Kaiyell Sanders, one of the sheriff's deputies charged in connection with the death of a Henrico man inside a Virginia psychiatric hospital last month, is also one of the defendants named in a federal lawsuit filed two years ago concerning an inmate severely beaten by two cell mates inside the Henrico County Jail. That lawsuit claims that Isiah Singleton was attacked for more than three hours back in August 2019. The suit alleges Singleton kicked the cell door several times and yelled for help, but no deputies ever came. As CBS 6 reported at the time, then-Sheriff Mike Wade said...Article Link

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MARCH 14 California Pizza Kitchen, 11800 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: open employee drink found on cook line shelf; dishes on the drying rack have some debris and/or old stickers on them; storage containers have food debris in the bottoms; observed dark, moldy buildup inside ice machine and food particles inside Electrolux; temperature of tomato salsa on the line is elevated; salmon incorrectly thawing in reduced oxygen packaging in the walk-in; several surfaces are rusty (lowboy racks, walk-in cooler racks, soda drain rack and can opener); walk-in freezer door is not closing...Article Link

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Gisela Antonia Handal, 81, of Sandston passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, Michel Handal; parents, Max and Ruth Rechtsteiner; sister, Karin Hauri; and brother, Rene Richter. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Phelps (Chris) and Monique Carpenter (John); grandchildren, Michel, Steven and Austin; sisters, Britta Kloeck and Vera Gover; brother, Juergen Richter; and cousin, Ursula Tucker. Gisela loved gardening, traveling and baking from old family recipes. Known for her strong will and independent spirit, she left a lasting impression on everyone she met. The family will...Article Link

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Mary Jo Hudson, 83, of Henrico, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Willie Hulcher; her husband, the love of her life, Butch Hudson and her beautiful granddaughter, Maggie Hudson. She is survived by her son, Michael Damian Hudson, Sr. (Ginger) and daughter, Ginger Mary Hudson; one brother George Richard Hulcher of Fla; her wonderful grandchildren, Michael Damian Hudson, Jr. (Maria), Michelle Hudson Garnett (Nick), Nicholas Ryan Hudson, Megan Elizabeth Harrison (Matt); the apples of Maw’s eye, her great-grandchildren, Caroline Faith Garnett, Lyla Shae Harrison,...Article Link

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Jane Elizabeth “Bettye” Bowden Crosby, formerly of Varina, passed away on April 4, 2023, peacefully at her river home on a beautiful evening on the Rappahannock River. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, George David Crosby Jr.. Bettye was born in Richmond, VA on August 14, 1936, to William Nelson and Bessie Vaughan Bowden. She graduated from Highland Springs High School in 1955. She was a Dental X-Ray Technician at The Medical College of Virginia for many years until she and George started their family. She raised her children and then returned to work at...Article Link

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Robert Alan Sharp, age 54, of Goochland (formerly of Sandston), passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 2, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred and Mary Sharp, Kenneth and Clara Lane; father, Eddie; and brother, John. Robert was an avid fisherman who enjoyed fixing just about anything and woodworking. He loved to listen to music and spend quality time with his family and friends. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sandy; mother, Jean; son, Nathan (Lindsey); brother, Richard (Karen); sister-in-law, Teresa; step-sons, Josh and Justin; nephews, Jason, Jeffery, Matthew, BJ, and Stephen; great-nephew,...Article Link

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CRAIG, James Richard “Rick,” Jr. of Henrico, Virginia passed away after a brief illness on March 28, 2023 at the age of 75. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Suzanne Bynum Craig, father, James “Jim” R. Craig, Sr. and mother, Geraldine “Gerry” H. Craig. Rick is survived by his only daughter, Amanda Lee Craig of Henrico, whom he adored. He was a devoted father and husband and cared deeply for his wife and daughter. He was a gentle giant in the eyes of his family and friends. He put on a gruff exterior but inside...Article Link

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Born and reared in Virginia, Jennifer McClellan served in the General Assembly for over 17 years and was instrumental in the passage of landmark legislation including the Voting Rights Act of Virginia and the Virginia Clean Economy Act. McClellan served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2006-2017 and the Senate from 2017 until the most recent session. She made history on Feb. 21 when she was elected as Virginia’s first Black congresswoman in a special election to succeed Rep. Donald McEachin, who died in November 2022. Just a few weeks after she was sworn in, McClellan discussed her background,...Article Link

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As teacher shortages continue in Virginia, the state is attempting to stave off further educational impacts by granting more provisional licenses. The commonwealth issued a total of 8,434 provisional licenses in 2021-22 compared to an average of 6,787 in the years before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a November report from Virginia’s Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, which conducts analysis and provides oversight of state agencies on behalf of the General Assembly. The Virginia Education Association, the state’s teachers union, has said the exodus of teachers, including highly qualified educators, is connected to low wages, increased workloads and politicized...Article Link

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9602 Springfield Woods Circle - 3,500, 1,280 SF (built in 1980), from Janice S. Abady Trustee to Danh T. Nguyen and Hong An Thi. 1491 Carter Street - 9,000, 1,768 SF (built in 1937), from Timothy R. and Lisa M. Bynum to Douglas Logan Jr. 2705 Schooner Court - 5,000, 1,248 SF (built in 1989), from Robert M. Tipton and Patricia J. Tiernan to William R. and Christine A. Lile. 2202 East Wayfare Court - 5,000, 1,465 SF (built in 1985), from Teresa P. Shiffer Trustee to Thomas Andrew Huneycutt. 1512 Harvest Crest Place - 4,990, 1,844 SF (built in...Article Link

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