He stayed with WRVA until 1993, just several weeks before his death. That month, city officials pondered whether furnishing water to this old horse trough on North Second Street near Bates Street and two others was still justified. Five men have been arrested in connection with a mass shooting at The Belt Atlantic apartments on Midlothian Turnpike on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Anyone with information about this shooting should contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660 or through the P3 app. In September 1958, a bridge that was part of a Belvidere Street extension project near Chamberlayne Avenue in Richmond neared completion. In August 1950, the 176th Infantry of the Virginia National Guard was training at Camp Pickett in preparation for possible duty in Korea. Only about 36 feet of the approximate 46-foot tower remain. In November 1950, Richmond firefighters battled an early morning blaze at Monument Methodist Church, located at Allen and Park avenues. A day later, temperatures dropped into the 60s after a cold front arrived. On Wednesday, City of Richmond Police charged Donald Hemmings, 22, Shyheem Martin, 23, and Sha-Mondrick Perry, 19, with conspiracy to commit murder. McCutchen said that following the shooting, the mother was taken to Chippenham Hospital and her daughter was taken to VCU Medical Center. In August 1954, Melvin Doggett (left) and Jeff Martin sought relief from the summer heat by getting even hotter. 5710 Midlothian Turnpike; Richmond, VA 23225 (804) 230-1212; publicfile@nbc12.com - 804-230-1212. The store opened in 1933 as The Linen Mart. The school, which cost about $1.1 million, opened the previous month and had roughly 500 high school and 500 elementary students. Mellichampe previously was a sergeant for 10 years on the Prince George County police force. J.G. Police say a woman and two children were also inside the . In the dugout at Mooers Field Jackie Robinson visits with teammate Don Newcombe - a star pitcher who was on military duty at Camp Pickett. In May 1955, a tugboat from New York City left Richmonds Upper Terminal with three steel barges in tow. Our detectives have reviewed multiple cameras that were out there at this apartment complex we have multiple leads that we are following up on, Chief Smith said. This July 1950 image shows a crumbling Richmond-Ashland Electric Line viaduct, covered in vines, near Moore Street in Richmond. The students filed out in an orderly column while a teacher remained at the door to make sure all youths exited safely. In September 1954, floats in the National Tobacco Festival parade completed their promenade around City Stadium before the football game between the University of Richmond and Hampden-Sydney College. In July 1954, Kitty Liles performed with her band. The program helped launch the careers of several country music stars. On July 11, 1950, part of the ceiling of the Park Theater at 810 E. Broad St. collapsed during a showing, injuring 17. In December 1951, the Staples Mill Pond froze, giving people the chance to dust off their ice skates and have some fun. Childress coonhound won best of breed at the Virginia Kennel Clubs 17th annual dog show at the Atlantic Rural Exposition fairgrounds. This January 1953 image shows houses on Belvidere Street in Richmond, as seen near Rowe Street, which were to be taken by the city for a proposed war memorial. In May 1950, three members of the Thomas Jefferson High School cadet corps completed their daily flag ritual. Three others were injured, a 29-year-old woman and two young girls, ages 11 and 15. In May 1954, swimmers cooled off on a hot day at Granite Quarry in Chesterfield County. In June 1951, amid high temperatures and humidity, Shields Lake in Byrd Park and other pools in Richmond were setting attendance records. Tornado felled trees in front of Commonwealth Club on Franklin St., June 13, 1951. Pictured are center fielders Jimmy Piersall from Boston and Willie Mays of New York. & A.M., lay the cornerstone at a ceremony for a $262,000 addition to the former one-room schoolhouse in Glen Allen that Randolph started in 1892 and that was named for her. Property Size 2,819 SF. At the same time, cadets changed to Navy pea jackets as a top coat - the previous style, an Army-type mackinaw that was made at the state penitentiary, was no longer available. The local federation, assisted by the city parks department and state Chamber of Commerce, planned to host a square dancing festival the next month with groups from across Virginia. I really appreciated the remoteness of the facility; even though it is located in the heart of Midlothian on Hull street road. First gaining fame by correctly predicting that an underdog would take a boxing title in 1927, the horse was only correct about one prediction in this visit that 1st District Congressman Edward J. Robeson Jr. would win his next election. The additional revenue would largely offset the $9,300 the city spent to clean the streets annually. Just days after the service, the church suffered a devastating five-alarm fire the following year, the congregation was part of a merger that formed Reveille United Methodist. In August 1955, Mrs. Burlee stood on her front lawn at Tree Hill Farm in Henrico Countys Varina area and admired the view of Richmond. @NBC12 has crews at both. In July 1956, Warren Collazzo and Pat Benedict of the Eastern Parkway Skating Club in Brooklyn, N.Y., practiced a routine they would use in an international skating competition that was underway at the Arena in Richmond. Deals included winter coats for $1 for early customers, television sets between $1.98 and $19, and a seven-diamond ring for $39. You have permission to edit this article. In November 1950, City Council was set to consider a request to abandon the stretch of 23rd Street between Cary and Dock streets, partially occupied by the railroad tracks seen in the distance. During his show in Richmond, he was backed up by Count Basie's orchestra and completed no fewer than five costume changes. There is no suspect description at this time. At the time, police called it was the most accident-prone intersection in the city. About 1,800 spectators turned out for the days racing, which featured a 25-lap final race. . The school offered a wide range of programs, including sewing, music and physical education. The clinic, which opened in January 1952, was staffed by volunteer nurses. 