News to Know for Friday, March 10

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Here’s a look at your top headlines for Friday, March 10, 2023:

Chilly Rain

• Showers will be on and off today with chilly temperatures. For the weekend, it will be breezy and dry Saturday before more rain arrives Sunday afternoon. Click/tap here for the full forecast.

Preschool Principal Resigns Amid Allegations

• Richmond Public Schools officials confirmed that the principal at Blackwell Preschool has resigned. Principal Elaine Probst was under scrutiny by some school board members after a mother said her 5-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted at the school by another student.

Man Dead After Reported Shooting

• Richmond police say officers found a man dead outside of his car after responding to a reported shooting. Officers responded to East Gladstone Avenue and North Avenue around 10:15 p.m. Thursday.

Strange Smell in Chesterfield

• Fire officials say a smell in the Winterpock area is being caused by a smoldering coal refuse pile due to historic mining in that area.

Shamrock the Block is Back

• Shamrock the Block returns Saturday to Scott’s Addition. This year’s festival has moved to Leigh Street near Movieland.

Monopoly to Feature Richmond

• Richmond is set to receive its own version of the beloved family board game Monopoly. Richmonders can choose local places to be featured in the game.

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