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Henrico Fire promotes 29 officials

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2024/08/02

The Henrico Division of Fire celebrated 29 member promotions during a ceremony at J.R. Tucker High School Aug. 1, elevating two people to the role of assistant chief, two others to battalion chiefs, 11 to captains and 13 to lieutenants. One civilian also was promoted. “Not only have these 29 individuals committed their careers to serving others,” said Henrico Fire Chief Jackson Baynard, “they’ve challenged themselves to become great leaders and mentors. These members represent everything that...

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Missing Goochland teens last seen in Short Pump 2...

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2024/08/02

Police are asking for the public’s help finding two teenagers who have been missing for more than two weeks in Short Pump. Henrico Police said 17-year-old Hailey Yost and 15-year-old Alaina Hendricks, both of Goochland, were last seen Thursday, July 18 around 3:45 p.m. in the 11300 block of West Broad Street. The teens were running toward a store in Short Pump Station, according to police. That is the shopping center with Trader Joe’s, Petco, Ulta and Five Below. Officials said the businesses...

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Tech for Troops earns $45k donation from...

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2024/08/02

The CompTIA Community recently announced that it has distributed 0,000 to 12 charities across eight countries – including Henrico-based Tech for Troops – for their positive contributions to local communities and the global technology industry. As part of its annual philanthropic endeavour, the organization has selected charities from the U.S., United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, Malaysia, Belgium, Indonesia, and the Netherlands. The recipients will use the funding to support a range of projec...

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For Henrico's Smith, ESPY Award resulted from efforts...

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2024/08/02

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student and Henrico citizen Hannah Smith had the opportunity of a lifetime last month when she was named a winner of the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award at the 2024 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles. Smith, a communication major, was recognized for her efforts to create opportunities for athletes with disabilities in the Richmond region and beyond. She received her award July 11 and was one of three winners recognized on stage by tennis icon Serena Williams...

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Henrico Schools to host Aug. 8 job fair

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2024/08/02

Henrico County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for instructional assistants, substitutes, teachers, custodial and maintenance staff, bus drivers, school nutrition staff, school nurses and school security officers and will host a job fair Aug. 8 to meet interested candidates. The vacancies are available at all levels, from pre-kindergarten through high school. The job fair will take place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the HCPS Parham Road offices, 1910 East Parham Road. To be eli...

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Henrico Crime Report: July 26-Aug. 1, 2024

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2024/08/02

9700 block of Laurel Pine Drive, Brookland District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with aggravated assault at a single-family home July 26 at 10:03 a.m. 3000 block of Lauderdale Drive, Three Chopt District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with prostitution and keeping/residing in a bawdy place at a massage parlor July 26 at 10:50 a.m. North Parham Road at Derbyshire Road, Tuckahoe District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with driving under the influence July 26 at 1...

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Weekend Top 5

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2024/08/02

The Henrico Theatre Company will present “Never Too Late” at 8 p.m. Aug. 2-3 and at 3 p.m. Aug. 4 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. This old-fashioned domestic farce is about a married man in his 50s who learns he will become a father again. His daughter was born 24 years ago and, considering the fool she married, he finds the prospect of another unthinkable. Plus, his previously meek little wife begins to lay down the law. There’s to be a nursery, a new bath, and she’...

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Obituary - Collins Denny III

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2024/08/02

Collins Denny III, a lifelong Virginian, passed away on July 25, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on December 5, 1933, in Richmond, Mr. Denny was the son of Collins Denny, Jr., and Rebecca Miller Denny. His life was deeply connected to Richmond and the surrounding counties of Powhatan, Goochland, and Henrico. Mr. Denny is survived by his wife of 67 years, Anne Carples Denny; their children Collins IV of Richmond, William (Outi) of Elkton, MD, and Katharine Joyce (Bob) of Haverford, PA; ten grandc...

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Obituary - Charlotte Newby Mitchell

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2024/08/02

Charlotte Newby Mitchell, 88, of Richmond passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children on Monday, July 22, 2024. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents Maude Shelor Newby and Eric Kenneth Newby of Radford, VA, her husband, Ira Jackson “Jack” Mitchell Jr., and her siblings, Norma Jean Pettigrew, E.K. Newby, and Neata Belle Stier. She is survived by her sons, Ken and Mike (Angie); daughter, Diane; granddaughters, Amanda Simpson (Marc) and Jenna Johnson (Nick); great-grandda...

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Obituary - Charles Francis Lambert

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2024/08/02

On Sunday, July 28, 2024 Charles Francis Lambert, 78, of Richmond went to be reunited in Heaven with his beloved and adorable little Miniature Schnauzers, “Miss Tambi” and “Miss Nina”, who left his side in 2006 and 2014, respectively. Charles, Miss Tambi and Miss Nina will walk together across that beautiful Rainbow Bridge to spend their days in eternity together. Charles came into this world on March 7, 1946 in Williamsburg, Virginia, the first child of Anne Nenzel and J. Wilfred “Cy” Lamber...

