Soon Kam “Judy” (nee Woo) Mark, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 8, 2018, in Henrico, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Mark. She was born on September 29, 1928 in China and married in 1945. She came to the United States in 1956 and lived in New York City until she moved […]
Obituary – Joyce Pittman
Joyce A. Pittman, 95, of Henrico, passed away peacefully June 9, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Pittman Jr.; and her sister, Constance Newton. She is survived by her son, Charles E. Pittman III and his partner, Sara Woodyard; three grandchildren, Marie (Agee), Elise and Jessica; two great-grandchildren, Andrew and Felicity. Joyce worked as an […]
Obituary – Conrad Wilson Tobin
Conrad Wilson Tobin, 84 of Richmond, Virginia, known to his many friends as Tobe, passed away on June 8, 2018 at Beth Sholom in Richmond, VA. He was born on July 5, 1933 in Bentonville, Warren County, VA to John H. and Laura (Sours) Tobin. He leaves behind brothers John Jr., Richard Willis and sister Margaret Edmonds. He was preceded […]
Obituary – Irene Hughes Davis
Irene Hughes Davis, 82, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord June 13, 2018. She was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Harry; her children, Rita (Bruce) and Michael (Linda); five grandchildren, Bryan (Shana), Justin (Lindsay), Chris, Megan and Jenna; three great-grandchildren, Jessica, Haven and Wyatt; one […]
Highland Springs earns designation as historic place
Local and state government officials formally recognized approximately 60 blocks of Highland Springs as new additions to the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places at a news conference at the Henrico Theatre Thursday morning. The new historic district of Highland Springs is composed of the Nine Mile Road commercial corridor and the surrounding residential area that […]
Henrico agencies receive more than $2M to support criminal justice system
Governor Ralph Northam announced recently that $50 million in funds administered by the Department of Criminal Justice Services were awarded to localities, state agencies, and non-profit organizations to benefit Virginia’s criminal justice system. The Criminal Justice Services Board (CJSB) approved the grant awards at their June 14 meeting. Three grants totaling more than $2 million were awarded to Henrico County […]
Restaurant Watch
Following are routine and complaint inspection reports for Henrico County food establishments inspected recently by the Henrico Health Department, according to Virginia Department of Health guidelines. Deficiencies are noted as “priority” or “priority foundation” (posing a direct or immediate threat to the safety of the food being served) or “core” (representing a failure of cleaning or maintenance). Inspections represent only […]
Lynch submits resignation from board
Brookland District Supervisor Courtney Lynch has resigned from her seat on the Board of Supervisors, effective June 30, she said in a statement Wednesday. Lynch, a Democrat and political newcomer whose election in November surprised some observers, tangled with County Manager John Vithoulkas, fellow board members and even School Board members during the county’s budget process this spring. While championing […]
Allegiant begins twice-weekly direct flights to Nashville from RIC
Allegiant this week began its new twice-weekly nonstop service from Richmond International Airport to Nashville. The airline initially is offering one-way fares for as low as $61 for flights between July 1 and Aug. 2 that are purchased by June 16. “We’re thrilled to be launching another nonstop route from Richmond International Airport, and what better city than Nashville,” said […]