Cure, helping to raise breast cancer awareness. This year, Susan Bahorich joins the Pink Peacocks team.More >>
As always, you'll see some familiar NBC12 faces in the Komen Race for the Cure, helping to raise breast cancer awareness. This year, Susan Bahorich joins the Pink Peacocks team.More >>
Thursday, April 16 2015 5:47 PM EDT2015-04-16 21:47:19 GMT
Few things are more horrifying than finding bedbugs in your apartment one month after you sign the lease, but a Richmond woman says it happened to her at Belmont Hills apartments.More >>
Few things are more horrifying than finding bedbugs in your apartment one month after you sign the lease, but a Richmond woman says it happened to her at Belmont Hills apartments.More >>
Tuesday, April 7 2015 5:51 PM EDT2015-04-07 21:51:35 GMT
You're in a store parking lot when a grocery cart crashes into your car and makes a dent. Who's responsible and who should pay: you or the store?More >>
You're in a store parking lot when a grocery cart crashes into your car and makes a dent. Who's responsible and who should pay: you or the store?More >>
Thursday, March 19 2015 7:31 PM EDT2015-03-19 23:31:40 GMT
A young woman is out almost $2,000, thinking she was getting a good deal on a new car but falling prey to an elaborate fraud on a popular website.More >>
A young woman is out almost $2,000, thinking she was getting a good deal on a new car but falling prey to an elaborate fraud on a popular website.More >>
Thursday, March 12 2015 6:49 PM EDT2015-03-12 22:49:42 GMT
The RV camper Rodney Ramsey was living in is uninhabitable. NBC12 found the county building officials are unaware of a big change to the Landlord-Tenant Act. They're making life changing decisions using an outdated law.More >>
The RV camper Rodney Ramsey was living in is uninhabitable. NBC12 found the county building officials are unaware of a big change to the Landlord-Tenant Act. They're making life changing decisions using an outdated law.More >>
Thursday, March 5 2015 5:45 AM EST2015-03-05 10:45:09 GMT
The locations of ATM skimmers found in the Columbus area earlier this week are still unavailable, after WTVM News Leader 9 reached out to the Financial Crimes Unit multiple times. However, there are things you can do to keep from falling victim. More >>
The locations of ATM skimmers found in the Columbus area earlier this week are still unavailable, after WTVM News Leader 9 reached out to the Financial Crimes Unit multiple times. However, there are things you can do to keep from falling victim. More >>
Tuesday, February 24 2015 6:48 PM EST2015-02-24 23:48:42 GMT
Colleges and universities are rethinking the standardized test as a predictor of college success. Now, they want to know more about the applicant, as a person, and not just their test taking skills.More >>
Colleges and universities are rethinking the standardized test as a predictor of college success. Now, they want to know more about the applicant, as a person, and not just their test taking skills.More >>
Thursday, February 19 2015 6:22 PM EST2015-02-19 23:22:17 GMT
12 On Your Side succeeds in helping a family with it's dream of honoring the life of a Virginia State Trooper killed in the line of duty. A bill has made it through the General Assembly that will re-name a bridge in memory of Trooper Jacqueline Vernon. More >>
12 On Your Side succeeds in helping a family with it's dream of honoring the life of a Virginia State Trooper killed in the line of duty. A bill has made it through the General Assembly that will re-name a bridge in memory of Trooper Jacqueline Vernon. More >>
Thursday, February 12 2015 6:10 PM EST2015-02-12 23:10:50 GMT
Some students say their dream of getting a college degree is in jeopardy, and they're losing faith that a church in Manassas will ever award them the scholarship money they were promised.More >>
Some students say their dream of getting a college degree is in jeopardy, and they're losing faith that a church in Manassas will ever award them the scholarship money they were promised.More >>
Tuesday, February 10 2015 6:11 PM EST2015-02-10 23:11:36 GMT
The vast majority of tax professionals are honest and knowledgeable but, you only need to do business with a bad one once to become a victim of a tax scam.More >>
