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46-year-old man killed in Glen Allen; Henrico Police officials introduce ‘soft interview room’

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Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU – TEENS Program

Metro Richmond named a ‘Runner Friendly Community;’ Henrico to accept Christmas trees for recycling through Jan. 8

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2 Deep Run HS students win 7th District Congressional App Challenge; Amazon donates goods, $25k to VHBG

McClellan earns Democratic nomination with resounding primary win; Henrico Police, Virginia State Police arrest eight during solicitation sting

Page announces candidacy for Three Chopt District supervisor’s seat; Fatal overdose numbers still higher than pre-pandemic

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Henrico’s teacher of the year focuses on classroom kindness; Man struck, killed on Henrico train tracks

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GRTC releases details about new microtransit service in Henrico; Modernizing ABC says counter-service stores are on their way out

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Dec. 11-17, 2022

Henrico School Board to state legislators: raise teacher pay, increase funding for recruitment; Man injured in Northern Henrico shooting

Colors of the season; Bagby drops out of Congressional race, endorses McClellan

Housing Families First expands Henrico campus to serve more families; Republicans to canvass for 4th District seat Saturday in Colonial Heights

McClellan, Morrissey formally join Democratic race for 4th District Congressional seat; Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary moving headquarters to Innsbrook

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Without a stable funding source, some Henrico school playgrounds sit in disrepair; Bagby to announce for 4th District Congressional seat

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Dec. 4-10, 2022

Henrico school nurses now authorized to administer naloxone; Henrico officials host topping-off ceremony for Sports and Events Center

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Henrico historic areas receive VLCF grant awards; Chester man cited after trying to bring loaded handgun onto flight at RIC

Henrico, airport officials seek enhancements to Williamsburg Road corridor; Breeze to restore service from RIC to Jacksonville

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HCPS names Teacher of the Year finalists; Vithoulkas recaps Henrico’s achievements in state of the county address

Henrico officials planning to test metal detectors in some county schools; GRTC planning long-range expansion of bus rapid transit line through northern Henrico

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Nov. 27-Dec. 3, 2022

Henrico plan would help county employees buy homes; Va. college students need more support

Stakeholders share concerns, praise at school system’s small-group town hall meeting; 2 men arrested in connection to Williamsburg Road murder

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Adult education center coming to Regency Square Mall; HCPS horticulture programs to hold holiday plant sales

McEachin, a political giant in Central Virginia, dies at 61; 2 teens found with guns at Highland Springs High School

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$16M renovation, expansion of Tuckahoe Little League complex planned; Richmond’s Pulse has been a surprise success

Henrico Police seek tips related to Short Pump robbery; Virginia AG Miyares launches ‘One Pill Can Kill’ awareness campaign

Henrico Police seek robbery suspect; Tuckahoe meeting Dec. 1 to highlight planning process, development projects

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Lego robots take over Deep Run HS; Fredericksburg woman arrested after bringing handgun to RIC checkpoint

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Bill payment assistance available to Dominion customers; HHHunt buys 6.7 acres in Short Pump for residential development

Tuckahoe Park expansion planned to West Broad Street; Democrat Levy officially announces bid for 59th District seat

Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU – TEENS Program

Henrico Community Food Bank and Virginia DSS helping citizens in need; Northern Henrico traffic alert

Data shows Henrico led Va. localities in school bus crashes in 2020-21; Henrico’s VanValkenburg seeks move to Virginia Senate

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UVA shooting suspect, a former Varina High School student, is taken into custody in Henrico

Work-based learning experience to be required for graduation in Henrico; Henrico Sheriff’s Office’s food drive to benefit community food bank

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Feds tell states special ed service requirements must be met for students; Henrico Police welcome 7 academy graduates

Henrico voters approve $511M bond referendum; Wittman, McEachin win reelection

Everything you need to know about the 2022 Election; HCPS educators receive grants, awards in recognition of classroom excellence

Chesterfield man arrested in connection to October shooting in Henrico; Va. patients impacted by nationwide Adderall shortage

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Oct. 30-Nov. 5, 2022

Henrico student faces charges related to October shooting; In Eastern Henrico showdown, Highland Springs stonewalls Varina

