Thomas Mitchell, a member of the Class of 2019 at Virginia Military Institute, has been named regimental S4 captain (logistics) for the 2018-19 academic year. In this position, Cadet Mitchell will be responsible for logistics integration of supply, transportation, and services for the Corps of Cadets. Cadet Mitchell is an economics and business major at VMI. He’s the son of […]

Crime Stoppers’ Crime of the Week: March 26, 2018
Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers wants to help the VCU Police Department identify a suspect in an attempted robbery. On March 20, at about 9:34 p.m., a victim reported that in the 900 block of Park Avenue, the suspect came up behind her and attempted to steal her backpack. The victim struggled to maintain possession of her backpack and the suspect […]

Henrico County Public Schools hires equity and diversity director
Monica Manns will be the first director of Henrico Schools’ new Office of Equity and Diversity. Manns was introduced last week evening at the monthly meeting of the Henrico School Board. The new position is part of the school division’s core leadership team and reports directly to the superintendent. Manns has experience in education in Henrico County and in other […]

Section of Yahley Mill to be closed beginning April 2
A section of Yahley Mill Road, between Darbytown and Long Bridge roads, will be closed beginning 9 a.m. Monday, April 2 for storm sewer improvements. The Henrico County Department of Public Works expects the closure to remain in effect for about three weeks. Motorists are encouraged to bypass the work zone by taking Bradbury Road between Darbytown and Long Bridge.

Laburnum Elementary School principal receives REB Award for Distinguished Educational Leadership
Nicole Henderson, principal of Henrico County’s Laburnum Elementary School, has been awarded the 2017-18 REB Award for Distinguished Educational Leadership. The Community Foundation presents the award to four principals annually – one each from the school systems of Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover counties and one from the city of Richmond. The award recognizes principals who go beyond the day-to-day demands […]