Glen Allen pitcher Daniel Nienaber pitches on April 23 Godwin second basemen Matthew Hartsfield prepares to catch the ball while Glen Allen’s Benjamin Pulliam slides onto on April 23 Last season, the Glen Allen baseball team made a run to the Class 6 semifinals the Jaguars are just trying to get healthy “We’ve been a little bit up and down,” Glen Allen coach Dave Savino said but it seems like it’s pulling teeth trying to score runs We never get the big hit in the moment that you need it.” has been without catcher Levi Jones due to a wrist injury for about a month was an all-state selection last year after hitting .511 It’s been just trying to figure out the best combination lineup and it just hasn’t jelled yet,” Savino said Shortstop Jackson Toole and outfielder Ben Pulliam but when those bigger pitchers buck up with runners in scoring position it’s tough for the younger guys to come through you hope that the playing time they’re getting now is going to help you in the postseason.” and Toole returned on Thursday night against No Savino hopes to get Jones back in a the next week and a half “Those three are the big three offensively and we’ve been missing them for stretches of the season,” Savino said “It may take a little while for those guys to get the timing back and everything since they’ve been out for fairly long stretches.” The pitching has had to step up in a big way Juniors Daniel Nienaber and Alex Awad have done just that is 3-1 with a 2.47 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 17 innings Awad is 2-0 with a 2.44 ERA and 29 strikeouts in 17⅔ innings “They’re come out and really compete and kept us in ballgames,” Savino said “We’re looking forward to if we can continue to get that kind of pitching and get some of these guys healthy.” The return of Nienaber has been huge for the Jaguars He was injured as a freshman and missed the postseason last year “That’s huge for us because he’s the shutdown guy He’s the guy you can throw against better teams “We’re hoping to see more of that and with the offense playing the way it is the Jaguars went 14-8 and made it to the Class 6 semifinals “I think at the beginning of the year the guys came into it thinking they could just throw the light switch and we’ll do what we did last year,” Savino said “I think it’s a good thing because they know what they’re capable of but it can be a negative because I don’t want them relying on that and not playing up to their potential in the regular season The streak included an 8-4 victory over No “That was probably our most complete game we played offensively “Everybody was healthy and the energy was there.” Glen Allen sits at 9-5 having lost its past three home games to Cosby “I don’t know if anybody has a tougher schedule than us,” Savino said but we’re hoping by seeing these better pitchers over and over again that it sets us up for the postseason.” On the cusp: Midlothian (9-4); James River (9-3); Powhatan (10-4); Cosby (7-4-1); Collegiate (13-7) Godwin softball coach Nikki Jones talks to a player on April 23 Mills Godwin’s Avery Fankhauser high-fives teammate Adelynn Collins during a win over Glen Allen on Wednesday The Eagles outscored their opponents 76-7 in their first 10 games of the season Godwin pitcher Luke Smyers pitches on April 23 Mills Godwin ace Katelyn Hubley delivers to the plate in a 13-0 victory over Glen Allen in April Godwin’s Bella Ross hits the ball on April 23 Godwin pitcher Katelyn Hubley pitches on April 23 Mills Godwin’s Lila Palmer takes off from second base against Glen Allen on Wednesday Glen Allen’s Ila Goding throws the ball on April 23 Glen Allen pitcher Jaidyn Tillman pitches on April 23 Jackson Didlake. jdidlake@timesdispatch.com Email notifications are only sent once a day Luke Smyers walks it off for Mills Godwin in its 3-2 victory against Atlee As Spring begins and the lights shine on the diamond the high school baseball season is underway in the Richmond area As returners and newcomers find their footing to being the season these are the initial Times-Dispatch top 10 rankings it was about Luke and his ability to throw a complete game which we haven’t seen for quite a while around here.” Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Barnes & Noble is planning to reopen this summer at The Creeks at Virginia Centre A tenant that once bookended The Creeks at Virginia Centre plans to return Barnes & Noble is expected to reopen in the Glen Allen shopping center in August at 9840 Brook Road the company’s vice president of store planning and design which is on the southern end of the property and was formerly home to Pier 1 Imports is adjacent to the storefront that Barnes & Noble vacated last year The upcoming store would be smaller than the next-door 23,000-square-foot space where Barnes & Noble operated for more than 20 years until it closed in June The new store also wouldn’t have an on-site café The new Glen Allen location would bring the New York-based Barnes & Noble back to four stores in the Richmond region The company currently has stores at 11640 W in the Libbie Place shopping center and at Chesterfield Towne Center a separate company from the bookstore chain Barnes & Noble is planning to open its new Glen Allen store in a 9,500-square-foot space next to the