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1. Richmond will relaunch tax sale program to collect unpaid real estate taxes (nbc12.com) — Richmond property owners should prepare for the city's relaunch of its real estate tax sale program, targeting more than $24 million in overdue taxes while emphasizing payment plans over displacement. About 85 properties are already identified for potential sale, with outreach and an official relaunch expected by November and the first annual sale anticipated around June 2027.
2. Richmond council meeting derails amidst solar panel discussion (12onyourside.com) — Richmond's city council hit a procedural stalemate over a 25-year solar panel deal that could save the city nearly $20 million in electricity costs and lower ratepayers' bills. While most members support more clean energy, concerns about contract terms, risk, and a tight federal tax credit deadline forced adjournment without a clear path forward, leaving a possible special meeting on the table.
3. Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Share Rabies Prevention Tips (virginia.gov) — Richmond and Henrico health officials are sharing practical rabies prevention tips to help protect you, your family, and your pets, including keeping vaccinations current and avoiding contact with wild animals. Henrico County is also hosting a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic for pets on October 17 at the Western Henrico Government Center, giving nearby Richmond residents an accessible way to stay protected.
4. Police Shoot Man Accused Of Holding Wife Hostage In Richmond Apartment: Report (patch.com) — Richmond residents should know police shot and wounded a man Friday night after he allegedly held his wife hostage in an apartment on Southwood Parkway. Officers say the man pulled a semi-automatic pistol as they tried to arrest him, and he now faces potential charges related to the firearm and domestic abduction while investigators review whether he fired.
5. GWAR Co-Founder Chuck Varga, aka Sexecutioner, Dies at 68 (rvamag.com) — Richmond's music community is mourning Chuck Varga, the artist and performer behind GWAR's Sexecutioner character, who has died at 68 after a battle with cancer. Varga helped found Slave Pit Studios in Richmond, shaping the band's outrageous visual style before later moving to New York but remaining closely tied to the city's punk and metal scene.
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