A juvenile male allegedly shot another in the 1500 block of North Parham Road, near Regency mall, Wednesday afternoon. The shooting occurred just after 2:40 p.m., and Henrico Police arrived to find one teen injured. They detained another and are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident. The injured teen was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. […]
Obituary – Eleanor Cannon
After 90 fulfilling years of life, Eleanor Cannon passed away in the early morning of March 28, 2021, at Beth Sholom in Richmond, Va. Eleanor, affectionately known as “Gram” by her grandchildren, was generous, adaptable, and tough as nails. With a great sense of humor, she could make the most of any situation. Eleanor was happiest surrounded by her family […]
Kindergarten registration now underway in Henrico
Kindergarten registration for Henrico County Public Schools and other systems in Metro Richmond began April 1 and will extend throughout the summer in a virtual format. In order for school divisions to plan for the fall, they are urging parents to register their students as soon as possible. “In the past year, we all know that COVID-19 has been a […]
The five Democratic gubernatorial candidates met for a debate — what did they say?
Gathering on the Virginia State University campus Tuesday, the Democratic candidates for governor met for their first of four televised, party-sponsored debates. In a socially distanced auditorium scattered with press and a few audience members, Delegate Lee Carter, former Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy, Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax, former Governor Terry McAuliffe and state Senator Jennifer McClellan stood between clear dividers to […]
Henrico Police seek missing teen
Henrico Police are seeking the public’s help to locate a missing Henrico teen. Fifteeen-year-old La’Fae Franklin last was seen Tuesday near the Harvie Road-Laburnum Avenue intersection, walking along Laburnum toward Creighton Road, according to witnesses. She lives in the vicinity of Henrico High School, several miles from where she was last seen. Franklin is a Black female, about 5 foot […]
Henrico surpasses 100,000 vaccinations at Richmond Raceway
Henrico County officials April 3 celebrated the 100,000th vaccination conducted at Richmond Raceway. The milestone moment happened more than two months after efforts began at the complex. Tom Leonard, a Henrico resident and owner of Tom Leonard’s Farmer’s Market, scored the 100,000th dose. “I’m very grateful to be here to have my second shot. I feel good about this,” he […]
‘Power to the Panties’ fundraiser benefits sexual assault victims
A 2019 graduate of Randolph-Macon College who holds an annual fundraiser during Sexual Assault Awareness Month is looking to double her proceeds this year and donate them to St. Mary’s Hospital. Katelyn Jordan of Richmond was sexually assaulted during her freshman year at RMC, and went to St. Mary’s for treatment. Jordan noted that following an assault, victims will sometimes […]
Henrico’s new COVID case counts trending slightly downward, but testing positivity rates increasing
Henrico reported 57 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, according to VDH data. After a slight increase last week, cases seem to be following a slight downward trend, with the seven-day moving average in Henrico reaching 70 new cases reported daily. New hospitalizations in the county jumped to nine on Wednesday, with no new virus-related deaths, according to VDH data. […]
Keep Henrico Beautiful seeks nominations for attractive, environment-friendly properties
The Keep Henrico Beautiful Committee is looking for exceptional residential and commercial properties for its 2021 Land Lover and Clean Business awards. The awards, presented annually since 1995, recognize home and business properties that are attractively landscaped, well-maintained and litter-free. To be eligible for a Land Lover Award, residents must perform their own landscaping and lawn care. Nominees for a […]
Henrico Property Transactions – Mar. 24-30, 2021
5905 Polaria Street – $185,000, 1,400 SF (built in 2008), from Henry A. Gonzalez and Glendaly Otero to Nathan M. Sequist. 6114 Darjoy Drive – $200,000, 1,872 SF (built in 1996), from Allen S. Page Trustee to Booming Investment Group LLC. 5307 Walker Avenue – $235,000, 963 SF (built in 1937), from Buy Adobe LLC to Ashley Boutwell. 2813 Lammrich […]