storefront it formerly occupied at The Creeks at Virginia Centre the Glen Allen store announced in a social media post it was closing in its now-former location because “the landlord has chosen to redevelop.” It wasn’t clear this week what that project entailed or how it was expected to affect the store’s operations If Barnes & Noble intended to reopen in a different storefront at the same center it didn’t share those plans publicly at the time Flanigan didn’t provide further details about what factors were behind the relocation As Barnes & Noble plots a comeback at The Creeks another major retail chain is preparing to open in the bookstore’s previous location Discount retail chain TJ Maxx has a new location in the works at 9850 Brook Road where buildout appeared to be underway on the space Tuesday TJ Maxx has five locations in the region listed on its website Other retailers at The Creeks include Dick’s Sporting Goods In other local retail news, fabric and crafts seller Joann is closing all its stores a move that will cause two storefronts to go dark in the Richmond area This story is for our paid subscribers only Please become one of the thousands of BizSense Pro readers today Renew now by choosing a subscription below YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR A 1 YEAR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL AT THE RATE IN EFFECT AT THAT TIME UNLESS YOU CANCEL YOUR MEMBERSHIP BY LOGGING IN OR BY CONTACTING SUPPORT@BUSINESSDEN.COM ALL CHARGES FOR MONTHLY OR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS ARE NONREFUNDABLE EACH MEMBERSHIP WILL ONLY FUNCTION ON UP TO 3 MACHINES ACCOUNTS ABUSING THAT LIMIT WILL BE DISCONTINUED FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP PLEASE EMAIL SUPPORT@BUSINESSDEN.COM Jack joined BizSense in 2020, covering startups, retail, healthcare, public companies and nonprofits. He previously reported for the Virginia Gazette and Tidewater Review. He is a graduate of Christopher Newport University. Reach him at jack@richmondbizsense.com or 804-554-6545 Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" We were so sad when the Barnes and Noble closed Now not only will the Barnes and Noble be back I wish we could also get a Yankee Candle store It’s exciting to know they are coming back but they’re not bringing the cafe back A lot of readers and consumers would grab a coffee or snack or what have you and grab a read and relax space © 2025 Richmond BizSense - All Rights Reserved Update your browser to view this website correctly. Update my browser now × Glen Allen Elementary School students and staff enjoyed a mini-reunion with former students who are now high school seniors The soon-to-be-graduates – who started kindergarten in 2012 and left as fifth-graders in 2019 – returned to their alma mater for a Senior Walk coming not only from Glen Allen and Deep Run high schools but also from specialty centers and other schools.   While rainy weather forced the event indoors the future grads drew enthusiastic cheers from current students parents and siblings who lined the halls to welcome them. Former teachers and staff were also invited to join the celebration as surprise guests.  The event was part of an annual tradition practiced throughout Henrico County as seniors return to their elementary schools in their caps and gowns Virginia Education Association voiced concerns that teachers may be absent from committees but VDOE says 72% of committee applicants are educators Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application He had been a resident of Huber Heights for 15 years.  Rochelle (Mike) McGowan and Sandi (Rolf) Sheffey; and two brothers He also has several nieces and nephews.  He immediately became a proud member of the Marine Corp serving from 1967-1971 with one tour in Vietnam he got an associate’s degree from Ohio State and at age 64 earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati He spent 50 years as a golf course superintendent He also was an adjunct professor at Clark State for 7 years He could carry on a conversation with anyone about anything sometimes to the point of being embarrassing His favorite was to swap stories and experiences with other veterans-Oh the stories they would tell 2024 from 10-11am at New Beginnings Church of God and Pastor Dennis Epperson officiating.  Glen will be laid to rest at Union City Cemetery Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors POCATELLO — The newly formed nonprofit organization Glen Allen Project (GAP) is gearing up for Idaho Gives 2025 and it’s doing so with a rare opportunity: the chance to double or even triple donations through generous matching funds GAP describes itself as a group of local creators parents and community advocates united by a shared vision: to build opportunities that enrich lives through creativity and education in a safe and inclusive environment GAP’s work aligns with the goals of Idaho Gives four-day online giving campaign running from Monday to May 1 Organized by the Idaho Nonprofit Center and sponsored by Idaho Central Credit Union the initiative helps donors across the state support causes they care about Idaho Gives has raised nearly $20 million for Idaho-based nonprofits According to GAP Co-President Sunny Sage Bybee