Police have identified the teenager killed in a shooting on Battlefield Park Road on Friday night as 18-year-old Terell Crosson Junior, of Henrico County. Police said on Friday, January 5, at 8:23 p.m. officers were called to the 8300 block of Battlefield Park Road for reports of a single-vehicle accident. "As officers were en route to the location, information about a shooting at that address was reported," police added in a press release. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico Citizen partner organization.Article Link

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The Henrico Board of Supervisors will hold its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Room at the Henrico Western Government Center, 4305 East Parham Road. This will be its first meeting with new Supervisors Misty Whitehead representing the Three Chopt District, Jody Rogish representing the Tuckahoe District, and Roscoe D. Cooper, III representing the Fairfield District. Supervisors Dan Schmitt and Tyrone Nelson continue to represent the Brookland and Varina districts, respectively. This meeting will focus on electing a chair and vice chair as well as appointments for various boards...Article Link

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When second-grade teacher Kristen Bateman walks the halls of Glen Allen Elementary every day, she sees that some things have changed since she was an elementary student herself – a bigger building, new additions – but a lot has stayed the same after all of those years. “You still have the sense of childhood from my nostalgia of being here,” Bateman said. “You remember certain parts of it, like parts of the library, the fish tank. Seeing some of the same artwork, just the friendliness of this area still exists for me.” For five other Glen Allen staffers, this nostalgia...Article Link

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Gearharts Fine Chocolates will open a location in the Short Pump Station shopping center at 11301 West Broad Street in early February, Richmond BizSense recently reported. Gearharts operated a store on Libbie Avenue for more than a decade but closed it approximately a year ago. In addition to being a chocolate shop, the new store also will feature a dessert café with cookies, cakes, pastries, coffee and hot chocolate. Tim Gearhart founded the company with co-owner Bill Hamilton in 2001. *** Mission BBQ recently launched its Hometown Heroes Cup Campaign. A portion of the proceeds from each blue cup sold...Article Link

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Virginia Career Works Capital Region will host the Winter 2024 Career & Resource Fair Jan. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center. The free event will allow job seekers and resource seekers to meet and connect with more than 50 employers and organizations. Employers and organizations from a wide range of industries will be participating in the event, showcasing their job opportunities and cultures. In addition to the job fair, the event also will offer educational programs, training opportunities, and workshops. It also will offer guidance on resume building, interview techniques, and professional development...Article Link

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Just before Thanksgiving, Richmond-area cake pop maker Kelly Phillips spent a Friday night preparing a batch to sell at a holiday market featuring local handmade goods. On her KP’s Kake Pops Facebook page, she posted a photo of her kitchen counter filled with a colorful assortment of cake pops with flavors like Death by Chocolate, Creamsicle and Red Velvet Blondie. “What can I say… I like to party and lead a thrilling life!” she joked about her self-described side hustle. She had no idea her cake pops were about to land her on the wrong side of the law. On...Article Link

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"We have numerous homes in our neighborhood that submitted applications for the leaf vacuuming service prior to the Dec. 1 deadline that have not received the vacuuming service. I assume that other Henrico residents are in a similar situation. I have tried to contact the county but have not heard back. What is the status of the service?" Henrico County offers two residential leaf-collection options: • free bagged leaf collection, through which Henrico Department of Public Works crews visit many streets in the county twice (and others on demand by request) between Nov. 13 and Feb. 10, according to this...Article Link

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I-64 West at Laburnum Avenue, Entrance 195-A – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with possession of cocaine, heroin and synthetic drugs, possessing a concealed weapon, a warrant service, and other state criminal violations Dec. 29 at 1:24 p.m. 5400 block of Whiteside Road – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with obstruction of justice, possessing a concealed weapon, other weapons charges, kidnapping, a warrant service, and other state criminal violations at an industrial/commercial establishment Dec. 29 at 2:33 p.m. 6400 block of West Broad Street – Police arrested and charged a citizen with prostitution at a hotel Dec. 29...Article Link

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Henrico County’s English-learner population is “exponentially growing,” Henrico Schools officials said recently, and division leaders are trying to quickly increase the number of ESL staff to accommodate the influx. During the past five years, 1,866 new students identified as English-learners – students who demonstrate difficulty in achieving standard English proficiency – have joined HCPS, but only 33 new ESL (also referred to as Language Instruction Education Program, or LIEP) teachers have been hired. At a Henrico School Board meeting last month, board members Marcie Shea (Tuckahoe District) and Micky Ogburn (Three Chopt District) said that was a notable concern for...Article Link

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The Eastern Henrico Recreation Center will show the family-friendly winter movie “Snow Dogs” (PG, 2002, 99 minutes) at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5. Bring dinner and drinks to enjoy before the event. Popcorn, snacks and water will be provided. Admission is free. For details, call (804) 652-1450 or email [email protected]. *** Two comedians will perform this weekend at the Richmond Funny Bone in Short Pump – Bill Bellamy (Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. and Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.) and Kerwin Claiborne (Jan. 7 at 7 p.m.). Tickets are to for Bellamy and...Article Link

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