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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Goochland County’s state prison farm, women inmates learned important lessons about trust and self-respect while caring for retired thoroughbred horses through the James River Horse Foundation program; peer recovery specialist Becky Owens said the work taught them patience and responsibility. Governor Glenn Youngkin and first lady Suzanne Youngkin awarded the program with the Spirit of Virginia award, and the initiative has rescued 80 horses (supporting prisoner reentry efforts). Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ At Covenant Woods senior living community in Mechanicsville, Vietnam War veteran Al Michaels, 82, was honored on July 30 with a Congressional Gold Medal for his role as a Dustoff crew member who helped evacuate around 900,000 soldiers and civilians during the war—residents celebrated his lifelong service. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ Richmond Public Schools is hosting Summer Fest and the 17th Annual Citywide Back 2 School Rally today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at John Marshall High School to welcome students and families; the event will provide enrollment support, local vendor services * community partner resources to help kick off the new school year. FOX Richmond
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Richmond’s 804 Day festival returns to Shockoe Bottom today at 17th Street Market, running from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., with 10 local acts performing on three stages and offering food, crafts, a Kids Zone, community vendors and nonprofit showcases — organizers rescheduled the event from Friday to make it more accessible. Richmond Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hanover County supervisors narrowly approved expanding the Ashcake Road Landfill on Wednesday after many residents spoke at a public meeting. The county will convert a 95-acre borrow pit next to the Brown Grove community into a new waste area to accept construction debris within the next two years — a move opposed by local community members. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ Richmond public housing resident Sylvia Davis said her daughter Makayla's hospital discharge was delayed after the housing authority denied her request for a generator needed for ventilator support. The authority said it followed an interactive process per federal guidelines—privacy laws limit details—but Davis remains stressed and uncertain about her daughter’s return home. 6 News
- ➤ Virginia senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine introduced a bill to ban federal law enforcement from wearing masks that hide their faces and to require that names and agencies be displayed. The proposed law would cover ICE, Border Patrol, FBI, DEA, ATF, and U.S. Marshals—aiming to boost transparency and protect both officers and community safety. 6 News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Kickers are hosting FC Naples today at 7 p.m. as they look for a home win to help boost their playoff hopes. The team faces challenges from injuries (including Bolduc’s broken leg) and will offer free ice cream sandwiches (for the first 500 fans) to draw in supporters. RVAHub
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The Flaming Lips Live
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Brown's Island — Check event page for ticket pricing — Experience the iconic sound and unique performances of this legendary alternative rock band.
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Styx Concert at Allianz Amphitheater
12 PM — Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront — Ticket info not provided — Rock out with Styx performing classic hits and fan favorites live on stage.
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The Mountain Goats Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Broadberry — Tickets starting at $93 — Experience the unique sounds of The Mountain Goats live in Richmond.
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Richmond Writer's Ronda: A Songwriter Showcase
7-9 p.m. — The Broadberry — $ — Experience Nashville style songwriting featuring talented artists like Brady Heck and Morgan Lynsey.
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The Lacs Live Concert
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Beacon Theatre — Ticket Prices Vary — Enjoy a high-energy performance by The Lacs, blending country and rap in an intimate setting.
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Carytown Watermelon Festival
6 AM – 8 PM — The Byrd Theatre — Free entry — Celebrate the 42nd year of Richmond's largest one-day festival with music, food, and fun for the whole family.
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Ukulele One-Day Jam
10 AM – 12 PM — Stonebridge Recreation Center — Basic chord knowledge required — Enjoy impromptu jam sessions with Aaron Lewis and learn new songs.
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Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Tin Pan — Tickets available — Experience the future of bluegrass as Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road blend innovation and tradition.
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The Word Alive Concert
6:00-8:30 p.m. — The Canal Club — Ticket pricing TBA — Experience the explosive performances and raw lyrics of Fort Collins' musical talent.
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Virginia is for Racing Lovers 150
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Richmond Raceway — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of NASCAR’s oldest series at Richmond Raceway.
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