Henrico Citizen Audio Articles

A missing Henrico County man has been located safely in Richmond. Richmond Police found John L. Blanks, Jr. near Byrd Park Sept. 6, several days after he had been reported missing in Henrico. Blanks was taken to a local hospital to receive care for non-life-threatening medical issues. Blanks had last been seen Sept. 2 in the Northern Henrico area. Article Link Support the show

The victim of a homicide in Northern Henrico has been identified as a 25-year-old Maryland man. Henrico Police found Timothy Dylan Farley dead inside of a vehicle in the Brook Run shopping center in the 5700 block of Brook Road Sept. 6 just before 4:30 p.m. Police responded following reports of gunshots. They believe Farley was shot on one side of the shopping center's parking lot and ended u...

The University of Richmond School of Law has completed a major renovation project that included the creation of more study spaces, a green roof, and a renovation of the moot court room. The .5 million project began in early 2021 and was completed on schedule for the fall 2024 semester, according to university officials. The renovation project aimed to enhance functionality and accessibility in the...

After a lull in the decline during the Labor Day weekend, gas prices in Virginia and nationally have continued to drop in recent weeks. According to the latest data released by AAA, the national average price for gas fell by 6 cents in the last week to .30 for a gallon of unleaded, while Virginia's average price dropped 5 cents to .17. The state's average cost has dropped 15 cents in the...

Gather Workspaces, a coworking operator, is expanding with plans to open Gather West End near Innsbrook in spring 2025. The new location, at 4101 Cox Road (near its intersection with West Broad Street in Glen Allen), will be the company’s eighth in Richmond, offering more than 300 people 19,452-square-feet of office space, a video recording and podcast room, open area workspaces, eight conference...

Henrico Police officials are investigating a crash that killed a 15-year-old boy who was attempting to cross a road Sunday night. The crash was reported Sept. 8 at about 8:06 p.m. on Staples Mill Road near Hungary Spring Road. When police arrived, they found the teen with obvious signs of trauma. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A preliminary crash investigation revealed that the teen likely w...

To help those struggling with substance abuse disorders (and their families), officials from Henrico, Hanover and Chesterfield counties and the city of Richmond will host Regional Recovery Day in Henrico Sept. 30. The free event is open to the public and will take place place from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Henrico Sports and Events Center, 1 All Star Boulevard in Glen Allen. “The health and w...

Arlynn Pryor of Richmond, Virginia passed away peacefully in her home in Western Henrico at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben Menachem and Yetta (Davis) Menachem. Survivors include her beloved husband, Ronald Pryor; sons, Brian Housman (Amy) and David Housman (Melissa); and sisters, Karen Malamud and Lauren Wilson (Chris); as well as grandchildren, Cheryl Utter-Fowler, D...

Marcia Bowman Franklin received her place with Jesus in eternal glory on September 1, 2024. Marcia was born on June 17, 1948 to parents Lucille P. Bowman and Heath P. Bowman. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucille and Heath, and her youngest brother, David S. Bowman. Marcia is survived by her husband, William R. Franklin, her daughter, Ellen F. Scites (Kevin), and her son, Brian H. Fran...

Pauline Watson Lantz, age 100, died peacefully on September 1st, 2024. She was pre-deceased by her loving husband of 63 years, Kenneth E. Lantz, Sr. She is survived by her sons, Kenneth E. Lantz, Jr. (Cynthia), Steven M. Lantz (Beth), and daughter, Pamela L. Huff (Mark); her grandchildren, Sarah Collier (Rob), Bonnie Suwal (Walter), Shelley Lantz, Brian Lantz (Megan), Andrew Lantz (Libby), Becca O...

Nitin Shah passed away at the age of 77 years on August 29, 2024 at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital - Forest in Richmond, VA after a long struggle with pulmonary hypertension and fibrosis. Nitin was born October 29, 1946 in Sabarmati, Ahmedabad, India to Jesingbhai and Shardaben Shah. The youngest of three children, he earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering at L.D. College of Engineering. Nitin cam...

Virginia “Ginger” Inez Kirby, 59, of Henrico, VA, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, after a long battle with COPD, surrounded by her family. Ginger was born August 18, 1965, in Jacksonville, Florida. Ginger was also a long-time resident of Georgia before moving back to Virginia. She was an active member of Passion Community Church in Aylett, VA. Ginger loved to care for others. Her love for...

