Henrico’s Board of Supervisors is hosting a day-long retreat today at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen to receive updates about a number of large-scale needs. Follow along with the Citizen’s live coverage of the event at www.twitter.com/henricocitizen.
Planning Commission OKs convenience stores, townhomes, bank
The Henrico Planning Commission Wednesday approved plans of development for several projects in the county, clearing the way for them to proceed. The commission approved subdivision plans for a 67-acre site at 8801 Telegraph Road in Glen Allen, near Georgia Avenue, where a developer is planning 208 town homes on one tract and a future condominium development on another parcel, […]
Henrico Doctors’ Hospital names new chief medical officer
HCA Virginia’s Henrico Doctors’ Hospital has named Dennis Szurkus, Jr. as its new chief medical officer. He began his new role this month. Szurkus most recently served as the vice president of medical affairs at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk. Prior to his role there, he was vice president of medical affairs at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. “Dennis is […]
Henrico Crime Report – Jan. 24, 2020
Richmond-Henrico Turnpike at Grayson Avenue – Henrico Police arrested and charged a citizen with marijuana possession, identity theft and other state criminal violations during a traffic stop Jan. 22 at 12:54 a.m. 9400 block of West Broad Street – Police arrested and charged a citizen with driving under the influence and possession of marijuana Jan. 22 at 1:04 a.m. 5200 […]
Henrico News Minute – Jan. 24, 2020
The Jan. 24, 2020 edition of the Henrico News Minute podcast features information about Henrico’s Board of Supervisors hosting a day-long retreat; details about the timeline for a Mormon temple in Henrico; opening night in the county for a Harriet Tubman play; the Israeli film festival continues; and the Henrico Theatre Co. presents a tribute to Irving Berlin. Listen to […]
Obituary – Winfrey Turner Wade
Winfrey Turner Wade, known as Win, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2020, at his residence at Cedarfield in Henrico County. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on January 17, 1928, the only child of Winfrey Freeman Wade and Callie Belle Turner Wade. Win was predeceased by his first wife, Mary Lamont Wade. He is survived by his wife, Martha […]
Obituary – Bruce Liner
Bruce Liner, 84 of Richmond, passed on Jan 13, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife Loraine Liner. He is survived by his daughters Lucy Akers, Tracy Fornash, Nikki Walker, Bobbie Stamper and grandchildren Michael and John Fornash, Roni Pyles, Shannon Worsham and Tara Sullivan. Great grandchildren Danielle Sullivan and Chloe Pyles. A visitation will take place at […]
Obituary – Elizabeth Kelley Wiltshire
Elizabeth “Betty” Kelley Wiltshire left this life on Monday, January 20, 2020, at the tender age of 102. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 69 years, Donald B. Wiltshire, Jr., her parents, Patricia Clarke Kelley and Patrick Henry Kelley, and her grandson, Brad Crowder. She is survived by her two daughters Maryann Crowder (Willie) […]
Obituary – Ronnie William Brown
Ronnie “Ron” William Brown, 70, passed from this life into eternal life with his Lord on January 17, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, William “Bill” Artis Brown and mother, Adrienne “Drene” Dorman Brown. Ron is survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda; their children, Alice Kelly (Patrick), Andrew Brown, and Greg Brown; his grandchildren who […]
Delegate continues ‘crusade’ to get state to swear off public profanity law
Part of Del. Michael Webert’s tenure in the General Assembly has been marked by a dogged crusade to decriminalize a state law that prohibits public profanity. For the past five years, Webert, R-Warren County, has sponsored bills that would decriminalize the statute. Currently, profane swearing is a Class 4 misdemeanor punishable by a $250 fine — the same classification of […]