The local mother who was critically injured during a shark attack along Florida’s Gulf Coast in June is thanking the three young women who helped save her life in an exclusive interview with "Inside Edition." Elisabeth Foley was vacationing with her family in Walton County, Florida, when she was attacked by a shark. The 45-year-old suffered severe injuries to her midsection and the loss of her right hand. "I just looked behind me and I saw this huge dark mass. And I was like, 'What is that?'" Foley said. "I knew I wanted to get away from it, so I...

The Henrico County Department of Social Services will host a job fair Sept. 23 at the Fairfield Area Library to fill vacant eligibility worker positions. The fair will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the library, located at 1401 North Laburnum Avenue. The event is free and open to the public, and attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interviews for the available positions. Eligibility workers are responsible for assisting residents in applying for and receiving public benefits, such as food assistance, medical coverage, and financial assistance. The department is offering salaries of between ,000 and...

Pinnacle Living, a not-for-profit provider of retirement living, has officially taken over two communities in Henrico County from Spring Arbor Living. The transition of ownership happened Sept. 9, and Pinnacle Living now is operating the former Spring Arbor of Richmond (now Hermitage Deep Run) and Spring Arbor Cottages of Richmond (now Hermitage Three Chopt), both of which specialize in assisted living and memory care services. Pinnacle Living now has six communities in Virginia. “We are thrilled to add these two communities to the Pinnacle Living family,” said Pinnacle Living CEO Chris Henderson. “We are committed to ensuring a smooth transition...

The Henrico Sports and Events Center was named "Attraction of the Year" by the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging and Travel Association at its 2024 Ordinary Awards ceremony and dinner Sept. 12 in Richmond. In total, winners were named in 26 categories that recognize excellence in restaurants, hotels, lodging establishments, attractions and more. The winners were selected by a group of VRLTA members and industry professionals. “This was an exceptional year for the Ordinary Awards, which is one of our favorite nights of the year” said Eric Terry, President of VRLTA. “Our judges certainly had their work cut out for them this...

U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan has announced the launch of the 2024 Veteran of the Year Program to honor veterans living in Virginia's Fourth Congressional District, which she represents and which includes Eastern Henrico. “Over 610,000 Virginians are veterans, and 130,000 Virginians are active-duty service members. These individuals play an integral part in protecting and nurturing our community, and they deserve our utmost respect and gratitude,” said McClellan. “I’m excited to launch my second annual Veteran of the Year Program to honor veterans living in Virginia’s Fourth for their service to our nation and their ongoing efforts to give back to...

Hundreds of people filled the ballroom at the Short Pump Hilton for the annual Our Laughter in the Rain event to celebrate the beauty and strength of women and children battling cancer. The event, now in its 9th year, offers connections, encouragement and hope for cancer survivors and cancer patients living in the Richmond and Tri-Cities area. The night included guest speakers, musical performances and two fashion shows featuring adult and children models hitting the runway in beautiful designs. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico Citizen partner organization.

Henrico Police officials have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection to the shooting death of a 30-year-old man Sunday in Highland Springs. Troy Vincent Charran Jr. has been charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony in the shooting death of James Lawitz of Henrico. The shooting was reported at about 11:36 a.m. in the 100 block of South Cedar Avenue. Officers who responded found Lawitz dead in the side yard of a home. An investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to call Henrico Police Det. R. Breeden at (804)...

The Virginia Department of Transportation will begin milling and paving work along the West Broad Street corridor in Henrico's Near West End Sept. 16, weather permitting. The operations will take place between Staples Mill Road near the city line and Glenside Drive from 9:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for about three weeks. One lane of traffic will remain open to motorists at all times. Anyone with questions about the project can call VDOT’s customer service center at 800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623).

Henrico County Public Schools students have made some progress in improving standardized test scores since pass rates significantly dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, but not all student groups have recovered at the same pace. The Virginia Department of Education released the scores of the 2023-2024 Standards of Learning tests Aug. 20, and Henrico’s SOL pass rates this year have seen little change compared to last year but steady improvements compared to 2020-2021 during the midst of the pandemic. This year, 69% of Henrico students passed SOLs in reading, 66% passed SOLs in math, and 68% passed SOLs in science, with...

