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Times-Dispatch 
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| Top Tweet Types | Count | % |
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| Tweet | 40,162 | 95.6% |
| Retweet | 1,806 | 4.3% |
| Quote | 132 | 0.3% |
| Reply | 23 | 0.1% |
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| URL | 40,194 | 95.7% |
| Photo | 587 | 1.4% |
| Video | 321 | 0.8% |
| GIF | 1 | 0.0% |
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| Top Hashtags | Count | % |
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| #rva | 276 | 0.7% |
| #localnews | 133 | 0.3% |
| #rvadine | 62 | 0.1% |
| #a1minute | 50 | 0.1% |
| #richmond | 46 | 0.1% |
| #uva | 34 | 0.1% |
| #virginia | 30 | 0.1% |
| #localsports | 29 | 0.1% |
| #videonews | 28 | 0.1% |
| #hokies | 23 | 0.1% |
| #localweather | 20 | 0.0% |
| #rvanews | 18 | 0.0% |
| #va | 17 | 0.0% |
| #rvacouncil | 17 | 0.0% |
| #finalfour | 14 | 0.0% |
| #localbusiness | 13 | 0.0% |
| #news | 12 | 0.0% |
| #vcu | 12 | 0.0% |
| #richmondva | 11 | 0.0% |
| #coronavirus | 11 | 0.0% |
| #localevents | 10 | 0.0% |
| #marchmadness | 8 | 0.0% |
| #strongvoices | 8 | 0.0% |
| #women | 8 | 0.0% |
| #womenshistorymonth | 8 | 0.0% |
| #richmondnews | 7 | 0.0% |
| #strongwomen | 7 | 0.0% |
| #localrva | 6 | 0.0% |
| #local | 6 | 0.0% |
| #rtdarchives | 5 | 0.0% |
| #weekendevents | 4 | 0.0% |
| #weather | 4 | 0.0% |
| #snow | 4 | 0.0% |
| #rtdnews | 4 | 0.0% |
| #covid-19 | 4 | 0.0% |
| #blacklivesmatter | 4 | 0.0% |
| #newspaper | 3 | 0.0% |
| #virginianews | 3 | 0.0% |
| #localrestaurants | 3 | 0.0% |
| #localschools | 3 | 0.0% |
| #oscar | 3 | 0.0% |
| #covid | 3 | 0.0% |
| #juneteenthday | 3 | 0.0% |
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| #autismawareness | 2 | 0.0% |
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| Top Words | Count | % |
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| richmond | 5,070 | 12.1% |
| virginia | 4,477 | 10.7% |
| covid | 2,158 | 5.1% |
| county | 1,799 | 4.3% |
| police | 1,709 | 4.1% |
| history | 1,476 | 3.5% |
| pandemic | 1,212 | 2.9% |
| including | 1,150 | 2.7% |
| during | 1,100 | 2.6% |
| dispatch | 1,070 | 2.5% |
| published | 982 | 2.3% |
| coronavirus | 959 | 2.3% |
| obituaries | 893 | 2.1% |
| birthdays | 830 | 2.0% |
| gov | 793 | 1.9% |
| chesterfield | 792 | 1.9% |
| celebrating | 759 | 1.8% |
| henrico | 758 | 1.8% |
| vcu | 757 | 1.8% |
| notable | 745 | 1.8% |
| according | 723 | 1.7% |
| university | 720 | 1.7% |
| before | 707 | 1.7% |
| trump | 694 | 1.7% |
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| biden | 680 | 1.6% |
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| being | 631 | 1.5% |
| college | 563 | 1.3% |
| schools | 563 | 1.3% |
| moments | 560 | 1.3% |
| department | 557 | 1.3% |
| cases | 557 | 1.3% |
| students | 536 | 1.3% |
| killed | 532 | 1.3% |
| states | 521 | 1.2% |
| early | 521 | 1.2% |
| nearly | 478 | 1.1% |
| ralph | 471 | 1.1% |
| because | 469 | 1.1% |
| months | 456 | 1.1% |
| reports | 455 | 1.1% |
| shooting | 453 | 1.1% |
| company | 435 | 1.0% |
| based | 407 | 1.0% |
| reported | 390 | 0.9% |
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| Top Emojis | Count | % |
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| 🎧 Headphone | 40 | 0.1% |
| ✌ Victory Hand | 5 | 0.0% |
| 🍿 Popcorn | 4 | 0.0% |
| 🚨 Police Car Light | 4 | 0.0% |
| 🤑 Money-mouth Face | 2 | 0.0% |
| 💸 Money With Wings | 2 | 0.0% |
| 💰 Money Bag | 2 | 0.0% |
| 📽 Film Projector | 2 | 0.0% |
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"The traumatized survivors of these shootings are done with 'thoughts and prayers,'" writes columnist Michael Paul Williams. richmond.com/opinion/column…
Williams: Mass shootings should have us asking whether: Is the cost of 'freedom' too steep? (copy)
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"The traumatized survivors of these shootings are done with 'thoughts and prayers,'" writes columnist Michael Paul Williams. richmond.com/opinion/column…
Want to get creative with flavor combinations? Try these TikTok homemade popsicle recipes for a sweet treat that will cool you off in the summer. richmond.com/people/3-homem…
With 18 races still to run in 2022, Reddick has led 265 laps. The most he’s led in a full season before – 43. richmond.com/sports/profess…
Hallman: Victory secures Reddick's place amid NASCAR's new wave of stars
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🎧 American democracy faces a five-alarm fire. So what is the path forward? The Utterly Moderate podcast examines the state of the democracy and misinformation. richmond.com/news/national/…
Thomas "T.J." Robertson had argued there was insufficient evidence that he carried a deadly weapon. richmond.com/news/judge-uph…
