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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Chesterfield Police said a man was killed after an SUV struck him while he crossed Hull Street Road on Friday night—eastbound lanes between Courthouse Road and Price Club Boulevard were closed as investigators looked into the crash.  6 News

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Weidmüller USA held a grand opening for its new $10 million engineering and production facility at 821 Southlake Blvd in Chesterfield on Wednesday — the 24,000-square-foot expansion boosts its campus to 150,000 square feet and will add 100 jobs.  Richmond Times-Dispatch

CRIME NEWS

  • Richmond police responded to a shooting on the 3400 block of Chamberlayne Avenue at 12:22 a.m. on June 13 and found a man with a gunshot wound (he has life-threatening injuries) who was taken to a hospital (major crimes detectives are investigating the case).  6 News

CULTURE NEWS

  • Mayor Danny Avula has formed a new 15-member advisory board to guide the administration on arts and culture challenges — the group includes local artists, musicians, nonprofit leaders and city officials. The board will offer direct input on ways to support Richmond's creative community.  6 News

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Lucille Brown, the second Black superintendent of Richmond Public Schools and a pioneer who began her career during segregation, died last week at age 96. She worked as a teacher, principal and leader in education and is honored by the middle school that bears her name—reflecting a lifelong commitment to her community.  Richmond Times-Dispatch

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The U.S. Army’s 250th birthday is celebrated today at the Virginia War Memorial—where a special ceremony marks this milestone.  12 On Your Side
  • The Virginia Treasurer is sending notices to Virginians as the state treasury returns over $3.8 billion in unclaimed property under the new CASH NOW Act. Checks will be mailed six weeks after notification for claims of $5,000 or less while businesses and nonprofits must file a claim manually.  6 News

HEALTH NEWS

  • Henrico Fire Battalion Chief Doug Reynolds (who expects the upper 80s temperature) warned residents that those with preexisting conditions should stay indoors in air conditioning this weekend. He added that his crew is preparing for more calls as heat illness (heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke) may affect both kids and adults.  6 News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Nate Bargatze Stand-Up Comedy Show

    3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Altria Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with breakout comedian Nate Bargatze, known for his relatable humor and charming storytelling.

    Sun, 6/15/25

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  • Concert by Fridayy

    8:00 – 9:30 PM — Altria Theater — Last-minute tickets available — Experience an electrifying night of music with Fridayy in Richmond.

    Mon, 6/16/25

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  • Pickleball 102 - Supervised Practice Drill and Play

    10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. — Huguenot Park — Cost info not specified — Build on your skills with guided practice in this engaging pickleball session.

    Tue, 6/17/25

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  • Richmond Book Club June 2025 Meeting

    7-9 p.m. — Capital Ale House — Free entry — Discuss the twists and turns of 'Killers of a Certain Age' over drinks and dinner.

    Wed, 6/18/25

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  • Boyz II Men Concert

    8:00–9:30 p.m. — Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront — Tickets required — Experience the soulful sounds of one of R&B's most iconic groups live.

    Thu, 6/19/25

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  • Erin Lunsford Release Show

    7 p.m. — Reveler — Check ticket prices for entry — Celebrate Erin Lunsford's new release 'Watch Out For Deer' with an opening set by Caroline Vain.

    Fri, 6/20/25

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  • 49 Winchester Concert

    7-11 p.m. — Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront — Tickets on sale Nov. 22nd — Enjoy live performances by 49 Winchester, Dwight Yoakam, and The Mavericks.

    Sat, 6/21/25

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  • Sara Evans Concert

    6:00-7:30 p.m. — Beacon Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the multi-platinum country star Sara Evans at the iconic Beacon Theatre.

    Sun, 6/22/25

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  • Camp Red Tail Hawk

    9 AM – 1 PM — Rockwood Park — Registration begins April 21st — Explore nature, make friends, and engage in fun activities like archery and fishing.

    Mon, 6/23/25

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  • Validating Java with Policy as Code (PaC)

    5:30-7:30 p.m. — Ippon Technologies — Free entry — Discover how Policy as Code enhances the security and compliance of Java projects with industry expert Jimmy Ray.

    Tue, 6/24/25

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