🌱 Nine Mile Road Shooting + Richmond Home And Garden Show Preview

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Richmond Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Warm with periods of sun. High: 68 Low: 57.
• Thursday: A couple of morning showers. High: 73 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories today in Richmond:

1. Police in Richmond responded to a shooting incident on Nine Mile Road, which left two men injured. One victim was taken to a hospital by the police, while the other injured man drove himself to a hospital. Both victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries and are expected to recover. The shooting occurred in the same area as a tragic quadruple shooting in 2021 that resulted in the death of two children and caused a public outcry. (WRIC ABC 8News)
2. Richmond Police are investigating an unnamed towing company in the third precinct area, after receiving reports of unauthorized towing and overcharging of fees. Although the company has not been named, police have served them with a warrant for their records, and have identified some potential victims who have been contacted. An ongoing investigation is underway, and anyone who believes they may have been a victim of illegal towing practices can report it to the police via email at towinginvestigation@rva.gov. (CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR)
3. The Richmond Home + Garden Show will take place from Mar. 3-5 at the Richmond Raceway Complex, featuring over 200 home improvement, landscape design, and gardening experts. Attendees can expect to see the latest trends in home design, remodeling, and renovation, as well as meet local specialists and shop with trusted exhibitors. Adult tickets are $9 at the door or $7 online, and children 12 and under can enter for free. (CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR)

Today and tomorrow in Richmond:

Wednesday, March 1

• Richmond Symphony At Dominion Energy Center - Carpenter Theatre (5:00 PM)
• Hump Day Ha-Ha's: Isley's Open Mic Comedy At Isley Brewing Company (6:30 PM)

Thursday, March 2

• Playhouse Bilingual Storytime - Downtown At The Children's Museum Of Richmond (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all local house hunters! These gorgeous properties in Richmond have just been listed for sale, including 1030 Kinney St. and 705 Maggie Walker Ave. Get the details and list prices at the link. (Richmond Patch)
• As three years of additional SNAP benefits comes to an end in Virginia today, Mar. 1, local residents are wondering how they'll be able to keep putting food on the table. (WRIC ABC 8News)
• On Sunday, Del. Lamont Bagby, a Democrat from Henrico, was declared the winner of the firehouse primary race for a Richmond-area state Senate seat. Though he won by a wide margin, he could face another primary in the new version of the district later this year. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

You're officially in the loop for today! See you soon for your next update.

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is a freelance copywriter for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in journalism. She is a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.