Janice M. Applebach, 62, of Henrico, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 13th, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Richard O. Applebach, daughters, Rachel A. Applebach and Emilie M. Applebach, and cat, Leonardo D. Applebach. Janice worked as an accountant for many years at different locations, and she enjoyed singing with the choir at her church, Christ Church Episcopal. She spent many hours reading and crocheting for friends and family. A funeral service will be held at 2pm on Friday, January 19th, at Christ Church Episcopal, 5000 Pouncey Tract Rd., Glen Allen, VA. The family would like to thank...Article Link

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Benjamin Logan Griffith, known to his loved ones as Ben, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, in Richmond, Virginia at the age of 42. Born on June 10, 1981, at Henrico Doctors Hospital, Ben was a gentleman who dearly loved his family and friends. All who met him instantly liked him for his happy and generous nature. Ben is survived by his two beloved daughters Taylor and Khloe Griffith; parents Ron and Terry Griffith; brother Joseph Griffith; grandmother Jerri Sherrill; aunt Sharon Sherrill; aunt/uncle Sharon and Donald Griffith in addition to a small army of cousins, nephews, and nieces....Article Link

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Barbara J. McClanahan, 83, of Varina, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024. She was a retired employee of VCU and a member of Fort Lee Baptist Church and the Varina American Legion Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Self and Mary Vestel Hopper Faulkner; siblings, Sandra Ralston and Kenneth, Jerry and Ronnie Faulkner; and a granddaughter, Shannon Osborne. She is survived by siblings, Margaret Camerer and Jimmy Faulkner; children, Jeneine Beasley (Ron), Mark Dunnigan (Trudy), Matt Dunnigan, Sr. (Lori) and James McClanahan III (Jill); grandchildren, Becky Rouse (Raif), Eric Beasley (Ashley), Kyle Dunnigan, Matthew Dunnigan,...Article Link

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Junior Moss Carter of Appomattox and Henrico, Virginia died peacefully on January 16th. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Jane Robertson Carter. He is the son of the late James Moss Carter and Alpha Thomas Carter and the grandson of the late Doctor William Edward Carter and Margaret Ann Moss. He was preceded in death by brothers James Carter, Harold Carter and sister Viola Carter. Junior has two devoted children, Lisa Carter and Michael Carter (Rebecca), three grandchildren, Cora Carter Moerner, Grace Moerner and Virginia Carter, special sister-in-law, Margaret Banton, who assisted Jane as a devoted...Article Link

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Legislation to raise pay for teachers and non-instructional support positions to the national average or higher in order to reduce educator salary gaps has gotten bipartisan support from Virginia lawmakers. “This is something that we campaigned on,” said Del. Nadarius Clark, D-Suffolk, at a press conference Wednesday. “This is something that we heard our constituents all across Virginia say that they want.” The commonwealth continues to face a significant teacher shortage in public schools, driven by multiple factors including dissatisfaction with wages, the pandemic and political battles over education. Data previously offered by the Virginia Department of Education from school...Article Link

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What began as an open-ended showcase of the county’s sharpest spellers resulted in a one-on-one heavyweight bout filled with twists, turns and championship-worthy performances. After 19 rounds of competition, Rohith “Ro” Thomas, a seventh grade student at Tuckahoe Middle School, correctly spelled “tapetum” to clinch the victory at Henrico County Public Schools’ 2024 Divisionwide Spelling Bee at Highland Springs High School Jan. 18. The 12-year-old’s win came after more than 10 rounds of a back-and-forth contest with runner-up Taran Shivkumar, a sixth-grader from Moody Middle School. At two different points in the final stretch, one contestant answered incorrectly, but then...Article Link

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Applications are now being accepted for the Governor’s Fellows Program, an internship program offered by the Governor of Virginia that offers rising college seniors and recent graduates the opportunity to work within the state's executive branch. The program is designed to inspire public service leadership and provide a platform for professional development. It is open to all Virginia public and private college and university students, as well as Virginia students who attend colleges or universities out of state. The deadline to apply is March 4, and interviews will begin on March 11. The program runs from June through August. The...Article Link

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The Virginia Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Commission has released its latest plan to address the challenges of dementia and improve care for those impacted. The Virginia Dementia State Plan 2024-2027: Building a Dementia-Capable Virginia lays out how the commonwealth can better support people and families impacted by the condition. The plan focuses on six key goals: state coordination of services, data collection, workforce and caregiver training, care coordination, research, and brain health and dementia risk reduction. “The plan lays out how the Commonwealth can help individuals navigate care resources while supporting preventive efforts to reduce the future impact of...Article Link

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The Virginia Attorney General’s Office is launching a new public awareness campaign aimed at preventing gun violence. The “Game Over” ad is part of the Operation Ceasefire, an approach to preventing gun and gang violence launched by Attorney General Jason Miyares in October 2022. “Gun violence is not a game," Miyares said. "This public awareness campaign will send a strong message to at-risk youth and repeat offenders that if you commit a gun crime in Virginia, it’s game over." The 30-second ad is intended to educate Virginians on the consequences of carrying an illegal gun. The campaign will run on...Article Link

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The Commonwealth Council on Aging is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Best Practices Awards, which seek to recognize innovative programs and services that support older people and their families in their communities. Qualifying organizations and services can include those that provide housing, caregiver supports, transportation, and other services that help older adults to age in the community. The goal of the awards is to recognize creativity in services that are designed to benefit the overall well-being of older people and their families. The Commonwealth Council on Aging operates under the umbrella of the Virginia Division for Aging and Rehabilitative...Article Link

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