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How Virginia passenger rail will be transformed in next decade • More state funds could better help English learners, educators say

Another year of our history

From addiction, a path forward • Most pedestrian and cyclists deaths caused by preventable accidents, data shows

For foster and adoptive parents, a roller coaster ride that’s ‘worth it in the end, for sure’ • New charges filed against suspects in September murder at Henrico Whole Foods

Henrico to accept Christmas trees for recycling through Jan. 9 • Neighbors rescue father, 3 kids from burning Henrico apartment on Christmas Eve

Henrico School Board approves new AP African American Studies course • Libbie Mill’s development and what comes next

Connecting Henrico to Kenya through works of art • Henrico’s VanValkenburg, Willett introduce legislation promoting secure gun storage

Henrico soccer league formed by Afghan immigrant now serves 100 children and teens • Henrico woman recalls $3.99 vase she sold for over $100,000 at an auction

Henrico Schools seeks big boost in funding for AC and roofing repairs • Henrico hospital failed to stabilize Irvo Otieno’s crisis, report says

Henrico supervisors approve controversial Sheetz on Staples Mill Road • Early childhood education instructor named 2024 Henrico Teacher of the Year

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Dec. 10-16, 2023

Henrico Schools terminates partnership with Achievable Dream Academy • Elected Henrico officials sworn in during investiture

Dorey Park Farmers Market owners propose bed-and-breakfast, wedding venue in Varina; Family coding event brings Henrico elementary schoolers into the world of computer science

Racist incidents have become ‘normalized’ at one Henrico high school, some students say; Henrico supervisors delay consideration of ordinance to ban firearms

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Henrico Premier League cricket coming this spring; Henrico School Board to hold public input session on 2024-25 budget

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Henrico supervisors to weigh ordinance banning firearms from county facilities; Henrico Police arrest suspect in River Mill double homicide

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Dec. 3-9, 2023

'Relief cannot come fast enough;' Lewis Ginter named home of best botanical garden holiday lights in US

Health officials encourage Henrico residents to get new COVID-19 booster; The numbers behind Virginia’s most diverse General Assembly

Developer proposing $1B data center, office park in Eastern Henrico; Reviving Virginia’s historic Black cemeteries after decades of neglect

Henrico Sports and Events Center’s grand opening; Judge dismisses petition seeking recount in Fairfield District school board race

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Henrico supervisors discuss $49M in spending; Henrico’s parks and recreational areas are officially tobacco-free

Community mourns death of beloved Henrico veterinarian Dr. Locke Taylor; Community college enrollment rises in Virginia but remains below pre-pandemic levels

A thank-you from our education reporter

Henrico officer released from hospital after shooting; Henrico to host community celebration Dec. 4 to officially open Henrico Sports and Events Center

Henrico launching program Dec. 4 to assist employees with home purchases; HCPS to open new ‘Centers for Innovation’ at 2 middle schools

Henrico Police launches ‘WOAH!’ traffic safety program; River Mill homicide victims identified as father and son

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Henrico Police begin death investigation in River Mill community; Henrico files federal lawsuit against insulin manufacturers, distributors

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46 Henrico schools receive state grant for school security equipment; Henrico supervisors approve sports betting ad app rules

Henrico supervisors approve Willow Lawn redevelopment plan; HCPS will recruit teachers for ‘ALL In VA’ plan rather than outside tutors, superintendent says

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During State of the County address, Henrico officials tout ‘truly remarkable’ efforts; A preview of the 2023 Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights at Lewis Ginter

Sheetz drops price of Unleaded 88 gas to $1.99 for one week; McShin co-founder Shinholser to retire

Three men charged in connection with August homicide in Henrico; Henrico planners endorse planned storage facility, warehouses

At school board meeting, Henrico teachers call for collective bargaining; Staples Mill travel lanes closed near West Broad due to water main break

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Henrico Circuit Court clerk’s race likely headed for recount; 4 Henrico residents indicted on charges of unemployment compensation fraud

