More freezing rain expected tonight.
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Category Archives: Laurel Street
Clogged Storm Drain On S. Laurel Street
Clogged storm drain reported at S. Laurel and China Streets.
700 Block of S. Laurel About 40 Years Ago
Photo courtesy of William Pickett
Break-In and Gunshots This Morning
From alert.vcu.edu:
Reported offense:On November 23, 2020, at 6:50 AM, a home invasion was reported to have occurred at 115 South Laurel Street.
Brief description of how the crime took place:Victim reported that two suspects made entry into his home after kicking in the back door. Once inside the residence the victim reported being struck in the head during a brief scuffle. As the suspects were leaving several gunshots were fired at the residence. One victim sustained injuries to his fore head during the initial scuffle.
Suspect/s:Suspect #1 Hispanic male, 6’2”, 210 lbs, with red hair “braids”, and wearing red sweatpants. Suspect #2 – White male, 5’^”, 180 lbs, wearing a gray hoodie, and black pants. Last known direction of travel is unknown.
Investigating agency:Richmond Police are leading the investigation.
Water Main Break at Laurel and Holly
City crew came to work on a broken water main at the intersection of S. Laurel and Holly Streets.
End of An Era – Mojo’s Announces Closing Date
Mojo’s staff made this announcement on their Facebook page:
Big announcement time (prepare your tears): after October 11th 2020 we will be no-Mo’-jo’s. Aka: we’re closing on October 11th (that will be the last day we will have service) for an undetermined amount of time. It’s been a wild ride these last twenty (or so?) years, but it’s time to say our goodbyes to 733 west cary street. Come in and see us for the next few weeks that we’ll be open (and seriously, you’re going to be saying goodbye to these cheesesteaks and wings so it’s now or never!) We’ll miss and love you all forever!! #mojos4ever
Big announcement time (prepare your tears): after October 11th 2020 we will be no-Mo’-jo’s. Aka: we’re closing on October 11th (that will be the last day we will have service) for an undetermined amount of time. It’s been a wild ride these last twenty (or so?) years, but it’s time to say our goodbyes
Known for their cheesesteak sandwiches, Mojo’s will certainly be missed as an independent neighborhood business.
Morning Photos
Morning sun coming through the trees on S. Laurel.
Skyline at Spring and S. Laurel
Spring Street squirrel
The 821 Cafe on W. Cary Street is closed on Mondays.
Tech Exchange is closed on Mondays also. If the country ever does go to a smaller work week like some have suggested- will Mondays become a non-working day?
Hives seem to be doing ok.
Beautiful Butterfly
Thanks to the gardeners who plant butterfly-friendly flowers in Oregon Hill! This beauty was on the 600 block of S. Laurel.
City Quickly Replaces Missing Stop Sign
Dear Mr. Sawyer,
I want to send a hearty “Thank You” for the fast work of Maintenance Tech III Andre Cannady for so promptly replacing the missing STOP sign in Oregon Hill! He immediately installed a temporary stop sign and after assessing the situation promptly returned and installed a new pole and sign. This was done within a half hour of receiving the report of the missing sign.
Mr. Cannady’s prompt work may have prevented an accident at this busy corner. Thank you so much for taking care of this issue so speedily!
Gratefully,
Charles Pool
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