Henrico County’s Three Chopt District Supervisor Misty Whitehead was met with complicated feelings when she watched her 10-year-old son get on the bus to school the morning after a deadly school shooting at a Georgia high school. “I know we’re all parents of Henrico County students, and it’s another day after that I had to put my kid on a bus after other children didn’t come home from their school...

Police are investigating after a man was found shot to death in a car in a parking lot in Henrico County Friday afternoon. Officers were called to the 5700 block of Brook Road, which is the address for the Brook Run Shopping Center, for a report of a shooting just before 4:340 p.m., according to Lt. Kerry DeCoito with Henrico Police. "Units quickly arrived and discovered a deceased adult male...

Gather Workspaces, a coworking operator, is expanding with plans to open Gather West End near Innsbrook in spring 2025. The new location, at 4101 Cox Road (near its intersection with West Broad Street in Glen Allen), will be the company's eighth in Richmond, offering more than 300 people 19,452 square feet of office space, a video recording and podcast room, open area workspaces, eight confer...

Beginning in 2025, an estimated 66,000 Virginians on Medicare prescription drug plans will save an average of [post_excerpt],500 per year on prescription drugs, according to an AARP report. AARP officials believe that the new out-of-pocket cap on prescription drug costs that begins Jan. 1 will save Virginians with Medicare drug plans an average of 56% next year. “AARP fought hard for the prescript...

In honor of September as Virginia Spirits Month, the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority is offering a 20% discount on more than 180 Virginia-made spirits. The designation recognizes Virginia's history of spirits. With more than 120 licensed distilleries in the state, the industry supports more than 3,000 jobs and generated [post_excerpt].1 billion for Virginia's economy in 202...

The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond will host an open house Friday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at its new location, 5101 Monument Avenue in Henrico (across from Willow Lawn). Visitors will be able to meet existing volunteers, learn about programs and volunteer opportunities available, and drawings for a one-year family membership to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will be held. Light refresh...

University of Richmond journalism professor Andrew Grace has won an Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Podcast for his work on the second season of the NPR podcast White Lies. The awards are presented annually by the Radio Television Digital News Association. Grace is a co-host and producer of the podcast. The first season of the podcast investigated a Civil Rights-era murder and was a 2020 finalist...

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation is launching a new statewide campaign to promote the benefits of public transit. The campaign, titled “Connects Communities,” is set to begin Sept. 9 and will emphasize the significance of public transportation in enhancing accessibility, improving economic vitality, and reducing carbon emissions. By increasing awareness of the local transi...

Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers and the Richmond Police Department are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted for several car break-ins in the city’s bottom area. The suspect, 36-year-old Marvin Robinson Jr., also is accused of larceny and destruction of property. Police say he is a Black man who is 5 foot 10 and weighs approximately 240 pounds. Robinson’s last known address was in Ri...

A tractor-trailer driver was charged with reckless driving after the raised bed of his vehicle struck an overhead traffic sign during a morning commute on Interstate 64 in Eastern Henrico, Virginia State Police officials said. The crash occurred at about 9:36 a.m. at the 200-mile marker on I-64 westbound. The truck was driven by 62-year-old Richard Houston Jr. of Lorton, Virginia. The raised bed s...

Kroger is again teaming up with its suppliers and customers for its annual peanut butter drive to help food banks across the Mid-Atlantic region. The six-year-old drive began in August and continues through Sept. 17. Customers can donate peanut butter of any brand to the food banks located at the front of their store. All donations made during the month of September will go directly to the local f...

2900 block of Oakley Pointe Way, Tuckahoe District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with vandalism of a residence at a single-family home Aug. 30 at 1:39 a.m. 5000 block of Nine Mile Road, Fairfield District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with shoplifting, non-aggravated assault on a police officer, vandalism, and obstruction of justice at a retail store Aug. 30 at 4:50 p.m. 960...

Commissioner of Elections Susan Beals on Wednesday expressed concerns with the operational performance of the U.S. Postal Service ahead of the 2024 presidential election in Virginia, warning that mail-in ballots may not be processed in time to be counted. “Election officials depend on the U.S. mail service to deliver ballots to voters and to return ballots to election officials,” Beals told member...