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Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Richmond actor Adam Turck was shot while trying to help during a confrontation in Shockoe Bottom—local police are investigating the incident. Richmond Times-Dispatch
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 43rd annual Carytown Watermelon Festival will be held on Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., where visitors will enjoy fresh watermelon, live music from over 80 musicians, and shopping at more than 100 local vendor booths. The free event offers a kids’ area and marks 42 years of community gathering — with over 100,000 people attending each year. Richmond Magazine
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Richmond's Fox Elementary School reopens today after three and a half years of repairs following a February 2022 fire+ Workers have applied new paint and fixed the fence, and the historic building will soon welcome local students and community members. 6 News
- ➤ Several Central Virginia and Tri-Cities school districts are reporting open teaching positions days ahead of the school year—some districts, like Henrico with 161 vacancies and Richmond recruiting 89 teachers, are offering bonuses up to $7,500 to attract fully certified candidates while others remain nearly fully staffed. Districts including Petersburg and Chesterfield are also working hard to fill teaching roles before classes begin. 6 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Plans have been announced to install 1,700 solar panels on CarMax Park’s roof and staff parking lot which, if approved, would generate one megawatt of electricity — enough to power 250 homes and become one of the largest installations at any pro baseball venue. The project, developed with Dominion Energy, will proceed after the 2026 season and is pending local and state approval. 12 On Your Side
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced it will begin transitioning to all-electronic tolling on the Powhite Parkway in winter 2025 (cash will no longer be accepted) and later on the Downtown Expressway and Boulevard Bridge. Drivers without E-ZPass will be billed by license plate (Downtown Expressway will still accept cash during the transition). RVAHub
- ➤ Henrico County finalized a purchase in July of a 6.1 acre parcel at 9301 Patterson Ave to create a new neighborhood park after plans for apartments, assisted living and a convenience store were dropped. Local residents gathered over 400 signatures to keep the land green—county officials will soon hold public meetings to decide the park’s features. Richmond Times-Dispatch
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Center for Sport Leadership finished its 25th year by having a record five new graduates join VCU Athletics for sports jobs in marketing, development, baseball, and basketball. Annie Bartley and Campbell Ellis are among the new hires, and program director (Ed McLaughlin) said the move shows VCU's strong focus on local talent. Virginia Commonwealth University
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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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Mary Chapin Carpenter with Brandy Clark
7:00-8:30 PM — The National — Ticket prices vary — Experience live music from Grammy-winning artists with a country twist.
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2025 Richmond Summer NASCAR Weekend - Saturday
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Richmond Raceway — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of the Cook Out 400 race under the summer night sky.
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Figure Drawing Open Session
1-4 p.m. — Art Works Inc — Donation-based — Unleash your creativity with live models in a welcoming art community.
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