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Friday, May 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 12 On Your Side won a regional Edward R. Murrow award for Best Newscast for its coverage of last summer's Caroline County tornadoes—its recent Emmy and Virginia Association of Broadcasters nominations place it in the running for a national award this fall. 12 On Your Side
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Nightingale Ice Cream announced it will open a new production facility on Transport Street that will create 160+ jobs + Mayor Danny Avula attended the expansion event on May 29. 12 On Your Side
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State officials removed the requirement for graduate-level courses for early childhood special education endorsements on May 22 to help fill about 70 vacant positions amid a 24% rise in preschoolers identified with disabilities. They will also develop an additional endorsement for technical training this fall—pending board approval. VPM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Richmond opened applications for the fourth cohort of the Resilience Initiative, a basic income program that gives eligible single parents $500 per month for two years—applications must be submitted by June 30th. The program, launched in 2020 with the Robins Foundation, aims to ease financial instability for working families. Richmond Free Press
- ➤ City officials confirmed that a draft survey using ground-penetrating radar detected 472 probable and 270 possible graves beneath a Confederate marker and a Department of Public Utilities substation on Wise Street—work that follows costly renovations made in 2023 after a local resident's request. The marker, erected in 1939 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy to honor 100 soldiers, is part of research that shows the site was used for burials as early as the Civil War, and a full report is expected in the coming days. Richmond Free Press
- ➤ Richmond attorney Tom Barbour appeared on the WTVR Podcast Untold as he announced his candidacy for Commonwealth’s Attorney and said he will work to reduce rising violent crime in our city—after losing to incumbent Colette McEachin in 2021. He noted a surge in shootings and murders this first quarter and pointed to his Marine Corps service and law reform experience as proof he is ready for change. 6 News
- ➤ After Tuesday's boil water advisory in Richmond, city officials said tests taken at 7 p.m. Tuesday returned clean by 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, though the advisory stays active until a second round—collected Wednesday around 11:40 a.m.—meets safety standards early Thursday. Virginia Mercury
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Atlantic 10 Conference announced it will keep Henrico’s Sports & Events Center for the Women’s Basketball Championship through 2029, building on successful tournaments in 2024 and 2025. The deal, announced on May 29, is expected to boost local sports tourism — adding economic benefits to the Richmond region. Richmond Free Press
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Richmond Symphony Orchestra Concert
3-7 p.m. — Dominion Energy Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of exquisite live orchestral music performed by the Richmond Symphony Orchestra.
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Noah-O Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Broadberry — Tickets from $48 — Experience a night of last-minute theater excitement with Noah-O in Richmond.
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Watercolor Basics
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. — Stonebridge Recreation Center — Call for supply list — Learn the fundamentals of watercolor painting including color mixing and brush strokes.
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Couture on Tour: An Emily In Paris Experience
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Dominion Energy Center — Check event page for pricing — Immerse yourself in a delightful Parisian-themed experience with couture fashion, photo opportunities, and French music.
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Pallbearer Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Broadberry — Tickets from $63 — Experience an evening of heavy melodies with Pallbearer in Richmond.
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Neighbor Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — The Broadberry — $44 — Experience last-minute concert tickets for Neighbor in Richmond's vibrant music scene.
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Candlelight: A Tribute to Beyoncé
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Bolling Haxall House — Tickets required — Experience a magical tribute to Beyoncé under candlelight with a string quartet.
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Sunny Day Real Estate Concert
8 AM – 2 PM — The National — Tickets start at $58 — Catch the iconic sounds of Sunny Day Real Estate in a lively Richmond venue.
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Seals & Crofts 2 Concert
7:00-8:30 PM — The Tin Pan — $15 food and drink minimum — Experience the classic hits of Seals & Crofts reimagined by the next generation.
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Young Scientist Camp at St. Christopher's School
9 AM – 1 PM — St. Christopher's School — Check for fees — A hands-on camp full of experiments and projects to inspire young minds.
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