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🚨 MISSING CHILD ALERT – HENRICO COUNTY, VIRGINIA 🚨

Please help locate 16-year-old Dior Nicole Flax Jones, who has been reported missing and may be traveling on foot.

👧 Name: Dior Nicole Flax Jones
📅 Missing Since: June 8, 2025
📍 Missing From: Henrico County, VA
🎂 Age Now: 16 years old
👩 S*x: Female
🖤 Clothing Description: Black pants and a black shirt
🚶 Last Known To Be: Traveling on foot

Dior was last seen on June 8, 2025, and her family and authorities are asking for the public’s help to bring her home safely.

📞 If you have any information, please contact:
• Henrico County Police Department: 804-501-5000
• Or call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)

🔗 Official NCMEC Poster:
https://www.missingkids.org/poster/USVA/VA25-2480/1

🆘 Please share this alert. You could help bring Dior home.

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DISCLAIMER: Information is based on official reports at the time of posting. If you are a family member or guardian and wish to update or remove this alert, please contact the Henrico County Police Department or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children directly.

Longtime Virginia education leader, Dr. Billy Cannaday, has died after decades of service to communities throughout the commonwealth.

❗️Bottled water available at Harvie Elementary School beginning Saturday❗️

Henrico is receiving reports that residents have visited Harvie Elementary School this afternoon to pick up bottled water from the county. Please note, the water distribution site at Harvie is not yet open. It will open tomorrow, Saturday, beginning at 6 a.m. and continuing until 8 p.m.

Residents who would like to pick up a free case of bottled water tonight can visit the distribution site at Best Plaza, 1400 Best Plaza Drive, until 8 p.m. The Best Plaza site also will be open Saturday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Congrats scholars!!

You have big summer plans! HCPS devices do too.

An important year-end reminder from the HCPS Department of Technology: HCPS' 50,000+ student devices (iPads for pre-K and kindergarten, Chromebooks for grades 1-5 and laptops for grades 6-12) must be turned in before the end of the school year so they can be updated and repaired during the summer. You’ll receive more information from your school’s administrators (including Henrico Virtual Academy).

HCPS-approved summer school is the exception. Students identified by their school as needing devices for HCPS-related summer coursework will turn in their device the last week of their summer course.

Fees aren’t fun. As detailed in the “Device Acknowledgement Form” signed by students and parents or guardians at the start of the school year, families will be charged a fee or related repair or replacement costs if:
- A student loses or damages their assigned device or doesn’t return it.
- A student loses or damages their charger or returns a different charger than the one they were assigned at the start of the school year.
- A student intentionally damages their assigned HCPS device. In addition to a repair or replacement fee, this will be handled as a disciplinary matter per the Student Code of Conduct.

Thank you for helping keep HCPS students connected and learning! Questions? Email the Department of Technology at [email protected].

Henrico County warns residents of fake utility workers trying to enter homes Henrico County issued a warning on social media after reports of individuals posing as county employees trying to enter residents' homes.

Cell phones, other devices may be completely banned from Henrico schools next year If approved, the new policy would require devices to be out of sight, silenced or in airplane mode, during the entire school day and during instruction-related after school activities.

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Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a great movie while contributing to an even greater cause. 🏆

UPDATE ⚠️

🎓💫 Attention all graduating seniors! 🎓✨

The time has come to apply for HCAC's Scholarship! 📝💵 Don't miss your chance to unlock amazing opportunities for your future. 💡

Applications are due by *April 11th* — mark your calendars! 📅

If you're a graduating senior from New Kent, Charles City, Armstrong, or Henrico County Public Schools, this is YOUR moment! Apply today and take the next step toward your dreams. 🚀

LINK: bit.ly/hcacscholarships2025

She was last seen on the Lee Bridge over a month ago. Her family is still desperate for answers. On Feb. 8, Mareesa Dawn Jones asked Henrico County Animal Control to come get her dog. Then, she disappeared.

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Mekhi Becton, has had a notable football career. After a standout tenure at the University of Louisville, he was selected 11th overall by the New York Jets in the 2020 NFL Draft. In 2024, Becton joined the Philadelphia Eagles, transitioning to the right guard position. His performance was instrumental in the Eagles’ successful season, culminating in a Super Bowl victory in February 2025.

Reflecting on his journey from Richmond to NFL champion, Becton expressed his gratitude and dedication to his hometown, stating, “I’m a kid from Richmond, Virginia. People don’t make it out of Richmond from where I’m from. I’m not supposed to be here right now.”

Beyond his on-field achievements, Becton has been involved in community initiatives, such as mentoring young athletes at the 804 Sports Association’s Youth NFL Camp. His commitment to giving back serves as an inspiration to many, highlighting the impact of dedication and perseverance.

Off the field, Becton enjoys painting and cooking, hobbies that bring him joy and relaxation. He attributes his interest in cooking to his mother, Semone, who earned her culinary degree and inspired him to follow in her footsteps.

Becton’s journey exemplifies resilience and serves as an inspiration to many aspiring athletes.

This is Black excellence. This is our history. This is our legacy.