Henrico election officials adapt to prolonged voting process; Henrico school bus driver charged after Thursday morning crash injures 2

Proposed Staples Mill Sheetz sparks opposition; Henrico Police arrest 8 men on prostitution charges

End of an era: Virginia Center Commons closes; Short Pump Ruritan Club donates to Richmond Fisher House

Evictions lower, but Henrico officials remain focused on housing needs; Henrico man killed in hit-and-run crash on East Laburnum Avenue

Stars shine at Henrico PAL banquet; Henrico Police arrest 2 in connection with September murder

Elementary special education teachers in Henrico ‘stretched too thin’ by staffing shortage; National Drug Take Back Day planned Oct. 29

Henrico supervisors approve plans for new police precinct facility after rejecting unsolicited bid; HCPS to host College and Career Night Nov. 2

Man shot in Glen Allen; Henrico MHDS board member receives 2022 Gartlan Award

Alker wins Dominion Energy Charity Classic; Sandston Library undergoing renovations

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Oct. 16-22, 2022

Forget to register to vote? Under a new Virginia law, you can still cast a ballot; Section of western Henrico road to be closed starting Oct. 24

Henrico’s high school dropout rate higher than state average, especially among Hispanic students; 7 new advocates join Henrico CASA

Varina Ruritan Club raises $13k for new uniforms, equipment for Varina HS football team; Virginia ABC stores to stock 46 new products for holidays

Seventh-grader allegedly stabs another at Brookland Middle School; Spike Alert issued for Metro Richmond

Henrico Police officer assaulted during fight at Highland Springs HS; advocates gear up for the Walk to End It

Changes needed to save lives, say cyclist and pedestrian advocates; Nominations open for second annual RVA Sports Awards

Henrico building permit costs among lowest nationally; TSA prevents woman from carrying loaded gun onto Richmond flight

GRTC planning shelters, benches at half of its bus stops; Former VCU basketball standout found safe in NC

Henrico School Board not planning to weigh Youngkin’s transgender guidance yet; former VCU basketball player reported missing in Henrico

Freeman High School community mourning death of teacher; TSA prevents man from carrying loaded gun onto Richmond flight

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Oct. 2-8, 2022

Henrico man struck and killed by vehicle in Sandston; What the end of rent relief means for Virginia tenants

For new Henrico Christmas Mother, helping others is personal; Va. cracking down on unlicensed charitable poker

Tourist spending in Henrico eclipses $1.3 billion; maternal mortality rates rise in Virginia

RHHD receives new federal funding; weekly high school sports round-up

Henrico to add more pickleball courts as the sport surges in popularity; 2 Henrico communities named among top-50 places to live in U.S.

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Sept. 25-Oct. 1, 2022

Spanberger blasts Democratic House leadership after her proposed ban on stock sales stalls; Henrico moves into low COVID-19 Community Level

Henrico officials envision new tournament-level baseball complex in Glen Allen; Lewis Ginter to purchase Lakeside Baptist Church property

New software allows Henrico parents to monitor students’ internet activity; Reynolds postpones 50th anniversary celebration

Henrico supervisors amend county’s noise ordinance; Chesterfield man dies after being struck by car in Henrico

Eleven Henrico schools not fully accredited; Henrico Police seek Glen Allen burglary suspect

Henrico Schools expands PBIS to 15 more schools; Henrico woman wins $158k in Virginia Lottery

Fast-paced sport making an impact in Richmond region; free FAFSA assistance available through GRASP

PHOTOS: Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band; Plate and Goblet: News and notes from Henrico restaurants and breweries

As walls go up, countdown to Henrico arena’s arrival is on; Juvenile arrested, charged with murder of Henrico HS student

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Henrico hit-and-run victim dies from injuries; Early, absentee voting in Henrico begins Sept. 23

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Sept. 11-17, 2022

Henrico teen wins swimming gold for Team USA at international event; Nuckols Farm ES named a national ‘Blue Ribbon School’ for the second time

New Virginia Supreme Court justice is Henrico resident; New Osborne/Newton to be closed at bridge Sept. 20-23

On the river, a search for ‘living fossils;’ SUV flips on Brook Road in Northern Henrico

18-year-old indicted on 2 charges related to crash that killed Henrico officer; Henrico Police seeking 27-year-old in connection with Sept. 7 homicide

