Henrico Citizen Audio Articles

Henrico Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the 4600 block of Grand Ledge Court, in the Townhouses of White Oak community near The Shops at White Oak Village, at about 7:30 p.m., June 16. Officers responding to reports of a shooting found a man suffering from obvious trauma. He was taken to a local hospital, where he later died. The man's identity has not yet been relea...

At its June 11 meeting, the Board of Supervisors approved a proposal from the Costco Corporation to expand its store on West Broad by demolishing several offices on neighboring property. Costco also will address concerns about traffic on Stillman Parkway by studying potential changes to the Stillman entrance and will partner with Henrico to fill the longstanding gap in sidewalk coverage along Spri...

Virginia and 42 other states have reached a 0-million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations about the marketing of Johnson and Johnson's baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. As part of the settlement, the company has agreed to stop selling the popular products in the United States after the mineral has been linked to serious health issues, such as mesothelioma and...

To raise awareness about the prevalence of human trafficking in Henrico County and what steps can be taken to prevent it, three community organizations are hosting a forum about the topic June 27 in Eastern Henrico. The forum, sponsored by Youth Impact, Free Kind, and Henrico Too Smart 2 Start Coalition, will begin with a viewing of the 15-minute film “Groomed,” which is based upon the real-life e...

The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen has announced its 2024-2025 season – its 25th overall – which features a wide range of arts and entertainment designed for all ages. Tickets for some shows – including all shows that are part of the center's Second Stage series – are available for apiece. Tickets for CACGA's Center Season, which will include theater, music and dance performances, ar...

Henrico County has earned 52 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties for 2024, a total that is believed to be the most awards the county has ever received in the annual competition. The awards are designed to recognize innovative programs and initiatives across 18 categories, including children and youth, financial management, county resiliency, libraries, parks and recreation...

Effective July 1, the Henrico County government will move its website and email addresses to the .gov domain as part of an effort to improve cybersecurity. The new domain, henrico.gov, will replace the current domain, henrico.us, and county email addresses, which end in @henrico.gov, with the more secure .gov format, which is available only to official, U.S.-based government organizations and publ...

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recently announced the following lease transactions in Henrico County: Tycon Medical Systems, Inc. – leased 2,000 SF of industrial space at 2079-2099 Dabney Road (Chrissy Chappell and Craig Douglas represented the landlord); Moke Aesthetics LLC – leased 1,694 SF of office space at Westerre Office Condominiums, 3781 Westerre Parkway (Mark E. Douglas represented t...

The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers of a new scam aimed at the senior community from people claiming to be government officials. The scam is targeting older adults and is causing the agency to lose millions of dollars to victims, according to a press release from the agency. The scam artists pose as IRS agents and other agencies and attempt to trick victims into sending them money us...

Childhood hunger is a year-round problem in the United States, but the summer months are said to be the hungriest time of the year for children. In an effort to help combat childhood hunger, as well as to promote youth leadership and career-readiness initiatives, the Arby's Foundation has donated .5 million to organizations working to support children and youth in need. Locally, the foundatio...

A Henrico mother is expressing her concerns over the future of in vitro fertilization (IVF) after Senate Republicans struck down a piece of legislation meant to protect it, and other fertility treatments, nationwide. Alison Hicks, who has a background in public health and owns Baby Dust Doula Services, said she tried every treatment imaginable before considering IVF. "As difficult as it is, w...

Joanne Marie Sourbeck, 75, of Henrico, Va., passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024. Joanne was preceded in passing by her parents, James and Mary North; and her brother-in-law, Stewart “Buddy” Forbes Sr.. Joanne is survived by beloved husband of over 50 years, Gregg Sourbeck; her son, Gregg Sourbeck Jr. (Joy); her daughter, Christine Moretz (Thomas); her grandchildren, Meghan and Kaitlyn Sourbeck, a...

