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Thornton, Nelson to lead Henrico Board of Supervisors in 2023

The Henrico County Board of Supervisors last week voted unanimously to elect Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton chairman and Varina District Supervisor Tyrone E. Nelson vice chairman for 2023.

VCU names new School of Medicine dean

Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Medicine will have a new dean as of April 15.

Youngkin calls for legislation for notification on school awards

In response to widening concerns about how some Northern Virginia school districts handled recognizing student achievements on a standardized test, Gov. Glenn Youngkin called Wednesday for legislation to require student and parental notification about certain scholastic awards.

Jury awards soldier less than $4000 in federal suit over traffic stop

A federal jury in Virginia on Tuesday found mostly in favor of two police officers who were sued by a U.S. Army lieutenant after he was pepper-sprayed, struck and handcuffed during a traffic stop.

South Side veterans medical facility renamed

Call it the Richmond VA Medical Center.

GRTC names new CEO

Sheryl Adams, who has been interim chief executive officer of GRTC since September, is now the company’s new leader.

Grant funds to benefit babies, ex-inmates and low-wealth families

City Hall is planning to provide $115,000 to help low-income families gain baby supplies under ordinances that City Council is scheduled to approve next Monday, Jan. 23.

Former struggling student becomes RPS Teacher of the Year

When Christal Corey was struggling academically through her seventh grade year, a comment from a classmate changed her mindset.

Status of upcoming congressional election still unknown

A federal judge could decide next week whether to halt the snap election to replace the late Congressman A. Donald McEachin.

Legislators told to ‘buckle up’ for fast-paced session

A sharply divided General Assembly was gaveled back into session Wednesday for a potentially contentious 46 days.

Broken Promises

City Hall policies apparently are made to be ignored.

Free community testing for COVID-19 continues

The Richmond and Henrico County health districts are offering testing at the following locations:

Accrediting body imposes warning on VUU

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) placed Virginia Union University on warning last month.

RRHA’s parking pass

The city’s housing authority this week gained a boost from City Council as it prepares to move its headquarters from Gilpin Court to a 600 E. Broad St. office building in Downtown.

Henrico Ministers’ Conference to host MLK celebration

Judge Roderick C. Young, U.S. District Judge, Eastern District of Virginia, is the guest speaker for the 37th Annual Henrico County Commemoration Celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.