has pledged to match donations up to $30,000 Additional matching incentives are also available throughout the week via the Idaho Gives platform “We have a fantastic location at 426 West Lewis the Marshall Public Library and Poky High School,” said Bybee “It’s a vibrant hub where people come together connect and enjoy each other’s company like family.” GAP’s impact is already being felt throughout the community through partnerships with Bicycles for Recovery and Pocatello Blessings The group hosts regular workshops and gatherings in Historic Downtown Pocatello providing hands-on art activities that inspire creativity and bring people together The events often include take-home projects and group projects that are showcased in the community “It’s a gratifying experience to create something “Our goal is to create a vibrant and supportive space where people of all backgrounds and ages can come together to learn and support community outreach through meaningful art and skill-building experiences.” GAP participates in regional events such as the Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair Shady Grove Music Camp and The Lincoln Center Bybee hopes this year’s campaign not only boosts fundraising but also raises awareness about the importance of creative and inclusive community spaces For more information on GAP or to donate contact Bybee at sagesunny24@gmail.com, call (208) 339-4802, or go to Glen Allen Project (GAP) on Facebook Our attorneys tell us we need to put this disclaimer in stories involving fundraisers: EastIdahoNews.com does not assure that the money deposited to the account will be applied for the benefit of the persons named as beneficiaries SUBMIT A CORRECTION We hope you appreciated this story.  A small team of local journalists runs EastIdahoNews.com – not a big business or corporation Our stories are produced to inform and serve the public We don't have a paywall or require a subscription to use EastIdahoNews.com but there is a cost associated with bringing you stories every day Please consider supporting us just once for $1 or contribute a little more monthly or annually We sincerely appreciate your consideration © 2015 - 2025 EastIdahoNews.com LLC — A tenant that once bookended The Creeks at Virginia Centre plans to return Click here to continue reading on Richmond BizSense 2025; All Metro Boys Basketball team; Fan restaurant closes; Mills Godwin softball off to hot start | A1 Minute Coach Denise Manuel’s crew had just defeated Glen Allen 3-0 in nine innings in a pitchers’ duel of the highest order so an hour or so rolling along the highway and the backroads of Chesterfield County savoring the victory with teammates and coaches seemed a fitting reward for a superlative effort “There was a lot of tension,” said Savannah Wright It’s really exciting traveling all this way and winning a game against a really good team.” struck out 25 batters (including the first 14 she faced) included 89 strikes among her 104 pitches and allowed only one base runner on a ninth-inning bunt that was scored a single my rise ball was really working,” Hodges said she entered the game with a 0.00 earned run average 133 strikeouts and four walks and 11 hits allowed in 57 innings The Jaguars’ Jaidyn Tillman brought her A-game to the circle as well “She has a really good drop ball,” said Hodges we were all talking and telling each other where she was mainly locating The Warriors scored the deciding runs in the top of the ninth which began with Lani Wilkinson on second base by virtue of the international tiebreaker rule Madilyn Wray led off with a bunt and reached first on an error as Wilkerson scampered to third and Raven Crabtree walked to load the bases with one out Wright delivered a sharp single to left field scoring Wilkerson and Wray and sending Crabtree to third “We’ve been really working hard on the short game,” Manuel said When we had the opportunity to take an extra base We were able to capitalize on a couple of mistakes and we didn’t make mistakes.” Though down entering the home half of the ninth Caroline Jessie started on second and moved to third when Mayfield placed her bunt along the third-base line Hodges did what she had done in six of the eight previous innings: struck out the side you just trust yourself and you know … I can do this I trust all of my pitches because I practice so much Matoaca won its fifth straight game and improved to 10-2 “It comes down to the international tie breaker,” Glen Allen coach Stu Brown said Matoaca did a good job putting the ball in play “It’s that windshield-rearview mirror thing We have to keep looking forward and leave that rearview mirror alone You can’t let this loss create more losses You can’t do anything about that rearview mirror John Marshall's Troy Henderson is on the 2025 All-Metro Boys Basketball First-Team Christopher's Darius Gray is on the 2025 All-Metro Boys Basketball First-Team Atlee's Will Hopkins is on the 2025 All-Metro Boys Basketball First-Team Atlee's Rally Axselle is the 2025 All-Metro coach of the year is on the 2025 All-Metro Boys Basketball First-Team The Times-Dispatch All-Metro player of the year led a loaded John Marshall team with 21 points and 2.3 blocks while also shooting 63% from the field The junior has won three state