As the mom of a rising high school senior, I find myself at an emotional crossroads where most parents find themselves sooner or later: The intersection of pride and fear. When my son was on the verge of starting kindergarten, the preparation and build-up was scary to say the least. Here I was putting my only child on a big […]
Red Cross issues urgent call for donors
Following a difficult Fourth of July week for blood and platelet donations and ongoing challenges finding new blood donors, the American Red Cross now faces a blood shortage and has issued an emergency call for eligible people of all blood types to give now and prevent delays in medical care. About 450 fewer blood drives were organized by businesses and […]
Richmond International Airport names new leader
The Capital Region Airport Commission has selected its new president and CEO, who will lead Richmond International Airport beginning next month. Perry J. Miller, currently the interim CEO of the Jackson Municipal Airport in Jackson, Mississippi, will succeed longtime airport CEO Jon Mathiasen, who is retiring. Miller will begin his new job Aug. 19. “[Miller] brings extensive airport management expertise […]