Cashwell: ‘Smooth start’ to new Henrico school year despite staffing shortages; NC man arrested after trying to bring loaded gun onto 9/11 flight at RIC

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Sept. 4-10, 2022

New cameras with upgraded security software debut in Henrico schools; HCPS to host job fair Sept. 13

23-year-old Henrico man shot and killed in Glen Allen; Henrico officials review bond referendum items with citizens

New bivalent COVID-19 booster now available locally; Sandston Library enhancements to begin Sept. 12

Henrico pedestrian injured in hit-and-run; Holiday Barn Pet Resorts turns 50

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Aug. 28-Sept. 3, 2022

Varina Scout among teens helping to enhance Woodland Cemetery; Lane closures planned on I-64, Gaskins Road Sept. 6-12

Report of active shooter at Henrico High School deemed unfounded; Amtrak’s Virginia routes see all-time high traffic in July

Henrico man dies in Lakeside crash; Henrico to host bond referendum meeting Sept. 6

Henrico middle school, high schools getting new security cameras; Housing Families First meets $4.4M capital fundraising goal

As Henrico schools reopen, a sense of getting back to ‘normal’ returns; Airport officials, tenants donate to Sandston Elementary

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Aug. 21-27, 2022

Henrico Schools down to 175 teacher vacancies; A note from the Citizen’s new education reporter

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Monkeypox vaccine eligibility expands in Virginia; Feinmel named Henrico’s deputy county manager for public safety

Women wanted in grand larceny incidents at Short Pump Town Center; As it turns 20, Pocahontas Parkway makes $20,000 grant to Feed More

School meals not free for all students this year in Henrico; Federal judge throws out second redistricting suit seeking new Va. House elections

Yoga benefit honors cyclists; Rolfe Middle School unveils new logo

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Aug. 14-20, 2022

Henrico supervisors delay decision on Short Pump development proposal; Henrico Police arrest 9 men in child solicitation sting operation

Henrico students show improvement, but still below most state averages in SOLs; GRTC to receive $11M for cleaner bus fleet

NOVA Aquatics celebrates founder Brown as he exits Richmond region; Dorey Park Farmers Market celebrates Farmer’s Market Week

More than 7 in 10 youngsters from Metro Richmond remain in region as young adults; Henrico to host Aug. 17 bond referendum meeting

Henrico selects private partner to operate detox center; community remembers Lewis Ginter employee struck and killed as she rode her bike in Varina

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Aug. 7-13, 2022

Lt. Governor Sears tours Henrico’s GreenCity; 2 Henrico all-star teams to begin Babe Ruth World Series play

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Traffic signals retimed along West Broad Street; 4 Henrico, HCPS programs honored by Virginia Association of Counties

Henrico man calls for his own arrest at board of supervisors meeting; second IEIC/NAP global digital infrastructure summit coming to Henrico in November

Eastern Henrico schools account for nearly 60% of county’s remaining teaching vacancies; Henrico reports third rabies case of 2022

Planned apartments at Virginia Center will include some affordable housing units; Glen Allen 11-year-old all-star baseball team finishes second at Cal Ripken League World Series

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – July 31-Aug. 6, 2022

Henrico Recreation and Parks director out after just 3 months on the job; Glen Allen 11-year-old all-stars reach Cal Ripken League World Series title game

Henrico seeks names from public for proposed animal adoption center; photos from National Night Out in Henrico

Henrico students take home awards and leadership skills from YOVASO retreat; I-95 lane closures Aug. 5-6 could impact Henrico traffic

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National Night Out events planned in Henrico Aug. 2; photos from RVA Community Fun Day

A Cornerstone of the community; Henrico County launches ‘Historically Speaking’ series

Henrico cosmetologists offer mixed reviews of planned reduced licensing standards; Democrats Shippee, Gibson enter race for 57th District seat

Tale of the veil; Henrico Schools to host job fairs Aug. 2, 8

Former Glen Allen High School JV lacrosse coach charged with online sexual offense; Henrico supervisors consider stricter residential noise standards

New business applications in Henrico continue to jump; deputy Henrico manager tapped to lead state opioid authority

