At its Dec. 12 meeting, the Henrico Board of Supervisors approved a plan to redevelop the old Anthem-Blue Cross/Blue Shield offices at the intersection of Staples Mill Road and West Broad Street. The proposal largely involves building on the existing parking lots. The long-term goal of the Kinsale Center proposal, expected to approach almost 0 million overall, is a mixed-use development with as many as 700 residential units, 35 of which could have three bedrooms; 32,000 square feet of retail space; and almost 345,000 square feet of offices. The developer also would install five-foot sidewalks along Maywill and Thalbro streets....Article Link

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If you spend time with 9-year-old Ty Dorion you can easily watch his creativity and focus quickly become clear. His parents, Nick and Kefu, said watching him now reminds them of the journey their family took to get to this point. "He’s a very unique mind. He thinks in black and white," said Nick Dorion. Before his second birthday, Ty was diagnosed with autism. It's estimated that one in every 36 children receive an autism diagnosis, according to advocates. “Half a year with tears and sadness and isolation and cluelessness about where to start," Kefu Dorion said about the early...Article Link

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Plans to develop two self-storage facilities prompted opposition during the Dec. 12 Henrico Board of Supervisors meeting. Supervisors first heard a proposal from General Land Company LLC to build a self-service storage facility and retail strip at the southwest intersection of Mountain and Woodman Roads, just off I-295. The proposal includes a three-story self-storage facility and a nearly 11,000-square-feet of retail space with four tenants, including one food service establishment with a drive-through. The site is currently vacant. Entrances would be at Mountain and Woodman Roads, but only allowing right turns in and out due to the existing medians, and...Article Link

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By a unanimous vote, the Henrico Board of Supervisors Dec. 12 approved plans for a controversial Sheetz drive-through, as well as 14 townhomes, on Staples Mill Road across from the Amtrak train station. The project had faced significant opposition from nearby residents, who expressed concerns about pedestrian safety, increased crime and traffic, health and privacy, noise and light nuisances, harms to existing locally-owned gas stations, environmental impacts and the costs of site cleanup, cut-through foot traffic, alcohol sales, and damage to property values. Residents noted the limited number of commercial sites located next to residences in that area of Staples...Article Link

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Mary Wyatt Lloyd, 96, passed away on December 6, 2023. Daughter of the late Rosser Samuel Wyatt and Annie Laurie Kandle Wyatt, she was born “down the country” in Middlesex County, Virginia, in 1927, graduating from Saluda High School in 1946. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, John Carter Lloyd; her daughter, Rebecca Wyatt Lloyd; her beloved brothers and sisters, Clifton Wyatt, Gladys Wyatt LeCompte, Addie Wyatt Simmons, Theadis Wyatt Tinsley, Margarette Wyatt Howell, Robert Henry Wyatt, John Wyatt, Wilbur “Teenie” Wyatt and Walter Wyatt; as well as a number of her nieces...Article Link

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Ursula Brigitte Sorensen passed away at her home in Sandston, Virginia on December 11, 2023. She was 87 years old. Ursula was born in Frankfurt, Germany on February 19, 1936 and was preceded in death by her parents, Heinrich Epp and Henriette Epp; and brother, Hansjurgen Epp. Ursula was an active member in the Richmond German-American community. She was also an avid gardener, traveler, and life-long learner of languages including German, English, French, and Japanese. The activity that Ursula cherished the most, however, was spending time with her beloved family and friends. She is survived by her son, Erik Sorensen...Article Link

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Shepardson, Brooke Green, passed away on December 9, 2023. Brooke was a Henrico County resident and attended Hermitage High School where he made many of his lifetime friends. The smartest among us, Brooke seemed to know a little about any topic, and no project was ever too big for his capable hands. Today we smile when recalling his perseverance and loyalty to family and friends; the quick wit; his way too loud guitar playing; and the many hilarious jokes, often told in the most inappropriate of settings. Brooke was preceded by his parents, Roger and Camilla; and son, Cory. He...Article Link

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Dr. Larry Alan Massie (80), of Henrico, Virginia, passed away on December 9, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Larry dedicated his life to the education of children across the state of Virginia. As Superintendent of Schools in Russell County and Buckingham County he impacted many lives greatly and was named Superintendent of the Year by the state of Virginia multiple times. And as Interim Superintendent of Schools for Orange County, Lynchburg City, Botetourt County and Grayson County he was dearly beloved and received the key to the city of Lynchburg. Larry took great pride in mentoring others. He held...Article Link

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Just days after again being voted as the players' favorite event on the PGA Champions Tour, sources have told CBS 6 Sports that both Dominion Energy and the Country Club of Virginia will be ending their relationship with the Dominion Energy Charity Classic (DECC) after the 2025 event. On December 7, the DECC won their fourth Players Award, voted as the PGA Tour Champions players’ favorite event. “The Players Award represents recognition for a tournament that goes above and beyond in the experience they provide to PGA TOUR Champions players,” said a release announcing the award. “In addition, the Country...Article Link

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Tina Marie Allanson Foreman, 63, of Varina, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 9, 2023. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jamie Nicole Allanson (27). Tina was a proud employee of Dominion Energy where she dedicated 22 years of her life before retiring as an Associate Business Performance Analyst. She is survived by her husband, Barry Collins Foreman; daughter, Melanie Allanson (Niall); son, Bryan Foreman; granddaughter, Emma Mae (father, Joe Woody); mother, Betty Ann Tipton Allanson; sisters, Tamara Blakely, Lori Behm (Scott); mother-in-law, Ruby Foreman Hiatt; as well as a host of extended family and...Article Link

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