A police chase that started in Henrico County ended in a crash near the intersection of Arthur Ashe Boulevard and West Broad Street in Richmond Monday afternoon. It was just before 3 p.m. when a white Hyundai SUV being pursued by police crashed into another vehicle that was not involved in the pursuit. This all began in the Lakeside area where officers spotted a potentially stolen vehicle and initiated a traffic stop but the driver took off, according to police. A short time later the suspect vehicle was involved in the crash in the city of Richmond. There were no...Article Link

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“Mechanics of Faith” was a phrase that Jason Wells coined when he began helping others with auto repairs from his home more than a decade ago. As a self-proclaimed “car-junkie” who enjoyed modifying vehicles with his friends in high school, Wells completed oil changes and fixed cars for people in his community. Although Wells had a 16-year career in design work and currently works as a manager for a manufacturing company, he explained that he has always been the person to offer his assistance to others. “My heart's always been [with] helping people,” said Wells. Six years ago, Wells decided...Article Link

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Virginians may now choose to indicate their blood type to include on their driver’s license to assist first responders in the event of an emergency.   Citizens have the option to indicate their blood type when they renew or replace their driver’s license or ID at dmv.virginia.gov or in-person at any Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles customer service center. Customers who are applying for a license or ID for the first time must visit a customer service center in person.   If you renew or replace your credential online, you will be prompted with a question whether you’d like to indicate...Article Link

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Leadership Metro Richmond recently announced its new board officers and directors for fiscal year 2024. Officers include: Chair – Rasheeda Creighton, LMR Class of 2013, co-founder and CEO of The JWC Foundation; Chair Elect – Tyren Frazier, LMR Class of 2018, executive director of Chesterfield Education Foundation; Secretary – Jen Kostyniuk, LMR Class of 2016, director of economic development at Dominion Energy; and Treasurer – Eileen Yost, LMR Class of 2018, assistant vice president—tax at CarMax. Directors include: Bill Bales, LMR Class of 2015, vice president—finance at Atlantic Union Bank; Gabriella Caldwell-Miller, LMR Class of 2013, division director—behavioral health and...Article Link

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Police are investigating a bizarre shooting in Henrico's East End early Saturday morning after a woman came out of her house to check on her children and their friends, Crime Insider sources told Jon Burkett. Henrico Police were called to a report of a shooting in the 1100 block of Berryhill Road, which is off Osborne Turnpike and not far from the Pocahontas Parkway, at 12:20 a.m. Loud music was coming from what was believed to be an abandoned car at the end of the driveway, according to Crime Insider sources. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico...Article Link

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Henrico County Public Schools will hold a division-wide “Back-to-School Kickoff” event Aug. 11 and 12 at Fairfield Middle School for all Henrico families. The event will feature both kid-friendly activities, such as a basketball tournament and a family festival, and opportunities for parents to talk with HCPS leaders and receive information about community resources. The Back-to-School Kickoff will start with a Friday evening pep rally-style family festival on Aug. 11 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. HCPS will be hosting several kids’ activities that evening, including a DJ, food trucks, and giveaways. The event will include free books for all...Article Link

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Colliers International recently announced the following lease transactions in Henrico County: R.S.V.P., Inc. – expanded its 3,952 SF lease at 1504 Santa Rosa Road (John Carpin and Gray Bryant represented the landlord); Highfill Painting, LLC – renewed its lease of 1,975 SF at 1578 East Parham Road (Rebecca Barricklow, Joe Marchetti and David Wilkins represented the landlord); Bon Secours—Richmond Community Hospital LLC – expanded its 3,650 SF lease at 5875 Bremo Road (Malcolm Randolph, John Carpin and Catherine Walker represented the landlord); Virginia Weight and Wellness – renewed its lease of 4,093 SF at 4439 Cox Road (Rebecca Barricklow and...Article Link

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Central Virginia residents will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck® program at Richmond International Airport from July 17 through July 21, where officials will host a temporary “pop-up” enrollment center in the terminal. The pop-up center will be open that Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Airport Business Center on the second floor of the terminal. TSA PreCheck is a travel option that expedites a traveler’s airport security checkpoint screening process and allows passengers to leave on their shoes, light outerwear and belt,...Article Link

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The Friends of the James River Park (FOJRP) will hold a charity fundraising auction September 22 at The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing. The auction will feature both live and silent components, in addition to complimentary cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and music. “Camera to Canvas," taking place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., will feature original works of art inspired by images from the collection of photographer Bill Draper, paired with artwork from some of the region's most prominent artists. Draper, an FOJRP board member, is the author of the coffee table book “A Photographic Journey through the James River Park...Article Link

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Tyra D’Sha Jones Wagner passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2023, at her home in Richmond, Virginia. She was 60 years old. Her family is deeply saddened by her sudden death. Tyra was born on April 16, 1963. Tyra is survived by her husband, Scott Wagner; father, Benny Jones; her children, Corbin Tilson, Crossley Wagner, and Abbie Ann Wagner; grandson, Jack Tilson; siblings, Ben Jones (Melissa), and Tanya Mason. Tyra was predeceased by her mother, Glenda Jones. Tyra was born in Jackson, Mississippi, and moved to Richmond with her family at age five. She and her family attended Hatcher Memorial...Article Link

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