Emily Kinsey of Glen Allen recently graduated with a bachelor of arts in Communication & Information Sciences from the University of Alabama. *** The following local students were named to the fall 2023 president’s list at the College of Charleston in South Carolina: Madalyn Rutherford, of Glen Allen; and Michael Stein, John Edmonds, Austin King, Joseph Huberman, Jane Featherstone, Madelyn Akins, Madeline Landa and Sara Lyons, of Henrico. To qualify for the president’s list, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.800 or higher. *** The following local students were named to the fall 2023 dean’s list at...Article Link

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A former Henrico High School football player who has inspired the community after being paralyzed during a game was among the honorees at the third-annual RVA Sports Awards Feb. 3 in Richmond. The event recognized the region's sports community and key achievements and was hosted by entrepreneur Kelli Lemon and CBS-6 Sports Director Lane Casadonte. Samar Lemons, who suffered a life-threatening injury during his senior football season, received the RVA Sports Courage Award. Lemons recently created a radio show with local radio personality Mike King called “The Lemon Drop” to share his journey of overcoming a spinal cord injury with...Article Link

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Award-winning author Mark Binder is set to visit Richmond on Saturday, March 23, at the Church of the Holy Comforter at 4819 Monument Avenue. The event, titled “Cracked Pots – and other stories,” will feature a blend of reading, storytelling, conversation, and a little bit of music. It is being produced by the Henrico-based Storytellers Channel’s Hearts Afire Storytelling Series and in conjunction with the NCECA Conference in Richmond. “We need good stories,” said Binder, an award-winning author. “We need to get together in the company of other people to share stories that are interesting, fun, funny and perhaps inspiring.”...Article Link

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The Henrico Sports and Events Center will host a canned food drive to help the Central Virginia hunger relief organization Feed More from Feb. 10 through March 1, and participants will receive two general admission tickets to the first or second round of the Atlantic 10 Conference Women’s Basketball Championship in March. Anyone who donates five canned food items will receive two tickets to the event for games taking place March 6 or 7. Feed More is a Central Virginia nonprofit that works to end hunger by ensuring that everyone has access to healthy food. “Today, one in nine neighbors...Article Link

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The window is now open for the Henrico County Public Schools’ 2024 School Survey, which invites respondents to share perspectives and experiences to help the school system make decisions for the future. Parents and guardians should receive an email Feb. 5 with a link to this year’s edition of the survey, which will take about 15-20 minutes and can be completed through March 1. (For details, click here.) Survey results help HCPS determine what new programs are necessary, how to improve current ones, and how to allocate funds and personnel. The results will help the division measure its progress in...Article Link

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Henrico County Public Schools and the Henrico County Department of Social Services will launch a new partnership to further support students, families, and community members through the Oak Avenue Complex in Highland Springs. A representative from the Social Services Department will be present at the Oak Avenue Complex every Thursday, beginning Feb. 8, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to provide information about benefits and connect families with the resources available to them. The partnership also includes workshops covering topics such as childcare, energy assistance, and senior living. These sessions will complement the community-focused sessions already regularly hosted by other...Article Link

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The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is currently accepting applications for its Highway Safety Grant program, through Feb. 28. The provides funding for organizations that are working to improving road safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It is available to local and state government agencies, as well as higher education institutions and nonprofits working with transportation programs. Funding can be used for a variety of purposes, including education programs, safety training, and the purchase of safety equipment. Organizations can apply to receive grants for projects that address specific safety concerns, such as pedestrian crashes, motorcycle accidents, speeding, or drunk driving....Article Link

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AARP Virginia officials are urging members of the public to take three critical steps to protecting themselves against identity theft and fraud crimes targeting credit and bank account information. The first step is to freeze credit accounts with the three major credit rating agencies, which will prevent anyone from opening a new credit line in your name. The second step is to enable online access to your financial accounts and set up text alerts for any activity on your accounts. Third, AARP recommends using a password manager to create complex passwords and store them securely. Visit the AARP Fraud Watch...Article Link

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Tuckahoe District Supervisor Jody K. Rogish will host his first Tuckahoe Talk constituent meeting Tuesday, Feb. 20 to share his background and vision for the next four years. Representatives of the Henrico County Department of Human Resources also will speak at the meeting to discuss job opportunities with the county and the new “Build Your Career, Better Your Community” initiative that highlights the benefits of working for Henrico. The meeting will be held at 1 p.m. at the Henrico Adult Education Center at Regency Mall, 1420 North Parham Road. The public is welcome to attend in person or virtually via...Article Link

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The Route 5 Corridor Coalition is hosting a community meeting Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Varina Library to address current events and potential future changes to the area. The event will include updates about proposed developments and events in the community; updates about Varina Grove, and easements from Nicole Anderson Ellis; an update from Varina District School Board member Alicia Atkins; updates about a proposed data center and commercial development in Sandston; and updates about the Dorey Park Farmers Market and local farming community events, from DPFM owners John and Cappie Montgomery. The meeting will be held...Article Link

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