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Saturday, May 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Chesterfield County police officer named Lewis Hagen, 40, resigned after he was charged with having illegal drugs mailed to his home following a task force search of his residence last week. 6 News
- ➤ A Richmond judge sentenced former FedEx driver Juwan Lewis to 40 years in prison for fatally shooting Kyron Hoskey, 27, who was shot nine times during a fight after a night of drinking on April 6 along the 2200 block of North 23rd Street—Hoskey's family said they are heartbroken over the loss. 6 News
- ➤ Police in Richmond are investigating two fatal shootings that happened recently & are asking anyone with information to come forward. 12 On Your Side
- ➤ A man was shot outside a 7-Eleven gas station in Henrico on Thursday night when two men argued on Horsepen Road—he suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his leg as police investigated the case. 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dominion Energy Riverrock is held at Brown’s Island from May 16 to 18 and offers over 30 outdoor sports and music events organized by Sports Backers — Venture Richmond. Families can join trail races, kayaking, and free live concerts — activities open to all ages throughout the festival. RVAHub
- ➤ The 40th annual Lebanese Food Festival is ongoing at St. Anthony Maronite Catholic Church in Glen Allen, running from Friday, May 16 through Sunday, May 18, and the free event offers authentic Lebanese cuisine & live performances. Attendees can enjoy dishes like kabobs, hummus, falafel, and baklava alongside free shuttle service to explore the cultural experience. RVAHub
- ➤ WTVR CBS 6 was nominated for 50 Capital Emmy Awards — the most of any news organization in Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C.— and winners will be announced on June 21 in Bethesda, Maryland. 6 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Richmond held its first People’s Budget project in April where over 5,000 residents aged 14 and older voted to direct $3 million for capital improvements across nine City Council districts — each district received between $200,000 and $500,000 and progress tracking will follow in the coming months. 6 News
- ➤ U.S. Rep. McClellan warned that GOP-backed Medicaid cuts may leave over 630,000 Virginians without health insurance—cutting $625 billion in federal funds over a decade. The Energy and Commerce Committee passed the proposal after a 25-hour session—paving the way for review by the Budget Committee. Virginia Mercury
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ VCU inventors Michael Hindle and Worth Longest finished a proof-of-concept test for a new powder inhaler that may help premature babies breathe easier—now they are preparing for clinical trials expected to start within one to two years. The device, developed over a decade with thousands of prototypes, delivered oxygen faster and more efficiently than current treatments in early tests. Virginia Commonwealth University
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Melissa Carper Live at The Camel
8 PM - 12 AM — The Camel — Check venue for ticket prices — Enjoy a night of indie folk music by Melissa Carper and friends.
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Asleep at the Wheel Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Tin Pan — $15 food and drink minimum — Enjoy a night of Western swing music with the legendary Asleep at the Wheel.
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Eric Roberson Live Performance
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TLC Concert in Richmond
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Spring Artisan Market at Zorch Pizza
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