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Obituary - John W. Price Jr.

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2024/08/09

John W. “Bill” Price Jr., 72, of Glen Allen, returned home on August 2, 2024. He was preceded in death by his patient wife, Karen; parents, John and Estelle Price; and dogs, Tiger, Ginger and Germany. He is survived by his daughter, Kerry Price; stepchildren, Kelly Crockett and Jason Crockett; grandchildren, Lucas, Lucy, Scotty and Kinley; sister, Ellen Cole (Frank); nephews, James, John and Jesse; many loving friends and family; and his dogs, Zuzu and Stewie. Bill enjoyed several decades as ...

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Obituary - Jessica Game Howell

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2024/08/09

Jessica Game Howell, 44, of Henrico, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Brian Greene; her four legged furry children, Sasha and Byron; father, Timothy Howell (Wanda Morris); mother, Linda Game (Michael Butler); sister, Stephanie Holloway (David Holloway); mother in law, Donna Greene; stepson, Lucas Greene; and a large circle of family and friends including many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Jessie graduated from Mary Washington College w...

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Obituary - Dr. Melvin Joel Fratkin

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2024/08/09

Dr. Melvin Joel Fratkin of Richmond, Virginia passed away on August 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 85. He was predeceased by his parents, Jacob and Dorothy Fratkin. He is survived by Joyce, his devoted wife of 63 years; two brothers Barry (Winnie) and Michael (Barbara) of Bluffton, SC; brother-in-law Ralph Navon (Alicia); three sons: Dr. Andy Fratkin (Lisa), David Fratkin (Esther) and Kevin Fratkin (Paige) of Indian Land, SC; grandchildren Jacob Fratkin (Nicole) of Cha...

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Obituary - Harriet White Johnston

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2024/08/09

Harriet White Johnston passed away gently on August 4, 2024, in Richmond, VA, at the age of 91, following a brief illness. She is survived by her beloved husband of 73 years, Russell Alexander Johnston, her brother Bill White, as well as her children Sharon Pleasants (Berkie), Charles Johnston (Kathy), David Johnston (Danny), five grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren as well as many cousins, nephews, nieces, neighbors and loving friends. She is predeceased by her parents, Hartwell and...

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5:44

Henrico Schools aims for deeper community reach with...

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2024/08/09

In recent years, Henrico Schools officials have made more of an effort to open up the county's public schools to community partners – and to the community itself. The goal is to shape schools into “community hubs” that serve all sorts of needs for families, according to Robin Rowland, the chief operating officer for the Henrico Education Foundation, a nonprofit that works directly with HCPS to bridge disparities between students. For hundreds of Henrico students, those hubs are HEF’s Co...

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Wittman to host Aug. 16 seminar in Henrico about...

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2024/08/09

U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-First District) will host a seminar addressing children's online safety Aug. 16 in Henrico County. The event, which will convene community members, experts and policymakers, will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Tuckahoe Library, 1901 Starling Drive. Participants will include Children's Hospital of Richmond Attending Psychiatrist Kathryn Jones, Henrico Schools Director of Student Support and Wellness Liz Parker, and National Center for Missing and...

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1:42

Glen Allen hosting 13-year-old Babe Ruth World Series...

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2024/08/09

The Glen Allen Youth Athletic Association and Henrico County are hosting the 13-year-old Babe Ruth League World Series at RF&P Park and Glen Allen High School Aug. 9-17. It's the third consecutive year in which Glen Allen has hosted the event and the seventh time since 2007. Eleven teams from throughout the nation will join the Glen Allen team for the tournament. The host team is scheduled for pool play games Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. against North Providence-Smithfield, Rhode Island; Sunday,...

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5:01

Henrico Crime Report: Aug. 2-8, 2024

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2024/08/09

5300 block of Chamberlayne Road, Fairfield District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with non-aggravated assault, possession of stolen property, and other county violations at a grocery store Aug. 2 at 11:26 a.m. East Nine Mile Road at Jennings Road, Varina District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with hit-and-run felony and driving under the influence at a vehicle accident Aug. 2 at 9:24 p.m. 4200 block of Pouncey Tract Road, Three Chopt District – Police arrested and charg...

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3:25

Weekend Top 5

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2024/08/09

SPARC Adventure Camp participants will perform two musicals based on popular movies at the Henrico Theatre: “Finding Nemo Kids” on Friday, Aug. 9 and “Willy Wonka Jr.” on Saturday, Aug. 10. Performances will take place at 3:45 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. each day. Admission is free. The Henrico Theatre is located at 305 East Nine Mile Road in Highland Springs. For details, call (804) 652-1460 or visit henricotheatre.com. *** Players from CSz Richmond and the cast of Rocky Horror RVA will te...