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Henrico officials break ground for new police station in Highland Springs; $450M mixed-use development proposed near Henrico-Richmond line

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Grassroots efforts pay off for Democrats in Henrico’s local elections; Henrico Planning Commission endorses controversial Sheetz proposal

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Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Nov. 5-11, 2023

Henrico PAL honors youth, leaders, supporters; Henrico adds AEDs at county parks

Democrats flip two western Henrico supervisors seats; Irving, Young win seats on the Henrico School Board

It’s not voters funneling millions into General Assembly races; Henrico School Board to vote on timeline for new school buildings, replacement building for Quioccasin MS

The owners of Glen Allen’s ‘Cactus House’ are auctioning off its contents; Our Henrico Voters’ Guide has everything you need to know before tomorrow’s elections

Promise and Progress: Tommy Branin’s Commitment to Traffic Solutions in Henrico County (Sponsored content)

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Oct. 29-Nov. 4, 2023

Sustainable Growth and Environmental Stewardship: Tommy Branin's Vision for Henrico County (Sponsored content)

ELECTION 2023: Henrico Voters' Guide

Three Chopt District school board race has seen it all – divisive issues, fierce accusations, and some unusual funding reports; Upcoming Virginia election could shape future gun policy

Henrico Circuit Court clerk race; Notable Henrico spots included in Richmond edition of ‘Monopoly’

Investing in Our Future: Tommy Branin's Dedication to Education in Henrico (Sponsored content)

ELECTION COVERAGE: Henrico Sheriff race; Q&A with Varina District Supervisor Tyrone Nelson

How the Henrico Addiction Task Force is working to address fatal overdoses; Q&A with the candidates for Tuckahoe supervisor

Q&A with the candidates for Three Chopt District supervisor; The parents of Lucia Bremer speak out

Special Dancers with Special Needs!

ELECTION COVERAGE: Fairfield District supervisor race; Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney race

ELECTION COVERAGE: Brookland District supervisor race; Fairfield School Board candidates appear at Henrico Democrats forum

Inmate who escaped from Henrico hospital captured after more than two months; Feed More breaks ground for new Henrico headquarters

Candidates for the Henricopolis Soil and Water Conservation District Board; Charter buses, pedestrian involved in crash on I-64 in Henrico

Henrico School Board to vote on new leave donation policies, review funding for new buildings; Early vote tally continues to climb for big Virginia election

Tasers, pepper spray detected by Henrico Schools weapons scanners; Henrico nurse honors Black healthcare providers through film

Henrico school breaks ground on expansion; Thieves target Henrico-based nonprofit group that helps veterans

Henrico officials break ground on Fall Line Trail in Lakeside; Henrico battlefields among recipients of Virginia preservation funds

TSA adds canine team to enhance security at RIC; Henrico leaders at ‘Próximo Pasos’ event encourage Hispanic students to pursue opportunities beyond high school

Construction worker shortages have hit Virginia hard, but trades education programs in Henrico have seen record demand

Environmental groups, students urge Henrico supervisors to adopt climate action plan; Varina’s school board candidates speak about parent engagement, school safety, and more

Henrico Fire to begin staffing Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad station; Fairfield’s school board candidates discuss COVID learning loss, Henrico’s inequalities, and more

HCPS recruits more than 100 board substitutes to fill teacher vacancies; Three Chopt District school board candidates speak about transgender student policies, student misconduct, and more

An honor for Boston, in Henrico; Henrico Police deem Hermitage High School threat ‘not credible’

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Henrico planners now recommending approval of Willow Lawn redevelopment plans; House District 58 race: Republican Shaia vs. incumbent Democrat Willett

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Oct. 1-7, 2023

2 Henrico schools become accredited, 1 other downgraded; McClellan holds youth roundtable to address gun violence and firearm access in Henrico and Richmond

180 years of history, and a vision of the future; Henrico Police seek man wanted in auto theft case

