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New legislation signed recently by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin aims to help place children in foster care with relatives more frequently, a move that advocates say can improve the child welfare system and help kids achieve better outcomes. House Bill 27 and Senate Bill 39 create the Parental Child Safety Placement Program, codifying the practice of placing children with relatives and strengthening Virginia’s commitment to a “Kin First” child welfare system, according to Youngkin and other st...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers grants to help veterans modify their homes to meet their long-term needs, including disabilities or medical conditions – but many of Virginia's nearly 800,000 U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members might not know about it, according to a new AARP survey. The survey found that more than half of veterans 45 and older are unfamiliar with the funding options. About 24% of veterans need financial assistance to make home modifications, ...
Beginning June 6, the AARP Virginia and Alzheimer’s Association of Southeastern Virginia will host a series of online workshops in June (national Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month) designed to improve brain health. The workshops will take place on Thursdays June 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and will focus on four different topics: Healthy Living for Brain and Body; What is Dementia?; Caregiver Process for Families Dealing with Alzheimer’s; and The Six Pillars of Brain Hea...
Officials with Atlantic Union Bank recently announced the successful completion of the merger of American National Bank and Trust Company, integrating the two organizations’ branches and operations throughout Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland. The combined bank will have more than 129 branches and approximately 150 ATMs in the three states. The merger integrates American National’s branches and operations into Atlantic Union Bank. “Following our detailed merger integration playbook to se...
Now that school is out for most students in the region, officials from AAA are urging caution on the part of teen drivers during a time period it refers to as "The 100 Deadliest Days" of the year. “Traffic crashes remain one of the leading causes of death for U.S. teens between the ages of 16 and 19,” said AAA Mid-Atlantic spokesperson Morgan Dean. “Teens often have a lot of unstructured time in the summer, but don’t have the experience and skills of older drivers. Those factors can often lea...
As the Atlantic hurricane season begins, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin this week visited the Virginia Department of Emergency Management for a briefing on the upcoming storm season and the state's hurricane preparedness efforts. Youngkin is urging state residents to have a plan in advance for what they will do if a hurricane approaches their area. That should include knowing where to evacuate, how to assemble an emergency kit, and checking insurance coverage, he said. "As we head into hurrican...
Sterling Marie Wilson was killed while skateboarding Sunday night along Brook Road in Henrico County, according to police. Police were called to the area of Brook Road and Magellan Parkway at about 10:30 p.m. where they found Wilson, 27, of Cumberland, Maryland, deceased in the roadway. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico Citizen partner organization.Article LinkSupport the Show.
Henrico's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.3% in April, while Virginia's statewide rate fell to 2.8%, according to new data. Henrico's rate was down from 2.5% in March and from 2.4% last April. The state's rate was 0.1 percentage point lower than the previous month and 1.1 points lower than the national rate. In Henrico, only 4,448 people who were actively seeking work in April were unable to find it, down from 4,768 in March and 4,615 in April 2023. Statewide, Virginians em...
The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are encouraging Henrico and Richmond citizens to complete an anonymous community health survey that aims to improve the overall health and quality of life for residents of both localities. The Community Health Assessment asks residents about what's helping their neighborhoods stay healthy and well, and about which communities need more resources to solve harder problems. "We can only make these improvements when we hear directly from residents who wil...
Thirty Richmond-region restaurants, including five in Henrico County, are taking part in the second annual Dine Out For Pride campaign June 3-9. The event encourages people to dine out at participating establishments in support of local LGBTQ organizations. Participating restaurants have curated special menus featuring items from Hardywood Brewery, Starr Hill, and Tito’s Vodka, as well as mocktails and food specials. Participants will donate [post_excerpt] from the sales of signature menu ite...
