Sally Pitts Jordan, 75, passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 2, 2023. She was born in Richmond to the late Russell W. Jordan, Jr. and Dorothy Pitts Jordan. Sally graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. She completed her undergraduate studies at UNC Greensboro and received her graduate degree in medical technology from VCU. She was a lifelong member of Centenary United Methodist Church. Sally spent her entire forty-year distinguished career at the microbiology lab at St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond. She approached life independently with determination and grit. “When Life gives you lemons, make Lemonade” and...Article Link

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Shirley Canfield Harris, 94, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Price Harris Jr.; and eight siblings; and is survived by her sons, Edward A. Harris (Janice) and Cris E. Harris (Terri); three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; sister-in-law, Carolyn Harris, nieces, nephews and a large circle of extended family and friends. She was the owner of Gils Auto Parts and was a deacon at Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, where she was active and served on many various committees. She had a love for...Article Link

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A Henrico couple was among five winners of [post_excerpt] million as part of a Virginia lottery game. Michael and Mechelle Anderson, who once worked together as Richmond firefighters, won the Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle game, thanks to Michael Anderson’s ticket purchase at the CVS at 9167 Staples Mill Road. “I had to look at it like 500 times!” he said, describing the moment he realized it was a winning ticket, after the winning numbers were announced on New Year’s Day. Anderson is now retired but his wife still works for the Richmond Fire Department. The other four million-dollar winning...Article Link

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100 block of North Fern Avenue – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with non-aggravated assault, strangulation, petit larceny from a building, and petit larceny from an automobile at a single-family home Jan. 6 at 12:42 a.m. Mountain Road at Mountain Gate Lane – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with brandishing a firearm, possession of a concealed weapon, other weapons violations, and obstruction of justice Jan. 6 at 3:10 p.m. 8800 block of Three Chopt Road – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with possession of cocaine, being drunk in a public place, and identity theft at an apartment...Article Link

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Atlantic Union Bank has opened its grant application process to non-profits and community-based organizations to support 2023 summer paid internship programs. Ten grants of ,750 will be awarded across the state. Organizations have until 11:59 p.m. Feb. 1 to submit grant applications.  Atlantic Union Bank will award up to 10 organizations ,750 in grant funds for each organization to support one intern. The majority of the funding – ,600 – is intended to go directly to intern wages, an hour, 30 hours a week for eight weeks. The remaining 0 will be used for the intern’s direct professional development...Article Link

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Joe Enroughty & The Royal Virginians will perform Friday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Henrico Theatre. The Royal Virginians specialize in the big band music of the 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond. The 14-piece band has a large library of custom arrangements of classic tunes, waltzes, Latin styles, society numbers, swing, Dixieland and more. Tickets are . For details, call (804) 652-1460 or visit henricotheatre.com. *** Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is offering free admission to all visitors Jan. 13-15. The Garden is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The warm and cozy Conservatory has aromatic orchids, passion...Article Link

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Most of us view the horizon of a new year as a clean slate: a fresh blanket of snow before the footprints and tire tracks make their mark, 365 days of what may come next. But, we also may find ourselves performing our own retrospection of disbelief at the end of the year, analyzing unexpected twists and turns. On Jan. 1, 2001, like most Americans, I had no idea that the term 9/11 would become synonymous with changes in security, travel, and trust. The security that we could never be attacked on our own soil was dispelled, as was our...Article Link

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Henrico County Public Schools officials will dedicate “The Oak,” a new community school complex housed in the old Highland Springs High school, Tuesday, Jan. 17, with a ceremony at 4:30 p.m., followed by an open house from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Officially known as The Oak Avenue Complex, the facility is a multipurpose center designed to connect Henrico County Public Schools students and families with community services and expand academic and career-readiness options. Members of the public are invited to attend. The building has been divided to house a variety of functions, which include: • the school division’s first...Article Link

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Tu B’Shevat: Strong Roots for Blossoming Fruits, a new art exhibit at the Weinstein JCC, features work from the students of The Faison Center. Students' artwork was inspired by Tu B’Shevat, a Jewish festival that encourages reflection on humans' relationship with the land and connection to nature. This exhibit is part of the Weinstein JCC’s annual Inclusion and Diversity Festival that strives to give voice and attention to diversity in ways that created a learned and inclusive culture. The exhibit runs Jan. 12-Feb. 24 at 5403 Monument Avenue. For details, visit https://weinsteinjcc.org/programs/arts-and-ideas/strong-roots-for-blossoming-fruits/.Article Link

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The Virginia Department of Education is seeking partners to participate in the commonwealth’s Summer Food Service Program to ensure that children have access to nutritious meals during months when school is not in session. The department reimburses approved organizations for meals served and for associated administrative costs. In addition, all participants receive training and technical assistance from VDOE. The Summer Food Service Program operates at sites such as schools, public housing centers, community centers, playgrounds, camps, parks and churches. Organizations that may qualify to participate in the program include public and private schools, local governments, public and nonprofit private residential...Article Link

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