championships in as many seasons with the Justices who have captured four state crowns in a row overall this year’s All-Metro boys basketball first team: Darius Gray of St Troy Henderson and Latrell Allmond of John Marshall Will Hopkins of Atlee and Brian Mitchell Jr Not pictured: Aiden Argabright of John Marshall With private school league tournaments beginning next week and only a month away from VHSL region action Christopher's baseball earns road win over Trinity Episcopal Unbeaten Midlothian softball takes down Clover Hill behind Gaskell's pitching Virginia’s largest fan-run science fiction and fantasy convention returns April 25-27 at The Virginia Crossings Hotel in Glen Allen RavenCon 2025 will feature more than 300 hours of programming Fans can participate in cosplay and costume contests art show and a wide variety of family-friendly activities The convention also will feature the Ultimate Blanket Fort Competition during which contestants will have 45 minutes to build the most imaginative blanket fort they can create This year’s author guest of honor is Alix E. Harrow a New York Times-bestselling author and Hugo Award winner Harrow’s work has received nominations for the Nebula Horror host Count Gore De Vol returns again as well Count Gore began thrilling audiences in 1973 with Creature Feature on WDCA 20 in Washington He currently hosts films through the American Film Institute and shares his spooky charm on his Roku channel More than 1,000 fans from across the region are expected to attend this year’s RavenCon Weekend passes are $60 at the door Single-day passes are $30 for Friday and Sunday For details, click here. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's Spring Plant Sale will take place rain or shine from 9 a.m The Garden’s plant sales are among the largest in the region with more than 40 vendors selling plants and Mineral and Jewelry Show will take place April 25 from noon to 6 p.m Vendors from across the country will be selling 14K and sterling silver estate — Authorities are asking for the public's help finding a missing 17-year-old Henrico girl who was last seen more than three weeks ago Pierson was last seen walking away from the 700 block of Brookwood Glen Terrace on the morning of Sunday That address is in a subdivision off Telegraph Road not far from Interstate 95 in Glen Allen "She has not been seen or heard from since," officers said Police said "there are concerns" about the teen's well-being and that she is "known to frequent the Petersburg and Amelia County areas." Officers described the teen as a Black female 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing about 150 pounds Anyone with information about Pierson's whereabouts is urged to call Henrico Police at 804-501-5000 or 911 This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share. Godwin softball senior Katelyn Hubley strikes out a Jaguar batter in the 13-0 win on April 23 It took a second for Mills Godwin softball senior Katelyn Hubley to explain the feeling from last year watching her Eagles fall in the Region 5C quarterfinals the folks who watched Glen Allen defeat Cosby 2-1 on Friday were no doubt quite impressed with the pitching mastery of the Jaguars’ Jaidyn Tillman The junior right-hander scattered four hits threw 77 strikes among her 101 pitches and struck out 17 – yes but her achievement before the home crowd on a clear was attributable as much to mindset and composure as it was to physical prowess You just have to shake it off and get the next one Tillman was perfect through four innings before Jill Bossler led off the fifth with a single She had a shutout going through six before Aislin Bossler drilled a home run over the right-field wall With one out and the Jags clinging to a 2-1 lead which brought coach Stu Brown to the circle for a brief team confab “The big thing is that that’s just one run,” Brown said “We go with the philosophy to play as hard as you can and do your job to the best of your ability “The biggest hurdle we’ve had is getting over these simple mistakes We call it the windshield and the rearview mirror “Look through that windshield and leave that rearview mirror behind then a popup to short right field that second baseman Ashton Limbach deftly hauled in over her shoulder to secure the win “Jaidyn did a good job handling the last two batters,” Brown said The biggest thing was to calm everybody down and let them know that we belong here threw 54 of her 78 pitches for strikes and didn’t allow a walk “She pitches against us every year,” said Jags’ senior center fielder Maeve Haun Her low-rise rise ball was getting a lot of us Just staying on top of the ball and staying positive every pitch really worked.” Tillman smashed a first-pitch changeup low and in off the teal-hued scoreboard behind the left-field wall “I was just trying to put the ball in play,” Tillman said I was thinking situational: make contact to drive our runner on first base in have had six games postponed because of inclement weather “To come back and make that run in the last inning is the mentality you want to have,” Cosby coach Ray Jeter said “We’ve had some comeback victories throughout the years don’t ever give up because things can fall your way Just because you strike out a lot doesn’t mean