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Henrico Police seeking suspect in June 17 robbery
Henrico Police officials are investigating a robbery that occurred June 17 and have identified 40-year-old Rian Rantrell Robinson of Henrico as the suspect. The incident took place at approximately 4:13 p.m. in the 1800 block of Oak Hill Lane, just off Mechanicsville Turnpike, according to police. A victim told police that he had gotten into a brief argument with Robinson, and that as he was walking away, Robinson allegedly assaulted him and took his cash and other personal items.
Danville City Council Approves 360 Unit Housing Project, Salary Increase for Mayor and City Council Members
On Tuesday night, Danville City Council approved a large new housing project for the city. Blackstone Building Group LLC was approved for a special use permit for a planned unit development that could have as many as 360 two and three story townhomes. The development will be located on nine...
Virginia State University Welcomes Three New Members To Board Of Visitors
Virginia State University is proud to announce that Governor Glenn Youngkin has appointed three new members and reappointed two members to its Board of Visitors. The Governor's latest appointments to the VSU Board of Visitors are:. M. Peter McPherson of Arlington, President Emeritus, Association of Public and Land-grant Universities; President...
St. Jude Dream Home ‘exceeds expectations’ of giveaway winner
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - The St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway winner stepped into his new home for the first time Monday morning. “Though there’s only one winner, it’s a huge impact that goes to the hospital and saving the kids, so at the end of the day, this is all for the kids, and we’re just all so grateful for everybody’s contributions,” said St. Jude development representative Lexi Bates.
Louisa County excited to host VA State Little League Major Baseball Tournament
LOUISA COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Louisa County will soon host some of the best little league baseball players in Virginia. District 14 and Louisa Little League will be hosting the 2024 Virginia State Little League Major Baseball Tournament in Louisa County later this month. The tournament will run July 18-23...
Upcoming meetings and events in the Baltimore and D.C. and Virginia Area
This week the AFRO compiled a list of events happening throughout the month of July in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area. Take a look below to see what’s happening near you!. Captain America Movie Marathon. Are there any Marvel fans in the family? If so, the Enoch...
Driver charged with DUI manslaughter after police say she hit, killed pedestrian in Essex
A 59-year-old Richmond County woman is facing several charges, including DUI manslaughter, after Virginia State Police say she hit and killed a pedestrian in Essex County on Monday.
Court orders white nationalists to pay $2M more for Charlottesville Unite the Right violence
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Four years after violence erupted during the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, a jury ordered white nationalist leaders and organizations to pay a total of more than $26 million in damages to people with physical or emotional injuries from the event. Most of...
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