Henrico County News
In the garden
Proper mowing techniques
By Patty Campbell, Special to the Citizen 05/14/2012 Home and GardenIn the Garden
“How you mow is important,” advises Henrico Extension Agent Karen Carter. “One of the best ways to prevent weeds in your lawn is to mow correctly.”
Start by checking the blade on your mower. It needs to be sharp so that you don’t chew off or shred your grass, which makes it vulnerable to disease and attacks by insects.
The blade needs to be set high enough to leave grass at least 3 inches high. “This is probably the most important thing,” said Carter. “Mowing high improves root growth and helps shade out weed seedlings. You’ll still have some weeds, but the number will be greatly reduced.” > Read more.
3 Henrico hotels honored
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Henrico Citizen Staff Reports 1296136931 Business
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2011 General Assembly Q&A
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Henrico Citizen Staff Reports 1295532449 General Assembly
 Massie – Issues numbers one, two, and three are jobs and the economy. Last year the state made a $57 million commitment to economic development. Approximately another $50 million commitment will be made this year. In the last 12 months 17,302 new jobs were created that are tied directly to that economic development investment. > Read more. |
Race nut
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 Tengco said his costume, “Squirrel Chasing a Nut,” was inspired by his experiences with the squirrels that overran his roof and yard when he was living in the Fan. > Read more. |
The Entrepreneur’s Corner
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By Nhat Pham, Special to the Henrico Citizen 1295528612 BusinessThe Entrepreneur's Corner
I am astounded by how many businesses today, both small and large, underutilize social networking sites such as Linkedin, Facebook and Twitter. While these sites get so much traffic, many entrepreneurs, business people and companies feel social networking is not important enough for them to engage in.
While the media hypes the millions of people on these social networks, many small businesses say their focus is on the customer base in their community. Still, the numbers still range in hundreds of thousands. > Read more. |
7 more groups endorse roads plan
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By Destiny Shelton, Capital News Service 1295984881 General Assembly
The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors and the Apartment & Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington have endorsed Gov. Bob McDonnell’s plan for funding more than $4 billion in road, rail and other transportation projects across the state. > Read more.
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Celebrate NASCAR Day with free Pace Car rides
Fans who purchase a NASCAR Day 2012 lapel pin at the track from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 18 will receive a complimentary Pace Car ride. Guests must enter at the Service Gate, which is located on Meadowbridge Road, one gate down from the Main Gate.
To continue raising awareness, fans can visit the NASCAR Foundation’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NASCARFoundation between now and NASCAR Day to “Pin It Forward” with their $20 donation for a pair of commemorative pins – one for yourself, and one for a friend.
State to publish college grads’ employment rates
New law requires anti-bullying training
Program helps deserving children celebrate Mother’s Day
Business in brief
Pinchbeck ES celebrates history
Study: Cut Va. taxes
Senior communities hit by economy, too
St. Gertrude to build ‘field of dreams’ in Henrico
Byrd M.S. wins national awards
Milestones
Governor signs six bills to combat cancer
Hermitage Tech students meet NASCAR’s Newman
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