you can’t win the game.” just for the simple fact that Cosby’s a good team,” Brown said “We realized today that we can win a big ball game in a pressure situation so the situations we put ourselves in in practice poses beside daughter Amaya before the WNBA basketball draft UConn's Paige Bueckers poses before the WNBA basketball draft poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected third overall by the Washington Mystics during the first round of the WNBA basketball draft Kentucky's Georgia Amoore poses before the WNBA basketball draft NC State's Saniya Rivers poses before the WNBA basketball draft Notre Dame's Sonia Citron poses before the WNBA basketball draft Mississippi's Madison Scott poses before the WNBA basketball draft Alabama's Sarah Ashlee Barker poses before the WNBA basketball draft Ajsa Sivka poses before the WNBA basketball draft poses for a photo with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected 10th overall by the Chicago Sky during the first round of the WNBA basketball draft poses for a photo with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected ninth overall by the Los Angeles Sparks during the first round of the WNBA basketball draft poses for a photo with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected 13th overall by the Las Vegas Aces during the second round of the WNBA basketball draft poses for a photo with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected 17th overall by the Golden State Valkyries during the second round of the WNBA basketball draft poses for a photo with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected 21st overall by the Los Angeles Sparks during the second round of the WNBA basketball draft poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected seventh overall by the Connecticut Sun poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected eighth overall by the Connecticut Sun during the first round of the WNBA basketball draft embraces WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected eighth overall by the Connecticut Sun during the first round of the WNBA basketball draft celebrates after being selected eighth overall by the Connecticut Sun during the first round of the WNBA basketball draft poses for a photo with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected sixth overall by the Washington Mystics during the first round of the WNBA basketball draft Kentucky's Georgia Amoore reacts after being selected sixth overall by the Washington Mystics during the first round of the WNBA basketball draft poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected fourth overall by the Washington Mystics during the first round of the WNBA basketball draft Dominique Malonga poses before the WNBA basketball draft then roll with it.That’s the message that Powhatan High School softball coach Marie Crump and her ass… Chris Hughes was wrapping up his post-game remarks to the Patrick Henry softball team Friday night when he became the unexpected recipient of … — At the Richmond International Airport Friday night Just down the road at Highland Springs High School head coach Loren Johnson and his staff adjusted their game plan to fit the conditions then you have to layer up," Johnson explained "You have the wind in your face one quarter Their game plan flipped to a sustained ground attack that yielded rushing TDs from Nelson Layne Daeron Ferguson and Evan Ford in a 23-20 win over Glen Allen that propels the Springers (9-3) into the Region 6A title game Layne's 3-yard scoring run in the first half in which he fumbled the snap before his 3-yard run gave the Springers a 10-0 lead and early momentum against the Jaguars "We thought they were going to be a really good football team," Johnson said of the Jaguars who answered right back with a 6-yard run from quarterback Nana Utsey to close the gap to 10-7 at the half Utsey's second TD run of the night in the third quarter put the Jaguars (10-2) ahead 13-10 before Ferguson's tough 9-yard run took the lead back for the Springers at 17-13 a span of three plays turned the tide of the game the Jaguars had 4th and short inside the Springer 30 Glen Allen's 4th down run came up inches short Ford capped the quick drive with a 21-yard touchdown run giving the Springers a 23-13 advantage Glen Allen scored quickly to close the score to 23-20 but one final Springer first down allowed them to run out the clock and advance to their regional final for the fifth straight season -- Our team made a return visit to Lightbridge Academy Glen Allen We last visited in the fall when construction had just started Director Kathy Reed and owners Mandy and Shawn Dhingra They shared the story behind Lightbridge Academy’s founding what makes it a standout childcare solution for working families in Glen Allen how they communicate with parents and more Lightbridge Academy Glen Allen is located at 4916 Dominion Blvd. in Glen Allen. Give them a call at 804-688-4550 or visit online here. You can also find them on Facebook {*THIS SEGMENT IS SPONSORED BY LIGHTBRIDGE ACADEMY GLEN ALLEN*} — The Deep Run High School community is in mourning after the tragic death of an alumnus Nate Baker died after being hit by a hit-and-run driver while away at college at the University of South