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Obituary - Sally Anne Schmitzer Young

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2024/08/02

Sally Anne Schmitzer Young, 54, of Henrico, VA, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Michael Brian Schmitzer. She is survived by her beloved husband, Freeland Glen Young, III, daughter, Annabelle Grace Young, and son, Charles Freeland Young all of Short Pump; mother, Judith Anne Purcill Schmitzer Cummins, siblings, Andrew Holmes, Kate Schmitzer (Doug Taylor), Nicole Mariko Schmitzer, Michelle Moffett, and Lee Atkins, all of Australia, and Christopher ...

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Obituary - Meldon Swayne Austin

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2024/08/02

A loving husband, devoted father, and cherished Pop Pop, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024 at the age of 88. He was born in Gates County, NC, son of the late Oscar Lee Austin and Corrie Hollowell Austin. Mel is survived by his sister, Margaret Tyler of Suffolk, VA; and his beloved daughters, Sharon Austin Moll (David) of Raleigh, NC, Tara Austin Douglas (Mark) of Henrico, VA, and Kimberly Austin Bamonte (Billy) of Fort Mill, SC; and grandchildren Ian, Austin, and Hayden Douglas of Henri...

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Henrico Schools to require students to wear ID cards

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2024/08/01

All Henrico County Public Schools students will be required to wear new ID cards this year, school system officials announced Thursday. Implementation of the new ID cards follows a successful pilot version of the program for bus riders last school year. The new ID cards will be used by students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade to ride the bus, check out books, get lunch, use vending machines at the cafeteria and access technology services. The cards are encrypted and only accessible t...

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Man critically injured in Northern Henrico shooting

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2024/08/01

A man was critically injured after a shooting at an apartment complex in Northern Henrico July 31, according to Henrico Police. Officers responded at 11:07 p.m. to the 3700 block of Delmont Street, near Richmond Raceway, for the reported shooting at Delmont Village. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from a single gunshot wound to the back. He was taken to a local hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to...

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Boar's Head deli meats recalled after Listeria...

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2024/08/01

Virginia-based Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc. has recalled 7 million pounds of deli meat and poultry products sold at stores nationwide, due to fears of Listeria contamination. The recall comes after 34 people in 13 states became sick from the bacteria and two died. Listeriosis primarily affects pregnant women, people 65 and older and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headache, and confusion, sometimes preceded by diarrhea. The products in question we...

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Recreational water advisory lifted for James River in...

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2024/08/01

After two weeks in effect, the Virginia Department of Health has lifted the recreational water advisory for the James River. The advisory was originally issued on July 17 as the result of a sewer release near the Pipeline Trail in downtown Richmond. The James River is now safe for recreational swimming, according to the VDH, but the department still recommends that people take precautions when swimming in the river. Some of those include showering after swimming, washing hands frequently, and...

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Kaine, Britt introduce bipartisan legislation to make...

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2024/08/01

U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Katie Britt (R-AL) have introduced legislation designed to make childcare more affordable and accessible. The Child Care Availability and Affordability Act proposes several measures to achieve those goals, including increasing the size of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (to ,500 for families with one child and ,000 for those with two) and making it refundable. The proposal also would establish a competitive grant program that would encourage states a...

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Restaurant Watch

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2024/08/01

JULY 9 Panera Bread, 1601 Willow Lawn Drive – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: in-use knife stored in dirty crevice of prep unit; gasket on lowboy isn’t attached to the door; observed dust and food debris buildup on prep table shelves, salad bowl and to-go container holders on prep line, wire storage racks above three-compartment sink, wire storage racks on prep line and in dry storage, on top of microwaves and under ovens. JJ’s Grille, 10298 Staples Mill Ro...

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GRASP offering free assistance with FAFSA forms...

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2024/07/31

The Great Aspirations Scholarship Program, or GRASP, is offering students the chance to receive free assistance completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, forms. GRASP offers the service on a year-round basis to help students interested in applying for financial aid for college. The FAFSA process can be daunting for many students, GRASP officials said, which often presents a barrier for students who want to continue their education. The organization works with studen...

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Virginia's sales tax holiday is Aug. 2-4

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2024/07/31

Virginians will be able to take advantage of the state's upcoming sales tax holiday on clothes, school supplies, and hurricane preparedness items, beginning this Friday, Aug. 2 and running through Aug. 4. The event is designed as a chance for families to stock up on necessary supplies ahead of the new school year and during the current hurricane season. In addition, some retailers are paying the sales tax on other non-eligible items during the three-day period, as well. In addition to assisti...

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