Eastern Henrico woman pens children’s book in time for daughter’s first birthday

Henrico Newsflash – Apr. 2, 2021

Apr 02, 2021

Eastern Henrico woman pens children’s book in time for daughter’s first birthday

In March 2020, the month that the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, 27-year-old Eastern Henrico resident Jasmin Merdach gave birth to her daughter, Lilly. Just a year later, she has written and published a book in time for her daughter’s first birthday.

GOVERNMENT COVERAGE

Marijuana possession and cultivation could be legal by July

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam amended legislation to accelerate the legalization of marijuana possession and home cultivation in the state to July as opposed to 2024.

First-time unemployment claims spike 63% in Henrico

Virginia ABC stores closed Easter Sunday

EDUCATION COVERAGE

Deep Run HS student among 10 winners statewide of STEM essay contest

CRIME COVERAGE

Henrico Crime Report - Mar. 26-Apr. 1, 2021

Nomination process open for ‘Henrico’s Top Teachers’

The pandemic interrupted our annual Henrico’s Top Teachers section in 2020, but it’s back in 2021! There’s never been a school year quite like this one, and we know that teachers have been working even harder than normal to make sure their students have everything they need to succeed. Now we want to hear about those who have gone above and beyond. Nominate a great Henrico teacher (or several) today.