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Arthur "Archie" Brown Williams, 83, of Sandston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Margaret Williams. Archie proudly served in the Army National Guard and was a graduate of Randolph Macon College. He is survived by his devoted wife, Betty Williams; son, Keith Beagle (Jodi); grandchildren, Tyler Beagle, Addison Beagle, Zack...

On May 6, 2024 Patricia McDonald Rourk entered into eternal life. She was a loving and devoted wife to her late husband of 64 years, Lowell D Rourk. She is survived by her daughter, Rori Rourk (Sarah) and her son, Will Rourk (Alex). Her two children, Rori and Will, brought joy and love into her life as she nurtured and watched them grow into responsible, loving and caring people. She is also survi...

Violet Brydon (Vicky) Ritchie, a former insurance agency owner and a St. Mary’s Hospital volunteer for more than 30 years, died May 3, 2024 after a lengthy illness. She was 94. Her passing followed the death of her husband, Robert Francis Ritchie III, in 1985. She is survived by her sons Robert F. Ritchie IV of Dillwyn, Va., Bruce Brydon Ritchie of Tallahassee, Fla., and Glenn Robins Ritchie of Ki...

JORDAN, Elizabeth Shearin, 86, of Henrico, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 2, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clinley P. Sr., and Laura Miller; Husbands, Jack Travis Shearin, James Austin “Buddy” Williams, Jr., Ira Cecil “Billy” Jordan; and 5 siblings. She was a R. N. for M.C.V. and Chippenham Hospitals and was a longtime member of Four Mile Creek Baptist Church. She like...

APRIL 15 New Dragon City, 2220 John Rolfe Parkway – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: bulk flour bins and spices and sauce bottles on cart are unlabeled; used egg cartons are being used to drain utensils on; prep and single cutting boards are heavily scratched and stained; metal wires are bending and breaking on fryer baskets; observed dust and food debris on wire...

Henrico Police used OC (pepper) spray to break up a fight Wednesday afternoon at Varina High School. "On May 8, 2024, at approximately 1:20 p.m., school resource officers at Varina High School observed a crowd of students rush from the cafeteria causing a disturbance to the school setting," a Henrico Police spokesperson told CBS 6. "Officers followed that group along with administra...

Virginia has been ranked the second-best state in the nation for patient safety in hospitals, according to the latest Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade. The Leapfrog state rankings are based on the share of hospitals in each state that earn “A” grades. In all, 40 of 72 (56.3 percent) of the Virginia-based hospitals (including Henrico Doctors' and Parham Doctors' hospitals in Henrico)...

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is setting up a pop-up services event in Henrico County May 10 in cooperation with state Senator Schuyler VanValkenburg. The event will be held from 9:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the Tuckahoe Public Library, 1901 Starling Drive. The DMV Connect team will be present to provide a range of services including driver's licenses and REAL identification cards; t...

The Jenkins Foundation has announced grants to 17 local nonprofits that are working to improve the health of the Richmond region. The grants are being distributed in two parts this year; the organization averages .6 million in grants annually. The money can be used to expand or continue providing services. The Jenkins Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports health equity through partn...

The James River Association has announced a series of new guided river trips as part of its "Connect with the James" program. The trips are planned in the Metro Richmond region as well as in the Lynchburg and Williamsburg areas and are open to the public. In the Richmond region, the program will offer pontoon boat cruises featuring a chance for participants to watch Atlantic sturgeon bre...

Henrico Citizen owner and publisher Tom Lappas was appointed May 4 by the Virginia Press Association’s Board of Directors to serve a three-year term on the board. Lappas will become the first publisher of an online-only publication ever to serve on the VPA’s board, which determines the policies and activities of the VPA, the statewide organization that since 1881 has worked to champion the interes...

Some neighbors in Henrico County's Delmont Plaza community said an increased police presence was a welcome surprise Tuesday night. “It's comforting to see people here today supporting us. It is a step in the right direction," one neighbor, who anonymously shared her crime concerns with CBS 6, said. “I feel anxiety coming home and I shouldn’t feel that way. Home shouldn’t be a place...

