Sean Jones

1 week ago | richmond.com | Sean Jones

Henrico’s Tuckahoe Creek Park is set to expand by about 21 acres, thanks to land donations in western Henrico. The added land will expand the park to 262 acres total, while adding a new boardwalk and trailhead for the public to further access the marshy waterway separating western Henrico from Goochland County. Portions of the donated land have roots in the region’s coal mining history, with some remnants of the railways and industry still visible.

1 week ago | richmond.com | Sean Jones

An interested buyer recently made a “strong proposal” for the former Tyson Foods’ plant in Hanover County. The proposal, which came up during the March meeting of the county’s Economic Development Authority, will be followed by a lengthy due diligence period while the site continues to be listed for sale and actively marketed. Also, county officials said any buyer would likely tear down the existing buildings.

2 weeks ago | richmond.com | Sean Jones

The Hanover County School Board voted Tuesday night to make Lisa Pennycuff the school system's new superintendent, a position she has held in an interim capacity since July. Pennycuff told the board she was grateful for its "confidence and support." “I am eager to continue to work alongside you to enhance the opportunities available for our students, deepen the connection between our schools and community, and support the amazing work that takes place in our schools every day,” she said.

2 weeks ago | richmond.com | Sean Jones

The Hanover landfill applying to expand has a recent history of detecting contaminants like chloroform and cobalt in the surrounding groundwater. Residents opposing the expansion of that facility have pointed to those environmental readings as the reason that they’re fearful of the landfill expanding and extending its life for another 30 years. Meanwhile, the landfill operator has disputed many of the readings that found excess contaminants in eight groundwater monitoring wells on the property.

3 weeks ago | richmond.com | Sean Jones

The Hanover residents suing Wegmans and the county said they won’t appeal their case to the Virginia Supreme Court, ending the five-year legal battle. Brian Buniva, the homeowners’ lawyer, said his clients decided not to appeal their case after being rebuffed by the Court of Appeals. They said that a court victory would only lead to yet another struggle. “My clients and I hold firm conviction that should we appeal to the Supreme Court, we would prevail,” Buniva said.