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Warner, Kaine express concerns about ERC-claim...

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2024/08/18

Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are voicing concern about delays in processing of Employee Retention Credit claims by the Internal Revenue Service. Warner and Kaine believe the backlog of claims is causing confusion and financial uncertainty for many businesses, nonprofits and other taxpayers. “While we applaud the work IRS has done since June 20th to root out improper claims and identify valid claims, we continue to hear from an increasing number of Virginians frustrated by the l...

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Drought advisory lifted for Henrico, 75 other...

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2024/08/18

With recent rainfall clearing Virginia's drought-stricken landscape, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality recently announced that drought advisories have been lifted for 76 counties and cities throughout the commonwealth, including Henrico. Significant drought is now no longer a reality in 8 of the 13 regions that were previously under drought watch or warning, DEQ officials said. However, the drought watch remains in effect for the Shenandoah region. The recent rains have improve...

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Glen Allen 13-year-old all-stars fall 3-2 in World...

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2024/08/18

Saturday didn’t provide the storybook ending that Glen Allen’s 13-year-old all-star team had hoped for in the championship game of the 13-year-old Babe Ruth League World Series on its home field at RF&P Stadium, as the home team fell in agonizingly close fashion, 3-2 to Oahu, Hawaii. It was the third straight year the Glen Allen Youth Athletic Association and Henrico County hosted the tournament, and all three events have been won by Hawaii teams – the last two by teams from Oahu. For thi...

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BACK TO SCHOOL: Henrico Schools rolls out new phone...

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2024/08/17

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 Superintendent Amy Cashwell said at an Aug. 8 Henrico School Board meeting. HCPS officials also have worked to hire more staff during the past few months, filling much needed ...

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1:24

Chester man stopped at RIC checkpoint with loaded gun

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2024/08/16

A Chester man is facing a fine of up to ,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 the gun as the man entered a security checkpoint. “Our officers continue to intercept guns at our checkpoints and I’m proud of the way they continue to stay focused on the mission,” ...

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0:26

Breeze launching twice-weekly service between...

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2024/08/16

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 one-way, subject to conditions. Breeze serves 14 destinations from RIC.Article LinkSupport the Show.

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Schmitt, VanValkenburg upset by lack of response from...

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2024/08/16

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 senators and five delegates, outlined the delegation’s opposition to the manner in which Churchill Downs submitted plans for the proposed Rosie’s Gaming Emporium site in the Staples Mill Shopping ...

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0:29

Water main break affecting traffic in Innsbrook

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2024/08/16

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. A detour is available using Energy Way and North Park.Article LinkSupport the Show.

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2:11

Glen Allen 13U all-stars advance to World Series...

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2024/08/16

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. After a thrilling 2-1 comeback win Thursday against the other Florida team in the tournament (Altamon...

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3:12

Youngkin administration issues draft of cell...

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2024/08/16

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 and stored away from the first school bell until dismissal. This includes lunchtime and breaks between class periods. On July 9, Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33, direc...

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2:44

Weekend Top 5

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2024/08/16

Henrico Recreation and Parks 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. * * * The Dorey Park Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 17. Local farmers and artisans will be selling a variety of fresh produce, bak...

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Henrico Crime Report: Aug. 9-15, 2024

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2024/08/16

5300 block of Chamberlayne Road, 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 block of West Broad Street, Brookland District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with strangulation and kidnapping at a hotel Aug. 10 at 12:58 a.m. 6900 block of Forest Avenue, Tuc...

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Obituary - Carolyn Davis Showalter

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2024/08/16

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 retir...

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Obituary - Lawrence Motley Major

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2024/08/16

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. Left to cherish his memory is his son, Steven Major. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231, where...

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Obituary - Frances Blalock Irons

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2024/08/16

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 Ginter Park United Methodist Church. A graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum, 4000 Pilot’s Lane, Richmond, VA 23222 on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 11 AM. Please assemble at the Mausoleum. A reception at Ginte...

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Obituary - Robert Edward Davis Jr.

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2024/08/16

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. Bobbie was proud to have served in the Korean War du...

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Obituary - Norman Ray Blount Jr.

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2024/08/16

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. Born in Richmond, Virginia on his oldest sister’s firs...

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Virginia has a $1 billion budget surplus. Here's what...

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2024/08/15

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 steak and cheese," Rob said with a smile. The Bortones started their business in 2021, after Kristen lost her job at a gym during COVID closures. Both Kristen and Rob had previously worked in the restaurant industry and decided to take the leap. “W...

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Henrico officials receive community input on proposed...

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2024/08/15

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 the plan are the product of citizen feedback from a number of surveys conducted from late 2021 through early 2022, a community visioning event in March of 2022, numerous community events and more, according t...

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Glen Allen 13U all-stars win in dramatic fashion, now...

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2024/08/15

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, Florida 1-0 in the bottom of the seventh and final inning in the host team’s first single-elimination championship bracket game when, with two outs, Paciocco lined a 2-2 pitch down t...

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