Nearly two-thirds of Richmond Power Poll respondents believe the American Rescue Act stimulus plan to provide [post_excerpt],400 checks to many Americans is needed as families try to recover financially from the pandemic – even though more than 86% of them said they don’t anticipate that their households will receive any money as part of the plan. Congress passed the [post_excerpt].9-trillion relief plan last week and President Joe Biden signed it. The act authorizes [post_excerpt],400 checks for any individual with an annual gross income of ,000 or less; the head of a household with an AGI of 2,500 or less; or...Article Link

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Henrico County Court Appointed Special Advocates will hold virtual information sessions at 6 p.m. March 23 and at noon April 1 for anyone who would like to learn about volunteering to work in the court system on behalf of abused or neglected children. Interested individuals can register online for the March 23 session or the April 1 session. For questions or details about the sessions, contact Rebecca Kalman-Winston at 501-1670 or [email protected]. Henrico CASA will offer a 14-session training program for new volunteers beginning April 17. Classes will be held at CASA’s offices at 3001 Hungary Spring Rd., Suite A;...Article Link

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One day last year, after witnessing a bumper crop of butterflies, caterpillars and chrysalises at the Short Pump Park Pollinator Garden, Henrico Master Gardener Linda McBride was on her way to do routine maintenance on the garden. Before she arrived, sitting right on the pathway into the garden was a large picture of a monarch butterfly drawn in chalk. "This is just gorgeous," McBride recalled thinking. It was the work of Henrico resident Sam Moore, who began her chalk drawings as an activity in the park with her daughter, Emerald. Now, she does them in various parks, sharing her artistic...Article Link

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W. Williamsburg Road at S. Airport Drive – Police arrested and charged a citizen with driving under the influence at a vehicle accident Mar. 12 at 4:30 p.m. 0 block of E. Laburnum Avenue – Police arrested and charged a citizen with possession of cocaine and being drunk in a public place at a convenience store Mar. 13 at 1:54 a.m. 11800 block of W. Broad Street – Police arrested and charged a citizen with shoplifting at a department store Mar. 13 at 3:51 p.m. 5600 block of Chamberlayne Road – Police arrested and charged a citizen with possession of...Article Link

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Shelby Deane Eggleston went home to be with God March 17, 2021. Shelby was born to Herbert Eggleston and Cathy Pope (Eggleston) on July 24, 1972. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. In addition to her mom and dad, Shelby leaves behind her loving step-dad, Patrick Pope; step mother, April Eggleston; siblings, Herbert Eggleston, Jr. (Missy); Kara Rickabaugh (Jake); Matthew Pope (Samantha); Christina Shipp; Floyd Eggleston (Brenda); Grandma, Jackie Trivette (Roy); nieces, Kaitlyn, Emily, Leila, Penny, Lila; nephews, Jeremy, Peewee, David, Ethan, Aaron, Eli; “Unca Bluce” Bruce Cornell (Carol); and many other...Article Link

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Malcolm Pitt Friddell passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family at home on March 12, 2021. Known for his humility, kindness, and laughter, Mac had the ability to find or create humor wherever he was. Whether he was regaling tales from Camp Virginia or misadventures with his college roommates, teaching his four children how to keep score longhand at baseball games, or reading for himself, his children, or his grandchildren, he was happiest spending time with his wife, family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Gin and Guy Friddell and is survived by his wife of 43...Article Link

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Flippo, Clara N. 100 of Richmond passed away March 13, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Mollie Martin; seven siblings; her husband, Elec Flippo. She is survived by her children, Earl Flippo (Sheran) of Fla., Jean Mothershead (Bobby), Brenda Alphin (Bill), and Marilyn Gregory; eleven grandchildren, twenty five great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren. Clara was a good wife, mother, grandmother, and neighbor. She drove a Henrico school bus for 42 yrs. and was mostly for “special needs” children. Clara was member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. She will be greatly missed by all. The family...Article Link

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Garrett, Steven Henry, born May 9, 1948, he passed away Friday, March 12, 2021, after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma. We are grateful that, despite COVID, he was surrounded by family as he left this earth. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Donna Fitchett Garrett; daughter, Suzanne Garrett (Drew Billups); and son, Matthew Garrett; and was excitedly awaiting the birth of his first grandchild this summer. He retired from The Virginia Department of Transportation after over 40 years of employment. He was a loving husband and father who always provided for his family. He loved spending...Article Link

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Joshua Whitten Wojnarwsky, 35, of Glen Allen, VA, passed away suddenly on March 13, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Jr. and Karla Wojnarwsky; and his grandparents, Joseph and Arlene Wojnarwsky; and grandfather, Kennon Langham. He is survived by his beloved wife and soon to be mother of his child, Pandora; his brother, Joseph; his grandmother, Frances Langham; and his canine companion, Fox. Joshua grew up in upstate South Carolina, after which he served honorably with the United States Navy. He and Pandora lived all over the United States, and eventually made their home in Glen...Article Link

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A community vaccination hub is coming to Eastern Henrico soon; the county reports 13 new hospitalizations related to COVID-19; seniors can now call a hotline number to register for the vaccine; a round-up of news from the final day of the Henrico Board of Supervisors' fourth and final day of its budget review; an update on Henrico's first-time unemployment claims; a drive-through workshop for fourth- and fifth-grade parents next week; a traffic alert next week for Glen Allen; state, local leaders seek to eliminate anti-Asian discrimination and hate. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19...Article Link

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