Henrico high school students get close look at county, school operations

Students from Henrico County’s high schools got a firsthand look at their local government and public schools administrations March 15 as part of the 61st annual Student Government Day. The program matched 121 students from all nine high schools and The Academy at Virginia Randolph with elected and appointed officials, including members of the Board of Supervisors and School Board, […]

Registration open for PGA Jr. League

PGA and LPGA Professionals in the Richmond area are now offering PGA Jr. League, a way for kids to learn and play golf. The program brings friends and family together around fun, team golf experiences with expert coaching and instruction from PGA and LPGA Professionals. Boys and girls of all background and skill levels learn and play together in a […]

Obituary – Luther Woodrow Story

Luther Woodrow Story, 94, of Henrico, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 11, 2018. “Woody,” as he was known to his friends and family, was born on October 5, 1923, in Branchville, Va., the son of the late Ernest T. Story and Lula Mae Story; and was preceded in death by his loving wife, Anne Webster Story; and his brothers, […]

Obituary – Gladys B. Stanley

Gladys B. Stanley, 97, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 11, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband of 76 years, James D. Stanley, Jr.; her sister, Eula Hatfield; and her brother, Clyde Blanton. She is survived by a daughter, Pamela S. Marth; two grandchildren, C. Scott Porter (Sarah) and Kristin P. Officer (Ray); three great-grandchildren, Jack […]

Obituary – David M. Hubbard

David M. Hubbard, 77, of Henrico, went to be with the Lord on Friday afternoon, March 9, 2018. He was predeceased by his parents, Millard J. Hubbard and Hazel M. Hubbard. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Carole G. Hubbard; daughter, Lorinda H. Butler and her husband Charles H. Butler; son David G. Hubbard; and two […]

Obituary – Rose Marie Englehart

Rose Marie Englehart, of Henrico, departed this earth on March 8, 2018. She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Ann Englehart; and her father, Edward Carl Englehart, Sr. Rose is survived by two brothers, Edward “Storm” Englehart and Lawrence “Larry” Englehart; two sisters, Shirley Davis and Nancy Callis; nine nieces, one nephew, five great-nieces, four great-nephews and multiple […]

Obiuary – Edgar Edwards, III

Edgar L. Edwards, III, 64, of Henrico, passed away March 8, 2018, surrounded by friends and family. He was born in Fluvanna, to Edgar L. Edwards Jr. and Loretta Edwards. He was a graduate of Hermitage High School and served eight years in the U.S. Army. Afterwards, Edgar spent many years working in the automotive industry. He is survived by […]

Extension opens registration for Henrico Junior 4-H summer camp

The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is accepting registrations for the 2018 Henrico 4-H Camp, which will be held Aug. 6-10 at the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center, near Williamsburg. The residential camp is open to boys and girls ages 9 through 14, and it provides a fun learning environment to make friends and to discover the outdoors through […]

Henrico CASA receives $10k donation from Kiwanis Club

Henrico County Court Appointed Special Advocates, Inc. recently received a $10,000 gift from the Tuckahoe Kiwanis. The money will support direct advocacy services for abused and neglected children who are involved in cases in the Henrico County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. The Tuckahoe Kiwanis club raises funds through its annual Columbus Day Golf Classic, which has contributed $20,000 to […]

Time to go green – St. Patrick’s Day is Saturday


Green beer, Irish music and people dressed up as leprechauns: Residents can experience all this and more at a number of events celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday. Although people of all ancestries celebrate the holiday, about one in 10 Virginians claims Irish heritage, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Scott Nugent is one of them, and he hopes partygoers […]