As part of its annual “Green Grants” program, which awards 30 grants in 30 days each June, Keep Virginia Beautiful has honored two local organizations in recent days. Tech for Troops will receive a grant award of [post_excerpt],000 and Scrap RVA will receive 0 – each to complete recycling projects. Every year, government, non-profit, civic and service organizations in Virginia are invited to apply for grants for 0 to [post_excerpt],000 describing how they plan to tackle an environmental concern in their community related to litter prevention, recycling, cigarette litter prevention, or community beautification. Tech for Troops is a veteran-focused non-profit...Article Link

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Student athletes from four Henrico schools were among the 20 from the Richmond region honored at the annual Times-Dispatch/Sports Backers Scholar-Athlete Awards ceremony June 7. The event was held virtually online. Top honors and ,750 scholarships went to Michael Bourne of Cosby High School and Ellie Horner of St. Catherine’s School. The ,500 runners’ up scholarships went to Elvin Edmonds, IV of Hopewell and Caroline Bowe of Midlothian. On the girls side, four students from Henrico were honored: • Landin Bostian of Mills Godwin High School; • Kerry Nease of Douglas Freeman High School; • Hanna Pawela of Deep Run...Article Link

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A business center in Henrico’s Far West End has been sold to a Maryland-based firm. Deep Run Business Centre I & II, located at 3955-3991 Deep Rock Road, just off West Broad Street west of Gaskins Road, includes 88,118 square feet of space in a two-building layout. Feldman Bergin Properties purchased the site for an undisclosed price from its owner, another Maryland-based company, The Premier Companies. Colliers International represented the seller. The center is 100% occupied and leased to Capel Rugs, Phoenix Fitness, Next Day Cabinets and AT&T, among others. “We couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome of the...Article Link

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June 8 is the last day to contribute to Henrico Humane Society through the “Cash for Cats” online fundraising campaign. The effort is part of Adopt-A-Cat month in June and began June 1. This is the fifth year that HHS has participated in Cash for Cats, which helps the organization sustain rescue efforts for pets in need. Donations may be made by visiting https://www.henricohumane.org/donate. “It has been a busy year for animal rescue organizations, including HHS, as we have continued rescue efforts during these difficult months,” said HHS President Cara Salman. “The cats and kittens in our care have different...Article Link

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Brooke Allen Biastock of Henrico graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in creative writing May 19 from Hollins University in Roanoke, Va. Biastock also was named to the spring 2021 dean’s list. To attain this distinction, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Biastock is a graduate of Deep Run High School and is the child of Greg and Leigh Biastock of Henrico. *** Joyce Rusincovitch of Henrico was named to the spring 2021 honor’s list at Mercy College of Ohio. To be eligible for the honor’s list, students must earn a semester grade...Article Link

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A number of local organizations, including several from Henrico, have partnered to promote what they call “The Basics” – five simple principles that parents and caregivers can use to help young children thrive in the early years. The five principles of The Basics are: • Maximize love, manage stress; • Talk, sing, and point; • Count, group, and compare; • Explore through movement and play; • Read and discuss stories. The Basics are designed to give parents and caregivers tools to encourage brain development long before a child starts formal schooling in kindergarten. A website, rvabasics.org, features free, downloadable tip...Article Link

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Henrico Police are seeking a 25-year-old Richmond man in connection with the murder of a woman in Eastern Henrico Sunday afternoon. Christopher Leon White, Jr. faces charges of second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony in connection with the death of 26-year-old Chardonnay Nicole Gunn, who was found dead in a residence in the 4600 block of Demaree Court (near The Shops at White Oak Village) at 1:30 p.m., June 6. Anyone with information about White's whereabouts should call their local police department or Henrico Police Detective Noah at 501-5581. Community members, family, and...Article Link

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Some of the top national wheelchair tennis players will compete at Sportable's River City Slam Wheelchair Tennis Tournament June 11-13 at Collegiate School in Henrico. Admission to the event for spectators is free. “We are thrilled to return to competition after more than 18 months by hosting one of the most prestigious events in Sportable history," said Hunter Leemon, Sportable's executive director. Nearly 50 players will take to the courts at the Williams Bollettieri Tennis Center at Collegiate School’s Robins Campus. Eight local players, including Division B players Bruce Patton (Manakin Sabot) and Zach Zomermaand (Henrico), will compete against players...Article Link

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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recently announced that Kiley Cousins had joined the firm as a human resources specialist. Her responsibilities will include administrative human resources functions and supporting Thalhimer’s recruiting efforts for all business lines and office locations. Cousins is a native of Richmond and a 2021 graduate of James Madison University with a degree in communications and a minor in human resources. *** Taylor Long Properties recently reported the following lease transactions in Henrico County: Family Life Services I, LLC – leased 3,000 SF at Hungarybrook Shopping Center, 1264 Concord Avenue (Rebecca von Meister represented the landlord); Braids...Article Link

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Attorney Kyle Elliott is challenging incumbent Dawn Adams for the Democratic nomination in the Virginia House of Delegates' 68th District in the June 8 primary election. “I decided to run for this position because, in conversations with friends across the district, I heard that they wanted a Delegate who would exemplify progressive and ethical leadership, better engage with the community, and ultimately properly represent our interests,” he said. If elected, Elliott would be the first person of color to represent the 68th District, and he would take pride in holding this position, according to his campaign website. He was the...Article Link

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