Varina man donates 28 acres to Capital Region Land Conservancy; Henrico begins streaming service for baseball games at 2 venues

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – July 17-23, 2022

Public transit governing boards don’t look like their riders; Henrico industrial distribution facility sells for $22.25M

New software to monitor Henrico students’ online activity; First Congressional District challenger discusses gun safety at town hall

Empower AI expands into new Henrico location; Lakeside all-star baseball team earns trip to Babe Ruth World Series

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Henrico students watch their experiments blast into space; Beckman receives Innsbrook Rotary Business Leader Award

Henrico supervisors reject plan to spend meals tax funds on school playgrounds; former Henrico delegate dies

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – July 10-16, 2022

Less than 5% of youngest children in Henrico have received COVID-19 vaccine

20-year-old identified as man fatally shot by Henrico Police; monkeypox case; QTS data center plans massive expansion

Henrico planning $423M in active transportation projects; Kroger debuts 'Boost'

'There's a lot of hate going on right now'

1,000 fish turn up dead in Wyndham Lake; buffered bike lanes possible in Lakeside

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – July 3-9, 2022

Tuckahoe Middle School band director dies; Sportable’s ‘Kon-Tiki Challenge’ encourages participants to reach goals beyond their perceived limits

Family, HEF launch Julia Budzinski Memorial Scholarship Fund; Henrico remains in ‘high’ COVID-19 community level designation

Trickle-down effect of tight housing market forces rental prices up in Henrico, too; St. Joseph’s Villa CEO retiring next year, replacement named

PHOTOS: Henrico County’s Fourth of July celebration; Florida police arrest 2 in string of vehicle thefts in Henrico, Chesterfield, Richmond

Henrico pools and swim clubs get creative to fill lifeguard vacancies; Henrico’s ‘Red, White and Lights’ Fourth of July celebration returns to Meadow Farm

Fruits of newfound human rights come to life for Afghan child refugees; Henrico man wins $250,000 in Virginia Lottery

Henrico Schools remains committed to Achievable Dream Academy despite literacy struggles; Henrico Police seek driver who struck cyclist June 19

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Education firm EAB expanding in Henrico, adding more than 200 new jobs; Yorktown man cited by police after trying to bring loaded gun onto plane at RIC

Sheetz lowering gas prices through July 4; Virginia native and Bronze Star recipient laid to rest at Seven Pines National Cemetery

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – June 19-25, 2022

Rolfe Middle School adopts new mascot; county officials dedicate four professional-level outdoor basketball courts in Eastern Henrico

Federal judge to rule on claim that Henrico School Board violated disability law; James River Association program helps citizens track water quality

MRVA tours highlight modern design in Henrico; Virginia State Police investigating fatal Henrico crash

RHHD to offer COVID-19 vaccinations for children under 5 starting Wednesday; photos from Henrico County’s Juneteenth celebration

Companies, students partner to replace West End Manor Civic Association’s roof; for Henrico Police Athletic League, ‘there’s no place like home’

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Longtime media executive Waran named president of Richmond Raceway; Dorey Park Farmers Market debuts ‘Little SNAPs’ program, concert series

COVID-19 vaccines for youngest children likely to arrive next week in Henrico; Henrico supervisors amend fiscal budget, officially adopt temporary tax clemency plan

Tune in to your teen’s health this summer! TEENS weight management program now enrolling

Henrico’s Teigen leaving for Powhatan superintendent’s role; USDOT awards $58M grant for Richmond-Raleigh rail corridor program

‘New purpose and new life’ for new affordable housing project on Henrico-Richmond line; book exploring Glen Allen’s history to be released July 4

Henrico’s Top Teachers – 2022

Teen shot and killed in Eastern Henrico; 2 teens arrested in Henrico on charges related to Philadelphia mass shooting

Teen arrested, charged with drive-by pellet-gun shootings in Henrico’s Far West End; Henrico Police seek man on second-degree murder charge

Man shoots, kills another at Ft. Harrison in Varina, then calls police; Henrico County high school scholar athletes honored

Cashwell: Youth gun violence in Henrico leaves ‘many layers of trauma and pain;’ Henrico middle school students arrested on gun charges

When it comes to enhancing conservation efforts in Henrico, new group thinks it ‘CAN;’ body recovered in James River believed to be that of second missing woman

