Remnants Of Now-Defunct S&K Menswear Being Divvied Up To Creditors


S&K, once a big player in the menswear industry and a company that was headquartered here in Short Pump, is now just a memory. The final S&K retail store closed its doors in August. All that now remains is an unspecified amount of money that will be dispersed to creditors. Just how much, though, will [...]

Local Farmers Market Offering Discounted Christmas Trees For Military


On Saturday December 12th, The West End Farmers Market is planning to give back to the men and women of the armed forces with Christmas trees for the holiday season. “It is with our deepest gratitude and appreciation for their service and sacrifice that we are offering each [military] family a Christmas tree for just [...]

Newly-Chartered Short Pump Rotary Club Already Impacting Community


Last month, Short Pump officially became home to a new community service organization. the more than thirty members of the newly-formed Short Pump Rotary Club held a Charter Night Ceremony at the Richmond Country Club to celebrate its official formation. The Club began its formation just last January.

Homeowners Association Allows Short Pump Vet To Keep Flag Pole


90-year-old World War II veteran Colonel Van T. Barfoot, whose flag pole has been the subject of much debate and national media attention will be allowed to keep flying the stars and stripes at his home in the Sussex Square neighborhood off Gayton Road in Short Pump.

Destroyed Innsbrook Office Building Rises From The Ashes


Last July, an electrical fire destroyed a two-story office building at 5230 Sadler Place near in Innsbrook. Damage was estimated at $1.1 million. In October 2008, the burnt-out shell was demolished. Never mind a glut of office space in the area. Owners Rick and Sarah Jarvis, who also own One South Realty, decided to rebuild. Al [...]

Short Pump-Related Planning Commission Cases: December 2009


Below are the Short Pump-related cases to be heard at the Henrico County Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, December 10, 2009. It’s a good way to keep on top of new development that’s being proposed in the Short Pump community. All meetings are open to the public and take place at 7:00 p.m. at the [...]

Short Pump WWII Vet Garners National Media Attention Over Flag Pole Dispute


90-year old World War II veteran and Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Van T. Barfoot is receiving national media attention as the Sussex Square Homeowners’ Association demanded earlier this week that he remove from his front yard a free-standing flagpole. Lauren Rinker Lauren Rinker is a general assignment reporter for Downtown Short Pump. | My [...]

Photo Tour: New Luxury Hilton Hotel & Shula’s Restaurant Set To Open Friday


Come Friday afternoon, a new full-service Hilton hotel will open for business in Short Pump. Shamin Hotels broke ground on the property in May of 2008 and Friday at 2:00 p.m., a celebratory flag raising ceremony will officially open the new hotel.

Fourth Grader Struck By Motorist While Walking To School In Wyndham


A fourth grader at Shady Grove Elementary School is recovering at a local hospital after being struck by a vehicle while walking to school in the Wyndham community Tuesday morning. He was crossing Wyndham Lake Drive at its intersection with Wyndham Park Drive at the time.

Hearing Date Set In Legal Battle Over Short Pump Community Center


The founding organizations pursuing the dissolution of the Short Pump Community Center will face the members of the community center in a state courtroom. The State Corporation Commission will hear arguments on December 10, 2009, providing members with an opportunity to present opposition to the case. Pam Hervey More articles by Pam Henrico Judge Freezes Assets Of Short [...]