A film about their life growing up in Henrico hit the big screen at RIFF; Some community members voice concern over proposed Sheetz in Henrico

Additional funding set to expand renovations of the Tuckahoe Little League Complex; Perpetual easement now protects Henrico land linked to 5 Civil War battles

Varina’s two school board candidates highlight particular needs of the district; Nurse tried to save ‘loving father’ shot outside Henrico townhomes

Tourist spending in Henrico exceeds $1.7 billion in 2022; Henrico supervisors approve $69.9M in new spending plans

Henrico supervisors approve real estate tax 'cap' program; an 'urgent need' for AI policy

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Short Pump man grows state-champion pumpkin in his backyard; Driver killed, 4 others injured in crash on I-64 in Henrico

Henrico students explore different industries at Life Ready Expo; LWV, VICPP to host candidate ‘Meet and Greet’ Oct. 1 in Henrico

Henrico witnesses greater decline in SOL scores than statewide average; ABC launches text notifications for limited availability drops

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Sept. 17-23, 2023

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Henrico voters’ guide: What you need to know about casting your ballot; Freeman football standout Shep Pounders makes a big impact on the field and in the community

Of tutus and two 2s

Tucker High School student stabbed at bus stop; At town hall, McClellan addresses questions of gun control, violence, environmental issues

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Henrico supervisors approve Near West End apartments, mixed-use development in Short Pump; 14-year-old Hermitage HS student dies in crash

Today's the day

Henrico Schools to rebuild Davis ES and Longan ES by 2026; Amazon to hire more than 3,000 people

A 'Turn 2' Tuesday

A new school year can be a challenge for English learners – this Henrico Schools summer program aimed to make it easier

A big week

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Sept. 10-16, 2023

Environmental issues take center stage at Henrico Board of Supervisors candidate forum; Planning Commission endorses Parham Road light industrial office park proposal

Maryland company spends $9.5M on West Broad Street shopping center; Search continues for inmate who escaped at St. Mary’s Hospital

1.5-mile stretch of Chickahominy River protected by new conservation easement; Ogburn endorses Vithoulkas for Henrico School Board’s Three Chopt seat

New Henrico program will cap real estate taxes for some seniors, disabled citizens; Henrico candidate Susanna Gibson responds to sex video report

Innsbrook food truck concept picks new location prior to its opening; 7 Henrico officials to serve on NACo committees

Suspect in August murder of Henrico woman dies by suicide in jail; Virginia sales tax holiday on track to return Oct. 20-22

Man who displays ‘F—k Biden’ signs arrested by Henrico Police; Amid record heat, some Henrico schools still without AC

2 arrested, charged with murder following shooting at Whole Foods in Short Pump; Henrico residents asked to test, take survey about water service lines

Henrico Schools’ walk-in immunization clinics prove successful; CKG Foundation celebrates 10 years of the SpeakUp 5K

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Aug. 27-Sept. 2, 2023

Henrico School Board addresses first week of school delays, AC issues; Henrico Fire official volunteering in Florida

Preservation Virginia recognizes local group for Henrico preservation efforts; Virginia reports statewide outbreak of meningococcal disease

Students at these 43 Henrico schools will automatically receive free meals; This was the most popular spirit sold at Virginia ABC stores in Fiscal Year 2023

Resurrecting an old mall, a forgotten industry, and the aspirations of Henrico adults who always wanted to ‘do more’; Aug. 29 public meeting to address Messer Road trail connector in Varina

Woman reported missing after being released from Henrico Jail; Henrico residents urge school board to make a decision on new state transgender student policies

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Aug. 20-26, 2023

Henrico Schools makes AC repairs, but employees report chronic issues; Sturgeon-sighting James River trips begin in September

Varina meeting about dangerous chemicals answers some citizens’ questions, while others remain; Sportable, NOVA announce partnership

Henrico Schools’ weapons scanners cause delays, mixed reactions from community; Henrico families are benefiting from this program that helps make child-care affordable

