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Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of December.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 21-year-old man from Richmond was killed in a shooting on Interstate 95. 12 On Your Side
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The IRS and FBI caution against a rise in online shopping scams, including phishing and requests for payment in Bitcoin, as holiday spending is projected to surpass $250 billion. 6 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Richmond's William Fox Elementary School remains on schedule for a fall 2025 reopening after renovations following a severe fire in February 2022, with updates including state-of-the-art safety and modern classroom designs. Richmond Times-Dispatch
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Richmond's Chief Administrative Officer, Lincoln Saunders, will step down at the end of the month as the new mayor and City Council take office. 6 News
- ➤ A watchdog agency reports that salaries for the Virginia General Assembly, unchanged since 1988 and significantly below the median for hybrid states, should be increased through strategies like tying pay to inflation or median income. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ Hary, a German Shepherd trained by the TSA to detect explosives at Richmond International Airport, is featured in the September page of the TSA 2025 Canine Calendar. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ Richmond City Council unanimously approved $3.5 million in federally reimbursed funds for traffic infrastructure improvements, including high-visibility signals and raised crossings. WRVA
- ➤ At their last meeting in 2024, Richmond's City Council honored three departing members—Andreas Addison, Ann-Frances Lambert, and Kristen Nye—with emotional tributes and a photo montage. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ A bipartisan effort in Virginia seeks a $160 million boost to provide 12,000 additional child care slots to address the needs of over 10,000 children on the waiting list, aiming to support families with incomes at or below 85% of the state's median. Richmond Times-Dispatch
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Mamma Mia! at Altria Theater in Richmond
Mamma Mia! is a joyous musical set on a Greek island, exploring themes of love and identity through the iconic songs of ABBA.
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DJ Devolved Vinyl Event at LOSO
DJ Devolved will host an all-vinyl music event featuring DJ Laura Lopez and The Disco Cat, showcasing a blend of Italo Disco, House, and various disco styles.
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Carytown Holiday Artisan Market
The Carytown Holiday Artisan Market is a two-day juried event showcasing handmade artistic products from various artisans and includes food trucks.
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Student Ministry Christmas Party
Celebrate the holiday season with festive activities, delicious food, and a White Elephant Gift Exchange at this community gathering.
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Gaptooth Live at The Camel
Gaptooth will perform live at The Camel in Richmond, VA.
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Music Night Featuring Shagg Carpet, Tentative Decisions, Camp Werewolf, and This Man May Die
Enjoy a lively night of music with performances from Shagg Carpet, Tentative Decisions, Camp Werewolf, and This Man May Die at The Camel in Richmond.
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DJ Wayne Williams Live at Anytime Beer Company
DJ Wayne Williams will perform live at Anytime Beer Company in Richmond, VA, offering a vibrant evening of music.
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Paw Patrol Live! in Richmond
Paw Patrol Live! offers an entertaining experience for young children, requiring a paid ticket for those over one year old.
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: A Musical Comedy
This comedic musical adaptation depicts the mischievous Herdman children as they unexpectedly revive a small town's Christmas pageant with their unconventional take on the holiday story.
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Richmond Ballet: The Nutcracker
Experience the enchanting production of The Nutcracker, choreographed by Stoner Winslett and accompanied by the Richmond Symphony's performance of Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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