Woman killed crossing Brook Road • Henrico supervisors discuss $20 million in spending, approve Fall Line Trail resolutions

Henrico Newsflash – Feb. 14, 2024

Feb 14, 2024

Woman killed crossing Brook Road

Diamond Nakita Downs was killed crossing Brook Road in Glen Allen at about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to Henrico Police.

Downs, 22, was killed after she left work at the Chipotle Mexican Grill near where she was hit by a driver who stayed at the scene of the crash. Click here to read more

GOVERNMENT COVERAGE

Henrico supervisors discuss $20 million in spending, approve Fall Line Trail resolutions

At its Feb. 13 meeting, the Henrico Board of Supervisors scheduled a Feb. 27 public hearing about a proposal that would add $20.8 million in budget amendments to the current fiscal year budget. Of that amount, $10 million would go toward state highway maintenance and $6.4 would be allocated toward the renovation of Jacob L. Adams Elementary School to help fund expanded renovation plans. Click here to read more

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