November 13, 2009

Henrico seeks parents’ input on laptop contract

Laptops in Henrico County middle schools are up for contract renewal next year, and the county is soliciting input. The current four-year contract, which...

Swine-flu cases drop in Va.

Swine flu appears to have been cut in half in Virginia. About 8 percent of people visiting emergency rooms across the state reported flulike illness, down...

Livestock rules in central Virginia

Chickens: No permit is required for up to 10 chickens. The enclosure must be 30 feet from another person’s house.   Chickens, sheep, other livestock:...

Va. keeps focus on early-childhood education, official says

Despite tough economic times, Virginia has taken a strong interest in maintaining its programs for early-childhood education, according to a member of...

Lohmann: USS New York’s commissioning a thrill for vet, 92

As he approached the massive ship with the familiar name, Franklin V. Pond picked up his pace. “This man was so excited coming onto that pier and...

Details: sessions on Henrico laptop contact

U.S. trustee objects to LandAmerica’s exit plan for bankruptcy
By EMILY C. DOOLEY TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER

The U.S. trustee charged with upholding bankruptcy laws filed an objection late yesterday regarding LandAmerica Financial Group Inc.‘s plan to exit...


November 12, 2009

Area school closings and delays

Several school divisions in central Virginia are reporting delays tomorrow after this week’s heavy rains and flooding. The following county school...

Police sketch, DNA match help Henrico ID murder victim

A police sketch and a DNA hit have combined to reveal the identity of a 1991 murder victim. Henrico County police say they now need the public’s...

Veteran, Henrico neighborhood at odds over flag

Back in Mississippi where he grew up, highway signs honor Col. Van T. Barfoot. In March, the state legislature designated a stretch of state Route 16 near...


November 11, 2009

Expansion of East End Landfill in Henrico opposed
Expansion of East End Landfill in Henrico opposed

East End Landfill in Henrico County wants to quadruple the amount of construction and demolition debris allowed daily at its Darbytown Road operation,...

Godwin High deemed safe after threat

Henrico County school officials say they have addressed rumors of threats at Godwin High School and that there are no dangers to students, staff or the...


November 10, 2009

Creditors’ list is nearly all that remains of Circuit City
Creditors’ list is nearly all that remains of Circuit City

Creditors have until today to cast votes on whether to support a plan of reorganization that lays out how remaining funds will be divided.

Bond denied in imposter case

A Chesterfield County man was ordered held without bond yesterday after his weekend arrest on charges of raping a woman while posing as a police officer....

Retired Hermitage teacher Alfred T. Dudley dies at 84

Alfred Traylor Dudley’s efforts to bring history to life for Hermitage High School students kept Bruce Bowen coming back for more. Bowen took American...


November 09, 2009

Biz Buzz: Trio hopes to create buzz in home sales market
Biz Buzz: Trio hopes to create buzz in home sales market

Three former University of Richmond students are trying to make it easier for homeowners to sell their houses. The three—Mike Gray, Mark Hickman...

Chesterfield man charged with impersonating an officer and rape

A Chesterfield County man has been charged in Henrico County with impersonating a Richmond police officer and then raping a woman. Johnny Eugene Quick,...


November 08, 2009

Fatal fire in eastern Henrico
By WILL JONES AND TAMMIE SMITH TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITERS

Two half brothers who died from injuries suffered in a fire at their eastern Henrico County home Friday night were the only ones home, their sister said...

Henrico rents house it will tear down for road

A house that stands in the way of the Gayton Road extension has an unlikely new tenant: Henrico County. By paying $1,400 a month to rent the house at 12520...


November 07, 2009

Law-enforcement officers recognized for valor

Police officers and firefighters from around the Richmond region were recognized yesterday for their selfless acts of bravery. They risked their lives...

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