Students, staff and parents agree: bullying is a problem in Henrico schools • Henrico supervisors approve rezoning for potential data center complex in Sandston

Henrico Newsflash – May 20, 2024

May 20, 2024

Students, staff and parents agree: bullying is a problem in Henrico schools

Bullying is one of the top issues for parents, students and staff in Henrico Schools, according to the results of the HCPS 2024 School Survey conducted in February.

About half of participants reported a verbal, social, physical or cyberbullying problem at their school. In total, 76% of the student population completed the survey along with 88% of school-level staff and 18% of HCPS families. All survey responses were anonymous. Click here to read more

GOVERNMENT COVERAGE

Henrico supervisors approve rezoning for potential data center complex in Sandston, which also could include AI users

Following about four hours of discussion and public comment May 14, the Henrico Board of Supervisors approved Richmond developer Hourigan’s rezoning plans for a 622-acre advanced manufacturing and data center complex to be known as White Oak Technology Park II in Sandston, despite largely negative public feedback during the meeting and before the Henrico Planning Commission in April. This complex will be located at the southeast corner of the I-64/I-295 interchange, with construction likely to start within two or three years and buildout possible within a decade. Click here to read more