The vast majority of tax professionals are honest and knowledgeable but, you only need to do business with a bad one once to become a victim of a tax scam.More >>
Friday, January 30 2015 6:10 AM EST2015-01-30 11:10:25 GMT
Fort Lee took immediate steps to investigate an alleged rape on the base, but the U.S. Army sergeant accused of raping a woman will never be prosecuted. That woman says Fort Lee is prolonging her pain.More >>
Fort Lee took immediate steps to investigate an alleged rape on the base, but the U.S. Army sergeant accused of raping a woman will never be prosecuted. That woman says Fort Lee is prolonging her pain.More >>
Tuesday, January 27 2015 6:27 PM EST2015-01-27 23:27:11 GMT
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A Highland Springs couple is taking on the legislature to become foster parents. The Charity family is a step closer to having the law changed and opening up their home to foster children in need.More >>
A Highland Springs couple is taking on the legislature to become foster parents. The Charity family is a step closer to having the law changed and opening up their home to foster children in need.More >>
Thursday, November 20 2014 7:06 PM EST2014-11-21 00:06:08 GMT
Credit or Debit? You'll be hearing that a lot as you do your Christmas shopping over the next two months. To make sure your money is safe, after all the data breaches making news, here are some ways to make sure Black Friday doesn't turn into "Hack" Friday.More >>
Credit or Debit? You'll be hearing that a lot as you do your Christmas shopping over the next two months. To make sure your money is safe, after all the data breaches making news, here are some ways to make sure Black Friday doesn't turn into "Hack" Friday.More >>
Tuesday, November 11 2014 5:29 PM EST2014-11-11 22:29:33 GMT
Beware if you get a knock on the door and it's a contractor soliciting work. You need to know exactly what they can do, and what you're paying for. One couple says they're out more than $1,000.More >>
Beware if you get a knock on the door and it's a contractor soliciting work. You need to know exactly what they can do, and what you're paying for. One couple says they're out more than $1,000.More >>
Tuesday, November 11 2014 6:53 AM EST2014-11-11 11:53:50 GMT
Shoppers look at expiration dates on things like food and medicine, but did you know every tire on your vehicle also can expire? Ignoring it could have dangerous and even deadly consequences.More >>
Shoppers look at expiration dates on things like food and medicine, but did you know every tire on your vehicle also can expire? Ignoring it could have dangerous and even deadly consequences.More >>
Thursday, October 9 2014 6:00 PM EDT2014-10-09 22:00:20 GMT
A good driveway is an investment in your home, but it's also major construction work. That's why we're on your side with three things to check before you hire a paving company for a driveway job.More >>
A good driveway is an investment in your home, but it's also major construction work. That's why we're on your side with three things to check before you hire a paving company for a driveway job.More >>
Thursday, October 2 2014 6:18 PM EDT2014-10-02 22:18:28 GMT
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Don't take the bait if someone contacts you out of the blue about free grant money. A warning from the Federal Trade Commission that "money for nothing" grant offers are a scam.More >>
Thursday, September 25 2014 8:46 AM EDT2014-09-25 12:46:44 GMT
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McGuire VA Hospital employees in Richmond who won their own individual settlements say nothing changed even after the VA paid out $5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging racial discrimination. More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 4:08 PM EDT2014-07-31 20:08:25 GMT
A vigorous push to honor a fallen Virginia State Trooper 26 years after her death. Trooper Jacqueline Vernon was hit by a bus while working a traffic stop back in 1988. She was the first female - andMore >>
Trooper Jacqueline Vernon was hit by a bus while working a traffic stop back in 1988. She was the first female - and the first African American - state trooper killed in the line of duty. Despite those distinctions, there's no bridge or stretch of road to honor her service. Her family is asking, why not?