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Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – May 29-June 4, 2022

Jury hung in trial of Henrico teacher accused of sex assault on student; bear spotted crossing road in Henrico’s West End

‘Big Bugs’ descend upon Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden; missing Henrico woman’s body found in James River

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Nine witnesses testify during morning portion of second day of Lakey trial; Henrico to host Juneteenth events June 1, 8 and 18

Henrico teacher’s accuser takes stand during first day of sexual assault trial; environmental groups that sued Henrico, alleging Clean Water Act violations, now challenging judge’s ruling

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – May 22-28, 2022

Henrico teachers to school board: restructure the pay scale; spike in hospitalizations sends Henrico into ‘high’ COVID community level

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Weinstein JCC celebrates 75 years of unifying a community; bald eagle rescued by Henrico Police released back into natural habitat

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Glen Allen High School band director arrested; Henrico Police identify man found shot dead in SUV in Near West End

Henrico police, schools to implement ‘Handle with Care’ program; Henrico HS hosts Navy Week presentations

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden celebrates Glenn Stream restoration; 6 Henrico companies named to Fortune 1000 list

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – May 15-21, 2022

3 separate shootings leave Henrico HS student, 24-year-old man dead; black bear spotted in Henrico’s Far West End

COVID-19 cases spiking in Henrico, but hospitalizations aren’t; dreams come true for students, thanks to peers from Henrico school

Baby formula shortage: what Henrico families should know; ECPI expands Henrico campus, introduces culinary program

McEachin, 5 others call for ‘strongest possible’ truck emissions requirements; Navy Week underway in Richmond region

New Henrico Schools policy allows more nonresidents to attend; two women injured after being shot on I-64

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – May 8-14, 2022

Henrico teachers’ pay plan creates confusion, anger; Henrico now at medium COVID-19 community level

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Lebanese Food Festival returns to Glen Allen May 13-15; Henrico Police to host memorial service for fallen officers May 13

Richmond Ismaili community celebrates official opening of Glen Allen Jamatkhana; Henrico Police arrest two men in connection with March homicide

Hundreds of Henrico students walk out of school in support of abortion rights; Hermitage HS student wins 7th District Congressional Art Competition

Henrico Schools to provide $500 bonus to all full-time employees this fall

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – May 1-7, 2022

Henrico to return $20.4M in excess personal property tax money to vehicle owners; Guelig named Va. elementary school counselor of the year

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Jury trial approaches for Henrico teacher accused of sex assault on student; student charged after fight at Varina HS

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Vithoulkas to announce plan for Henrico car-tax bill relief Friday; Henrico parent withdraws request for review of youth novel

U.S. education secretary tours Reynolds CC; Henrico names new director of Recreation and Parks

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Novel under review by Henrico Schools committee after complaint; Glen Allen man murdered in NYC

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Apr. 24-30, 2022

CodeRVA to serve as model for other lab schools – if GA approves Youngkin’s $150M budget request; Short Pump shooting sends one to the hospital

Youngkin signs “landmark” Virginia Literacy Act; Henrico principal to retire after 17 years leading East End schools

Henrico Police arrest 24-year-old woman in connection with fatal hit-and-run; Henrico ranked 26th healthiest locality in Virginia

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run incident in Near West End; section of River Road to be closed to through traffic April 28-29

Varina HS graduate excels at W&M; Virginia Rent Relief Program portal closing to new applications May 15

Henrico School Board adopts $762.9M budget with 5% raises for staff; Henrico Police charge 23-year-old man in March 28 shooting

Air quality in Henrico and Virginia among nation’s best; Academy Sports + Outdoors plans first Va. store in Short Pump

CVTA seeks public input about proposed regional transportation projects; McEachin to be honored by Virginia Interfaith Power & Light

Most colleges continue to bypass standardized testing for applicants; crash fatalities on Virginia’s roads hit 14-year high in 2021

West End Islamic Center vandalized for second time in six months; kindergarten, new-student registration for Henrico Schools begins April 18

McEachin, other lawmakers urge closure of PFAS reporting loophole; Virginia ABC stores closed Easter Sunday

Community garden blooms in West End senior community; West End apartment complex plans to construct 5-story mixed-use building