Today, scientists at CERN will begin collecting data for their experiments, and the Large Hadron Collider will run around the clock for almost four years. Get that and more of today's trending topics here. richmond.com/news/national/…
Large Hadron Collider to unlock secrets of the universe, celebs face backlash for transphobic comments, and more trending topics
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State employees were due back in their offices on Tuesday under a new telework policy that is still evolving under Gov. Glenn Youngkin. richmond.com/news/state-and…
Alan Seibert said there is room for modernization in how school divisions assess and are held accountable for student achievement. richmond.com/news/youngkin-…
Many Americans don't expect to rely on the digital services that became commonplace during the pandemic, even as many think it's a good thing if those options remain available in the future. richmond.com/news/national/…
New poll shows many won't rely on virtual options after COVID
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Sherrell M. Rivera, 32, conducted multiple Google searches on her cell phone about the liquid uses of the drug and its side effects, including a search of whether the addictive substance would "slow breathing," according to the prosecution's summary… richmond.com/news/local/cri…
Chesterfield mom pleads guilty to accidentally killing son with methadone in sippy cup
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🎧 A gunman who attacked a July 4 parade fired more than 70 rounds. Details on that, Boris Johnson's future and more on our daily news podcast. richmond.com/news/national/…
July 4 shooting update; Two UK ministers quit; Biden honors four Vietnam veterans | Hot off the Wire podcast
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For GRTC’s CEO Julie Timm, the unveiling of the transit company’s LGBTQ+ pride bus Tuesday, was more than a symbolic gesture, it’s a statement about the company's vision of equity and inclusivity. richmond.com/news/local/pri…
Pride bus: GRTC unveils new LGBTQ pride-inspired design
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Rescuers are roping and rallying farm animals in Sydney amid massive floods, a new beer in South Carolina is helping people prepare for hurricanes, and more of today's top videos. richmond.com/news/world/wat…
Watch Now: Farm animals rescued from flooding in Australia, and more of today's top videos
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This is a developing story that will be updated. richmond.com/news/local/gov…
A Mississippi judge has rejected a request by the state’s only abortion clinic to temporarily block a state law that would ban most abortions. richmond.com/news/national/…
Judge wont block law banning most Mississippi abortions
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Road rage can be managed with the help of traffic psychology. richmond.com/lifestyles/hea…
Road rage can overcome even the best drivers. Here's how to keep your cool while driving
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"Swagger," the Apple TV+ series based on basketball star Kevin Durant's youth, is returning to Richmond to film its second season and is looking for extras. richmond.com/entertainment/…
Here’s how to combat inflation if money is already tight. richmond.com/business/inves…
The Georgia prosecutor investigating the conduct of former President Donald Trump and his allies after the 2020 election is trying to compel U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani to testify before a special grand jury. richmond.com/news/national/…
Georgia prosecutor seeks Giuliani, Graham testimony in Trump election probe
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State police said in a statement Tuesday that nine individuals, including three motorcyclist, were killed in crashes over the Fourth of July weekend. richmond.com/news/local/cri…
State police confirm 9 fatal accidents over Fourth of July weekend
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A severe shortage of tampons alongside sharp price increases have sparked concerns that lower-income women may have difficulty accessing menstrual products. richmond.com/lifestyles/hea…
Despite the plunge in traffic at the height of the pandemic, deaths on U.S. roads spiked, and the trend continued in 2021, according to a report by TRIP, a nonprofit transportation research group. richmond.com/news/state-and…
A short work week began with a memorable day for Richmond sports fans. July 5 was the day in 1975 that Arthur Ashe, a Richmond native, became the first Black man to win the Wimbledon singles title. richmond.com/sports/college…
"Larry Doby Day" carries a Virginia Union University accent