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VDOT seeks public input on 2 Henrico corridors; Henrico supervisors formally approve 2-cent real estate tax credit

Godwin’s school nurse arrested in school parking lot, charged with drug crimes; 44-year-old Henrico man shot and killed

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Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Aug. 13-19, 2023

At least 23 Henrico schools report broken AC units, 15 still need repairs; Markel|Eagle partners to develop GreenCity’s residential space

Henrico schools are 97% staffed, but 110 teacher vacancies remain; University of Richmond named most beautiful campus in the nation

Former Henrico Recreation and Parks director arrested in underage sex sting in Georgia; Henrico firefighters investigating fatal fire in Highland Park

Henrico officials seek to crack down on tobacco, vape shops; Meet the five principals new to Henrico Schools this year

Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU – TEENS Program

Back-to-School kickoff event in Henrico draws hundreds to Fairfield Middle (and its basketball courts); Officials still searching for inmate who escaped from St. Mary’s Hospital

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Aug. 6-12, 2023

HCPS to host 2-day ‘Back-to-School Kickoff’ Aug. 11-12; 2 with Henrico ties to receive honorary degrees at Virginia Literacy Awards ceremony

Father-daughter 'sneakerheads' featured in national series; Insurance company expanding in Henrico

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HCPS to place weapons scanners in all high schools by first day of school; Henrico supervisors approve championship-level pickleball complex in Short Pump

Owner seeks to urbanize Willow Lawn, add more than 2,000 residences; Juvenile charged after allegedly carjacking vehicle, fatally striking cyclist during police pursuit

Two Henrico students recognized as community leaders by Bank of America program; Henrico Schools’ H.E.R.O.E.S. program seeking mentors

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – July 30-Aug. 5, 2023

Henrico to seek matching grants for road, trail projects; Henrico education consultant appointed to Virginia Board of Education

Henrico’s changing approach to traffic-calming efforts; Ten Virginia species closer to gaining federal protections after lawsuit agreement

Henrico planning for public streetlights at Virginia Center; Bipartisan backers pledge to reintroduce Virginia Prescription Drug Affordability Board in 2024

Henrico Schools unveils new communication platform for parents and staff; Youngkin administration criticizes falling ABC profits

Henrico Schools to review new state policies on transgender students; Welch honored as 2023 Varina Conservationist of the Year

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – July 23-29, 2023

Henrico Police arrest 26-year-old man in connection with July 12 homicide; Coveted Highland Springs QB set to make college announcement

Tragic James River accident sparks changes for regional emergency river response; Henrico officials weighing adoption of sustainable development loan program

Henrico’s ‘HEART’ environmental committee makes several proposals to supervisors; She survived being hit by a drunk driver, but her fellow cyclist didn’t

Henrico officials weighing new trail that would follow path of Union troops; Teen driver pleads guilty to killing cyclist in Henrico

Henrico Schools’ summer program fosters student passion – and job offers; Driver shoots at car, hits at least 2 homes in Henrico neighborhood

Housing official: Henrico needs 12,000 more affordable rental units; VHCF awards grants to local organizations

Five candidates vie for Fairfield District school board seat; Andre Ingram shares basketball knowledge but preaches importance of the classroom work

Former assistant Henrico Police chief named police chief in Outer Banks; They were promised thousands of dollars to join a new arena football league but never received a dime

A mission of faith: Fixing cars and building community; Henrico Police pursuit ends in crash on Ashe Boulevard

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Teen in car shoots woman outside her Henrico home; Henrico cyclist to pedal in Pan-Mass Challenge

‘Kickin’ it in the Community’ returns Aug. 12; Henrico Police investigating hit-and-run that left man injured near Richmond airport

3 Three Chopt candidates seeking to replace Ogburn on Henrico School Board; Teenager killed at Henrico apartment complex

Henrico to host Hoop It Up 3-on-3 basketball tournament in August; ABC launches new spirits, cocktails

