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Red Roof Inn, HomeTowne Studios open in renovated...

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2024/09/23

The dual-branded Red Roof Inn Richmond–Airport/Sandston and HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Richmond has opened at 5209 Williamsburg Road in Sandston, with a total of 103 rooms. HomeTowne Studios offers 51 extended-stay rooms with kitchenettes, refrigerators, microwaves, and activity tables with chairs. The adjacent Red Roof Inn Richmond offers 52 rooms. Both properties offer free Wi-Fi and a coin laundry, and the Red Roof Inn is pet-friendly. The two buildings were renovated at a cost of 0,000...

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Average price of gas in Virginia down to $3 per gallon

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2024/09/23

Virginia state gas average of .00 for one gallon of unleaded fuel is down 7 cents from one week ago, 28 cents from last month, and 59 cents from a year ago, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic. The average price statewide is its lowest since Jan. 27. The highest recorded price of a gallon of gas in Virginia this year was .52 on April 20, while the lowest price on record was .92 on Jan. 12. “Gasoline prices have been plunging lately and it is not uncommon to see them take a bit of a breather during ...

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Amtrak, VPRA make improvements to Staples Mill station

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2024/09/23

Amtrak and the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority have made some recent improvements to the Staples Mill Amtrak Station that are designed to improve passenger flow and amenities. VPRA added a new location for passengers using ride-sharing services like Lyft and Uber, who now will be directed to the designated bus loop area on the north side of the station. New LED lights also have been installed throughout the station, building exterior, and the train platform to improve safety. “As the busies...

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2:39

Lugbill retiring from Sports Backers in June

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2024/09/23

Jon Lugbill, the founding and executive director of Sports Backers, has announced his plans to retire from the organization in June after 31 years of leadership. The organization, dedicated to promoting active living in Richmond, has evolved into a key player regionally in that space, with events and programs that attract hundreds of thousands of participants and spectators annually “Our achievements over the past three decades are a testament to the incredible teamwork at Sports Backers,” sa...

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16:57

In Virginia, electric vehicle infrastructure...

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2024/09/23

This is part three of a five-part series about Virginia’s transition to electric vehicles that examines the government’s role in the process, the private industry’s status, the development of charging infrastructure in the state, EVs’ impact on the electric grid, and how the commonwealth’s workforce may be influenced by the growing industry. Searching for a new vehicle can be challenging, but not as complex as it is to develop the infrastructure needed to power electric and low-emission...

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Virginia Career Works to host career readiness...

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2024/09/20

Virginia Career Works will host two events at its Henrico Center in September as part of its mission to help people find meaningful employment. A career readiness workshop will take place Sept. 24, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., featuring guest speakers from Genworth Financial who will provide insights and guidance about how to stand out in the job market. A career fair will take place Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m, featuring a variety of employers from different industries, allowing attendees to e...

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VDOT 'Touch-A-Truck' event planned Oct. 26

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2024/09/20

The Chesterfield County Fairgrounds will be hosting VDOT’s Touch-A-Truck event Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in advance of National Crash Responders Safety Week. The free event will allow families to meet their local first responders and learn about safety and rescue vehicles, including fire trucks, helicopters, police cars, motorcycles, tow trucks, and antique fire trucks. It also will include safety demonstrations. Parking for the event will be at Lloyd C. Bird High School. Nati...

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Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers' Crime of the Week:...

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2024/09/20

A man posing as a love interest is accused of swindling thousands of dollars from women he met on dating sites, according to the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect, Nicholas Lauser, allegedly meets women using dating websites and makes them fall in love with him, according to the sheriff’s office said. After building romantic relationships, Lauser then allegedly scams the women for large sums of money. Detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify Lauser (pictured above). ...

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Obituary - Angela Thomas Gilson

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2024/09/20

GILSON, Angela Thomas, 55, passed peacefully on September 15, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family after a two-year battle with ovarian cancer. Angie was born in Roanoke, Virginia, on March 26, 1969, but moved to Richmond as a toddler. She graduated from Douglas Freeman High School and earned her BS in Accounting from James Madison University, making lifelong friends along the way. She began her career as an auditor at Coopers & Lybrand before moving on to accounting and finance posi...

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Obituary - Peter J. Reynolds

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2024/09/20

Peter J. Reynolds, 100, of Discovery Village in Henrico, died Monday, September 16, 2024. Mr. Reynolds was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Phyllis M. Reynolds, and by his daughter, Sally Reynolds Griffin. Survivors include daughters Margaret R. Langston, of Richmond and Susan R. Polomski (Robert) of Easley, S.C.; his son, Patrick C. Reynolds (Teresa) of Short Pump; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a sister, Kathleen Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds was born on July 11, 1924,...

