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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Boot Barn will open a 14,500-square-foot store this fall at Westchester Commons in Chesterfield County — the national retailer known for cowboy boots and Western apparel expands its local presence. 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Children’s Museum of Richmond invites families to explore the traveling exhibition 'From Here to There' at its downtown location, which is on view until Sept. 7. The exhibit offers hands-on activities — from floating model sailboats to riding a hovercraft — that teach basic physics like gravity and air pressure and is included with museum admission. Richmond Magazine
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fox Elementary reopened Wednesday for a tour by parents, students and community members after a fire in February 2022 burned the old building that lacked a sprinkler system. The $31 million renovation preserved parts of the original brickwork and doors—while adding a new reading nook and updated spaces—to show the community’s strength and need for more school upgrades. 6 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dominion Energy will install 1,700 solar panels—on the new baseball stadium and in its parking lot—to produce 1 megawatt of power that can supply an estimated 250 homes at peak output. The project will need approval from the City of Richmond and the State Corporation Commission before it moves forward. RVAHub
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Youngkin signaled flexibility to Richmond officials on the August 15 deadline to pay $5.8M in restitution to Marvin Grimm—Richmond Mayor Danny Avula said the city is moving swiftly to amend its budget and schedule a special Council meeting. VPM
SHOP NEWS
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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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