Henrico officials planning for what comes ‘NEXT;’ UR earns $12k grant for GRTC project

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Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU – TEENS Program

Hundreds mourn slain Highland Springs student, leaders call for end to violence

Prayer vigil planned Monday for Highland Springs HS student killed in shooting; 17-year-old shot in Near West End

Developer pulls plans for community at Varina Civil War site

Henrico students earn national art, writing contest awards

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Spanberger’s bill designed to help fight substance use disorder; Youngkin creates ‘Safe And Sound Task Force’

Prayer vigil for fallen Henrico officer set Monday night; vehicle shot twice on I-64 in Henrico

Family seeks more than $3M from Henrico School Board, claims violation of federal special ed law

24-year-old Henrico Police officer dies in crash; second COVID-19 booster shots now available through RRHD

Youngkin’s education initiatives affect rhetoric, but not classroom operations; Henrico man faces 23 drug, explosives charges

Henrico Schools promotes 3 new principals to replace retirees; UR to host inauguration of new president Hallock April 8

One injured by fleeing car after morning shootout in Eastern Henrico parking lot; Henrico Police seek suspect in Lakeside bank robbery

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Mar. 20-26, 2022

25 Henrico eighth-graders receive full scholarships to VUU; Bermuda-based insurance group establishing U.S. headquarters in Henrico

Henrico students delve into ‘buried’ history at Maggie Walker Governor’s School; ‘Out of Darkness’ novel returned to Henrico school libraries after review

Henrico names raceway president Bickmeier inaugural executive director of sports and entertainment authority

World Pickleball Tour event coming to Henrico; MEDARVA launches scholars program for high school students

The Steward School remained open during pandemic, drew families in; Virginia to receive about $530M through opioid agreement with four companies

Va. Mortgage Relief Program expands to provide more assistance to homeowners; Henrico to host ‘community visioning’ workshop Mar. 23

Youngkin proposes temporary suspension of gas tax; students show off skills at Henrico Schools’ Career Rodeo

2 years after pandemic shutdown, Cashwell reflects on ups and downs

McEachin announces legislation to protect African American burial grounds; Harvie ES principal earns REB Distinguished Leadership Award

Henrico Schools officials don’t plan to dial back equity initiatives; Thermo Fisher Scientific to expand research laboratories in Henrico, Richmond

Students to showcase skills at Career Rodeo Challenge; Henrico Police seek vehicle connected to March 8 shooting

PHOTOS: Henrico Schools’ ARTS Festival at Deep Run HS; Walgreens and Labcorp offer free, at-home COVID-19 test kits

Henrico high school students build adult education classrooms at Regency Mall; Breeze Airways adds nonstop flights to 5 new cities from RIC

The Brass Tap to open at Libbie Mill – Midtown; Strother files to seek Republican nomination in new 59th House District

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Feb. 27-Mar. 5, 2022

Only 2 private wells in Eastern Henrico show elevated PFAS levels; Henrico native earns national ‘Backing Black Business’ cash grant

Short Pump ranked No. 3 spot to raise a family in the South; proposed Henrico Schools budget grows to $762.9M to include 5% raises for staff

Vithoulkas proposes $1.54-billion operating budget for Henrico; these key bills are awaiting committee vote in the Virginia General Assembly

Spanberger’s bill to prevent stock-trading by members of Congress and their families builds momentum; Acacia Mid-Town restaurant coming to Libbie Mill

Youngkin administration eliminates VDOE’s equity initiatives; lawmakers again debate allowing home-schooled students to play public school sports

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Feb. 20-26, 2022

Proposal to give Henrico seats on GRTC board advances; McEachin visits Henrico middle school for student town hall

Henrico Schools to discontinue COVID-19 screening testing for athletes in spring season; McGuire announces he’ll seek Virginia Senate seat

Soupergirl CEO to appear at Henrico Kroger Feb. 24 for local launch; Senate clears bill for civil action for sexual images sent electronically without consent

Full-service community school to open in Henrico; Extension berry plant, bag clip sale underway to benefit 4-H programs

Godwin H.S. to dedicate commons area in honor of former principal McGinty; House bill would reverse law limiting minor traffic stops

