Henrico travelers have new ways to reach New York City, Atlanta, Orlando and spots in between, with the launch of new overnight bus service from FlixBus. The company is adding two new lines between New York City and Atlanta and between New York and Orlando. Both will make stops in the Richmond region. The New York City-Atlanta route will run three daily trips per day in each direction, with Atlanta-bound trips departing at 5:15 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., while New York City-bound trips will depart at 1:30 p.m., 4:45 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Connections along the way include...Article Link

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Kathryn Carithers of Henrico graduated magna cum laude May 5 from Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C. Carithers earned a BS in Music. *** The following local students were named to the 2023 winter/spring president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University: Ashley Manucci, Curby Wasco, Angelo Melino, Abigail Toledo, Latarsha Taylor, Jamie Ballinger, Tyler Simpson and Megan Francis, of Henrico; Jonathan Durden and Amirah Pirbhai, of Glen Allen; and Samantha Moore and Kathleen Fisher, of Sandston. To qualify for the president’s list, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.700 or higher. *** Vidya Mastriyana of Henrico graduated...Article Link

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Deep Run High School The Wildcats’ softball squad finished the regular season with a record of 14-6 and an eight-game winning streak, after defeating Tucker 20-2 last Thursday and Freeman 5-1 last Friday. Against Freeman, Hope Tate put on a show, pitching all nine innings, striking out 11 batters and allowing only three hits. At the plate, Tate led the way, going 3 for 4 with one run. Teagan Baulsir also had a strong day at the plate, going 2 for 4 with three RBIs. Baulsir also recorded a perfect fielding percentage with 12 putouts to lead the Cats defensively....Article Link

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AARP is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Virginia Andrus Award for Community Service, which recognizes Virginians 50 and above who have dedicated their time, skills, and expertise to enhance the lives of people in their communities. The award is named after AARP's founder, Ethel Percy Andrus. A selection committee will evaluate nominations based upon the nominees' contributions to the community, alignment with AARP's vision and mission, and ability to inspire other volunteers. The recipient of the Virginia Andrus Award for Community Service will be announced in the fall. To be eligible for the award, nominees must be 50 years...Article Link

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Mark Kukosi recently joined the Glen Allen office of Weichert, Realtors - Baron & Snipes, Co. *** Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recently announced the following lease transactions in Henrico County: Virginia Housing Development Authority – renewed its lease of 38,676 SF of office space in Innsbrook Corporate Center at 4240 Cox Road (Dean Meyer and Evan Magrill represented the landlord); Insight Physicians, P.C. – leased 7,953 SF of office space at Premier Tech Center, 2810 North Parham Road (Amy J. Broderick and Kate Hosko represented the landlord); RVA Wealth Management, LLC – leased 4,575 SF of office space in...Article Link

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Henrico County high school seniors will graduate in the coming days and weeks; here's a schedule of all public school graduation ceremonies: May 26 Maggie Walker Governor’s School, at Altria Theater, 11 a.m. May 31 Virginia Randolph Education Center, at VREC campus, 1:30 p.m. The Academy at Virginia Randolph, at Hermitage H.S., 7 p.m. June 1 Henrico Virtual Academy, at J.R. Tucker H.S., 7 p.m. June 5 ACE Center at Hermitage, ACE Center at Highland Springs and ACE Center at Virginia Randolph, at VCU Siegel Center, 7 p.m. June 6 (All at VCU Siegel Center) Deep Run H.S., 11 a.m....Article Link

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Virginia’s annual “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign is back. The effort, a partnership of the Virginia State Police, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, first-responders and local law enforcement officials, is running now through June 4. Its aim is to call awareness to wearing seat belts and to enforce the state’s seat belt laws. The campaign coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, which is known for being one of the busiest and most dangerous travel weekends of the year. To kick off the campaign, DMV, the Virginia State Police, the Henrico County Division of Police, and AAA Mid-Atlantic held a...Article Link

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Upgrades designed to help ensure a smooth flow of traffic are coming to more than 120 traffic signals in Henrico County. On May 9, the Henrico County Board of Supervisors awarded a .6-million contract to B&B Signal Corporation to enhance the county’s traffic management system. Federal funding will allow the county to upgrade controller cabinets and add backup batteries at traffic signals throughout Henrico. Work is scheduled to begin in June and is estimated to take a year and a half at most, Henrico Public Works Director Terrell Hughes said. Of the 149 traffic signals that Henrico County maintains, 123...Article Link

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Robert Shannon Lawson, 60, of Henrico County, Virginia, passed away May 2023 in Henrico County, Virginia. The family will have a memorial service on Saturday, May 20th, 2023, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Bliley’s Funeral Home located at 8510 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, Virginia 23228. In keeping with true Shannon fashion, the family is asking those attending Saturday’s memorial service to wear tie dye shirts. Burial will take place at Quantico National Cemetery at a date and time to be determined. He was a United States Navy veteran, served in Desert Storm and received many honorable medals. Shannon, as he...Article Link

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Carolyn Stout Herrmann went to be with the Lord on 5/13/23. She was the widow of Richard E. Herrmann after 51 years of marriage. She is survived by a daughter, Martha H Phillips and her husband Jeff; a son, David Herrmann and his wife Kim; grandchildren Becca Miley, Kelsey Tucker (Nicholas), Daniel Herrmann, Logan Stycos (Spencer), Chase Hamilton and 6 Great-grandchildren. Mrs Herrmann was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and currently a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was organist at at Redeemer Lutheran Church for 26 years. After retiring as organist, she sang in choirs, played Handbells at Redeemer...Article Link

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