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Youngkin issues executive order aimed at reducing recidivism
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed an executive order creating a new initiative aimed at reducing recidivism rates statewide. The Stand Tall – Stay Strong – Succeed Together Initiative (Stand Tall Initiative) is designed to provide support and resources for successful reintegration into society. The initiative builds on the...
BACK TO SCHOOL: Henrico Schools rolls out new phone policies, elementary school weapons scanners; no double-bus runs needed
Henrico students will see several new initiatives on their first day of the 2024-2025 school year this Monday, including new student ID cards, cell phone containers, and weapons scanners at elementary schools. Henrico Schools leaders have been hard at work readying staff for new policies and procedures this summer, HCPS...
Water main break affecting traffic in Innsbrook
A water main break at 4701 Cox Road in Innsbrook closed the northbound lanes of the road between Nuckols Road and North Park Drive Friday. Henrico Public Utilities officials expect that repair work will be completed by mid-morning Saturday, Aug. 17. Water service to an office building in the area is also temporarily disrupted.
Breeze launching twice-weekly service between Richmond, New Haven
Breeze Airways has announced new service between Richmond International Airport and Tweed-New Haven Regional Airport in Connecticut, beginning Feb. 6. The new service will operate on Thursdays and Sundays. Introductory rates are available for $39 one-way, subject to conditions. Breeze serves 14 destinations from RIC.
Schmitt, VanValkenburg upset by lack of response from Churchill Downs about proposed Henrico gambling facility
One month after all eight members of Henrico’s Virginia General Assembly delegation sent a letter to Churchill Downs, Inc. CEO William Carstanjen, urging the company to withdraw plans for a gambling facility in the county, there’s been no response. The July 16 letter, issued by Henrico’s three state...
Glen Allen 13U all-stars advance to World Series championship game Saturday at RF&P Stadium
The Glen Allen 13-year-old Babe Ruth League all-star team will play for a World Series title Saturday at noon on its home field. Glen Allen defeated Lutz, Florida 8-4 at RF&P Stadium at RF&P Park Friday morning in a semifinal game in the 13-year-old Babe Ruth League World Series, which Glen Allen Youth Athletic Association and Henrico County are hosting for the third consecutive year.
Chester man stopped at RIC checkpoint with loaded gun
A Chester man is facing a fine of up to $15,000 after the Transportation Security Administration found a loaded gun in his carry-on luggage at Richmond International Airport Aug. 13. The .22-caliber revolver was found to be loaded with six bullets, with six hollow-point bullets packed inside. TSA officers discovered...
Youngkin administration issues draft of cell phone-free policies for schools
Virginia is moving closer to restricting cell phone use in schools after the Virginia Department of Education published a draft of its “cell phone-free” guidelines on Thursday after a series of public input events. The draft defines “cell phone-free” education as “bell-to-bell,” meaning phones should be turned off...
Henrico Crime Report: Aug. 9-15, 2024
Fairfield District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with shoplifting and a warrant service at a grocery store Aug. 9 at 12:19 p.m. 3100 block of Williamsburg Road, Varina District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with selling marijuana Aug. 9 at 4:19 p.m. 6900...
Weekend Top 5
Will host a Movie in the Park featuring “The Incredibles” on Friday, Aug. 16 at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center. The outdoor movie will begin at sunset, approximately 8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and flashlight. Admission is free. For details, click here or call (804) 501-PARK.
Obituary – Carolyn Davis Showalter
Carolyn Davis Showalter, age 90, of Henrico Virginia, passed away on Monday August 12, 2024 with her daughter by her side, she is predeceased by her husband, Roy Lee Showalter; sister, Margaret Campbell. She is survived by her daughter, Leslie S. Elliott (Mark); grandson, Andrew; Niece, Vicky Sharpley (Tom); nephew, George Davis; and may other extended family members and friends. She was a graduate of Granby High School in Norfolk Virginia and Stratford College of Danville Virginia. She retired from the Richmond Technical Center after over 30 years of service. She was a member of the “DAR” & the “DAC”. Carolyn’s greatest joy was being with her grandson, family, and friends, and also working in the yard.
Obituary – Frances Blalock Irons
Frances “Frankie” B. Irons of Henrico died on Friday, August 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Chester “Chet” Irons and her cherished twin sister, Dorothy “Flo” B. Martin. Frankie is survived by several cousins. Frankie was a member of...
Obituary – Robert Edward Davis Jr.
DAVIS, “Bobbie” Robert E., Jr., 94 of Sandston, Virginia, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 10, 2024. Bobbie was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Davis, Sr.; his mother, Elizabeth Katherine Wenenger Davis; and his wife of 47 years, Shirley Ann Gilham Davis. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah G. Pennell and her husband Johnnie as well as his granddaughter, Jennifer P. Witherspoon and her husband Wayne.
Obituary – Norman Ray Blount Jr.
Norman “Norm” Ray Blount, Jr., 68, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, in Henrico, Virginia. He is survived by his daughter, Emily Blount; father, Norman Ray Blount, Sr.; sisters, Terri Harman, Tracie Nunn, Melodie Melton (Hunter); niece, Rachel Harman; nephews, Taylor Melton and Joshua Melton; aunt, Lea Fields, and many cousins and life-long friends. He is predeceased by his mother, Doris Hill Blount; and nephew, Daniel Windsor Harman.
Obituary – Lawrence Motley Major
Lawrence M. Major, 83, of Henrico, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian B. Major. Lawrence served in the U.S. Army and Air National Guard from 1963 to 1969. He worked as a heavy duty mechanic and enjoyed fishing and working on cars in his spare time.
Virginia has a $1 billion budget surplus. Here’s what this Richmond food truck owner sees.
If anyone knows exactly what to order at Kristen’s Kitchen — a local food truck serving crab cake and steak sandwiches — it is Kristen’s husband and business partner Rob Bortone. “Yeah, I’m a steak and potatoes kinda guy, I always love to have me a...
Glen Allen 13U all-stars win in dramatic fashion, now 2 wins from World Series title
With his team’s championship dreams down to one final strike, Tony Paciocco delivered in a big way for the 13-year-old Glen Allen Babe Ruth League all-star team Thursday morning in the 13-year-old Babe Ruth World Series at RF&P Stadium in Glen Allen. Top-seeded Glen Allen trailed ninth-seed Altamonte Springs,...
Henrico officials receive community input on proposed comprehensive plan update
Henrico NEXT, the county’s new comprehensive plan detailing what the future may hold for the area in the next 20 years, has entered the next stage of development – gauging community input on proposed goals through a course of community listening sessions and surveys. The initial goals of...
Restaurant Watch
Pho Que Huong 1 LLC, 10073 Brook Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: bar hand sink doesn’t have a handwash sign posted; raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat foods in reach-in cooler; raw meats stored over beef stew in walk-in cooler; dried food debris and rust found on can opener blade; observed mold inside ice machine and on exterior sliding doors/lid; temperature of white rice in rice cooker is too low; no date marks found on prepared items (cooked meats, pho broth and soups); the disclosure statement on the menu doesn’t identify raw or undercooked foods with asterisks; more freezer space is needed as the walk-in freezer is stored so tightly with food from floor to ceiling that it’s hard to add or remove any items; food is stored directly on walk-in freezer floor; back-up reach-in cooler has a torn door gasket; one light is out in hood system on back hot line; paper towel dispenser in dish area is in disrepair; cutting boards are scratched and stained; observed heavy grease buildup on sides of hot line equipment including space between stove and grill; reach-in cooler door gaskets throughout kitchen are dirty and moldy; there is significant grease buildup on hood filters.
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