Grassroots efforts pay off for Democrats in Henrico’s local elections; Henrico Planning Commission endorses controversial Sheetz proposal
Henrico Newsflash – Nov. 13, 2023
Grassroots efforts pay off for Democrats in Henrico’s local elections
Democrats won big in this year’s Virginia General Assembly elections, but they also triumphed in Henrico’s local board of supervisors and school board races.
Democratic candidates Misty Whitehead and Jody Rogish flipped two seats on the Henrico Board of Supervisors in Three Chopt and Tuckahoe respectively, giving Democrats a 4-1 majority on the board. Click here to read more
Henrico Planning Commission endorses controversial Staples Mill Sheetz plans
By a 4-1 vote Thursday night, the Henrico Planning Commission endorsed a revised plan for a proposed Sheetz across Staples Mill Road from the Amtrak station. This is the same proposal that raised opposition from neighbors at last October’s commission meeting and has since been deferred three times and discussed at two community meetings. Click here to read more
Spanberger announces run for governor of Virginia
Virginia state budget emphasizes youth mental health, community-based care
Why this man helps create a patriotic display in Sandston honoring heroes: ‘It’s very humbling’
Henrico Crime Report: Nov. 3-9, 2023
Obituaries
The Bobby BlackHat Band to perform Nov. 14 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
Richmond Funny Bone to present Two Dykes and a Mic Nov. 16
• Bon Secours opens new urgent care center in Henrico (ABC-8)
• WayGone Brewery opens for business on Patterson Ave. as region’s 46th brewery (Richmond BizSense)
• GRTC extends deadline to apply for Rider Advisory Council (RICtoday)
• Plaza Azteca to pay millions in back wages after federal investigation (NBC-12)
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