A proposal that would allow data centers, advanced manufacturing and other uses on a 622-acre site adjacent to the White Oak Technology Park in Sandston appears headed for its third deferral when the Henrico Planning Commission meets later this week. The White Oak Technology Park 2 proposal, from Richmond-based developer Hourigan, is scheduled to be heard at the March 14 Henrico Planning Commission meeting, but in a staff report, Henrico planners recommended that it be deferred for a third time in three months “to allow more time for the applicant to improve their request.” Hourigan last week requested that deferral,...Article Link

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The Henrico County Board of Supervisors will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, March 12. The first of two sessions will take place at 4 p.m. in the County Manager’s Conference Room. It will include discussions of the regional greenhouse gas plan and county sidewalk projects as well as an update from the Henrico Division of Police. The second session will be at the usual 6 p.m. time in the Board of Supervisors Room. Topics will include: changes to the charges for public utilities; a review of recent zoning applications; and contracts for purchasing solar power and making improvements to...Article Link

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Colliers International recently announced the following lease transactions in Henrico County: Adventure Park, LLC – leased 40,105 SF at 10050 West Broad Street (Robby Brownfield and Rob Black represented the landlord); New Direction Community Outreach Services, Inc. – renewed its lease of 1,627 SF at 8100 Three Chopt Road (John Carpin and Gray Bryant represented the landlord); Aligned Clinical Educational Services, PLC – renewed its lease of 766 SF at 8100 Three Chopt Road (John Carpin and Gray Bryant represented the landlord); Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority – leased 10,940 SF at 6605 West Broad Street (Malcolm Randolph, John...Article Link

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When Dr. Seuss wrote his book The Lorax, a story about a creature who works to save trees from the destruction of a businessman known as the Once-ler, he probably didn’t think it would come up during the Virginia General Assembly. But it did, with Sen. Danica Roem, D-Manassas, moving to pass a bill dealing with tree conservation and replacement “on behalf of the Lorax” earlier this year. That legislation, from Del. Patrick Hope, D-Arlington, is one of three proposals awaiting a signature from Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin that aim to expand the powers local governments have to preserve their...Article Link

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Winston William “Winky” Wilberger, 52 of Highland Springs VA, passed away Monday, February 12th, 2024, at VCU Medical Center. Born on July 5, 1971, in Richmond VA. Winky was preceded in death by his devoted parents, Winston Thomas “Tommy” Wilberger and Margaret Rea Wilberger; and his beloved wife, Christina Simms Wilberger. He is survived by his son and buddy, Thomas William Wilberger; biological mother Cheryl Trainum Harper; aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who will miss him dearly. Also left to cherish his memory, are his girlfriend, Brigit Donati; and his cousin, Brian Rea, but as Winky would say, “my brotha”....Article Link

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Stuart E. Chronister, 79, of Sandston, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Helen League Chronister. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Michael S. Chronister; nephews and nieces, Mike Mojica (Marsha), Susan Jones (Wayne), Leslie Anne Kelley, R.J. League, Tori Hart, Austin Shakespeare; as well as a host of extended family and friends. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231. Inurnment of Stuart and Helen will...Article Link

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Shirley Mae Guthrie, 90, born in Culpeper County in 1933, currently of Henrico County, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2024. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Guthrie; her parents, Eddie and Maxine Mills; her siblings, Ernest Mills, Clarence Mills, and Alice Logan. Those left to cherish her memory are her beloved children, Theresa Ward (John), Mary Anne Schensky (Eric), and Charles E. Guthrie; her endearing pup, Skylar; her devoted cousin/bonus daughter, Lisa Cooper (David); her loving grandchildren, Holly Cottoms (Issiah), Cara King (Dwayne), Craig King, Jr., William Guthrie, Kailee Guthrie (Cameron), and Dakota Griffin; her...Article Link

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At Highland Springs Elementary March 7, Gus Tyson, a firefighter with the Henrico County Division of Fire, is suited up in full gear – coat, boots, mask, helmet, and all – to show the young students that under all that heavy equipment is a familiar face. Taking off his mask, Tyson says, “It’s still me! I’m still firefighter Gus.” Just this past year, Henrico Fire expanded its elementary school program from just first through fourth graders to all kindergartners through fifth-graders at every Henrico County Public School. The goal was not just to teach more students about fire safety but...Article Link

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David James Schwemer, 74, of Glen Allen, VA passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in his home, surrounded and comforted by his family. David began his journey in Lynchburg, Virginia, chosen by his adoptive parents Les and Evelyn. He thrived through his grade school years, leading him to a bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies from Randolph-Macon College and two Master’s degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University and Shenandoah University, in Social Work and Business Administration, respectively. He began his career in healthcare leadership with the Community Services Board in Culpepper, VA. He followed a call to servant leadership for several...Article Link

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Joyce Ann Murphy, 83, of Highland Springs, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Joyce was a loving mother of six children. Joyce played cards and loved to tell jokes and took long walks. She enjoyed going out to eat with her family. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Murphy, Sr., parents, Leon and Virginia Lubold and sister, Sandra Hailey. Left to cherish her memory is her sister, June Piercy and her brother, Leon Lubold, Jr. and her four sons, Kent, Robert Jr., David and Johnny Murphy, and her two daughters, Linda...Article Link

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