Carolina on Wednesday afternoon USC student from Virginia killed in hit-and-run crash Baker was driving his motorcycle into an intersection when he was struck by a pick-up truck Police say the driver of that truck fled the scene but was later captured and identified as 24-year-old Rosali Fernandez-Cruz Columbia police confirmed to media outlets in South Carolina that Fernandez-Cruz was wanted by ICE The Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security 21-year-old USC student Nathaniel "Nate" Baker was driving a motorcycle when he was hit by a truck driver who fled the scene The hit & run driver was in our country illegally friends and loved ones and will work every day to protect innocent Americans like Nate." WATCH: Growing memorial honors USC student killed near rec center: 'He was a brother' Fernandez-Cruz is charged with hit-and-run resulting in death failure to render aid and driving without a license Friends tell CBS 6 that Nate's family is in South Carolina where he was in his junior year at USC working on a business degree We reached out to several friends who said the news is too raw right now and they are still processing the tragic loss This is a developing story. Email tributes or memories of Nate Baker to the CBS 6 Newsroom Already have an account? Sign in Already have an account? Sign In the son of Homer McCullough and Corina (Belle) Alexander Glen had previously resided in Richmond for several years he embraced the comfort and camaraderie that enriched his later years Their kindness and support ensured that he felt valued allowing him to share his smiles and stories right to the very end Known for his unwavering spirit and passion for life Glen’s journey was filled with music These cherished items were more than mere objects; they represented chapters of his life Glen’s passion for these collections reflected his appreciation for history Glen leaves behind a legacy colored by the love of his parents and his brother Gene To share your memories of Glen or to send a special condolence message to his family — The impacts of Hurricane Helene continue to be felt across the Commonwealth where hundreds of people lost their homes and farms were destroyed efforts to assist those still struggling remain ongoing One group of Central Virginians is working to help those affected by the hurricane to gather essential winter resources for residents in Southwest Virginia "These are people's livelihoods and even losing a small amount means a lot to folks down in rural areas," Tobey said and devastating much of the region’s agricultural land says they are still grappling with the storm's aftermath Tobey is asking the Central Virginia community to donate items to provide relief "It gets colder down there a lot quicker than the rest of Virginia," he said "It’s important to be there for them and help them get their footing." who are no strangers to supporting the community are confident that the people of Central Virginia will come together to help their fellow Virginians in need I think you support your neighbors whether they are close or far," Tobey said "Being there for your fellow neighbors is one thing that is really important to us." Donations can be dropped off at Glen Allen Supermarket through Thursday CBS 6 is committed to sharing community voices on this important topic. Email your thoughts to the CBS 6 Newsroom Facebook|Instagram|X|Threads|TikTok There are crowded Democratic fields and competitive House races but primary participation has historically lagged behind general elections Henrico planners want large data center development in Henrico County's future to occur where it has been occurring already – within the Technology Boulevard/White Oak Technology Park corridor in Sandston – and in an 18-page analysis they released May 1 they’ve proposed several ways to ensure that happens A new Panera Bread is opening at 11350 Nuckols Road in western Henrico County A new Panera Bread is headed to Glen Allen at 11350 Nuckols Road the first 100 guests will receive a year’s worth of free You Pick Two meals A You Pick Two allows guests to select any combination of two half-size entrees from the Panera Bread menu The new location marks the third in Glen Allen the eighth in Henrico County and the 20th in the Richmond area “We are thrilled to be opening the third Panera in Glen Allen,” said Steven Burgess “We are excited to grow our presence in this wonderful community and look forward to delivering the great tasting food and impeccable service our local guests have come to expect from Panera.” It features digital ordering and mobile pick-up lane convenience The new location will employ 55 to 60 people A new location for Lucky AF is headed to 4701 Forest Hill Ave. this fall. Another Lucky AF will be headed to Short Pump next year. Read the story. A new Wong’s Tacos is headed for Hanover at 9206 Rutlandshire Drive. It aims to open late summer. Read the story. Civita Italia, a new Italian concept from the EAT Restaurant Group, will open in Short Pump this spring in the same shopping center as Red Salt Chophouse & Sushi with chef Kevin LaCivita as executive chef. Read the story. Slack Tide Fish Co., heading to the Ballast project in Scott’s Addition from The Yellow Umbrella, is aiming to open this