20 Henrico small businesses to receive free advertising; Study finds Virginia underfunds K-12 schools

An introduction from Henrico’s new education reporter; RIC named most efficient small airport in North America

The school projects that are being funded by meals tax revenue; assistance available for residential cooling options

Coffee roastery seeks move to Lakeside; photos from Henrico's Independence Day celebration

Henrico supervisors approve sidewalk, bridge replacement projects; why the county lowered speed limits on more than 100 roads

Former Henrico middle school teacher faces 10 charges of alleged sexual acts with student; Henrico Animal Shelter reopens after week-long animal health scare

Henrico supervisors approve plan to permit alcohol at certain events in county parks; Virginia’s Move Over Law changes July 1

Keep Henrico Beautiful recognizes Land Lover, Clean Business Award winners; Henrico, state officials offer resources to address elder abuse

Henrico’s Fourth of July celebration returns to Meadow Farm; Virginia ABC inventory losses may be less certain than authority indicated

Henrico Planning Commission endorses 55-plus community in West End; Henrico Schools, RHHD to host 4 free walk-in vaccination clinics

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – June 18-24, 2023

EPA proposals could reduce health risks posed by Henrico sterilization plant; The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen announces new season

Henrico Animal Shelter closed temporarily because of animal infections; Henrico parent fights for services for son with severe autism

A full recap of the nine primary elections involving Henrico; Henrico supervisors approve home purchase assistance program for employees

New Henrico Sports and Events Center attracting dozens of tournaments; Henrico Police arrest one man, seek another in connection with woman’s murder

Full STEAM ahead!

Complete Election 2023 coverage; Photos from Henrico's Juneteenth Celebration

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – June 11-17, 2023

McQuinn, Walker vie for Democratic nomination in the 81st District; TSA officers stop ninth gun this year at RIC checkpoint

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‘One place to tell so many different stories;’ Juneteenth celebration returning to Henrico June 17

2 Democrats seek party nomination in heavily funded 57th District primary; Henrico officials name Tuckahoe Creek Park boardwalk and trail for O’Bannon

Henrico officials celebrate federal approval of I-64/North Gayton Road interchange plans; Two Democrats seeking party nomination in 80th House of Delegates District

Three Republicans seek party’s 59th District House of Delegates nomination; Henrico man sought in connection with Fairfax County shooting dies by suicide following Monday chase

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – June 4-10, 2023

Junior Achievement unveils new Meta Storefront at Libbie Mill Library; Richmond cement truck driver charged with attempted murder after ramming police vehicles

Neighborhood Resource Center expands efforts into Eastern Henrico; Help select top Henrico Too Smart 2 Start anti-substance use video

Henrico teen charged in Richmond shooting deaths; Former Deep Run HS principal to lead Loudoun County Public Schools

Plans advancing for proposed North Gayton Road-I-64 interchange project in Far West End; Spike alert issued for Metro Richmond region

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Henrico names Pond head of new Department of Emergency Communications; Thornton, Henrico honor Asian American Society of Central Virginia

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Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – May 28-June 3, 2023

Parent charged in Longdale Elementary School gun incident; Henrico students tour Richmond International Airport

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Varina conservation area, walking trails to open June 3; Glen Allen man to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’ June 2

Henrico County manager, police chief issue plea to families about guns in schools; The Citizen Finds Out

Teen pleads guilty in crash that killed rookie Henrico officer Trey Sutton; Freeman HS team competes at national Quiz Bowl championship

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – May 21-27, 2023

Report imagines the future of the Staples Mill Road corridor; Weapon scanners, SSOs, and the plan to make Henrico schools a safer place for students

‘CTE Signing Day’ celebrates seniors, future employers; Photos from Henrico Fire training exercise on May 24

Page, Whitehead seek Democratic nomination for Three Chopt supervisor’s seat; Henrico Police identify victim in Northern Henrico murder

