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1. Richmond will not renew Flock license plate reader contract, mayor says (wtvr.com) — Richmond's mayor has decided the city will not renew its contract with Flock license plate reader cameras, following community feedback and Henrico County's similar move. Officials say the broader debate over automatic license plate reader technology will continue, and residents are encouraged to stay engaged as Richmond evaluates future public safety tools.
2. Rabid Bat Found Inside Virginia Home Sparks Public Health Warning in Richmond (myvetcandy.com) — A bat found inside a home on North 25th Street in Richmond's Fairfield neighborhood has tested positive for rabies, and health officials want anyone who may have contacted it to come forward. Residents are urged to keep pets' rabies vaccinations current, avoid handling bats, secure homes against wildlife entry, and seek medical or veterinary advice if exposure is suspected.
3. Cherokee singer keeps language alive at Richmond Folk Festival (nbc12.com) — Richmond Folk Festival visitors can hear Cherokee singer-songwriter Agalisiga "Chuj" Mackey perform country music in the Cherokee language, sharing Indigenous culture ahead of Indigenous Peoples Day. His sets aim to inspire Richmond listeners to explore their own heritage, appreciate endangered languages, and recognize the many cultures that shape American music and community life today.
4. Richmond Closes 2026 Road Schedule, Falls 3-2 at Sarasota Paradise (richmondkickers.com) — Richmond soccer fans just saw the Kickers drop a tight 3–2 road match to Sarasota Paradise, despite jumping out to a 2–0 lead behind goals from Lucca Dourado and Austin Amer. Now the focus shifts home, as Richmond hosts Corpus Christi FC on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. for the season's penultimate match and National Opossum Day at City Stadium.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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