Tuesday, July 22 2014 6:29 PM EDT2014-07-22 22:29:21 GMT
The Virginia Lottery is rolling out an ad campaign called Play Smart to alert people–especially seniors—about lottery-related scams. The scams include emails, bogus letters and phone calls that promiseMore >>
The Virginia Lottery is rolling out an ad campaign called Play Smart to alert people–especially seniors—about lottery-related scams.More >>
Friday, June 13 2014 4:09 PM EDT2014-06-13 20:09:20 GMT
Bennett Funeral Home admitted it screwed up while handling the cremated remains of loved ones, belonging to two families.More >>
The Virginia Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers has placed a Richmond-area crematory on probation following a mix up over infant's remains. More >>
Tuesday, June 3 2014 9:15 AM EDT2014-06-03 13:15:19 GMT
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles may owe the federal government $2.5 million. The feds say the agency misused some of the money from its grant programs, but the DMV disagrees with the findingsMore >>
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles may owe the federal government $2.5 million.More >>
Tuesday, May 27 2014 5:48 PM EDT2014-05-27 21:48:41 GMT
A Henrico woman and Fink's Jewelers are at a stalemate after she claims some pieces went missing. A consumer attorney I consulted says there are no laws that require businesses to provide you with proofMore >>
A Henrico woman and Fink's Jewelers are at a stalemate after she claims some pieces went missing. More >>
Wednesday, May 7 2014 6:35 AM EDT2014-05-07 10:35:06 GMT
Identity thieves stole a woman's tax refund not once, but two years in a row. The woman got angry and turned to 12 On Your Side for help. A name, social security number, birth date, and phony documents--that'sMore >>
Identity thieves stole a woman's tax refund not once, but two years in a row. The woman got angry and turned to 12 On Your Side for help.More >>
Thursday, April 24 2014 7:24 PM EDT2014-04-24 23:24:04 GMT
We get to the bottom of a bitter dispute for a former customer of Angie's List. The owner of B.N.W. Builders is furious and says false reviews hurt his business' reputation. I spoke over the phone withMore >>
We get to the bottom of a bitter dispute for a former customer of Angie's List. The owner of B.N.W. Builders is furious and says false reviews hurt his business' reputation.More >>
Tuesday, April 22 2014 6:24 PM EDT2014-04-22 22:24:51 GMT
The largest expansion of the Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act in 40 years is relief for tenants being squeezed by unregulated landlords. The move impacts hundreds of thousands of tenants, rentingMore >>
The largest expansion of the Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act in 40 years is relief for tenants being squeezed by unregulated landlords. The move impacts hundreds of thousands of tenants, renting from small landlords.More >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 6:20 PM EDT2014-04-15 22:20:20 GMT
An elderly lady says she paid her rent on time, so why is the landlord putting her out? Can he legally evict her, just because it's his property? Your power and protection are in the lease - for bothMore >>
Your power and protection are in the lease - for both the tenant and the landlord. Reading and understanding what's written in the lease, and what you agreed to by signing, is first and foremost.More >>
Thursday, April 10 2014 6:05 PM EDT2014-04-10 22:05:11 GMT
A Richmond woman got the artificial eye she desperately needed but couldn't afford. Iris Reilly-Moore was eager to find work, but she felt no one would hire her with a missing eye. She came to us in tears,More >>
A Richmond woman got the artificial eye she desperately needed but couldn't afford. Iris Reilly-Moore now sees herself differently. She has nothing but love and thanks for the ocularists who donated their time and skills to improve her life.More >>
Friday, April 4 2014 7:27 PM EDT2014-04-04 23:27:08 GMT
Just days after calling 12 for help getting an artificial eye, we are happy to report that Iris Reilly-Moore is on her way to looking normal again. Iris came to us in tears. She had no insurance or moneyMore >>
Just days after calling 12 for help getting an artificial eye, we are happy to report that Iris Reilly-Moore is on her way to looking normal again.More >>
Wednesday, April 2 2014 9:33 AM EDT2014-04-02 13:33:49 GMT
A disappointing ending in court for a Mechanicsville man who was nearly impaled on a tree branch while driving on Interstate 295. David Dalton's car was struck by a spear-like tree limb through the windshield.More >>
David Dalton's car was struck by a spear-like tree limb through the windshield. Tony Jenkins, owner of 'E-Z Flow Land and Tree Service', was charged with failure to secure his load, but he appealed it and won.More >>
Thursday, March 27 2014 6:18 PM EDT2014-03-27 22:18:42 GMT
Keith Johnson believes his heart medicine caused his teeth to rot and break. His smile was spoiling his life and threatening his health, so he called 12 for help. A local surgeon was moved by his cryMore >>
Keith Johnson believes his heart medicine caused his teeth to rot and break. His smile was spoiling his life and threatening his health, so he called 12 for help. A local surgeon was moved by his cry for help and put together a team of doctors to take care of his dental needs.More >>
Tuesday, March 25 2014 6:52 PM EDT2014-03-25 22:52:35 GMT
A woman with no resources and no place else to turn calls 12 for help getting an artificial eye. She has no insurance but wants to look normal when she starts looking for a job again. Her diseased eyeMore >>
A woman with no resources and no place else to turn calls 12 for help getting an artificial eye. She has no insurance but wants to look normal when she starts looking for a job again.