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Pet parents are on the move with their furkids more than ever before. Fortunately, they’re also taking pet safety behind the wheel more seriously. We recently asked a group of pet parents about their preferences for securing their pets on… richmond.com/lifestyles/pet…
Putting pet car safety first: TripsWithPets poll reveals the method of choice for securing pets in vehicles
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They say the lily pads are so big a person could even walk on it. richmond.com/news/world/wat…
🎧 "When thunder roars, go indoors." We talk about the dangers of lightning on this week's episode of the Across the Sky podcast. richmond.com/news/national/…
Framed by historic turning points in public conversations, here's a look at how privacy has evolved in the collective U.S. consciousness in recent decades. richmond.com/news/national/…
How the idea of privacy has changed in the US
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BLACKSBURG — It’s easy to understand why Virginia Tech’s offensive coordinator Tyler Bowen is a bit enamored with Connor Blumrick. richmond.com/sports/college…
Hype for Virginia Techs tight end Connor Blumrick picking up steam
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"It looked like a battle zone," one witness to Monday's mass shooting in the Chicago area said. "Gun violence is never OK — we should never be numb to this." richmond.com/news/national/…
'People just falling and falling': Witnesses describe terror at Illinois parade shooting
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Very few Richmond-area residents knew how to pronounce John Beilein’s last name when the University of Richmond hired him as basketball coach in March of 1997. richmond.com/sports/college…
John Beilein, bound for college hoops hall of fame, sparked Spiders with restorative powers
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Hosts Kelli Lemon and Michal Paul Williams of the Richmond Times-Dispatch catch-up on recent news: the Jefferson Davis statue was unveiled at a Richmond, Va., museum in it's 2020 state, complete with pink paint and a toilet paper noose by… richmond.com/opinion/column…
Confederate statue unveiled in 2020 state, Roe vs. Wade overturned & Juneteenth | After the Monuments podcast
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In its original estimation, the Virginia Department of Transportation expected contractors to clear more than 300,000 cubic yards of debris. In April, the amount of debris was estimated at 1.2 million cubic yards. The total debris is now expected to… richmond.com/news/state-and…
January storm cleanup continues on Fredericksburg-area roads
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Simple advice to stay near the door may have saved Yenifer Yulisa Cardona Tomás from the deadly fate that befell 53 other migrants when they were abandoned in a semi-trailer last week in Texas. richmond.com/news/national/…
A survivor of the migrant trailer: 'They couldn't breathe'
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July 5, 2022: On Holiday, America welcomes new citizens; John Tyler Community College changes name; Kickeroo hangs up the shoes #virginia #rva #localnews
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Investigators are searching for a 2016-2018 white Chevrolet Malibu with lower front-end damage. richmond.com/news/local/cri…
More than halfway through a tumultuous primary season, voters have rendered some surprising verdicts. And Donald Trump has played a role in several races. Here's a rundown. richmond.com/news/national/…
Midterms 2022: Candidates ousted as more battles heat up
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On Thursday, Yadkin Riverkeeper responded to a homeowner off of High Rock Lake reporting what appeared to be either a fish kill or a harmful algal bloom in the lake. An investigation showed that, instead, the sight was caused by… richmond.com/news/state-and…
🎧 The latest from the July 4 shooting in Illinois and holiday travelers deal with flight delays. Those headlines and more on our daily news podcast. richmond.com/news/national/…
Two climate activists glued themselves to a 200-year-old masterpiece at London's National Gallery on Monday, the latest in a string of disruptive protests by environmentalist group Just Stop Oil. richmond.com/news/world/cli…
If you're an American visiting Italy, Greece or Spain this summer after a pandemic travel hiatus, you're in luck: Meals, hotels and tours are more affordable in dollars than they've been in years. richmond.com/travel/europe-…
Europe hasn't been this cheap for Americans in decades
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In 2008, Venus Williams won her fifth Wimbledon singles title, beating younger sister Serena 7-5, 6-4 in the final. richmond.com/news/archives/…
