The store opened in 1933 as The Linen Mart. March 3, 2022, 11:13 PM. MIDLOTHIAN, Va. Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Monday morning near Midlothian Turnpike. In August 1951, June Maile showed youngsters from the Belle Bryan Day Nursery how to play London Bridge is Falling Down during the nurserys annual outing at Byrd Park. In May 1951, Richmond was preparing to raise the daily sanitation tax on street vendors at the Sixth and 17th Street markets from 10 cents per day to 25. This April 1951 image shows the Richmond skyline as seen from the south end of the Lee Bridge. This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip. From left to right: 18-year-old Kevon Bynum, 18-year-old Kavon Bynum. In February 1952, Gene Autry performed shows at the Mosque that included singing, Native American dances, trick-roping and Autrys famous horse, Champion. This May 1953 image shows the old church tower on Jamestown Island. In December 1951, the Staples Mill Pond froze, giving people the chance to dust off their ice skates and have some fun. In May 1957, patrons enjoyed the roller coaster at the amusement park in Buckroe Beach in Hampton. In January 1953, Richmond city workers painted lane lines on Cowardin Avenue using a new power-driven machine. Only about 36 feet of the approximate 46-foot tower remain. In May 1955, a tugboat from New York City left Richmonds Upper Terminal with three steel barges in tow. CBS-Philadelphia. He stayed with WRVA until 1993, just several weeks before his death. Tobacco planters and shippers started building facilities in Richmond in the 1600s. This May 1950 image shows Swift Creek Mill in Chesterfield County. This May 1953 image shows the First Market building, which was razed in 1961. This September 1953 image shows the canal locks in downtown Richmond between 14th and Pear streets. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. In December 1951, Mrs. Herbert Flax showed her daughter, Susan April, how the light candles on the menorah in celebration of Hanukkah at Temple Beth Israel in Richmond. The club had a longer history, having been first organized in October 1902. On Sept. 26, 1953, the Virginia Tech football team celebrated its 20-6 win over the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -Richmond police say a man was injured in a shooting Wednesday evening. Gov. Chief Smith said detectives are making progress in this case. From its opening in 1908 until 1954, the facility served as an administration building, Army induction center and Army motor pool before housing the citys cars. As part of a larger resurfacing and repair project across the city, Cary was repaved with blacktop between Belmont and Nansemond streets by Richmonds Department of Public Works. Police are investigating a double shooting at the Holiday Inn on Midlothian Turnpike that left one person dead early Monday morning. When Old 798 was still active, it was pulled by two horses that responded to the fire bell with excitement, a veteran fire chief said. 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. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Square dancing for all ages on the Byrd Park tennis courts was a highlight of the week. From left are Margaret Jones, Betty Evans and Anita Hagopian. In June 1951, the summer heat sent crowds to Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield County for a swim. As part of event, the Antiquarian Society of Richmond also prepared an exhibit of 18th-century furniture in the library of the house. In early October 1952, temperatures reached into the mid-80s, and people around the area found ways to enjoy the unseasonably warm weather. About 6:30 p.m., Richmond police responded to apartments in the 4000 block of Midlothian Turnpike, across the street from George Wythe High School, after receiving a report of a shooting. In May 1950, Richmond celebrated Park and Recreation Week with a series of events, including an art carnival, puppet shows and concerts. From 1896 to 1915, this address housed the Robert E. Lee Camp No. The motel had 26 units, and nightly rates began at $5. South Richmonders had this view of a Dec. 24, 1951, fire on North Side at the F.L. An October 1952 image of the Monument Avenue median adorned with autumn leaves. Fired Memphis EMT says police impeded Tyre Nichols' care Richmond police on Thursday released images of a man they said committed a commercial burglary last week. On Oct. 27, 1953, retired middleweight boxing champion Sugar Ray Robinson headlined two shows at the Mosque. The store, built in 1917 in Madison County, also served as the communitys post office and telephone collection agent. One driver reported waiting eight hours to unload his truck. During Wednesdays press briefing, Chief Smith said the five females were innocent bystanders who were outside enjoying the nice weather in a large courtyard when the shooting happened. While Mrs. Allan J. Carter called prospects, Mrs. William F. Thornton worked at the typewriter. Police are asking that anyone with information about this crash call 804-748-1251. Before a crowd of about 6,000 people at Capitol Square, Gov. Police investigating shooting outside Midlothian Turnpike store The clinic, which opened in January 1952, was staffed by volunteer nurses. In January 1954, shoppers waited for buses in the snow on Broad Street in downtown Richmond. The office was closed in April 1953. About 1,800 spectators turned out for the days racing, which featured a 25-lap final race. Midlothian man killed in his driveway after confronting alleged burglar There is no suspect description at this time. Today, the lake is in on the grounds of Jefferson Lakeside Country Club. In this rural area, the store was a community gathering place, with an old 1917 Simmons Giant coal-burning stove to keep people warm. It took more than 15 years after this image was taken until the last of the structures was removed. . Bellona was built in 1816 by the U.S. government as an Army post, and the nearby foundry supplied the military in the antebellum era. MIDLOTHIAN, Va. Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Monday morning near Midlothian Turnpike. FULL VIDEO OF WEDNESDAYS PRESS CONFERENCE, 4/27/21: Shooting on Richmonds Southside leaves one woman dead, four other people injured, 4/27/21: Neighbor reacts to shooting on Richmonds Southside after hearing barrage of gunfire, 4/27/21: Mayor releases brief statement in wake of deadly shooting that left four others injured on Midlothian Turnpike, 4/28/21: Three charged in Midlothian Turnpike homicide that killed a mom and her 3-month-old daughter. 5710 Midlothian Turnpike; Richmond, VA 23225 (804) 230-1212; publicfile@nbc12.com - 804-230-1212. More than 4,000 spectators saw Bobby Hill of Columbus, Ohio, the nations top racer, ride bike No. In August 1950, a 10-car accident on the Lee Bridge snarled traffic both ways during rush hour. In November 1961, a $150,000 project removed the circle, added islands and traffic signals, and diverted some traffic around the busy intersection. Richmond schools were not integrated until 1970. On March 11, 1952, American poet Robert Frost chatted with students Anne Holmes (left) and Beverly Gilbert at a reception that followed his address and poetry reading at Westhampton College. In April 1950, this coal bin in the Highland Springs High School shop building was cleaned out and converted into a practice room for the school band. In December 1953, the new whirlaway, a merry-go-round type of gadget turned by the foot power of dozens of students, was popular at Dumbarton Elementary School in Henrico County. The wagon was among numerous items being transferred from Cameron Station in Alexandria; it can still be seen at the Army Quartermaster Museum at Fort Lee. Donte McCutchen, Hills cousin and Pastor at Love Cathedral Community Church, identified the child as Neziah Hill. In August 1956, Criglersville general store owner Robert H. Gibbs served customer Lindsay Utz while they discussed topics of the day. The 14-year-olds were attending summer school in the Richmond area. 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. Mason, who started working for the Yellow Cab Co. in 1958, said she never had issues because of her gender. In September 1956, students at the Grace Arents School, located on Oregon Hill, were among those all over Richmond who participated in a fire drill. Please subscribe to keep reading. RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) Three men have been arrested in connection with Tuesdays shooting at The Belt Atlantic apartments on Midlothian Turnpike that claimed the life of a young mother and her 3-month-old daughter, and sent three additional victims to the hospital. The Richmond factory near Scotts Addition now houses the Cookie Factory Lofts apartment complex. Just before 8 p.m. on Feb. 8, police found a man in the 6600 block of Midlothian Tpke with a non-life . Admission was $1 per game for adults and 50 cents for students. It opened as the Lubin in 1909, became the Regent briefly in 1916 before changing name to the Isis in the same year. In April 1952, Eleanor Brown, a student at Brook Hill School, donned a bunny suit for the Richmond Easter Parade. It said, in part: The cancer-cigarette link may be pretty poor science, as some say, but it is indirectly producing some very good research.. In June 1955, Central National Bank opened an "auto branch" at Third and Marshall streets in downtown Richmond, a block from the main office. J.G. In October 1958, a street-widening project continued along Patterson Avenue in Richmonds West End. The photo accompanied a Capital Sidelights column by Charles McDowell Jr. that promoted the sunset views from the hill. Crime Insider @jonburkettcbs6s sources say Chesterfield Police are investigating a homicide on North Carriage Lane, near Midlothian MS. Renovations underway at the Diamond ahead of home opener They were (from left) Giant Food, Peoples Drug Store and G.C. In 1949, Randolph retired at age 79 from a long career that encompassed teaching and supervising teacher training and curriculums for black schools in the Richmond area. . RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) A woman was found dead early Saturday morning after a reported shooting near Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond. Year Built 1977. Sledders turned out after school and stayed late on hard-packed snow. (Photo: 8News Reporter Ben Dennis) Brown & Co., a furniture store on Hull Street in South Richmond. Trial for two men charged in Richmond teen's shooting death delayed.