Adoption for Autumn Zaborowski has its happy moments, despite often coming from a sad place. Nationally, there are almost 400,000 children in the foster care system, according to the United States Child Welfare website. In Henrico County, there are currently 132 children in foster care, and 112 are under the age of 18, according to Zaborowski, a volunteer in Henrico County who previously worked as a family-match program director for Adoption Share. Having adopted and also worked as an advocate for children in the foster care system, Zaborowski knows how important adoption and fostering is. “Some people think adoption is...Article Link

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Weather permitting, the Virginia Department of Transportation will implement nightly alternating single and double-lane closures Thursday, Dec. 28 in both directions of I-95 between Chamberlayne Avenue (mile marker 81) and the I-295 Exit (mile marker 85) from 9 p.m. until 7 a.m., as crews begin demolition and removal of the Scott Road Overpass Bridge. The project is scheduled to be completed in January. (It originally was scheduled to begin Dec. 4 but was delayed.) Anyone with questions about the project can call VDOT’s customer service center at 800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623).Article Link

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Henrico County will accept Christmas trees for recycling into mulch from Tuesday, Dec. 26 through Tuesday, Jan. 9. The free service, offered by Keep Henrico Beautiful and the Department of Public Utilities, helps preserves landfill space and protects the environment. It is available to Henrico residents only. Trees will be accepted at the following locations: • Henrico County Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road, in the lower parking lot; • Eastern Government Center, 3820 Nine Mile Road, in the front parking lot; • Springfield Road Public Use Area, 10600 Fords Country Lane, near Nuckols Road and Interstate 295; and •...Article Link

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Editor's note: This is the first of two articles exploring addiction and recovery. Laura Townsend began taking her father’s prescription Percocet because it made her feel like a better mom and more like the person she always wanted to be. “I thought, ‘Oh, ok. This is it,” said Townsend. “This is everything I’ve ever been missing my entire life.” Percocet is the brand name of a prescription opioid painkiller that contains acetaminophen and oxycodone. Townsend explained that the painkillers energized her and made everything in life seem manageable – from having more patience with her son to cleaning the house...Article Link

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A package thief, who for months has targeted neighbors in Henrico's Rocketts Landing community, was arrested, according to Henrico Police. "Over the last four months, residents in the Rocketts Landing area of Henrico County have been hit by a thief stealing packages from a mail room. Information from a neighborhood watch group was given to one of our officers who then followed up on these incidents, gathering more intel," Henrico Police posted on social media. "Last week as the officer was conducting surveillance of the property, the suspect was identified, questioned and subsequently charged." Click here to continue reading on...Article Link

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Democrats are again pushing for legislation that would allow local governments to hold referenda on increasing their sales and use tax to pay for school capital projects such as construction and renovations. The party hopes the effort, which has been tried twice before but defeated by Republicans, will be successful now that Democrats are set to control both the House of Delegates and the Senate following the November elections. “We think with the change in the dynamics in the House that this bill has a very good chance,” said Sen. Jeremy McPike, D-Prince William, adding that a similar version of...Article Link

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1600 block of Skipwith Road – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with trespassing, being drunk in a public place, and a warrant service at a medical facility Dec. 15 at 10:06 a.m. 7900 block of Brook Road – Police arrested and charged a citizen with shoplifting and other state criminal violations at a department/discount store Dec. 15 at 1:29 p.m. 300 block of Newbridge Road – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with shooting into an occupied dwelling and possession of marijuana at an apartment complex Dec. 15 at 9:20 p.m. 1900 block of Blackburn Road – Police arrested...Article Link

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Betty Luebbert Wilton passed away peacefully at home in Cedarfield on December 20, 2023. A native of Richmond, Virginia, Betty was born January 23, 1925. She was preceded in death by her father Carl Heinrich Luebbert, mother Margaret Martin Luebbert and husband E. Carlton Wilton, Sr. She is survived by her beloved children; sons, E. Carlton Wilton, Jr. (Shay) and Henry L. Wilton (Cindy), daughters, Peggy Wilton Copeland Larmore (Fred), and Lin Wilton Kennerly. Her grandsons, Douglas W. Copeland III (Lindsey), Scott Wilton Copeland (Sarah), Judson Hughes Wilton (Catie) and William Keith Kennerly II. Her granddaughters, Layne Luebbert Wilton, Catherine...Article Link

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Black, Barbara F., 65, of Glen Allen, died on December 15, 2023, lovingly surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Charlotte Henry Flournoy, and brothers, Stanhope Emery “Chippy” Flournoy, Jr. and Robert Lee “Bobby” Flournoy. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, John M. Black, daughter Jennifer B. Dodson (Charlie), son John Michael Black, Jr. (Shannon), grandchildren Addison and Emma Dodson, Jefferson, Emery, and Jameson Black, and her father, Stanhope Emery Flournoy, Sr. She also leaves behind many close friends and family, nieces, nephews, and her dearest friend Betty Jean Kirksey. She loved...Article Link

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James Patrick McGuire, loving husband of 49 years to his bride Linda H. McGuire, devoted father to his children, and beloved Papa to his grandchildren, passed away on December 17, 2023. He was born on March 16, 1950. Pat (also known as Mac) enlisted in the Army at 18, serving during the Vietnam War. His dedication and commitment to the Army continued throughout his life, serving in the Reserves for 43 years. He retired as Chief Warrant Officer 4, AG. After active service, he embarked on a civilian government career, making significant contributions and earning the respect of his colleagues....Article Link

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