archive for October, 2008
October 2, 2008
city leaf collection schedule
The City of Richmond has published the schedule for free leaf collection and will be in the Church Hill and Fulton areas between 11/10-11/14 and 1/5-1/9. Citizens will only need to rake their leaves to the curb, and the City will take them away.
October 4, 2008
man kills mother on Campbell Avenue
David Worsham, 55, has been charged with murder in the killing of Virginia Worsham, 83, both of the 5300 block of Campbell Avenue. Mr.Worsham turned himself in to Richmond Sheriff’s Deputies earlier today “and stated that he had killed his mother”. [via]
October 5, 2008
Sector 111 Community Report for September
Lt. James Laino’s Sector 111 Report for September is now available (PDF):
On September 23rd residents of Fulton organized a neighborhood walk with sector officers and the Command Staff. During the walk they discussed issues related to the Powhatan Park; lighting, loitering, graffiti and trash.
During this reporting period Sector 111 officers answered 1740 radio calls, compiled 176 reports and investigated 13 vehicle accidents. They also made 139 misdemeanor arrests, 24 felony arrests, executed 66 warrants, issued 73 traffic summons, conducted 97 field interviews and seized 4 guns.
October 8, 2008
shooting on Darbytown Road
A man was shot once in the leg about 9:30PM in the 1300 block of Darbytown Road. The victim reported that “he was shot by someone who had stepped out of a black sport utility vehicle.” [via]
October 12, 2008
Vol.23 No.2 Greater Fulton Hill Civic Association Newsletter
The Fall issue of the Greater Fulton Hill Civic Association Newsletter is now out in the neighborhood. Includes info about the upcoming candidates forum, a letter from Greater Fulton Hill Civic Association president Bobby Vickers, a profiles of retired postal carrier Gary Biggs, Paul and Bertha Swarr, and Elmore Whitehurst of Fire Station 8, info about the Fulton Family Reunion Committee, and a celebration of 10 years of bicycle motocross at Gillies Creek Park.
October 12, 2008
this week in Fulton
Art, GED Classes, Girl Scouts, Tae Kwon Do, Modern Dance, Recording Studio AND MORE @NRC; Greater Fulton Hill Civic Association meeting; BMX Virginia State Championship; Powhatan Hill Community Center Football; Run to the River; MORE…
October 12, 2008
Greater Fulton Hill Civic Association meeting Oct.14
The next meeting of the Greater Fulton Hill Civic Association will be this Tuesday, October 14th, at 7PM at the Neighborhood Resource Center (1519 Williamsburg Road).
October 12, 2008
BMX Virginia State Championships coming to Gillies Creek Park
The BMX Virginia State Championships will take place at Gillies Creek Park on Saturday, Oct.18 @9AM. Start Time for State Championship Final is noon, registration for qualified racers runs from 9-11AM.
October 13, 2008
Register Now for 10k Race through East End
Run to the River is a new, challenging 10k hill run presented by Rocketts Landing to benefit the Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC). The race will start from the NRC, located at 1519 Williamsburg Road in Fulton Hill, on Saturday, October 18 at 9:30 a.m. Runners will tackle three hills (Powhatan, Potomac and Libby Hills) and race along Richmond’s historic and scenic riverfront.
October 13, 2008
does your house wanna be on tv?
Fresh off last year’s Flip it Back restoration of 816/818 North 23rd Street, Gable Painter and GP Restoration have lined up a 13-episode season on a cable channel known for home improvement shows. The show will be Richmond-based and will feature 1 main project across the entire season and also a smaller project for each episode. The big project has been lined up, but Gable is looking for some great smaller restoration project. Find out how to get your house in the show…
