Henrico Citizen Audio Articles
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May 31, 2024 • 27 secs
Sterling Marie Wilson was killed while skateboarding Sunday night along Brook Road in Henrico County, according to police. Police were called to the area of Brook Road and Magellan Parkway at about 10:30 p.m. where they found Wilson, 27, of Cumberland, Maryland, deceased in the roadway. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico Citizen partner organization.
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May 31, 2024 • 1 min
Thirty Richmond-region restaurants, including five in Henrico County, are taking part in the second annual Dine Out For Pride campaign June 3-9. The event encourages people to dine out at participating establishments in support of local LGBTQ organizations. Participating restaurants have curated special menus featuring items from Hardywood Brewery, Starr Hill, and Tito’s Vodka, as well as mocktails and food specials. ...
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May 31, 2024 • 1 min
The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are encouraging Henrico and Richmond citizens to complete an anonymous community health survey that aims to improve the overall health and quality of life for residents of both localities. The Community Health Assessment asks residents about what's helping their neighborhoods stay healthy and well, and about which communities need more resources to solve harder problems. ...
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May 31, 2024 • 1 min
Henrico's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.3% in April, while Virginia's statewide rate fell to 2.8%, according to new data. Henrico's rate was down from 2.5% in March and from 2.4% last April. The state's rate was 0.1 percentage point lower than the previous month and 1.1 points lower than the national rate. In Henrico, only 4,448 people who were actively seeking work in April we...
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Henrico County officials and members of the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation May 30 dedicated a new restroom facility at Four Mile Creek Park in Varina that will provide a resting spot for cyclists and others who use the Virginia Capital Trail, which passes through the park just east of I-295. Community members and other trail users have sought such a facility at some point along the trail for years; the board of sup...
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May 31, 2024 • 1 min
A Glen Allen man is facing charges after TSA officials found a loaded .380-caliber firearm in his carry-on items at the Richmond International Airport security checkpoint May 30. The x-ray machine at the checkpoint alerted officials to the fun. The man was cited on a weapons charge and also faces a civil penalty of as much as ,000. It was the 15th time this year a firearm has been detected at the airport's checkp...
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May 31, 2024 • 4 mins
5400 block of West Broad Street – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with shoplifting, trespassing, and possession of drug paraphernalia at a retail store May 24 at 10:05 a.m. Cool Lane at 23rd Street – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with possession of heroin, cocaine and synthetic drugs May 24 at 3:09 p.m. 9200 block of Mapleview Avenue – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with possession of mar...
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May 31, 2024 • 3 mins
Celebrate Varina and the opening day of the Dorey Park Farmers Market on Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. The farmer’s market will have a variety of goods to purchase from local growers and farmers, food and drink vendors, and crafters. Festivities will include bounce houses, barrel train rides, face painting, balloon animals, an antique tractor display, live music from The Taters, and more. Admission is free. Fo...
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May 31, 2024 • 43 secs
Jo-Lynn Bowles, of Henrico, went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Bowles III; and her daughter, Deanna Reid. Surviving are her brother, Joseph Robinson; stepdaughter, Nicole Klase; granddaughter, Jessi Kidd (Justinn); grandson, John Christian Reid; and great-granddaughter, Jessa. Mrs. Bowles had a lengthy career with the Mill End Shop and retired from Elegant Drape...
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May 31, 2024 • 1 min
Tracy Annette Smith, 51, of Highland Springs, entered eternal life on May 24, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by her family. Tracy entered this world as a light, bringing joy, and laughter into the lives of everyone around her. She grew up idyllically playing outdoors with her sister and her cousins, who were more like siblings to her. Tracy was a free spirit who often lived her life apart from conventional rules, but th...
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May 31, 2024 • 1 min
Ella Mae Taylor, 81, of Henrico, VA., passed peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Edward Taylor; and her parents, Marion and Stella Mae Lewis. She was a payroll Administrator for Lumberg and enjoyed gardening, cross stitching, youtubing, quilting, baking, and above all else, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her children, He...
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May 31, 2024 • 46 secs
Gloria Turner Cox, 94, of Richmond, passed away May 23, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Leslie Cox; and daughter, Carole J. Cox. She is survived by her daughter, Jo Anne Boseman; and granddaughter, Rebekah Boseman. Mrs. Cox was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and was a retired special education teacher for Henrico County Schools. The family would like to thank Manorhouse and Serenity Hospice...
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May 31, 2024 • 1 min
Margaret Butler Carneal, 94, of Lakeside, went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2024. She is reunited in heaven with her beloved husband of 51 years, Willie Broaddus Carneal; her daughter, Christy Lynn Carneal; and grandson, Brandon James Carneal. Margaret is survived by her two sons, William E. "Bill" Carneal of Richmond, David E. Carneal and his wife, Angela of Mechanicsville; and grandson, Tyler J. Carneal ...
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May 31, 2024 • 1 min
Nearly 10,000 people were screened at Richmond International Airport May 23 – the most ever in a single day at RIC, according to the Transportation Security Administration. The previous daily record was 9,711 screenings in 2023. It wasn't only RIC that attracted higher-than-normal levels of travelers prior to the Memorial Day weekend; almost 2.9 million people were screened at 430 airports in the nation on the sa...
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May 30, 2024 • 1 min
A 40-year-old man from Colonial Heights died after crashing his motorcycle in Henrico's West End May 29, according to Henrico Police. The crash was reported at around 6:15 p.m. at the intersection of West Broad Street and Wistar Street. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Christian Gotay Rivera in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Investigators said Rivera was traveling eas...
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May 30, 2024 • 1 min
PlanRVA is seeking community feedback on a new plan aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout the Richmond region by 2050. The effort is part of the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan, which itself is a portion of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program. PlanRVA, the region's planning district commission, last year received a [post_excerpt] million grant to fund...
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May 30, 2024 • 1 min
The Dorey Park Farmers Market will open for the season June 1 at 9 a.m. with a morning full of special events and family activities. In addition to new and returning farmers and producers, local foods, produce, and handcrafted items, opening day will feature family fun that includes barrel train rides, a kids zone, Miss Sheri the Clown, and kids' activities at the POP (Power of Produce) Club from 9 a.m. to noon....
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May 30, 2024 • 3 mins
It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Aiden Anthony Schmidt on May 18, 2024, in Virginia. Born on September 28, 2007 in Seaford, Delaware, Aiden’s vibrant spirit and genuine care brought joy, and touched the heart of all who knew him during his sixteen years of life. Aiden was a sophomore at Jr Tucker High School, where he was well-loved. Aiden leaves behind a loving fami...
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May 30, 2024 • 48 secs
Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas and Fairfield Supervisor Roscoe Cooper, III joined officials from Spy Rock Real Estate Group, Crescent Development and Bank of America May 30 to break ground on a new housing development with rent-restricted, solar-powered apartments. Known as ‘The Helios,’ the joint venture between Spy Rock and Crescent replaces an abandoned Days Inn motel on Chamberlayne Road. All units will be...
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May 30, 2024 • 10 mins
MAY 9 The Brass Tap, 4901 Libbie Mill East Boulevard – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: staff are eating French fries on hot line in kitchen; hand sink is blocked by trash cans; raw eggs stored over brownies; raw bacon stored over produce; raw beef stored over cooked chicken wings; black debris found inside soda machine gun at expo station; dirty knives stored as clean on knife rack;...
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