Jennifer Sangston Schooler, 59, of Henrico County, VA, formerly Spotsylvania, VA, died on Monday, June 3, 2024, in the compassionate care of Bon Secours Community Hospice House after spending the day surrounded by loved ones including her mother, Loretta Sangston; four children Hilary Bishop, Kelli Schooler, Karla Schooler, and Dustin Schooler and their respective partners; three aunts Ev Boehm, L...

John Thomas Quick, Jr., 77 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Henrico Virginia from complications of dementia. Born in Richmond, Virginia on January 23, 1947, to the late John T Quick and Margaret Harris Quick. He was also predeceased by a brother, William Harris Quick. John was raised in Henrico, John graduated from He...

Ira Waverly Franklin, 104, died peacefully at his Henrico County home on June 6, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Sarah LaGrande Nichols Franklin; his parents, Ira Anson Franklin and Annie Collier Franklin and a sister, Audrey Franklin Davis. He is survived by his son, C. Anson Franklin (Zofia); two daughters, Sarah E. Franklin and Barbara F. Adkins (Jerry); five grandchildr...

Deyerle, Cornelia “Connie” Nichols, 71, passed away on June 1, 2024. She was born in Richmond, Virginia on June 18, 1952 to the late Richard Wilton Deyerle and Cornelia Nichols Deyerle. Connie graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, Longwood College with a BS in Mathematics and Virginia Commonwealth University with a Masters in Education and Administration. Survivors include her brother, R. W...

Transportation Security Administration officials stopped two more weapons at the security checkpoint at Richmond International Airport last weekend, bringing to 18 the total number of times they've done so this year – a number that exceeds the total from all of 2023. TSA officers stopped a Florida man with a 9mm handgun loaded with 10 bullets June 8, then on the following day, a 9mm firearm a...

11300 block of West Broad Street, Three Chopt District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with grand larceny and conspiracy to commit larceny at a retail store June 7 at 5:02 p.m. 1600 block of Independence Court, Tuckahoe District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with non-aggravated assault at a condominium/townhouse complex June 7 at 7:19 p.m. 4200 block of Sprenkle Lane, Brooklan...

Virginia state officials are touting the state's commitment to improving behavioral and mental health for its citizens, following the recent passage of a comprehensive set of bills. In a statement June 14, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said the measures would pay dividends statewide. “With fortified support for mental health professionals and steadfast commitment to timely crisis intervention,...

The CSX railroad crossing on Mountain Road in Glen Allen will close on Monday, June 17 for maintenance work, impacting traffic that moves between Old Washington and Warren Road, Henrico County officials said. A detour will take motorists on Old Washington Highway and Mill Road, officials said. The closure is expected to last until Friday, June 21. Article Link Support the show

The Buffalo Wild Wings Foundation recently made a ,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond as part of nearly million in donations it is making to various youth initiatives nationwide. The foundation is donating [post_excerpt] million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and the remaining million will be divided between more than 300 local youth-serving nonprofits across t...

The rebirth of Regency mall is entering its next phase. At the Henrico Board of Supervisors June 11 work session, Mark Slusher of Thalhimer Realty Partners Inc, which purchased the property with the Rebkee Company in 2015, told county officials that the developers aim to move into the second phase of apartments on the site, with 314 new units planned. “We’ve got approved building permits, it’s all...

CharacterWorks, a faith-based after-school theater program, will present “Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. June 14-15 and at 2 p.m. June 16 at the Lora M. Robins Theatre at Steward School, 11600 Gayton Road. Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Disney film, the Broadway adaptation of “Mary Poppins” received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony...

For the third consecutive year, the University of Richmond culinary team won a silver medal at the American Culinary Federation Team Competition. The four-person team, composed of UR Dining Services staff members Richard Bollinger (catering chef), Dylan Moore (lead cook, Heilman Dining Center), Madeline Nathe (registered dietician) and Chris White (sous chef, Heilman Dining Center) competed in the...

HCA Virginia will host "The Jubilee: A Celebrational Fair to Promote Healthy Living" June 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Retreat Doctors' Hospital in Richmond to focus on mental health and provide attendees with tips and resources on how to live a well-balanced life. The event will include a panel discussion with healthcare professionals, low-impact exercises, and activities for all a...