The Henrico Planning Commission Sept. 12 recommended approval of a plan to convert the Reynolds Crossing office park, located at the intersection of West Broad Street and Forest Avenue, to an urban mixed-use development zoning district. During the next 20 years, this new Reynolds Crossing would shift to a mixture of residential and commercial space while retaining most of its existing office space and the Westin hotel, making it one of several new mixed-use developments being proposed or built in the area over the next decade. The proposal from Forest Avenue LLC, a holding company for Reynolds Development, next will...

West Broad Street at Deep Run Avenue, Brookland District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with selling cocaine Sept. 6 at 2:20 p.m. 4400 block of Toccoa Terrace, Varina District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with possession of methamphetamine and heroin at a single-family home Sept. 6 at 4:43 p.m. 400 block of Roxana Road, Varina District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with brandishing a firearm, discharging a firearm, and a weapons violation at an apartment complex Sept. 6 at 6:55 p.m. 1900 block of South Battery Drive, Fairfield District – Police arrested and charged...

The Henrico Theatre Company will present Agatha Christie’s “Murder On The Orient Express” at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Sept. 13-14 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 15 at 3 p.m. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. By morning an American tycoon lies dead in his apartment. Isolated with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again. The show continues the next two weekends. Tickets are to . For details, call 261-ARTS or visit artsglenallen.com....

The worst day of my in-law’s lives was the day they received notification that their oldest daughter, Susan, had died from death by suicide. Their hearts were crushed. I’m certain their hearts never recovered. As my wife’s family attempted to work through this tragedy, they learned very quickly — they were not alone. Longtime friends, neighbors, and strangers shared their stories about losing loved ones to death by suicide. In my career in public education, I experienced those heartbreaking losses. Sometimes, we lost a student, a parent, or a co-worker. Predictably, we never saw this tragedy coming. A person can...

Martha Ann Dippel Schrenk, 99, of Richmond passed away September 5, 2024. Martha was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 12, 1924. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob Henry Dippel and Leona Alt Dippel; siblings, Marion Dippel and William Dippel and husband, Alfred J. Schrenk. Martha is survived by her daughters, Gail M. Ellis (Russ) of Tulsa, OK and Cathy L. Ford (David) of Anderson, SC; grandsons, William Curtis Ellis (Erin) of Tulsa, OK and H.A. “Trey” Smith, III of Atlanta, GA; great-grandchildren, Hannah Beesley, Moriah, Levi and Grayson Ellis and niece and nephew Susan Dippel Andrews...

Kathryn (Kitty) Yeatts Davis died peacefully after a four-year battle with lung cancer. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, George Davis; her son, Philip Davis and his wife Shanna; three grandchildren, Lucy, Clark, and Piper Davis; and her brother, Archer Yeatts, III and his wife Elaine. Preceding her in death were her parents, Archer Yeatts, Jr. and Elinor Moore Yeatts. Kitty was born in Danville, VA, and grew up in Chatham and Blacksburg before moving to Richmond in 1958. She and George were high school sweethearts, dated throughout college, and married in 1969 one week after graduating,...

Herbert H. Eades, Jr., 83, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away on September 3, 2024, after a battle with heart and lung disease. Herb was born on April 14, 1941, to Herbert Senior and Christine Crews Eades in Richmond. After graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1959, he married the love of his life, Linda Hepburn Eades in 1962. Herb attended The University of Richmond (University College) and Graduated June 8, 1970. While going to college he started his career during the day working his way up from Mail-Boy in 1959 at DuPont in a progressively advancing career in Accounting....

James “L.J./Jim” Lewis Sluder, Jr., 74, of Sandston, VA, was freed of his pain on August 29, 2024. L.J. was born to Bessie and James L. Sluder, Sr. on May 1, 1950, in Richmond, VA. L.J. dedicated upwards of five decades to being a truck driver all across the US. He was very proud of his career and retired from R&L Carriers. Jim was someone who would give the shirt off of his back to help people and was very protective of those he loved. His hobbies were bass fishing, NASCAR, hot rods, and Harleys. He is survived by his...