Thursday, March 20 2014 6:38 PM EDT2014-03-20 22:38:36 GMT
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Home improvement contractor Mark Johnson is free Thursday night after five months in the Henrico County jail. Johnson pled guilty to one felony bad check charge. A second bad check charge was dismissed, earlier this year. More >>
Tuesday, March 18 2014 6:28 PM EDT2014-03-18 22:28:31 GMT
Who's liable, and how do you collect, when the parking valet returns your car and it's damaged? The person driving the car when it's damaged is liable. Because it can be tough to prove, it's best to inspectMore >>
Who's liable, and how do you collect, when the parking valet returns your car and it's damaged?More >>
Thursday, March 13 2014 10:26 AM EDT2014-03-13 14:26:09 GMT
A Richmond family is thankful after Governor Terry McAuliffe grants medical clemency for a state prisoner who's bedridden with lung cancer. Jason Scott Davis has eight months left to serve, but his familyMore >>
A Richmond family is thankful after Governor Terry McAuliffe granted medical clemency to a state prisoner bedridden with lung cancer. More >>
Tuesday, March 11 2014 6:36 PM EDT2014-03-11 22:36:04 GMT
A Richmond family wants mercy from Governor Terry McAuliffe and medical clemency for a state prisoner who's bedridden with lung cancer. Only the governor has the authority to approve an act of grace exemptingMore >>
A Richmond family wants mercy from Governor Terry McAuliffe and medical clemency for a state prisoner who's bedridden with lung cancer.More >>
Tuesday, March 4 2014 7:51 PM EST2014-03-05 00:51:14 GMT
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Your personal information is constantly being collected and sold, but have you ever wondered how companies get your information in the first place? More >>
Thursday, February 27 2014 6:55 PM EST2014-02-27 23:55:20 GMT
A Henrico woman is still fighting to get the lights turned down at the county's new, multi-million dollar fire station on Quioccasin Road. The county has made some changes, but the woman living next doorMore >>
A Henrico woman is still fighting to get the lights turned down at the county's new, multi-million dollar fire station on Quioccasin Road. The county has made some changes, but the woman living next door to the fire station says it's not enough.More >>
Wednesday, February 26 2014 11:18 PM EST2014-02-27 04:18:03 GMT
In Virginia, if a man fathers a child with a woman who is not his wife, he loses his parental rights if the child is put up for adoption and the man hasn't placed his name in the putative father registry. OneMore >>
In Virginia, if a man fathers a child with a woman who is not his wife, he loses his parental rights if the child is put up for adoption and the man hasn't placed his name in the Putative Father Registry. More >>
Tuesday, February 25 2014 6:47 PM EST2014-02-25 23:47:03 GMT
A Henrico woman is swindled out of thousands when she falls for a fraudulent job ad on craigslist. To avoid getting burned, remember two things: employers don't pay for work you haven't done, and if you'reMore >>
A Henrico woman is swindled out of thousands when she falls for a fraudulent job ad on craigslist. Nadia Markie was hoping to get hired as a nanny; instead, she lost nearly $3,000.More >>
Thursday, February 20 2014 6:42 PM EST2014-02-20 23:42:09 GMT
Another reason to hire your own inspector before closing the deal to buy a home - it's one way to be reasonably sure you have someone working on your behalf. Michael Lecik had a home inspection, but sometimesMore >>
A home owner in Powhatan has a word of warning: hire your own inspector before closing the deal to buy a home - it's one way to be reasonably sure you have someone working on your behalf.More >>
Wednesday, February 19 2014 5:10 PM EST2014-02-19 22:10:43 GMT
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A few minutes of your time could save a child's life - the CDC says auto accidents are one of the leading causes of child deaths, and much of that is because child seats aren't used, or improperly installed. More >>
