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Sunday, August 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hair Palace hosted its 4th annual back-to-school event on Saturday and offered free haircuts, hairstyles and school supplies to Richmond students plus food and drinks to help families prepare for the new school year. The event aimed to boost student confidence and ease financial burdens as children returned to school. 6 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jose Rodriguez said his 21-year-old son, Isaac, was shot outside their mobile home on Richmond Highway on August 9, 2021, and the case was closed without clear answers. He said he will keep giving tips to the police—he is determined to find new evidence to bring justice. 6 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Trauma Healing Response Network hosted a back-to-school event Saturday at Hickory Hill Community Center where children received 1,000 donated backpacks—free haircuts were also provided to help them prepare for the new school year. The event offered school supplies and games and was supported by the Department of Justice Services. 6 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mark Christie, the outgoing FERC chairman, warned regulators not to forget the people who pay electric bills as Virginia faces rising electricity demand from new data centers. He said utilities like Dominion Energy must upgrade the power grid & cover costs fairly without burdening everyday consumers. Richmond Times-Dispatch
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The new US Legend Pickleball League held tryouts yesterday at Performance Pickleball RVA where 200 competitive seniors tried out for 12 team spots+team owners scouted top talent from across the nation. The league is designed for players aged 50 and up and aims to unite older athletes in competitive play while building social connections. 6 News
- ➤ Last week at a high school football media day held by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Hanover and Mechanicsville coaches shared plans for the upcoming season. Hanover’s head coach Sam Rogers said his team has grown stronger with players taking charge, while Mechanicsville coach Shane Reynolds noted strong practices and returning starters offer hope of ending a 1-9 season—showing local teams are eager for a turnaround. Richmond Times-Dispatch
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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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Archery - Star Shooters New Archer Intro
5:00-6:30 p.m. — Rockwood Nature Center — Equipment included — Learn target archery techniques and participate in friendly competition while earning rank patches.
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Paws & Protectors
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Deep Run Park & Recreation Center — Free entry — Celebrate rescue pups with real-life heroes from fire and police departments.
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Bronwyn Keith-Hynes Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Charleston Pour House — Ticketed event — Enjoy live bluegrass with award-winning fiddler Bronwyn Keith-Hynes opening for the Garden Variety String Band.
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