The Rev. Al Sharpton delivered the eulogy at the funeral of Irvo Otieno Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Chesterfield, Virginia. The National Action Network said civil rights attorney Ben Crump — one of the Otieno family's attorneys —issued a “national call for justice” at the funeral. Otieno, 28, died earlier this month after Henrico County Sheriff's deputies and Central State Hospital workers pinned him to the floor while he was being admitted to the mental hospital in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. Seven deputies and three hospital workers have been charged with second-degree murder in Otieno’s death. Continue reading this...Article Link

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Former NFL tight end and current actor Vernon Davis has been named the honorary pace car driver for the Toyota Owners 400 April 2. He will lead the field to green in a Toyota Camry TRD as the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series begin a key early-season struggle for a possible playoff berth. “It is an honor to have Vernon behind the wheel”, said Richmond Raceway President Lori Collier Waran. “His wide-ranging talent and accomplishments are nothing short of incredible, and now he can add honorary pace car driver to his already impressive resume.” Davis, originally from Washington, D.C.,...Article Link

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Henrico Police officials are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted in connection with a triple shooting Tuesday night in Eastern Henrico. Twenty-six year-old Tiye Adam Washington II is facing three charges of malicious wounding and three charges of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, in connection with the shooting that occurred just before 7:30 p.m. March 28 in the 5400 block of Mason Manor Drive. Additional charges are forthcoming, according to police. The three victims – two adult females and one juvenile male – remain hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Washington should be considered...Article Link

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Democrat Lamont Bagby is projected to win the 9th district state senate seat that was vacated by now-Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan. The unofficial results from the State Department of Elections has 95% of precincts reporting. Bagby has nearly 90% of the votes, while Republican Stephen Imholt has just over 10% of the votes. Continue reading this article on WTVR.com.Article Link

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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin recently signed into law an amendment that will expand Virginia’s “Move Over” law. The law currently requires drivers to move one lane over when passing emergency vehicles and law enforcement vehicles displaying red or blue flashing lights, and utility, tow and roadside assistance trucks displaying amber flashing lights on the roadside. Its amended version will require drivers also to move over when passing any stationary vehicle displaying hazard lights, warning lights or flares. The Virginia Senate and House of Delegates overwhelmingly passed the measure (SB982/HB1932) during this year’s General Assembly session. The amendment to the law...Article Link

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Automotive Technology students at Reynolds Community College have a new way to learn, courtesy of Loyalty Toyota. On Monday, the Chester dealership donated a used Toyota Prius Hybrid to the school’s Automotive Technology Program, where it will serve as a powerful teaching tool for today’s increasingly popular hybrid vehicles. “Our partnership with Reynolds Community College continues to usher in a new generation of well-trained auto repair technicians to the Loyalty family,” said Loyalty Automotive President Dave Perno. “We’re thrilled to be able to help these students learn, grow and accelerate their careers.” The car, with more than 200,000 miles on...Article Link

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Henrico-based PartnerMD, which pioneered the concierge medicine model in Central Virginia, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. PartnerMD clients pay membership fees to have regular round-the-clock access to their physicians, who see only a limited number of patients. The organization, now owned by Henrico-based Markel Ventures, has three offices locally (including in the Near West End and Short Pump) as well as others in Northern Virginia, Baltimore, Greenville, and Atlanta. “We are proud to call Henrico County home,” said CEO Zack Smith.  “As a founding member of the concierge medicine industry locally, Henrico has been a great place to do business...Article Link

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513 North Daisy Avenue - 0,000, 1,456 SF (built in 1959), from Teddy M. and Doris L. Tignor to Hope & Herringbone LLC. 403 Seabury Avenue - 2,000, 1,116 SF (built in 1961), from Lisa B. Mihalcoe to William Scott and Catherine T. Burnley. 428 South Holly Avenue - 0,000, 1,250 SF (built in 1990), from Anthonny Brown to Wydaija Bilal and Thomas Carter III. 8 Longstreet Avenue - 7,000, 1,355 SF (built in 1948), from Gerald Wade Glover to Stephen Parker. 5602 Millwheel Way - 7,500, 1,440 SF (built in 2005), from Frances D. Cochran to Lauren and Robert...Article Link

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Sportable, Central Virginia’s premier accessible sports club, is proud to host Richmond’s first ever All-Star Wheelchair Basketball Game on Saturday, April 15 at Glen Allen High School. Top wheelchair basketball players from across the state will compete in the “95 versus 64 All-Star Game” during the RVA Adaptive Sports Festival. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. The game will feature two-time Paralympic Gold Medalist Trevon Jenifer; members of the Sportable Rim Riders; and players from four other Virginia-based teams and will take place on the marquee court during the RVA Adaptive Sports Festival, presented by C&F Bank and C&F Mortgage....Article Link

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Members of Virginia’s State Board of Health expressed worries Thursday about the ongoing lack of a state health commissioner after the General Assembly failed to reappoint former commissioner Dr. Colin Greene in February. “Several of us are very concerned about the delay in the appointment of a qualified leader,” said Board Vice Chair Wendy Klein of the Medical Society of Virginia. Board member and veterinarian Jim Shuler urged the appointment of a commissioner with “a strong background as a medical physician and a strong background in public health.” State law requires that the commissioner be a physician licensed to practice...Article Link

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