Tuesday, February 18 2014 6:32 PM EST2014-02-18 23:32:57 GMT
Outdoor wood boilers are legal, but it's fueling hostility in one Henrico neighborhood, pitting one man at odds with his neighbors. Morshedi Court is a community of 15 homes on six acres in Henrico.More >>
Outdoor wood boilers are legal, but it's fueling hostility in one Henrico neighborhood, pitting one man at odds with his neighbors.More >>
Thursday, February 6 2014 6:05 PM EST2014-02-06 23:05:03 GMT
How much would you pay if someone hijacked your computer and demanded a money to get it back? The cyber thieves behind this scam - which can infect a computer and hold it hostage - hope the answer isMore >>
How much would you pay if someone hijacked your computer and demanded a money to get it back? The cyber thieves behind this scam - which can infect a computer and hold it hostage - hope the answer is a lot.More >>
The family of a transgender ex-convict just released from prison talks to us about their concerns over her sentence. Despite parole, Ophelia De'Lonta is still trying to force the state to pay for her sex change operation. More >>
Friday, January 31 2014 10:58 PM EST2014-02-01 03:58:24 GMT
Ex-convict Ophelia De'Lonta is free Friday and home with her family in Maryland. The transgender parolee walked out of Buckingham Correctional Center around 8:45 Friday morning.
Ex-convict Ophelia De'Lonta is free Friday and home with her family in Maryland. The transgender parolee walked out of Buckingham Correctional Center around 8:45 Friday morning.More >>
Thursday, January 23 2014 6:29 PM EST2014-01-23 23:29:05 GMT
The family of a transgender inmate is planning on how to help her live successfully outside of prison. We were the first to tell you about the parole of Ophelia De'Lonta, a transgender inmate locked upMore >>
The family of transgender inmate Ophelia De'Lonta is planning on how to help her live successfully outside of prison.More >>
Thursday, January 16 2014 7:29 PM EST2014-01-17 00:29:22 GMT
We know more about the decision to parole Ophelia De'Lonta and when she will walk out of Buckingham Correctional Center to freedom. The transgender inmate is being granted parole in the middle of a controversial,More >>
We know more about the decision to parole Ophelia De'Lonta and when she will walk out of Buckingham Correctional Center to freedom. The transgender inmate is being granted parole in the middle of a controversial, landmark case to determine whether taxpayers should pay for her sex change surgery.More >>
Thursday, January 9 2014 6:05 PM EST2014-01-09 23:05:03 GMT
Prepaid cards are quickly becoming a preferred way for scammers to drain you of your money without ever showing their face. One Richmond man thought he was applying for a job when he was scammed. CurtisMore >>
Prepaid cards are quickly becoming a preferred way for scammers to drain you of your money without ever showing their face. One Richmond man thought he was applying for a job when he was scammed.More >>
Tuesday, January 7 2014 6:16 PM EST2014-01-07 23:16:43 GMT
A felony bad check charge against home improvement contractor Mark Johnson is certified to a grand jury and set for trial. 12 On Your Side began investigating customer complaints against Johnson lastMore >>
A felony bad check charge against home improvement contractor Mark Johnson is certified to a grand jury and set for trial. 12 On Your Side began investigating customer complaints against Johnson last year.More >>
Window coverings and cords - for years, parents have been warned about the potential dangers if a child becomes entangled. Now the U.S. government is collaborating with Canada to help make them safer. More >>
Window coverings and cords - for years, parents have been warned about the potential dangers if a child becomes entangled. Now the U.S. government is collaborating with Canada to help make them safer.
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