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Henrico News Minute – Aug. 15, 2024
A big day ahead for the Glen Allen 13-year-old all-star baseball team; DMV officials urge motorcyclists to take safety training program; Flowers After 5 scheduled for tonight at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden; a Goochland band will play at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen later this fall.
In the Garden: Planting a successful garden in the shade
It is possible to brighten up those shady spots in your landscape. It is all about proper plant selection, planting, and care. Start by evaluating the sun and shade patterns in your gardens. Monitor the amount of sunlight different areas receive throughout the day and at various times of the year. You may be surprised the space gets more sunlight than you thought.
Glen Allen 13-year-old all-star baseball team seeks World Series title at home
A long and winding trail has led one Glen Allen all-star baseball team back home, finally, for what its players, coaches and supporters hope is the most memorable week among several years of memories. The Glen Allen Youth Athletic Association 13-year-old Babe Ruth all-star team is hosting the 13-year-old Babe...
Henrico Property Transactions: July 17-23, 2024
– $227,000, 864 SF (built in 1972), from SFR Acquisitions 1 LLC to Mark Costanzo and Moira Pelton-Owen. 2428 Yarnell Road – $240,000, 672 SF (built in 1945), from Genevieve Marques Wall to Evin and Gabriel Thornton. 1504 Presidential Drive – $260,000, 1,251 SF (built in 1976), from Lita...
Henrico News Minute – Aug. 14, 2024
Henrico Schools officials help families, students get ready for the first day of school; a Henrico man and three family members win $1 million; Henrico officials are dedicating a sign to a longtime tourism official; Henricus Historical Park plans a living history event Saturday.
LETTERS: Reader praises Rep. Wittman
Every day we hear how modern-day politics has gotten so nasty with families divided on party lines and politicians unable to bridge the divides to do the work of the people who were elected. We in the First District in Virginia are different in that we have a representative who lives and comes home to sleep in the district every day. You might find him having breakfast at many local establishments from Henrico to New Kent to Montross. He makes himself accountable to his constituents every morning before he drives for hours to work.
Henrico Schools’ Back-to-School kickoff attracts more than 3,500 attendees
Henrico’s annual back-to-school event pulled its largest crowd to date last Friday at the Henrico Sports and Events Center, hosting more than 3,500 students and families during the course of the day. This year was the first Henrico Schools hosted the event indoors and the second year it brought...
Henrico man, three family members split $1M Powerball prize
A Henrico man and three family members won a $1 million winning Powerball prize after buying a ticket at a Varina grocery store. Daniel Ceroni was about to leave town when he checked the winning Powerball numbers for the June 22 drawing and realized that a ticket he had bought at the Food Lion on New Market Road had matched five of the six winning numbers.
Virginia DMV launches new motorcycle safety campaign
A new Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles advertising campaign is seeking to encourage motorcycle riders to take advantage of safety training courses offered through the Virginia Rider Training Program. The program offers comprehensive courses for riders at all levels, improving essential riding techniques and safety skills in a controlled environment....
Henrico officials dedicating sign for Berry at Henrico Sports and Events Center
To honor the recently retired president of Richmond Region Tourism, Henrico County officials will dedicate a street sign Aug. 14 for the Honorary Jack Berry Way at the Henrico Sports and Events Center in Glen Allen. The sign will be located near the parking lot entrance from Telegraph Road. The...
Henricus Historical Park to host living history event Aug. 17
Henricus Historical Park in Chesterfield County will give visitors a glimpse of what life was like for members of the 124th New York Infantry in the summer of 1864, during a living history event Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. That summer, Union Army regiments under Gen....
Va. Department of Corrections expands prison literacy program
The Virginia Department of Corrections is expanding its prison literacy program in a bid to improve the educational attainment of inmates and provide them with a better chance of successfully transitioning into society after release. The new Reading Enables All Learners program will provide non- and beginner-level readers with the...
Savvy Senior: Social Security needs you to update your online account – is this a scam?
I recently received an email that I needed to update my online Social Security account. Is this legit or is it a scam?. The Social Security Administration did indeed send out a legitimate email last month to notify recipients that they are making changes to the way you access Social Security’s online services, including your personal “my Social Security” account.
‘Artsies’ theater awards nominees announced
The Richmond Theatre Community Circle has announced the nominees for its 16th annual Artsies awards, with 9 to 5: The Musical, BKLYN: The Musical, Into the Woods, Scrooge in Rouge and tick…tick…Boom! among the finalists for best musical. Awards in 21 categories will be presented during a ceremony...
Milestones: Aug. 13, 2024
Of Glen Allen was named to the spring 2024 dean’s honor list at the New York Institute of Technology. To qualify for the dean’s honor list, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher. * * *. Brooke Moody and Bridget Sindelar of Glen...
Slate River Band to perform at Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Oct. 12
The Cultural Arts Center will host Slate River Band, a country band based in Goochland, Saturday, Oct. 12 at 3 p.m. The band is led by Michelle Nixon (vocals) and her husband Nick Nixon (guitar), and features Randy Cook (Honky Tonk Experience/Commonwealth Bluegrass Band). It plays a wide variety of classic and contemporary country music, including classics from famed artists like Merle Haggard, George Jones, Alan Jackson, George Strait, Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, and Miranda Lambert.
Henrico News Minute – Aug. 13, 2024
Henrico Police arrest a man in connection with a homicide; another gun is stopped at RIC; good news for tourism in Virginia; another win for the 13-year-old Glen Allen Babe Ruth all-star team as it hosts the World Series; Henrico Police to host a free child safety seat check on Saturday.
Visitor spending in Virginia hits new all-time high
The tourism industry in Virginia continues to perform strongly, generating a new record for visitor spending of $33.3 billion in 2023 – an increase of nearly 10% from 2022, according to Gov. Glenn Youngkin. “Travel and tourism play an essential role in Virginia’s economy,” Youngkin said in a statement....
Henrico Police to conduct free child safety seat checks Aug. 17
Henrico Police will be offering free car seat safety checks Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to ensure that families are properly preparing vehicles for kids with car seats or boosters. The safety checks will be offered at the Fairfield Area Library, 1401 North Laburnum Avenue. Registration...
New VDH dashboard seeks to reduce tobacco use on college campuses
The Virginia Department of Health has launched a new initiative to reduce tobacco use on college campuses. The Virginia Higher Education Tobacco Policy Dashboard is a collaboration between the VDH Tobacco Control Program and Eliminate Tobacco Use Virginia. The dashboard, which presents the current landscape of tobacco policies, via tobacco...
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