Henrico Sports and Events Center to host A-10 women’s basketball tournament; Grant will allow Henrico to offer broadband to far reaches of county

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Henrico upgrading signals to help smooth traffic flow; Virginia’s ‘Click It or Ticket’ seat belt enforcement campaign returns

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Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – May 14-20, 2023

Henrico Planning Commission endorses fast-food drive-through, Eastern Henrico residential plan; Markel Corporation makes slight name change

Henrico supervisors advance plans to create housing assistance program for employees; Breeze celebrates launch of new service from RIC

Fall Line Trail gets closer to reality in Lakeside; Henrico man sentenced to 19 years in prison on heroin, fentanyl charges

CVWMA, Henrico County begin delivering 95-gallon recycling carts; Gun found inside Longdale Elementary School

Henrico supervisors approve tourism improvement district fee; 27-year-old man shot and killed in Eastern Henrico

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – May 7-13, 2023

Henrico man arrested after allegedly assaulting TSA officer in Maine; UR students among winners in EPA environmental justice video competition

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Environmental investigation in Henrico, Richmond; Henrico School Board votes to keep challenged book in elementary libraries

Virginia State Police investigate shooting on I-95 in Henrico; Virginia student homelessness numbers near pre-pandemic levels

Henrico schools, parks to get ‘green’ makeover; GRTC service changes coming May 21

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Virginia police agencies battle loss of recruits in ‘changing profession;’ Henrico newborns display strong force

HCPS names teacher of the year; Virginia courts backlog impacts people in jail waiting for resolution

A troubling pregnancy trend worsens in Virginia; Irvo Otieno’s family raises new concerns after his in-custody death

Glen Allen woman and mother to appear on Crime Scene Kitchen; West End retail center sells for $7.25M

Insurance firm to expand Henrico HQ, add 103 new jobs; Henrico hosts regional USA Rugby club playoffs

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RIC sets new March passenger record; 2023 Henrico Christmas Mother named

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – April 23-29, 2023

Dillon to challenge Taylor for Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney’s seat; HCPS named top community for music education for 24th straight year

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St. Joseph’s Villa, Henrico County break ground on youth crisis receiving center; Henrico supervisors approve $1.67-billion budget

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TSA officers stop 2 guns at Richmond International Airport; New federal rules could cut emissions from sterilization facilities in Virginia

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Henrico man turns himself in following Highland Springs homicide; Richmond International Airport TSA officers help save pilot’s life

Virginia Sports Hall of Fame to open exhibit at Henrico Sports & Events Center; 18-year-old Henrico man arrested in shooting death of 19-year-old

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Why Henrico will likely opt for weapons detectors over metal detectors in schools; Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer donates to Henrico nonprofit

Seventh-graders issued violations for prank active shooter call at Holman MS; 16-year-old sentenced for murder of 13-year-old Lucia Bremer

Henrico CASA’s ‘Home for Good’ event begins April 21; Virginia election officials change process for removing dead people from voter rolls

GRTC raises hourly pay rate for drivers by 40%; North Henrico DMV officially closing April 22, ahead of move to Ashland

McClellan announces Congressional Art Competition; Sheetz dropping the price of certain fuel to $1.85 per gallon

Henrico High School mock trial team wins state title; Indoor pickleball courts slated for former Macy’s site at Regency

Henrico officials celebrate new Varina HS environmental specialty center; Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney Taylor announces re-election plans

Collegiate students donate ‘Fairy Godmother’ prom dresses; Henrico man charged with crimes at cemetery

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How Henrico Schools officials are handling student behavioral problems on buses; Henrico County donates to Children’s Hospital of Richmond

Brookland Supervisor Schmitt formally announces re-election campaign; Bridge rehabilitation project on Skipwith, Pemberton roads to begin

Henrico begins additional enhancements to Creighton Road; Youngkin recommends tighter parental approvals for children accessing websites