spring. Read the story. Lafayette Tavern from the Giavos family is headed to 1011 Lafayette St. in the former Lafayette Pharmacy building near Stella's. It is aiming to open in the fall. Read the story. Sarah & Co. Café is headed to Church Hill North at 2600 Nine Mile Road. It is planning to open early this summer. Read the story. The Purrfect Bean cat cafe is set to open in April in The Fan at 214 N. Lombardy St. Read the story. After a few delays, The Granite Grill & Bar is now aiming to open at the Stony Point Shopping Center in mid to late summer. Read the story. For smash burger-lovers, a new Shake Shack is in the works for the Richmond area in 2025. Scheduled to open in Short Pump (12170 W. Broad St.) in the West Village mixed-use development. Read the story. Goochland’s Hog Haven Farm is opening a Richmond location at 238 S. Pine St. in the spring. The shop will sell retail pork products and house-made sandwiches. Read the story. Maria and Michael Oseguera, Richmond restaurateurs, are bringing a new restaurant called Centro to Midlothian's Westchester Commons. Owners are hoping to open in May or June. Read the story will open a location near Virginia Commonwealth University’s Monroe Park campus in April of 2025 at 933 W Fat Kid Sandwiches plans to open at 1110 E. Main St. in downtown Richmond in the early months of 2025. Read the story Brick House Diner is planting itself in a new Westchester Commons location at 100 Schofield Road. The Midlothian Turnpike location (pictured here) will close when the new location opens. They aim to be open in early 2025. Read the story. A look back at restaurant openings and closings in the Richmond region I did my best to catch up with the Richmond food scene and Check out several new additions to the list this year including Winter Wonderland at Napa Kitchen &am… Our picks for this year's top stars in Richmond dining Forty Under 40 Broad Street Plaza anchored by Michaels craft store Broad Street Plaza shopping center in Glen Allen Photo courtesy Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Glen Allen shopping center sells for $9.5M Airport Hotel LLC, of Ellicott City, Maryland, bought , located at 9856-9864 W. Broad St. in The four-tenant retail center is 100% leased and includes a Kids Empire Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer’s Capital Markets Group represented seller Sledd Properties in the sale Chesterfield County tops Virginia in population growth The University of Virginia's president received a letter from the U.S Department of Justice's Civil Rights Di[...] Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (AUB) reported first-quarter profit of $49.8 million The Greater Richmond Partnership announced Wednesday that Kansas-based multidiscipline engineering and scienti[...] Stream Realty Partners acquires Richmond warehouse campus for $97.5M and 135-acre Chesterfield site Fortune 500 Utility Dominion Energy announced Wednesday it’s making major changes to the responsibilities fo[...] By subscribing you agree to our Privacy Policy Meet 28 successful women-owned Virginia businesses Georgia-Pacific will permanently close its Emporia plywood mill President Sands warns NIH cuts will harm research and Virginia Tech’s future a[...] Huntington Ingalls and General Dynamics have been awarded Navy contract modifications worth up to a [...] Meet 40 young leaders transforming Virginia's business landscape Honorees excel in fields like bank[...] The University of Virginia's president received a letter from the U.S Department of Justice's Civil[...] A roundup of monthly business news from regions across Virginia including Central Virginia Virginia passes the APCo Rate Reduction Act cutting electric bills for Appalachian Power customers [...] joining Virginia’s top research universities Amherst County unveils a 45,000-square-foot shell building and prepares new industrial sites to driv[...] Virginia Business is the only publication dedicated to covering economic activity in every sector and every region of Virginia Get our free e-alerts & breaking news notifications Subscribe for access to the latest digital and special editions He attended Ridgewood Schools and worked for 24 years at Coshocton Trucking as the Facilities Manager Glen attended the Coshocton Nazarene Church being at home with his family and was incredibly handy father and grandfather who will be deeply missed by his family and friends Logan Grewell and Spencer Grewell; his sister Kathy (Tim) Warner and his cousin and dear friend Glen was preceded in death by his grandparents A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday at 5:00 pm at the Coshocton Nazarene Church Given-Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home is serving the family An online memorial can be viewed at www.given-dawson-paisleyfh.com Category: Obituaries Enter your email address below to receive updates each time we publish new content John Stephen “Steve” Miller John Stephen “Steve” Miller passed away peacefully under hospice care on May 4 2025 after coping bravely with major health issues for over a decade Steve was born 6/30/44 in Coshocton to the late Oscar and Mildred (Wright) Miller He was a graduate of Coshocton High School and […] Marilyn L. Wilson 1947 in Coshocton to the