Sean Jones

A little bit of this, a little bit of that.

Writing for @Virginiascope.

Past: @RTDNEWS, @ProgressIndex

[Anna Bryson @AnnaBryson18]

Before he was tranquilized and taken away, the 100-pound teenage black bear wandered around backyards in Oregon Hill, climbed up trees and onto roofs and peaked in residents' windows.
https://t.co/XionelF6VA

[Sean Jones @JonShones18]

Hanover supervisors said they hope DHS reconsiders buying the warehouse.
https://t.co/tgUIxSLUBo

[Brandon Jarvis @Jaaavis]

Abigail Spanberger takes a historic role as Virginia’s first female governor

https://t.co/hQUqHok586

[Brandon Jarvis @Jaaavis]

“Stopping CVOW for any length of time will threaten grid reliability for some of the nation’s most important war fighting, AI, and civilian assets. It will also lead to energy inflation and threaten thousands of jobs,” Dominion Energy said today.

https://t.co/q5JIVvbTQJ

[Sean Jones @JonShones18]

Here's my first story with @Virginiascope. The SCC has been busy - approving higher customer rates, a new rate class applying to data centers and approval of a gas powerplant in Chesterfield https://t.co/U4Zcr62NDE

[Mike Kropf @mikekropfphoto]

The scene at 7th and Canal Streets where Henrico officials say a water main break affected water pressure. @RTDNEWS

[Anna Bryson @AnnaBryson18]

Lisa Coons resigned from her position as Virginia's state superintendent of public instruction effective immediately. https://t.co/GlcFld8nlF

[Samuel B. Parker @SamuelParkerRTD]

In 1980, almost every city employee was required to establish residency within Richmond's city limits.

Today, only 12 senior public officials must establish residency. Three officials on that list had the requirement waived and actually live elsewhere.
https://t.co/WZsnZ8riBA

[Richmond Times-Dispatch @RTDNEWS]

Richmond-based CoStar Group lays off staffers, announces new hiring https://t.co/vDohvXUo9s

[Samuel B. Parker @SamuelParkerRTD]

The city's report on the water crisis claims a @VDHgov representative arrived at Richmond's water treatment plant by 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 6.

But texts and emails between senior VDH officials show they were not even aware of the situation until almost 3 p.m.
https://t.co/palSdyBQjs

[Samuel B. Parker @SamuelParkerRTD]

Former DPU Director April Bingham was fired from her post, and did not resign.

Mayor Avula had said her departure was voluntary and "amicable." But today, a city spokesperson said Bingham rescinded her resignation and was then issued a termination letter.
https://t.co/u67LIy19mu

[Sean Jones @JonShones18]

Hanover Supervisors appeared to favor a board that shares information, like reports about the plant’s condition, rather than an authority to take over day-to-day operations. They also considered stronger ties with Henrico as a source for water.
https://t.co/aqzGEiZXFH

[Sean Jones @JonShones18]

Henrico and Hanover are reacting to last month’s water crisis with calls for more oversight of Richmond’s water treatment plant. Both counties endorsed the idea of a regional group that could put their own staff inside the plant.

[Sean Jones @JonShones18]

https://t.co/BL6ngsycHU
Henrico talked up the possibility of becoming the region’s main water provider, and creating an authority for day-to-day operations.

[Sean Jones @JonShones18]

The region's growth has coincided with a sharp rise in housing costs. Despite Chesterfield and Henrico outpacing the likes of Loudoun County in construction, experts say more housing is needed.
https://t.co/kQ3FOdxY2J

[Sean Jones @JonShones18]

Henrico residents have been asking the county how to make its water system less reliant on Richmond's. Officials said a solution will take time and millions of dollars.
https://t.co/6eRycOpau4

[Sean Jones @JonShones18]

A boil water advisory is also in effect for large portions of Hanover, including Atlee and Mechanicsville.
https://t.co/2XaiYT9wDB

[Sean Jones @JonShones18]

All Henrico water is coming from a treatment plant near the Goochland border. County leaders said it will take time to get water to eastern parts of the county.
https://t.co/jagvk1zX01

[Mike Kropf @mikekropfphoto]

An aerial view of Richmond’s water treatment plant as the city is under a water boil advisory. @RTDNEWS

[Sean Jones @JonShones18]

Elvin Cosby, 96, worked just about every job imaginable in the department of public works. He is remembered for his humility, work ethic, and love for other people.

https://t.co/1h6HChvGRA