7325 Oakham Court - 0,000, 1,994 SF (built in 2001), from Martha Lloyd Aheimer to Outerbridge Investments LLC. 2308 Bluestone Drive - 5,000, 1,089 SF (built in 1963), from William T. Mitchell to Kimberly King. 3108 Oconto Road - 9,000, 1,274 SF (built in 1956), from Eugene V. Schultz to Lisa Ann Hughson. 801 Taylor Green Way - 6,485, 1,544 SF (built in 2024), from NVR Inc. to Irvin Mitchell. 4010...

The Henrico School Board will vote at a May 9 meeting on a proposal that would allocate about million in federal grant funds to certain school programs for 2024-2025, with million allocated to Title I programs. Federal funds for Henrico Schools’ Title I programs, which are designed to improve the academic achievement of disadvantaged students, would support instructional coaches at Title I schools...

From gathering with friends and family in the backyard to creating a space for people to become friends and family, WayGone Brewery is a place not only to find hand-crafted beers but to create memories. Richard and Nicole Myers and Tim and Nancy Powell, the brains behind WayGone Brewery, have transformed a backyard passion project into a thriving community staple, spreading the idea that friends,...

Sports Backers and the Richmond Times-Dispatch recently honored 19 high school seniors (including six from Henrico schools) for their participation in the Active Living Leadership ALL Stars program. The program offers students the opportunity to participate in volunteer opportunities, collaborate with others, and take part in leadership development activities. Participants who completed the progra...

A multi-state settlement with opioid manufacturer Amneal Pharmaceuticals could total .5 million in cash payments and 0 million in naloxone nasal spray to combat opioid overdoses. The agreement announced May 6 in principle would resolve claims that Amneal failed to monitor and report suspicious orders placed by its customers, as it was required by federal law, according to the office of Virginia At...

Virginia has been ranked 10th in the nation on a Sports ETA list of top U.S. states for the economic impact of sports tourism. The report, which was released at a recent symposium, found that sports tourism across the U.S. contributed a total of 8 billion to the economy, with Virginia generating .7 billion of that amount. Sports ETA is the trade association for the sports events and tourism indust...

Henrico Police are investigating a shooting that killed one man and left three others hospitalized. The incident took place May 2 just before 11:30 p.m. in the 3800 block of Delmont Street near Richmond Raceway. Officers responded to the scene and found the two men suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Both were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, where 37-year-old Anthony Vond...

The Virginia Department of Transportation is evaluating the transportation network in the West Creek area near the Henrico-Goochland border and is seeking input from the public as part of the process. The West Creek Area Transportation Access Plan Study is focused on the area bounded by I-64 to the north, West Creek Parkway to the south, Route 623 (Hockett Road) to the west, and the Henrico-Goochl...

Karlee Clements was six months pregnant, “full on into addiction” and begging to go to jail because she was afraid she would kill her child. Soon after, she was incarcerated at Riverside Regional Jail for a violation. Because of her baby’s low heart rate, she was sent to Chippenham Hospital, where she spent the remainder of her pregnancy. Zip-tied to a hospital bed, with a Riverside officer next t...

Dinwiddie County Commonwealth's Attorney Amanda Mann has essentially dropped charges against five of the eight people arrested in connection with the in-custody death of Irvo Otieno. Henrico County Sheriff’s Deputies Jermaine Branch, Randy Boyer, Bradley Disse, Tabitha Levere, and Dwayne Bramble were previously charged with second-degree murder in connection to Otieno's March 2023 death....

Henrico Citizen education reporter and Report for America corps member Liana Hardy earned two second-place awards for education writing in the 2023 Virginia Press Association News and Advertising Contest. Awards were presented during the VPA’s annual conference May 4 in Charlottesville. Hardy earned second place in the Education Writing competition for online-only publications and second place in...

EXIT First Realty in Glen Allen recently announced that Crystalle Hall had joined its team of real estate agents. *** Colliers International recently announced the following lease transactions in Henrico County: Veritiv Corporation – renewed its lease of 8,709 SF at 1011 Technology Park Drive (Malcolm Randolph, John Carpin, Jimmy Martin and Catherine Walker represented the landlord); Office of Cha...

The Henrico School Board approved an 1 million budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 on April 18, including a million addition from the Henrico Board of Supervisors. The budget addition will add 73 new elementary staff positions and extend planning time for elementary teachers. The addition will also add 10 new pre-kindergarten teachers to provide art, music, and PE classes for preschoolers. “It’s such...