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Richmond News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Richmond News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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  • Richmond: Motorcycle community honors 9-year-old after potential drowning death | June 21

    Richmond: Motorcycle community honors 9-year-old after potential drowning death | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Richmond — A local tragedy involving 9-year-old King Overton's drowning at a pool in Henrico County sparked a community tribute and calls for water safety education, while a 17-year-old faces charges after a car crash involving Virginia State Police on I-64. State lawmakers also reached a budget agreement to prevent a government shutdown, ensuring funding for education and public services.
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  • Richmond: Virginia lawmakers finalize budget to avoid shutdown | June 20

    Richmond: Virginia lawmakers finalize budget to avoid shutdown | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Richmond lawmakers reached a budget deal to avoid a government shutdown, funding education, healthcare, and infrastructure while cutting state parks. A dump truck driver who killed a pedestrian in a crosswalk faces no jail time, sparking debate over public safety and legal leniency.
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  • Richmond: Richmond truck dealer accused of scam, BBB warns buyers | June 19

    Richmond: Richmond truck dealer accused of scam, BBB warns buyers | June 19
    Jun 19 2026
    Richmond residents should be aware of the BBB investigation into Richmond Plaza Truck fraud, the critical condition of a 9-year-old boy from SwimRVA summer camp, and the life sentence for a 1992 rape case. Additionally, a drowning death in a Cumberland County pond and the Maggie Walker Community Land Trust's 10th anniversary are highlighted in today's update.
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