Q & A with Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan; Rise in student absences prompts Virginia to consider changes in accreditation requirements

New microtransit program will expand mobility across six Richmond region localities; Virginia relying more heavily on provisional licenses to fill teacher shortages

Henrico considers 2% tourism improvement district tax; Four Mile Creek Trailhead to receive water, restroom facilities

Auto dealer donates car to Reynolds Community College; top picks for weekend fun

12 scholarships open to Henrico Schools seniors; Henrico man, wanted for shooting family members, killed in NC police shootout

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Henrico Police seek man wanted in connection with triple shooting; Bagby projected as winner of special election for Va. senate seat

Difference-maker for Henrico middle-schoolers started with a ‘Spark;’ Board of Health members express concern about lack of state health commissioner

Community ‘Inn-gagement;’ Tuckahoe meeting March 30 to address detox center, internship program

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – March 19-25, 2023

Two Democrats vie for Tuckahoe District supervisor’s nomination; Youngkin administration now requires felons to apply to get their voting rights back

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First national event booked for new Henrico Sports and Event Center; Two Republicans vie for Tuckahoe District supervisor’s nomination

‘All Henrico Reads’ event planned for March 30; Sharpton invited to give Otieno’s eulogy

A project of prevention; Full security video shows Irvo Otieno's final moments

Latter Day Saints’ Henrico temple is now complete - here’s a look inside; Shots fired in the West End

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – March 12-18, 2023

Amid high-profile shootings, Virginia gun policy remains a stalemate; Henrico veteran participating in National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic

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‘You all had to know you were killing him;’ University of Richmond receives $25M gift for student support center

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What a Virginia prosecutor saw on video led to 2nd-degree murder charges against Henrico deputies; HPAC Awards of Merit honor preservation advocates

7 Henrico Sheriff’s deputies charged with murder in death of Henrico man; New Sheetz at Regency to open March 23

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‘Affordable’ or not? Henrico Planning Commission endorses proposed Northern Henrico community; The Citizen Finds Out

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Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – March 5-11, 2023

Henrico man charged after allegedly assaulting police officers at hospital; Varina’s boys’ basketball team repeats at state champs

Virginia saw more than 25,000 ballots cast via same-day registration in law’s first year; Kroger employees allege computer-generated wage theft

Highland Park townhome development proposed; Three Henrico schools to participate in ‘Read to Them’ program

Affordable housing community proposed in Northern Henrico; Henrico Schools officials make March 28 student holiday

‘Smart fitness studio’ opens in Short Pump; Two Henrico men die in Maryland crash

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Feb. 26-Mar. 4, 2023

Virginia lawmakers send Parole Board transparency bill to Youngkin; Virginia Green Book historic sites project underway, with signs and website coming soon

Henrico County, environmental groups reach settlement over sewage overflows; Henrico Police still seeking tips about missing Henrico woman

Jillian Balow resigns as Virginia’s superintendent of public instruction; Advocacy groups oppose medication notification bill

Henrico plans 8.2% pay raise for county, school employees; Assembly fails to pass child tax credit plan, despite public support, success

Lamont Bagby wins primary, will face Stephen Imholt in special election; School Board approves revised 2023-24 calendar, new student-athlete health policies

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Feb. 19-25, 2023

Henrico supervisor charged after striking, injuring cyclist; Henrico officials are committing extra resources to these 9 schools

Jeweler announced as anchor tenant at new Short Pump retail site; New Henrico program seeks to rehire retirees to fill positions in public safety, mental health

McClellan becomes first Black woman from Virginia elected to Congress; Bagby formally announces bid for Virginia Senate seat

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Longtime Lakeside child development center closing; House kills bill to require mental health education

Henrico, CVWMA to provide free recycling carts to 90,000 customers; Health care will continue to hemorrhage staff unless changes made, advocates say

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Feb. 12-18, 2023

Henrico plans 20-acre community farm in Varina; HEF’s ‘Excellence in Education Dinner’ raises $222k