Dannie Ray Carter, Sr. March 18, 1952 - September 3, 2024 Dannie Ray Carter, Sr., 73, of Glen Allen, VA, died September 3, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy S. Carter and son, Dannie Carter, Jr. Surviving are two daughters, Rev. Makeda A. Carter and Aisha J. Carter; four sons, Brian (Crystal) and Bernard (Victoria) Beckham, Stephen Williams (Rocio) and Maurice Carter; 13 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, two sisters, Doretha Dixon and Carol Carter; host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where viewing will be held...

The Richmond Kickers Sept. 12 announced that former Deep Run High School standout and University of Mary Washington All-American forward Josh Kirkland has signed a contract to play for the team, pending league and federation approval. The contract will be Kirkland's first professional deal after he spent time "trialing" with the Kickers. Kirkland, 23, is a winger who displayed an ability to get behind defensive backlines during the Kickers’ exhibition match against USL League Two side Lionsbridge FC June 26. He netted the tying goal after splitting two defenders and nutmegging the keeper with a low-driven strike. “Being on trial...

The Henrico County Planning Commission Sept. 12 is scheduled to consider a proposal from the owners of the Reynolds Crossing Office Park in the Near West End that would convert the 52-acre property into an urban mixed-use development with more than 1,500 residential units and 31,000 square feet of commercial space. The commission will meet beginning at 6 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Room at the Henrico Government Center on Parham Road. As reimagined, Reynolds Crossing (located at the intersection of West Broad Street and Forest Avenue) would redevelop in six phases over a period of 15 to 20...

An investigation is underway to determine what sparked a fire that damaged Iglesia Adventista West End. Fire was reported at the church, located at North Parham Road and Rolando Drive, just after 9 p.m. Wednesday. No one was inside the church at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported, according to Henrico Fire Chief Jackson Baynard. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico Citizen partner organization.

At its Sept. 10 meeting, the Henrico Board of Supervisors approved an expansion of the River Mill subdivision at the intersection of Woodman Road and Winfrey Road in the Fairfield District. The new project will include the construction of as many as 60 new townhomes, with the Fall Line Trail eventually running between the existing portion of the subdivision and this newer portion. The board also approved a 8,922 contract with Norman Company Inc. to renovate the lobby of the Human Services and Social Services offices at 8600 Dixon Powers Drive and authorized a public hearing on proposals for .2...

The Tuckahoe YMCA will host its annual Welcoming Week Sept. 14-21 to assist refugees and immigrants in a variety of ways. The week will include a number of events for both groups, including three events that are open to the general public: • a resume-building and interview prep workshop with the International Rescue Committee and Dominion Energy on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (registration is required in advance by calling 804-740-9622); • Teen Tech Night on Friday, Sept. 20 – a chance for teens from around the world who live in the area to share their...

The University of Richmond has received a grant of more than 0,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities to establish The Center for Liberal Arts and AI, or CLAAI (pronounced "clay"), which will be dedicated to research, teaching, and creating new programs for higher education. UR was one of only five institutions of higher learning in the nation to receive funding from the NEH's Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence. UR Professor of Digital Humanities Lauren Tilton will direct CLAAI, which will open in the fall of 2025. “This center will build on our institutional strengths in digital and...

Social Security is a cornerstone of retirement security for millions of Americans, but many are not familiar with how the program works or how to maximize their benefits. With that in mind, AARP Virginia will host a webinar on Tuesday, Sept. 24, to help people understand the implications of claiming Social Security benefits and make informed decisions about their retirement. The free webinar, titled “Social Security: Understanding Your Benefits,” will provide tools for attendees to reach their retirement goals, including the AARP Social Security Resource Center, AARP Retirement Calculator, and AARP Home Budget Calculator. The webinar also will feature a...