late Harold and Wanita (Deeds) Cognion She was a 1965 graduate of Ridgewood High School Tiffani Sue Celeschi Tiffani had several family and friends by her side Tiffani leaves behind her husband John (JD) Celeschi Tom Triplett of Newcomerstown and Roger (Sharon) Bradshaw Patricia A. Alvarez 1950 in Coshocton to the late Walter and Mary (Drushl) Chapman she married James “Jimm” Alvarez who survives taking care of her children or other children she brought […] Victoria Gray 1956 to the late Robert Earl Veigel and Marcella (Tarrh) Veigel Graham at the former Coshocton Memorial Hospital Wilbur Dean Hall 1959 to Wilbur Hall and Deloris Jean (Haines) Leach Dean was a 1979 Coshocton High School graduate and later became the owner and operator of Hall Brother […] Martin “Marty” Gosser coshocton beacon today — In a matchup of two top 5 teams in our CBS 6/910 The Fan High School Coaches poll the Varina Blue Devils pounded Glen Allen 38-3 in our Final Score Friday Game of the Week Devin Henderson opened the scoring with a first-quarter TD run He went for 22 yards on the ground and gave the Blue Devils a 6-0 lead Varina then blocked a punt and Jayden Walker returned it for another score Kaleb Wyche found Damari Carter to close out the first half scoring for Varina which led 18-3 at the half The second half was all Varina (4-1) as Wyche accounted for 223 yards of total offense and a pair of scores Carter had 5 catches for 48 yards and the Varina defense chipped in four sacks as they shut out the Jaguars in the second half "I said it before the season started," Varina head coach Marcus Lewis told Sean Robertson "I think we have one of the best defensive lines in the state Glen Allen (5-1) was led by Nana Utsey who threw for 116 yards and ran for another 21 The Jaguars were held to just 7 yards of total offense in the first half "They (Glen Allen) knew what they wanted to do," Lewis continued -- "Battle of the Brains," a weekly academic challenge that brings together teams of students from across Central Virginia's communities You can also catch the show hosted by Cheryl Miller on demand on the CBS 6 Streaming App Just search "CBS 6 Richmond" in your app store Click here to answer this week's Play at Home Trivia question for your chance to win a Virginia529 College Savings Plan -- The Glen Allen High School Jaguars defeated the Prince George High School Royals 35-0 Thursday night at Glen Allen A 65-yard Dallas Chavis touchdown kicked off the scoring for the Jaguars Glen Allen quarterback Nana Utsey scored three touchdowns in the win One of the most-recognized homes on the tour Al and Esther Thompson’s home returns with more than 200,000 lights This is the 25th year for Al and Esther Thompson at 9716 Wendhurst Drive in Glen Allen The Thompsons won ABC's "The Great Christmas Light Fight" a few years ago and continue to draw record crowds every year with their homemade decorations The home now has 100% homemade decorations Al has been very busy in his workshop all year and now has over 2,300 handmade items in his yard The Thompson's were featured in "Merry Christmas NBC Nightly News and USA Today as one of the top locations in the country to view Christmas went viral in 2014 and was seen by millions of people worldwide They'll be lighting up Thanksgiving night with their Grand Illumination at 5:30 p.m They will stay lit through New Year's Eve night Check out their website at www.christmasonwendhurst.com and Christmas on Wendhurst Facebook Area of town: Glen Allen off Springfield Road A Phifer Christmas at 9604 Asbury Court is a Richmond mainstay on the Tacky Light tour but it is still a spectacular display with crowds lining up to see it This is the Phifers’ 49th year decorating for the holidays People visit the Phifer residence in western Henrico County to see the Christmas decorations in 2022 known for lighting up his parents’ popular Brandermill house at 14309 Long Hill Road now lights up his own house in Moseley with roughly 75,000 lights The Live Grinch’s house at 1411 Pennsylvania Ave The house at 2216 Millcrest Terrace in Brandermill has over 115,000 lights 7610 Sweetbriar Road features a mix of bright LED lights and other yard decorations to create a festive Christmas display in the West End The house at 7302 Buck Rub Lane in Chesterfield County has been dubbed the “RVA Christmas Pig House.” It includes at least 177 pigs 12618 Dawnridge Court in Chesterfield County Tune in to ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight” this season and you’ll see a favorite local tacky light house competing for $50,000 It took Al and Esther Thompson four years to finally agree to compete on ABC’s holiday light competition “The Great Christmas Light Fight.” Take a virtual visit to 9716 Wendhurst Ave. the Glen Allen home which won $50,000 on ABC's "The Great Christmas Light Fight" this week Click here for the full list of houses on the RTD Tacky Lights Tour where Richmond houses light up with over-the-top Check out these area Tacky Light houses that will be lighting up over Thanksgiving weekend the popular tacky light house from Al and Esther Thompson will be competing on ABC's "Great Christmas Light Fight" on… Al and Esther Thompson decorated their yard at 9716 Wendhurst Dr but have cancelled their annual Grand I…