Richmond International Airport President and Chief Executive Officer Perry Miller assumed the role of chair of the American Association of Airport Executives June 5. Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization representing people who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. Other key appointments to the Association’s Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and Policy Review Council were also finalized during the 95th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition in Denver, held June 3-5 and hosted by Denver International Airport. “AAAE is incredibly fortunate to have such an outstanding slate of airport professionals from across the country who...Article Link

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Henrico Too Smart 2 Start is seeking the public's help to determine a winner in its "Influence the Influencers" anti-substance use social media contest for youngsters. Children and teens were invited to create and submit substance-use prevention videos for the chance to win up to [post_excerpt],000 in an educational/vocational scholarship or 0 in a technology purchase, and a number of finalists were selected. Now, members of the public can cast votes for their favorite video – and the one with the most votes will win. To view the videos, visit https://tinyurl.com/teensmartvideocontest. Vote for a video by liking it. Voting ends...Article Link

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Bon Secours is expanding its network of urgent care centers in the Richmond Region, beginning with the opening of a new Bon Secours Urgent Care center in Midlothian June 19. The organization already operates an urgent care facility in Glen Allen, and it will open four more locations in the coming months – at Regency Square, on Nuckols Road, in the East End of Richmond and in the Swift Creek area of Chesterfield County. Additional locations are planned for next year, according to company officials. The expansion is in response to a growing number of patients seeking accessible care for...Article Link

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As the rising cost of living causes displacement from Richmond into Eastern Henrico, the Neighborhood Resource Center is fostering growth and community change through grassroots community organizing. The NRC is a nonprofit organization that aims to build relationships, share resources and develop skills to enhance lives in Greater Fulton and Eastern Henrico County, according to its website. Although its bylaws previously restricted it geographically to Greater Fulton, it expanded its reach into Eastern Henrico near the end of last year. At a Henrico Board of Supervisors work session last month, NRC Executive Director Breanne Armbrust explained the work the NRC...Article Link

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MAY 17 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, 4906 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: uncovered employee beverage incorrectly stored next to good on table in drive-thru area; back hand sink and dish room hand sink don’t have hand soap or paper towels; observed three bins of unidentified dry goods outside of their original containers; an employee with long flowing hair in a ponytail isn’t wearing a hair net; drink stirrers incorrectly stored in cups of standing water; dish room hand sink is in disrepair; mold found inside carts, outside of equipment and on wall under...Article Link

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The teenager shot and killed moments after graduating from Huguenot High School in Richmond knew the person now charged with his murder, Interim Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards said in a Wednesday morning update on the deadly shooting. Shooting victim Shawn Jackson, 18, of Richmond, and shooting suspect Amari Pollard, 19, of Henrico, had an ongoing dispute, Edwards said, without going into detail about their previous interactions, but did mention the importance of parents keeping tabs on their children's social media. "You can sometimes see a blinking red light of an incident like this occurring because the disputes start on...Article Link

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302 Penley Avenue - 0,000, 1,025 SF (built in 1958), from Ora S. Lindsey to Rhonda A. Richardson. 7731 Balla Court - 7,000, 1,120 SF (built in 1987), from Lynn S. Plotkin to Kayla Rishelle Holston. 7507 Patterson Avenue - 7,000, 1,332 SF (built in 1947), from Horace L. and Mary D. Herndon to Taimour A. Zeidan. 2834 Queensland Drive - 4,000, 1,440 SF (built in 1998), from James F. Pankovits to Revelino Picardo. 8294 Scott Commons Drive - 9,990, 1,536 SF (built in 2023), from Eastwood Homes of Richmond LLC to Karla Connelly. 3417 Lanceor Drive - 0,000, 1,304...Article Link

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The Virginia Fallen Firefighters and EMS Memorial Service took place Saturday at the Richmond Raceway Complex. First responders, city leaders and public safety members gathered to honor those who died in the line of duty at the annual service. The memorial featured a Virginia Fire Services Honor Guard procession and a musical performance. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico Citizen partner organization.Article Link

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The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is enrolling residents in SMART Lawns, a program that provides customized plans for growing attractive, healthy lawns. For a fee, Master Gardener volunteers will visit a home, analyze the lawn and prepare a plan for improving its condition, appearance and health. Participants will receive recommendations for fertilizer and lime as well as suggestions for environmentally friendly weed control, mowing and watering practices. The SMART Lawns program follows the concepts of SMART – Soil test, Measure, Aerate, Right fertilizer and Trouble-free maintenance – which emphasize basic steps for lawn care. Extension encourages...Article Link

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 Henrico County’s plan to improve the traffic pattern in Short Pump received support from the Virginia Department of Transportation and is a step closer to breaking ground, though funding hurdles remain. The plan includes constructing a new Interstate 64 interchange at North Gayton Road and removing the on-ramp at the southeast corner of the I-64-West Broad Street interchange (which currently lets commuters heading east on West Broad enter I-64 westbound), changing how cars can get on and off the highway. Next, the Federal Highway Administration must approve the plan, and then Henrico County will need to acquire land for...Article Link

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