Henrico supervisors pass ordinance banning firearms in county facilities • 12 Henrico schools federally identified as needing more support for at-risk students

Henrico Newsflash – Feb. 29, 2024

Feb 29, 2024

Henrico supervisors pass ordinance banning firearms in county facilities

The Henrico Board of Supervisors unanimously passed an ordinance at its Feb. 27 meeting prohibiting possession of firearms, ammunition and components in all county buildings, as well as those owned by the county but operated by another entity, like the Henrico Sports and Events Center. Click here to read more

EDUCATION COVERAGE

12 Henrico schools federally identified as needing more support for at-risk students

Five additional Henrico schools have been listed by the Virginia Department of Education for 2023-2024 as federally identified for needing more support for certain student groups.

Brookland Middle, Cashell Donahoe Elementary, Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary, Jacob L. Adams Elementary, and L. Douglas Wilder Middle have been added this school year to the VDOE’s list of Henrico schools at which at-risk students are struggling. Click here to read more

Enjoy an evening at the Virginia Wine Festival – on us!

Donate at least $50 to the Henrico Citizen today, and we’ll send you one walk-around ticket (a $75 value) to the Virginia Wine Festival’s 6-10 pm session on Saturday, March 2 at Main Street Station in Richmond.

You’ll be saving $25 on your admission and contributing to the Citizen’s local, nonpartisan journalism at the same time! Donate $100 and we’ll send you two tickets, and so on. With your ticket, you will be able to sample hundreds of highly-regarded wines, spirits and ciders; receive a crystal Stolzle wine glass to take home with you; sample specialty food from local and national producers; and have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction.

Click here to donate and reserve your ticket today.

COMMUNITY COVERAGE

Richmond Home + Garden Show returning to Henrico March 1-3

Eight new volunteers join Henrico CASA

GENERAL ASSEMBLY COVERAGE

Virginia hazing education bill passes on third remembrance of freshman’s death

Five marriage-related measures in the state known for its lovers

DINING COVERAGE

Restaurant Watch

IN THE GARDEN

In the Garden: Brighten every room in your home with plants

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