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Feb. 13-19, 2022

Henrico Police captain’s killer to serve 28 years in prison; Henrico Doula program now enrolling pregnant women

Henrico Virtual Academy makes ‘tremendous progress’ in first year; Henrico Planning Commission endorses several projects, approves others

Henrico Schools enacts mask-optional rule after Youngkin signs law to end mandates; JA Finance Park reopens at Libbie Mill Library after 700 days

Henrico officials dedicate road to late Innsbrook developer Gunst; Henrico Police investigate shooting at Legacy at Maryland apartments

Proposed Senate bill would expand pay bump to other K-12 school personnel; applications open for Henrico Schools’ 2022-23 preschool program

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Feb. 6-12, 2022

Federal studies confirmed PFAS in Eastern Henrico swamp more than 4 years ago; friction over masking between Henrico parents snowballs with sign spat

Henrico School Board sets guidelines about when mask requirement will end; mobile COVID-19 testing to begin at several Henrico, Richmond locations

RVA Sports awards honor Varina HS football legend, current coach; proposed mixed-use development in Short Pump could get final approval Feb. 10

Band with Henrico ties recognized in global Fender competition; tissue, paper towel manufacturer plans $17M expansion in Henrico

Va. Supreme Court dismisses school masking lawsuit against Youngkin; Henrico Schools to stop allowing unmasked students following court ruling

Avula leaving Henrico to become director of Virginia Department of Social Services; Omicron’s January surge results in 19 new COVID-related deaths in Henrico

Godwin High student arrested on gun charges at school; lawmaker wants to add COVID vaccine requirement to list of workplace discrimination protections

Henrico mother and 10 other parents sue Youngkin over mask order; Henrico officials planning technology zone at Innsbrook

About one dozen Henrico families, mostly at Deep Run High, refuse masks; Richmond National Battlefield Park acquires more land at Henrico’s Malvern Hill Battlefield

Henrico officials planning push to attract bioscience wet labs; ‘My Henrico Academy’ now accepting applications

Dozens of higher education leaders support Youngkin’s ‘lab school’ plan; Henrico still waiting for seats on GRTC board

Henrico Schools reduces isolation periods, makes mask transition plans; Henrico makes strides in housing stability

How Henrico plans to address juvenile violence; Henrico Schools to implement test-to-stay COVID-19 program

Guardian of accused Bremer killer found not guilty; Henrico supervisors set to approve historic tax rebate

Henrico teachers union calls for consistent safety protocols; supervisors finalizing list of bond referendum projects

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Jan. 16-22, 2022

Henrico Police: Indiana woman who believed she could be missing Henrico child isn’t; 12 new Virginia State Troopers assigned to Henrico

Henrico Schools pulls another book from library; Youngkin announces details of his ‘COVID-19 Action Plan’

Fifth-grader wins Henrico Schools’ Divisionwide Spelling Bee; Henrico Humane Society reschedules Pet Expo

Youngkin sued over ‘unconstitutional’ order lifting school mask mandate; additional day added to weekly COVID-19 testing at Richmond Raceway

Henrico Schools keeps mask rules; Youngkin’s order says parents don’t have to abide

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Jan. 9-15, 2022

Henrico gas station fined for price-gouging; Tuckahoe’s O’Bannon elected board chair for the sixth time

Henrico Schools officials adjust COVID-19 quarantine rules; Varina High student arrested after gun found in car on campus

Joint investigation underway after juvenile suffers burns at Rolfe Middle School; has Virginia done enough to end housing discrimination?

Henrico School Board’s Marcie Shea to serve on board through breast cancer treatment; VDOT to host online public meeting about Staples Mill Road Small Area Plan

COVID hospitalizations remain low in Henrico but spike statewide; long past NBA days, Newman racks up awards

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Jan. 2-8, 2022

Error 404: Teachers not found; Richmond Raceway opening as COVID-19 community testing center Jan. 8

Former Henrico supervisor dies; new Indian restaurant arrives

Henrico Schools quarantine protocols remain unchanged — for now; Henrico sees slight increase in new COVID hospitalizations

Youngkin promises 20 new charter schools statewide, but how? Details may emerge during General Assembly session

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Dec. 26, 2021-Jan. 1, 2022