A Glen Allen man is facing charges after TSA officials found a loaded .380-caliber firearm in his carry-on items at the Richmond International Airport security checkpoint May 30. The x-ray machine at the checkpoint alerted officials to the fun. The man was cited on a weapons charge and also faces a civil penalty of as much as ,000. It was the 15th time this year a firearm has been detected at the airport's checkpoint – a pace that would more than double last year's total of 17. “Time and time...
Henrico County officials and members of the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation May 30 dedicated a new restroom facility at Four Mile Creek Park in Varina that will provide a resting spot for cyclists and others who use the Virginia Capital Trail, which passes through the park just east of I-295. Community members and other trail users have sought such a facility at some point along the trail for years; the board of supervisors approved construction of the facility last March. “Yes, you heard m...
5400 block of West Broad Street – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with shoplifting, trespassing, and possession of drug paraphernalia at a retail store May 24 at 10:05 a.m. Cool Lane at 23rd Street – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with possession of heroin, cocaine and synthetic drugs May 24 at 3:09 p.m. 9200 block of Mapleview Avenue – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with possession of marijuana, possession of tobacco products, and trespassing at a school May 24 a...
Celebrate Varina and the opening day of the Dorey Park Farmers Market on Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. The farmer’s market will have a variety of goods to purchase from local growers and farmers, food and drink vendors, and crafters. Festivities will include bounce houses, barrel train rides, face painting, balloon animals, an antique tractor display, live music from The Taters, and more. Admission is free. For details, call 501-PARK or click here. *** In celebration of National Bounc...
Margaret Butler Carneal, 94, of Lakeside, went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2024. She is reunited in heaven with her beloved husband of 51 years, Willie Broaddus Carneal; her daughter, Christy Lynn Carneal; and grandson, Brandon James Carneal. Margaret is survived by her two sons, William E. "Bill" Carneal of Richmond, David E. Carneal and his wife, Angela of Mechanicsville; and grandson, Tyler J. Carneal . She was a devout member of Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church for over 63 years, and wa...
Gloria Turner Cox, 94, of Richmond, passed away May 23, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Leslie Cox; and daughter, Carole J. Cox. She is survived by her daughter, Jo Anne Boseman; and granddaughter, Rebekah Boseman. Mrs. Cox was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and was a retired special education teacher for Henrico County Schools. The family would like to thank Manorhouse and Serenity Hospice for the excellent care that they gave. Services will be private. In lieu of...
Ella Mae Taylor, 81, of Henrico, VA., passed peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Edward Taylor; and her parents, Marion and Stella Mae Lewis. She was a payroll Administrator for Lumberg and enjoyed gardening, cross stitching, youtubing, quilting, baking, and above all else, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Helen Veronica Taylor (Robert), Deloris G. Golden, Clifton Ray Taylor (Felicia...
Tracy Annette Smith, 51, of Highland Springs, entered eternal life on May 24, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by her family. Tracy entered this world as a light, bringing joy, and laughter into the lives of everyone around her. She grew up idyllically playing outdoors with her sister and her cousins, who were more like siblings to her. Tracy was a free spirit who often lived her life apart from conventional rules, but there was no denying the kindness and genuineness of her heart. You could alwa...
Jo-Lynn Bowles, of Henrico, went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Bowles III; and her daughter, Deanna Reid. Surviving are her brother, Joseph Robinson; stepdaughter, Nicole Klase; granddaughter, Jessi Kidd (Justinn); grandson, John Christian Reid; and great-granddaughter, Jessa. Mrs. Bowles had a lengthy career with the Mill End Shop and retired from Elegant Draperies. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, May 31, at the Mechanic...
Nearly 10,000 people were screened at Richmond International Airport May 23 – the most ever in a single day at RIC, according to the Transportation Security Administration. The previous daily record was 9,711 screenings in 2023. It wasn't only RIC that attracted higher-than-normal levels of travelers prior to the Memorial Day weekend; almost 2.9 million people were screened at 430 airports in the nation on the same day, the second-highest number in TSA's 22-year history. “The fact that our of...
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