Weather permitting, the Virginia Department of Transportation will implement lane closures on I-64 near Pemberton Road between mile marker 179.5 and 180.5 beginning Monday, Aug. 28 and running through Friday, Sept. 8 as bridge rehabilitation work continues. No lane closures will take place between Friday, Sept.1 and Monday, Sept. 4. The following lane closures are scheduled on I-64: • Monday, […]
‘Slow yet competitive’: In Virginia, housing prices remain high and supply tight
Even as the housing market in Virginia has slowed, prices remain high statewide, researchers told the Virginia Housing Commission Tuesday. “The theme is slow yet competitive,” said Ryan Price, chief economist for Virginia Realtors. “A lot of things are driving that, primarily the increase in interest rates, which has deterred both buyers and would-be sellers, but also our inventory, the […]
Obituary – Margaret Ann Felton Sadler
Sadler, Margaret Ann Felton, passed away on August 20. 2023. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, George Frederick Sadler Jr. and her brother Thomas A. Felton. Margaret is survived by her sons George F. Sadler III (Isabelle); Hugh T. Sadler (Anita); and four grandchildren, George F. Sadler IV (Lane), Thomas H. Sadler, William R. […]
Obituary – John Frank Trivellin
John Frank Trivellin, 87, a longtime resident of Varina, entered God’s Kingdom on August 19, 2023. John was preceded in death by his parents, Alesandro and Pauline Valentine Trivellin; brother, Fiorindo (Tony) Trivellin; sister, Angela Trivellin Mooney; and great-granddaughter, Skylynn Trivellin. Born and raised a Roman Catholic in Hampton, Virginia, John graduated from Hampton High School in 1955. He married […]
Obituary – Thomas Lynn Lipscomb
Lipscomb, Thomas Lynn, 76, of Henrico, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023. He is survived by two sons, Tom Lipscomb (Tina) and Scott Lipscomb (Cathy); granddaughter, Courtney; brother, Lee Lipscomb (Pat); sister, Cindy Culp; as well as nephews, nieces, and extended family. Lynn was a hard working commercial construction worker, well known for his great sense of humor. Lynn enjoyed […]
Obituary – Elizabeth Mary Layne
Elizabeth Mary Layne, age 90, of Henrico, Virginia passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Allen Layne; son, Glen Beasley; parents, Paul and Mary Strickler; one sister, and one brother. She is survived by her daughters, Gayle Staten and Rose Smith; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Betty Sweeney, Jane […]
Obituary – Ramona Beck Anderson
Anderson, Ramona Beck passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023 at the age of 94. She was born on June 28, 1929 in Henrico County. Ramona was preceded in death by her parents, Glenice and Claude W. Beck, Sr.; her husband, Melvin Edward Anderson; and son, Wayne Bruce Anderson. She is survived by her sons, Bill (Joanne) and Mickey (Debbie); […]
Henrico Board of Supervisors candidate forum planned Sept. 13
Four community organizations will sponsor a Henrico County Board of Supervisors candidates forum Thursday, Sept. 13, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Lipman Auditorium in the Massey Library Technology Center at J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College, 1651 East Parham Road. The Sierra Club – Falls of the James Group, Henrico NAACP, Partnership for Smarter Growth and Henrico Conservation […]
Henrico Schools makes AC repairs, but employees report chronic issues
‘Henrico, do better' one saysHenrico Schools’ facilities team completed repairs to address about 34 reported air conditioning concerns at various schools, HCPS officials said Thursday. After fixing AC issues at eight schools by Aug. 16, the facilities team completed work on 15 additional schools, which HCPS officials reported had issues last week, before the first day of school Aug. 21. “The school list of […]
Forbes names Henrico Schools one of the ‘Best-In-State Employers’ in the nation
Henrico County’s public school system recently was recognized by Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2023. “It’s an incredible honor for HCPS to be recognized as one of the top employers in Virginia, and it’s a testament to the job all our staff members do in supporting our students,” said HCPS Superintendent Dr. Amy Cashwell. “The school […]