Tuckahoe Supervisor O’Bannon to retire after 28 years; New Henrico park to be ‘one-of-a-kind’

Feeding Henricoans in need; Henrico Planning Commission recommends mixed-use development at Virginia Center

Henrico plans to offer 2-cent tax credit for second straight year; Senate passes TikTok/WeChat ban for state-issued devices

Henrico, GreenCity officials announce ASM Global to manage new arena; 25 Henrico teachers earn National Board Certification

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Feb. 5-11, 2023

Metal-detection tests to begin at 3 Henrico high schools; School Board plans adjustments to 2023-24 school calendar

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Report spotlights housing challenges in Henrico, Richmond region; Virginia’s 2023 General Assembly mid-session update

Henrico to receive $320,000 in federal safety action plan funding; Central Virginia housing market slows, prices rise

Henrico Schools’ metal detector field test this month to involve middle, high schools; Glen Allen’s Slough elected to Babe Ruth League International Hall of Fame

Henrico Circuit Court earns grant for preservation of records from 1781-1814; Senate OKs drug affordability board bill opposed by Youngkin administration

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2023

Henrico named Top 10 location for Black entrepreneurs; 34-year-old man shot and killed in Northern Henrico

Most gun storage bills appear doomed in Va. General Assembly; RVA Adaptive Sports Festival planned April 15 at Glen Allen HS

Sheriff bans Joe Morrissey from Henrico jail over an incident with children; Henrico Police seeking witnesses in fatal crash

Henrico Schools to continue 8-period schedule for some high schools; First rabies case of new year reported

Henrico names new fire chief; Virginia House approves bill to boost transparency when judges get punished

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Jan. 22-28, 2023

House kills bill to provide free breakfast, lunch in public schools; Henrico to receive first payment from opioid manufacturer as part of settlement

Former Henrico delegate Massie dies; Henrico names new director of Recreation and Parks

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Henrico supervisors approve controversial Arcadia development in Varina; Senate Democrats advance abortion rights measure

Henrico County Sports and Event Center now under roof; Henrico plans solar panel installation at 2-acre site at closed Springfield Road Landfill

Henrico teen enters guilty pleas in Bremer killing; Book selection, censorship bill advances in House

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Jan. 15-21, 2023

Survey finds strong support for expanded Pulse BRT line to Short Pump; Holman MS student detained with gun

Inaugural Henrico Baseball Classic planned for May; Can Virginia lawmakers find a way to fix the state’s ‘weird’ weed laws?

Brook Road DMV closing for relocation this spring; Henrico man charged with murdering his older brother

Virginia Education Association rallies for public education funding; Bill to remove gun bans moves to Senate committee as pro-gun rights advocates rally support

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Jan. 8-14, 2023

Henrico couple wins $1M in Virginia Lottery game; Fairfield meeting Jan. 25 to highlight Henrico’s boards, sports and entertainment authority

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Legislators push to strengthen ‘embarrassing’ campaign finance regulations; As election-year General Assembly session begins, Youngkin says Virginia is on ‘right path’

Proposed ‘Tourism Improvement District’ in Richmond region would add 2% tax on most hotel rooms; Moody MS student wins Henrico Schools’ Divisionwide Spelling Bee

Three new Virginia State Police grads assigned to Henrico; Republican lawmakers revive push for school choice legislation

CRLC preserves New Market Heights Battlefield fortifications; Debate planned in Democratic primary for 57th District house seat

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Jan. 1-7, 2023

Henrico Schools adds 3 new days off in February, May; Henrico ranks as 24th growth region nationally in U-Haul analysis

No one injured in Varina house fire; 28-year-old woman killed in overnight crash in Eastern Henrico

RVA Sports Awards finalists announced; Biden signs ‘Wally Bunker Law’ to protect benefits for retired police officers, firefighters

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Henrico to receive $6.2M for road, GRTC projects; Pedestrian struck and killed in Henrico

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