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1:36

Grant to fund deployment of 12 AEDs in Virginia

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2024/08/08

A new grant program will help place life-saving automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, in communities across Virginia that have suffered a high number of cardiac arrests as the result of certain demographic and socioeconomic factors. The ,000 grant from HCA Virginia to the Compress and Shock Foundation will be used to purchase 12 automated AEDs and provide free CPR and AED training to the public in communities in Central, Northern and Southwest Virginia. The grant is part of the HCA Heal...

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National Safe Digging Day is Aug. 11

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2024/08/08

August 11 is National Safe Digging Day, and officials are reminding Virginians that they must call 811 at least three days before any digging project. Doing so prompts the appropriate utility companies to mark all underground utility lines, helping prevent damage to them and related injuries and fines. Officials will mark the lines with colored flags, spray paint, or both, indicating which type of utility is underground and where to avoid digging. Once the project is complete, the flags can b...

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1:15

Sportable to host Virginia Adaptive Sports Festival...

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2024/08/08

Sportable will host the Virginia Adaptive Sports Festival in Henrico County this October, bringing the largest exposition of adaptive sports, recreational opportunities, and wellness for people with disabilities in the East Coast to the county. The event is free, and it will be held at the Henrico Sports and Events Center Oct. 19-20. There will be four courts at the venue for sports demonstrations and pickup games involving a variety of sports. More than 50 community partners also are expecte...

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FXA Sports to acquire Be Social Richmond

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2024/08/08

Northern Virginia-based FXA Sports this week announced that it is acquiring Be Social Richmond in a deal that will be finalized this fall. The move will lead to an increase in the number of leagues and sports offered in the Richmond region, according to FXA officials. FXA was founded in 2007 and, has grown to offer more than 18 sports across the Northern Virginia, Charlottesville and Richmond regions. Be Social Richmond was founded in 2010 as a cornhole league but has since grown to offer a v...

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Henrico officials prepare for Tropical Storm Debby's...

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2024/08/08

A flood watch has been issued for Henrico County as Tropical Storm Debby passes through, bringing with it heavy rains and possible flash flooding. The National Weather Service forecasts as much as 3 to 5 inches of rain in Henrico and other local areas, with more possible through Friday evening. "The biggest emphasis, as always for roads related to storm safety, is drainage," said Rob Rowley, Henrico's chief of Emergency Management and Workplace Safety. "We're making sure that storm drains are...

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Henrico County purchases The Crossings Golf Club

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2024/08/08

Northern Henrico’s sports tourism corridor is getting another upgrade. Henrico County and Henrico Sports and Entertainment Authority officials today are announcing the Henrico Economic Development Authority's million purchase of The Crossings Golf Club in Glen Allen from Crossings Golf Club LLC and, simultaneously, an agreement with Independence Golf Club operator Pros, Incorporated to renovate the course to PGA standards and then continue to operate it as a public course as part of a [post_...

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7:39

Restaurant Watch

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2024/08/08

JULY 17 Domino’s Pizza, 70 South Airport Drive – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: temperatures of cheese, ham, pasta and tomatoes are elevated; shredded pizza cheese has incorrect expiration date written on it; observed fruit flies throughout the kitchen; roaches found in men’s restroom; piping along wall behind three-compartment sink is dirty and moldy. The Place at Innsbrook, 4036-C Cox Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspect...

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Virginia Lottery has most profitable fiscal year ever

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2024/08/07

The Virginia Lottery enjoyed its most profitable fiscal year ever, collecting more than 4 million to support K-12 public education in the state, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced during an event Aug. 7. “I am so thrilled these record profits will help provide the necessary support and resources for Virginia's students," Youngkin said. According to Lottery officials, the record profits were driven by .5 billion in sales during Fiscal Year 2024, which ended June 30. Of that amount, a recor...

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Community members meet with law enforcement at Dorey...

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2024/08/07

National Night Out brought Central Virginia community members together with law enforcement for a night of fun. CBS 6 anchor GeNienne Samuels joined the community at Henrico's event at Dorey Park, which organizers called metro Richmond's largest turnout, with thousands of community members expected. She was with kids planning out their evening, making their lists of rides and attractions to visit to ensure no carnival ride, bounce house, fantastic flyer or eye gazing attraction was missed. It...

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Officials urge caution ahead of Tropical Storm Debby

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2024/08/07

As Tropical Storm Debby passes through Virginia, the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are preparing for the possibility of severe weather. “We don’t yet know what to expect with this storm, but history has shown us that these kinds of events are magnified in our area by water accumulating rapidly in streams and rivers from the mountains,” said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator Ed Porner. “High water is the number one killer of Virginian...

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2:41

Former First Lady Roxane Gilmore dies

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2024/08/07

Roxane Gilmore, the former First Lady of Virginia and a former Henrico teacher, has died. Gilmore served as First Lady when her husband, Jim, was governor of Virginia from 1998 to 2002. Jim Gilmore's political career began in earnest when he served as Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney from 1988 to 1997. Roxane Gilmore also taught in Chesterfield County and later as a professor at Randolph Macon College in Ashland. In a statement Wednesday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin expressed his condolences upon lear...

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