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Henrico’s new Taylor Farm Park brings unique features to the county’s park system
Taylor Farm Park, the Varina District’s first new community park since 1982, is set to open Tuesday, bringing a one-of-a-kind recreational area to Sandston. The project began in 2016 after the county purchased the 99-acre plot off of Williamsburg Road in Sandston from the Taylor family. The county worked to transform the site – once used as farmland – into the community park that spans about 20 of those acres, Henrico Recreation and Parks Director John Zannino said.
Six killed in traffic crashes on Va. highways during July 4 holiday
RICHMOND – Preliminary data indicates six individuals lost their lives in six traffic crashes during the five-day statistical counting period designated for the July 4, 2024, holiday. Of those who died, one was a pedestrian struck in a hit-and-run crash, four were drivers and one was a passenger. The fatal crashes took place in the City of Richmond and the counties of Bedford, Charles City, Henrico and Wythe counties. Two of the fatal crashes occurred in Bedford County. During the two-day statistical counting period for July 4, 2023, traffic crashes claimed seven lives on Virginia’s highways.*
Skill games remain illegal in Virginia, but some businesses are evading the ban
Virginia lawmakers banned skill games years ago after rejecting the argument that slot machine lookalikes don’t count as gambling because they involve more skill than luck. An industry push to convince the General Assembly to repeal that ban failed earlier this year. Despite that failure, a new type of machine is showing up in Virginia […] The post Skill games remain illegal in Virginia, but some businesses are evading the ban appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Miles of backups on I-64 West in Henrico due to crash
UPDATE: The scene is clear. HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Drivers are experiencing miles of backups in Interstate 64 West in Henrico County due to a vehicle crash Friday afternoon. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the crash took place on I-64 westbound near Hospital Street on the afternoon of Friday, July 12. […]
Henrico Schools earns federal grant for environmental bus
Henrico County Public Schools has received a $100,000 federal grant to help it purchase a new electric school bus that will be transformed into a mobile classroom for environmental education. The “Green Wheels for Bright Minds Ecobus,” is designed to be used for immersive environmental educational experiences for students at...
Six killed on Virginia highways over July 4th holiday
Preliminary data indicates six individuals lost their lives in six traffic crashes during the five-day statistical counting period designated for the July 4, 2024, holiday. Of those who died, one was a pedestrian struck in a hit-and-run crash, four were drivers and one was a passenger. The fatal crashes took place in the City of Richmond and the counties of Bedford, Charles City, Henrico and Wythe counties. Two of the fatal crashes occurred in Bedford County. During the two-day statistical counting period for July 4, 2023, traffic crashes claimed seven lives on Virginia’s highways.*
Weekend Top 5
HATTheatre, located at 1124 Westbriar Drive in Henrico’s West End, will present “The Roommate” July 12-13 at 7:30 p.m. and July 14 at 2 p.m. What happens when a retired housewife and a woman running from her dark past end up sharing a house together? “The Roommate” will be opening on Broadway in September featuring Patti Lupone and Mia Farrow. The play is described as “The Odd Couple meets Breaking Bad.” Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors/students/military, and $20 for youth (up to age 17). There is some mature content; recommended for ages 13 and older. Call the box office at (804) 343-6364 to make reservations before ordering tickets online. For details, visit hattheatre.org.
Henrico Crime Report: July 5-11, 2024
Fairfield District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with petit larceny and vandalism of a residence at an apartment complex July 5 at 3:14 a.m. 7500 block of Roswell Road, Tuckahoe District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with non-aggravated assault at a single-family home July 5 at 8:50 a.m.
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