Father-daughter 'sneakerheads' featured in national series; Insurance company expanding in Henrico

Henrico Newsflash – August 10, 2023

Aug 10, 2023

Father-daughter ‘sneakerheads’ from Henrico featured in national series

A father and daughter from Henrico are the latest sneaker aficionados to be featured on Hibbett, Inc.’s Small-Town Sneakerhead digital series, a collection of short video profiles designed to celebrate sneaker culture. The newest episode of the series features Kijafa McKinzie (a 44-year-old sneaker collector, husband and father from Henrico, with a passion for sneakers that spans more than 27 years) and his 16-year-old daughter, Dylan. Click here to read more.

BUSINESS COVERAGE

Insurance company to expand, add 72 jobs in Henrico

Berkley Insurance Company, a subsidiary of W. R. Berkley Corporation, will invest $6.1 million to expand at its current location in Innsbrook by assuming an additional 8,920 square feet of office space to accommodate growth in its Berkley Aspire, Berkley Mid-Atlantic Insurance Group, and Verus Specialty Insurance businesses. Click here to read more.

COMMUNITY COVERAGE

Henrico resident honored for years of Rotary service

The Rotary Club of West Richmond also named an annual award for the long-time member. Click here to read more.

Henrico, state, federal officials to host Aug. 23 open-house about PFAS

The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and will include representatives of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Virginia Department of Health, federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry and Henrico County. Click here to read more.