‘You all had to know you were killing him;’ University of Richmond receives $25M gift for student support center
Henrico Newsflash – March 16, 2023
‘You all had to know you were killing him’
After viewing surveillance video of his March 6 death at Central State Hospital, the family of 28-year-old Henrico man Ivor Otieno expressed shock and outrage Thursday at the actions of the seven Henrico Sheriff’s deputies and three now-former Central State employees who are now charged with his murder.
“My son was treated like a dog – worse than a dog,” Otieno’s mother, Caroline Ouko, told members of the media outside the Dinwiddie County courthouse. “He was murdered. They smothered the breath out of my baby. They murdered my baby. Why did they do that?”
University of Richmond receives $25M gift for student support center
The University of Richmond Wednesday announced the receipt of its second-largest gift ever – a $25-million donation from two of its most notable benefactors that will support the creation of an academic support center for students.
UR alumni Carole and Marcus Weinstein are making the gift to fund the Carole and Marcus Weinstein Learning Center, which will be located in Boatwright Memorial Library on campus.
Henrico Division of Fire’s CARE Team earns national recognition
Glen Allen Youth Athletic Association to host Opening Day event March 19
Letters to the Editor: Not the time to cut healthcare
Restaurant Watch
Rainbow Roll March 19 at Roller Dome in Sandston to benefit Virginia Pride
Richmond Choral Society to present ‘The Music of Franz Joseph Haydn’ March 19 at Grace Baptist Church
• Rockler Woodworking and Hardware to open in Short Pump with hands-on DIY classes (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
• Teen Summit RVA will bring together area students to share common concerns and solutions (RVAHub)
• Several cars stolen from Henrico car dealership (NBC-12)
• These Virginia Tuesday Morning stores are closing after bankruptcy filing (CBS-6)
Henrico News Minute – March 16, 2023
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