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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Virginia War Memorial's 3rd annual '.9 K-9' Dog Walk paid tribute to the crucial roles and sacrifices of military and service dogs.  6 News
  • Virginia State Police have issued a Critically Missing Adult Alert for 52-year-old Kevin F. Moody from Richmond, last seen early Saturday morning, with concerns for his health and safety.  6 News
  • VCU and Richmond Police will perform an active shooter training exercise on March 12 at Monroe Park Campus, including simulated gunfire and injury scenarios.  12 On Your Side

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A woman died and two police officers along with a firefighter were injured in a house fire in Chesterfield County.  6 News

ECONOMY NEWS

  • The GreenCity arena project in Henrico County faces potential collapse, but the developer has pledged a last-minute payment to keep it alive.  Richmond Times-Dispatch

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Residents in Central Virginia discovered their vehicles coated in dust from storms in Texas and New Mexico, initially mistaken for pollen.  6 News

HEALTH NEWS

  • Five years after the first COVID case in Virginia, Richmond-area residents share their stories of losing loved ones to the pandemic, including 99-year-old Holocaust survivor Alan Zimm.  Richmond Times-Dispatch
  • Five years after its first COVID-19 case, Virginia continues to evaluate the public health responses to a pandemic responsible for 23,000 deaths in the state.  Richmond Times-Dispatch

EVENTS

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  • Bright Eyes Live Performance

    Indie-rock band Bright Eyes, featuring special guest Merce Lemon, will perform live at The National in Richmond.

    Mon, 3/10/25

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  • An Evening with Jim Messina

    Jim Messina, renowned musician and member of iconic bands like Buffalo Springfield and Loggins & Messina, will perform live at The Tin Pan in Richmond, VA.

    Tue, 3/11/25

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  • Peña Verde: A Fusion of Global Folk Styles

    Peña Verde offers a unique blend of creativity and cultural traditions through a rich tapestry of global folk music and acoustic practices.

    Wed, 3/12/25

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  • Lunar New Year Pop-Up Dinner with KOBOP

    Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a family-style dinner featuring a multi-course menu crafted by Chef Jason Song, including Korean BBQ and banchan, at Mise En Place.

    Thu, 3/13/25

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  • Gimme Gimme Disco: A 70's Themed Dance Party in Richmond

    Experience America's largest disco party inspired by ABBA at The Canal Club, featuring a vibrant 70's dance atmosphere.

    Fri, 3/14/25

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  • Cirque Musica Symphonic Performance

    The Richmond Symphony collaborates with Cirque Musica to present a breathtaking display of aerial acrobatics, accompanied by live orchestral music at the Carpenter Theatre.

    Sat, 3/15/25

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  • Folk Music Live: Tristan Dougherty Concert

    Tristan Dougherty, a folk musician from Richmond, Virginia, will perform an evening of meditative finger-style guitar and storytelling at Trapezium Brewing Co.

    Sun, 3/16/25

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  • Bucko Live at Shockoe Sessions

    Experience a live performance from the internationally acclaimed honky-tonk goof-rock group, Bucko, as part of a weekly concert series showcasing Virginia's musical talent at In Your Ear Studios.

    Tue, 3/18/25

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  • Richmond Book Club March 2025 Meeting

    The Richmond Book Club will discuss 'James' by Percival Everett, a critically acclaimed novel reimagining Mark Twain's work from Jim's perspective, at the Capital Ale House.

    Wed, 3/19/25

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  • Omnigone Live Performance

    Omnigone, a ska punk band with roots in the East Bay, will perform at The Camel, continuing the legacy of Link 80.

    Thu, 3/20/25

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