In the Classroom is a new weekly feature spotlighting news and notes from Henrico County Public Schools. Taleesa Meeks (above), assistant principal of Elko Middle School, met with Fair Oaks Elementary fifth-graders to teach them about the school they’ll be attending next year. * * * “You may think missing a few days a month doesn’t make a difference, but […]
Henrico ranks as 24th growth region nationally in U-Haul analysis
Henrico was the 24th growth locality in America in 2022 – and the only Virginia locality in the top 25 – according to the U-Haul Growth Index, which analyzed customer moves during 2022. The U-Haul Growth Index is compiled according to the net gain of one-way U-Haul trucks arriving in a city or state, versus those departing from that city […]
Henrico Crime Report – Dec. 30, 2022-Jan. 5, 2023
0 block of Braeburn Drive – Police arrested and charged a citizen with a sex offense at an apartment complex Dec. 30 at 12 a.m. 4500 block of South Laburnum Avenue – Police arrested and charged a citizen with shoplifting at a department store Dec. 30 at 1:02 p.m. 8800 block of Staples Mill Road – Police arrested and charged […]
Henrico Schools adds 2 new days off in February, May
Henrico County Public Schools students will have two new days off in the coming months, after school system officials adjusted the system’s calendar to take advantage of “banked” time that has not been used for inclement weather. Schools and school offices now will be closed Monday, Feb. 20 and Friday, May 26 using the banked time. In addition, students will […]
Weekend Top 5
The Latin Ballet of Virginia will present its 2023 performance of “The Legend of the Poinsettia” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7, and at 3 p.m. Jan. 8 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. The story is based on the Mexican legend about a pure-hearted young girl who discovers the true spirit […]
Obituary – Patricia Watson Haynes
Patricia Watson Haynes, 80, of Richmond, Virginia passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. Patricia was born on March 9, 1942, to the late Ruth Vaughan Watson and Joseph Watson, Sr. of Short Pump, Virginia. She was preceded in death by siblings Joseph Watson Jr., Anne Watson Smith, and Linda Watson George. Her memory is survived by her loving children, […]
Obituary – Wesley Joe Kellams
KELLAMS, Wesley Joe, 85, of Highland Springs VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Wanda F. Kellams; brother John D. Kellams; stepbrother Harold Kellams; daughters, Elizabeth and Barbara Kellams; stepchildren, Donna Haller (Chris), Roland Bland, Jr. (Christy), William Bland (Janet); and many grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. […]
Obituary – George David Crosby Jr.
George David Crosby, Jr, formerly of Varina, peacefully passed away on January 1, 2023 at his long cherished river home in Center Cross, VA. George is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jane “Bettye” Bowden Crosby. George was born August 21, 1935 to George David Sr and Eva Owens Crosby. He graduated from Varina High School in 1954. He […]
Obituary – Marvin Douglas Terry
Marvin Douglas “Doug” Terry, 74, of Varina, went peacefully to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carolyn Ancarrow Terry; children, Stephanie Lynne Holloway (David), Douglas “Scott” Terry, Terri Atkinson Santora; grandchildren, Ashley, Sarah, Jameson, Kaitlyn; eight great-grandchildren; and siblings, Stephen Terry and Patricia Rapp. A […]
Obituary – Sherrie Covert Thorpe
Sherrie Covert Thorpe, 72, passed away peacefully in our home in Glen Allen, Virginia, on Christmas morning, December 25, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Bevier Covert and Virginia Emma Cuddeback Covert of Skaneateles, New York. She is survived by her husband, Douglas Thorpe; her daughters, Cherlayne “Layne” Nuckols (Jay) and Cherese “Nikki” May (Greg); three […]
