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‘Metallica saved my life’: A fan’s thank-you to legendary rock band

A dream of seeing the band faded to black when a driver slammed into her family’s home at 2:00 a.m. the day of the concert.
Metallica Thank You

Local

Survivor Contestant Kyle Fraser from Roanoke/CBS
Salem native wins “Survivor”, gets million-dollar prize

12 About Town

A new Big Bad Wolf rollercoaster officially launches on May 23 at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg.
The Big Bad Wolf is back at Busch Gardens

General

U.S. Navy Fleet Forces Band performs for students at Varina High School during Richmond Navy...
‘It opened up my mind:’ Singing sailors inspire students at Varina High School

News

MMA Institute has been around since 2007 training fighters in our area.
‘Can’t get where you want to be without victory’: Richmond MMA fighters gear up for competition

Entertainment Video

Movies

Will this Mission be Tom Cruise’s last? Find out this month in theaters!
12 About Movies - Spies, Schemes, and Sinners

News

Comedian Marlon Wayans
12 On Your Side's interview with Marlon Wayans

Entertainment

VCU grad performs on "American Song Contest"
VCU grad performs on "American Song Contest"

Entertainment

Broadway in Richmond returns
Broadway in Richmond returns
Richmond Riverfront Amphitheater will have a capacity of 7,500 people.
Here’s who you can see at the new Richmond amphitheater in 2025
Updated: May 13, 2025 at 11:08 AM EDT
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By 12 On Your Side Digital Team
The open-air venue will have a capacity of 7,500 people and be used for community events in addition to concerts.
Lane Stadium Hosts Metallica
WATCH: Metallica rocks Lane Stadium
Updated: May 8, 2025 at 7:21 AM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
After months of anticipation, Lane Stadium hosted a sold-out show by Metallica Wednesday night.
Dylan Bomgardner is currently a Senior Product Specialist at Group 1440 Inc.,
Virginia Tech alum plays key role in Metallica M72 World Tour stage lighting design
Updated: May 7, 2025 at 7:48 AM EDT
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By Tynisha Jackson
Dylan Bomgardner is currently a Senior Product Specialist at Group 1440 Inc.,
12 About Movies: A look at what's new in theaters and streaming in May.
12 About Movies: Spies, schemes, and sinners
Updated: May 2, 2025 at 5:58 AM EDT
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By Todd Densmore and Tyler Britt
Todd has been doing his yearly rewatch of the Mission: Impossible movies in preparation for May’s The Final Reckoning, and Tyler is excited to see Wes Anderson bring his visual sensibilities to the big screen.
Will this Mission be Tom Cruise’s last? Find out this month in theaters!
12 About Movies - Spies, Schemes, and Sinners
Updated: May 1, 2025 at 6:53 PM EDT
Will this Mission be Tom Cruise’s last? Find out this month in theaters!

More News

Richmond

Boil Water Notice (Source: KFDA)

Richmond water samples pass first round of testing, officials say

Updated: 6 minutes ago
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By Shantel Davis
Test results for water samples in Richmond come back negative, meaning the impacted pressure zones have safe drinking water so far.

Richmond

Residents have a say in the community’s new name.

Vote on new name for Creighton Court

Updated: 18 minutes ago
Residents have a say in the community’s new name.

Chesterfield

A driver walked away unharmed after driving their vehicle into a Chesterfield barbeque...

Car crashes into Chesterfield barbeque restaurant

Updated: 18 minutes ago
A driver walked away unharmed after driving their vehicle into a Chesterfield barbeque restaurant Wednesday afternoon.

Richmond

The results are in. Richmond is halfway to lifting the boil water advisory.

Richmond water samples pass first round of testing, officials say

Updated: 18 minutes ago
The results are in. Richmond is halfway to lifting the boil water advisory.

Richmond

We had a chef show us the proper way to season boiling water.

Richmond water samples pass first round of testing; boil water advisory still in effect

Updated: 51 minutes ago
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By 12 On Your Side Digital Team and Madison McNamee
The city of Richmond officially passed its first round of water sample testing on Wednesday after operational issues emerged Tuesday at the water treatment plant.

12 About Town

The Big Dipper Innovation Summit is back in Richmond for three days.
Big Dipper Innovation Summit returns to Richmond
Updated: Apr. 22, 2025 at 9:15 AM EDT
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By 12 On Your Side Digital Team
The Big Dipper Innovation Summit is back in Richmond for three days.

State

The cost of a single Mega Millions ticket just went up from $2 to $5.
‘Bigger jackpots, better prizes:’ Virginia Lottery touts new Mega Millions pricing structure
Updated: Apr. 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM EDT
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By Sarah Chakales
The Mega Millions now costs more to play, but lottery officials say the odds are better and the jackpots are bigger.

Movies

The month of April is made for fans of video games.
12 About Movies: Killers, construction, and cordyceps
Updated: Apr. 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM EDT
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By Todd Densmore and Tyler Britt
The month of April is made for fans of video games.

Events

Birthday festivities for the Virginia and Horse Racing legend.
Secretariat Day returns to Ashland
Updated: Mar. 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT
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By Azriah Bryant
A birthday celebration for Virgina and Horse Racing legend Secretariat.

Henrico

22-year-old Noah Thompson performed Monday for inmates in recovery at Henrico Jail East....
‘It’s really heartwarming’: ‘American Idol’ winner inspires inmates through music at Henrico jail
Updated: Mar. 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM EDT
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By Sarah Chakales
"American Idol" Season 20 winner, Noah Thompson, rocked Henrico’s Jail East in New Kent County on Monday.

Movies

12 About Movies is back with a look at the latest to streaming and theaters.
12 About Movies: Hunters, heists, and hacks
Updated: Mar. 14, 2025 at 9:49 AM EDT
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By Todd Densmore and Tyler Britt
March was a dumping ground for new streaming releases as box office hits and Academy Award winners alike find homes on streaming platforms.
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