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Citizen education reporter debuting ‘mobile newsroom’ July 22 at Fairfield Area Library
Henrico Citizen Education Reporter and Report for America Corps member Liana Hardy will spend Monday, July 22 at the Fairfield Area Library (1401 North Laburnum Avenue) as part of the Citizen’s new “mobile newsroom” initiative. Hardy will be in the library’s large conference room (located in the lobby, past the circulation desk across from the restrooms and vending machines) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., ready to chat with community members about any education topics of interest.
Green’s Chapel Church plans event
Homecoming and Family and Friends Day will be held Sunday, July 21, at Green's Chapel Church, starting at 10:45 a.m. Rev. Colonius Avent is the guest preacher and the Rising Star All Male Choir will render music. Dinner will be served immediately after service. Revival will be held Wednesday through Friday night. Pastor Deloris L. Jerman and congregation invite all.
Lake Gaston Water Safety Council to meet
The Lake Gaston Water Safety Council monthly membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at the Kennon House restaurant, 7001 Gasburg Road, Valentines, VA 23837. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. with a Dutch-treat dinner and the presentation by7 p.m. The program for this meeting will be NCSU Aquatic plant results and treatment plan.
Henrico News Minute – July 18, 2024
An update on the Tuckahoe Little League renovation project; Henrico Schools plans its “Back to School Kickoff” event; our first “mobile newsroom” event planned for Monday; GRASP offers free financial aid application assistance for students; Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan presents federal grant to YWCA of Richmond. One...
Edward James Handy
Edward James Handy 78, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dudley Handy and Bertha Williams. Edward is survived by his loving wife, Ellen Gilliland Handy, son, Kevin Handy, daughter, Tracie Paul (Chris), grandchildren, Austin Paul, Hanna Paul, Kaitlyn Handy, Madison Davis and Michelle Williams mother of Kaitlyn and Madison.
Jackson has initial federal court appearance Thursday
Umel Jackson, a Weldon man federally indicted in a May standoff, will have his first appearance in Raleigh Thursday before Magistrate Judge Brian S, Myers. On Tuesday United States Magistrate Judge Robert B. Jones Jr. signed a writ of habeas corpus for Jackson’s initial appearance at 10 a.m. Jackson...
City attorney on Martin complaint: 'We are taking it seriously'
Roanoke Rapids City Attorney Geoffrey Davis told the city council Tuesday night there will be a response to a lawsuit filed by former police Chief Bobby Martin. Tuesday was the first meeting the council has had since the city was served Friday. Mayor Emery Doughtie had no comment on the...
FY24 School Finance report approved
LAWRENCEVILLE – Dr. Kristy Somerville-Midgette, Division Superintendent, Brunswick County Public Schools, submitted the report to the members of the Brunswick County Board of Supervisors at the June meeting. Expenditures totaled $23,047,034.34 as of May 31, 2024 and revenues totaled $22,015,476.74. The FY24 Budget was created on an ADM (Average...
Who will be speaking at RNC 2024? See full list of speakers
The 2024 Republican National Convention commences Monday in Milwaukee just days after presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt. Trump is still expected the address the delegates on Thursday, the last day of the convention. Trump is set to be officially nominated by the party for president...
The Blackest Scenes From The Republican National Convention In Milwaukee
While few are far in between, there were a small number of Black people participating in the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The post The Blackest Scenes From The Republican National Convention In Milwaukee appeared first on NewsOne.
NC leaders at Republican National Convention share thoughts after Trump rally shooting
MILWAUKEE — Multiple North Carolina leaders are in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention (RNC) following a weekend of worry and uncertainty after former President Donald Trump was shot in the ear at a rally. Michele Nix is the Secretary for the North Carolina Republican Party. She was on...
Secret Service faces scrutiny over attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump
MILWAUKEE -- When the shots were fired on Saturday at former President Donald Trump during a campaign event in Pennsylvania, it was the worst-case scenario for the U.S. Secret Service. The Secret Service's major aim is to protect the president, under the motto, "worthy of trust and confidence." As protesters...
Missing person has been found
LITTLETON — The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Alexis Catherine Ellis, 35, of Summit Road. Ellis is described as a Black female, 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs approximately 270 pounds. Ellis has brown hair styled like an Afro and brown eyes. According to a...
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