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Obituary - Sandra Sue Barnthouse

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2024/09/20

Sandra Sue Barnthouse, 82, of Richmond, Virginia, died on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was born August 1, 1942, in Earlsboro, Oklahoma to Dr. and Mrs. Vincent G Devine. She was preceded in death by her sister, Charline Adair, and her parents. Sandra is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Jere; their children, Michael Barnthouse of Enid, OK, and Heather Barnthouse Schroeder of Richmond, VA; their spouses, Kim Barnthouse and Chris Schroeder; and their grandchildren, Joshua Michael B...

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Obituary - Maria De Los Angeles Valdespino

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2024/09/20

Maria De Los Angeles Valdespino, 65, of Henrico Virginia, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Maria was the daughter of the late Gregorio Gonzalez and Elena Moreno of Jalisco, Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Valdespino; daughter Lucero Gonzalez; and brother Agapito Gonzalez. Maria was a nurse for the Red Cross in Mexico for some time before immigrating to the United States and eventually settling in Belle, West Virginia. She was a loving...

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Nomination process opens for REB Distinguished...

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2024/09/20

The nomination process for the 2024-25 REB Distinguished Educational Leadership Awards has opened, and Henrico Public Schools officials are inviting the public to nominate a principal deserving of the honor. The awards are presented annually to one principal from each of the four major public school systems in the Richmond region who have gone above and beyond to create "exceptional" educational environments. The REB Foundation and the Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond sponsor the a...

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Obituary - William Thomas Lloyd

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2024/09/20

William “Billy” Thomas Lloyd, 81, of Henrico, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024. He was the son of the late Winfree Franklin Lloyd, Sr. and Elizabeth Harris Lloyd. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy “Dottie” Duvall; granddaughter, Elizabeth Duvall; his oldest brother, Winfree Lloyd, Jr.; and youngest brother, Robert “Bobby” Lloyd. Billy is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years and 8 months, Audrey Harris Lloyd; daughter, Cheryl Lynn Lloyd; grandchildren, Shawn Wilton...

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RHHD officials urge emergency planning in light of...

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2024/09/20

Richmond and Henrico Health Districts officials are encouraging the public to observe National Preparedness Month this September by making a plan for emergencies. The National Preparedness Month theme this year is "Start a Conversation," and health officials say the best way to start a family emergency plan is to have a conversation about preparedness. Families should include everyone in the plan, even pets, and should consider what to do if an emergency happens to an elderly neighbor or some...

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Richmond citizens urge shift in Fall Line Trail's...

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2024/09/20

Community members are voicing opposition and wearing “change the route” pins as they advocate for adjustment to Richmond City’s plan to pave a 10ft wide path through the heart of Bryan Park. The multi-use Fall Line Trail project will span 43 miles from Ashland to Petersburg and will include a million, 0.7-mile section slated to pass through Bryan Park, which begins on Henrico’s southern border just west of I-95 in Lakeside. Elizabeth Barrett, a member of the Citizens for a Responsible Fall L...

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63-year-old struck and killed in Short Pump parking lot

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2024/09/20

The Henrico Police Division has identified the pedestrian who was struck and killed by a car on West Broad Street in Short Pump Sept. 18 as 63-year-old June Eades Heesen. The crash was reported at about 4:49 p.m. in the 11400 block of West Broad Street. Heesen was seriously injured when she was found and was taken to a local hospital, where she died from her injuries the following day. The driver of the Nissan Altima, who has not been identified, apparently hit Heesen in a parking lot while a...

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Shepherd's Center of Richmond announces fall course...

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2024/09/20

The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond has announced the fall lineup of courses for its Open University program, which runs from Sept. 23 through Nov. 15. The Open University offers courses in various subjects, including history, science, literature, foreign languages, arts, music, film, current events, and exercise. This fall’s offerings include new courses in Japanese, French, Italian, and German, as well as intermediate Spanish, German, and Japanese for those continuing to learn foreign languag...

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At Henrico summit, Youngkin applauds schools and...

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2024/09/20

Virginia has seen its workforce grow by 250,000 people since January 2022, which Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin credits to the collaborative efforts of Virginia’s K-12 schools, four-year and community colleges, and employers to help boost workforce development programs. At the Virginia Works Together Summit on Thursday, held at Hermitage High School’s new Advanced Career Education Center building, Youngkin touted the progress Virginia has made in workforce recovery during the past two and a hal...

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NFIB names Wittman 'Guardian of Small Business'

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2024/09/20

The National Federation of Independent Business has named Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) a “Guardian of Small Business” for his work supporting small businesses in Congress. The award, presented by NFIB President Brad Close (above, left), was given to Wittman (above, right) for his legislative action and leadership in advocating for small businesses across Virginia and the nation. “This Congress, small businesses faced tough economic headwinds, especially from inflation, burdensome regulations, a...

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