Henrico County Sports
RIR offers public track time
Citizen Staff Reports 02/27/2012
The RIR Cares Track Laps program will host eight "open track" opportunities (one each month) beginning Wednesday, March 7, at noon. Subsequent dates are: Wednesday, Apr. 4 at 12 p.m.; Wednesday, May 9 at 5 p.m.; Sunday, June 10 at 12 p.m.; Wednesday, July 11 at 5 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 12 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 14 at 12 p.m. > Read more.
UR football coach Scott resigns
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Citizen Staff Reports
University of Richmond head football coach Latrell Scott has resigned today, after being charged with driving while intoxicated earlier today in Henrico County and refusing a breathalyzer and blood test.
Scott, a Midlothian resident, faces a hearing Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. in Henrico County General District Court. The DWI charge is Scott's second in a 5-10 year period, according to the Virginia Courts Case Information website. > Read more. |
Glen Allen hosting Babe Ruth 14-year-old World Series
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Citizen Staff Reports
The 10-team event begins tonight with an opening banquet at Glen Allen High School at 5 p.m. followed by opening ceremonies at 7:30 p.m. and a home run derby at 8:30 p.m. at RF&P Park. > Read more. |
AAU football team provides on- and off-field lessons
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By Andrew Stoddard, Special to the Citizen 0
When you think of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), the sports that first come to mind are probably basketball, baseball and track and field. However, starting this August, the AAU is offering local youth an opportunity to play another sport: football.
The Tri-City Tigers, an AAU football organization based in Chesterfield, is open to young, aspiring football players and cheerleaders between the ages of 5 to 14 that reside in the Richmond area, including Henrico, for the cost of $195 per participant. > Read more. |
Strikers, other soccer officials visit China
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By Kandis Wallace, Special to the Citizen 0
According to Scott Turner, the Strikers’ executive director, the representatives wanted to reengage the Chinese youth in soccer because the nation has not embraced the sport as much as the U.S. in recent years. > Read more. |
Dierks Bentley to perform at RIR Sept. 8
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Bentley, a national country music recording artist, will perform Thursday, Sept. 8, at the track's amphitheater as part of the first “Rockin’ the Raceway” to benefit the Cullather Brain Tumor Quality of Life Center at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital. > Read more. |
Business in brief

New law prohibits pointing lasers at aircraft
CCC honors local volunteers
Teppanyaki Grill opens in West End
High ‘hi’s at Twin Hickory E.S.
Schools reflect student diversity
In the garden
Student completes Naval Academy
Milestones
Fit4Kids offers grant funds for schools
Moody music department wins top honors at festival
Celebrate NASCAR Day with free Pace Car rides
State to publish college grads’ employment rates
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