13324 Midlothian Tpke, Midlothian - Office Space For Lease - PropertyShark In February 1951, Mrs. J.H. Police identified the victim who was killed during the shooting as 30-year-old Sharnez Hill. The swimming facility was segregated, and the lake was closed by the city in 1958 to prevent integration. This November 1951 photo from the 3100 block of West Cary Street shows Lord's Furniture and Hofheimer's shoe store. In January 1951, three young polio patients in iron lungs were transported by truck and train from Roanoke to Richmond, where they could undergo long-range treatment at the Medical College of Virginia Hospital. At John Marshall, the schools band and color guard took part in the service, and wreaths were placed on two plaques bearing names of former students who gave their lives in the two world wars. In May 1956, Ann Huxley adjusted the blade height on her lawnmower before cutting the grass at her home on Three Chopt Road in Henrico County. City officials cited the high cost of necessary repairs, not court rulings against segregation, and said several new neighborhood pools could be built for less than renovating the lake facility. . This May 1953 image shows the old church tower on Jamestown Island. In December 1951, frigid temperatures put the Chimborazo Park fountain in a frosty state. Watching the children (from left) were H.F. Taylor, Lions Club president; Joseph Rotella, school principal; and F.M. RICHMOND, Va. -- Police are investigating a deadly shooting at an apartment complex on Richmond's Southside Saturday evening. 5710 Midlothian Turnpike; Richmond, VA 23225 (804) 230 . Super 8 by Wyndham Hull Street Midlothian Richmond Area. Three people have been arrested in connection to the shooting, but police are looking for more suspects. Lot Size 0.61 Acre. In December 1952, while baseball Hall of Famer Ty Cobb was in Richmond for sightseeing and duck hunting, he took time to speak to reporters about his recent articles in Life magazine disparaging modern baseball as lacking the individual skill his era demanded. Ticket prices were $1.50, $2 and $2.50. Richmond police said officers responded to a report of a shooting at about 6:35 p.m. A man with an apparent gunshot wound was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, the police said. The restaurant has over 40 flat screen high definition TVs, We have five booths with your own flat-screen TV in them so you can watch your favorite program. Henrico County had recently reduced the speed limit on its portion of Monument from 50 to 35, and a Richmond News Leader editorial urged the city to raise its limit to match that. In a surveillance video released on Oct. 13, a blue Toyota sedan can be seen pulling up to the drive through of the restaurant on the 8200 block of Midlothian Turnpike at around 11:23 p.m. on July 31. Renovations underway at the Diamond ahead of home opener This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip. A 29-year-old woman and two young girls, ages 11 and 15, were also shot during the incident and remain in stable condition. With a firm belief of Safety-first and foremost, John works with each student individually to develop their knowledge of firearm safety and use. In March 1959, Donnie and Bobby Alvis enjoyed the first days of spring in Richmond with appropriate seasonal company: a baby lamb and new blossoms. The fire caused $100,000 in damage and displaced Nathans tailor shop and the DeJarnette & Paul insurance agency. More recently, the farm served as a set for the 2015 film Ithaca, starring and directed by Meg Ryan. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. In April 1952, Know-Your-Bank Week activities in Richmond included behind-the-scenes tours for bank customers and school students. Air Force members and volunteers staffing the Richmond filter station began plotting sightings of planes as they were called in. The next year, it was turned over from the Glenwood Farms Civic Association to Henrico County. In July 1952, Lovick Law, sergeant-at-arms for the House of Delegates, had his badges and flowers adjusted by majorettes while attending the Virginia Democratic Convention in Roanoke. RICHMOND, Va. Three men have been arrested in connection with Tuesday's shooting at The Belt Atlantic apartments on Midlothian Turnpike that claimed the life of a young mother and her 3 . First responders were called just before 5 p.m. to the 3100 block of Midlothian Turnpike for the shooting. A Henrico County man whose Tuckahoe home was found full of bomb-making materials and explosive devices last year has been sentenced to 12 year. In September 1952, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower was on a whistle-stop tour of Virginia and North Carolina in his campaign for the presidency. Casey Hayes delivered a pat to the Thoroughbreds nose. The bridge was largely washed away in rains from the remnants of Hurricane Agnes in 1972, and now only the supports and a small portion on the island remain. The formal grand opening of the shopping center was held in March 1958. Location is Monroe Park. City safety official John Hanna called the intersection the most complicated we have had to redesign and signalize in the past 14 years.. In September 1953, members of the Virginia Military Institute football team prepared for the season. This December 1950 image of East Broad Street at Fifth Street in downtown Richmond shows crowds of holiday shoppers visiting such stores as Baker's, Peoples Drug, Swatty's Pants, Haverty's Furniture and Raylass Department Store.