COVID-19
New COVID-19 cases in Henrico declining
COVID-19 cases in Henrico County are following a nationwide downward trend, with 33 new cases reported on Monday, according to the Virginia Department of Health. The seven-day moving average fell...
Henrico, Richmond residents now may schedule COVID-19 vaccines directly
Henrico and Richmond residents now may schedule COVID-19 vaccinations directly through the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts without needing to pre-register, RHHD officials announced April 26. Beginning at 10 a.m....
Henrico to host walk-up vaccination event April 25 for immigrants, refugees, minorities
Henrico County will host its first public walk-up COVID-19 vaccination event – specifically for immigrant, refugees, and members of the Hispanic, Latino and Asian communities in Henrico and Richmond who...
New COVID-19 cases in Henrico falling slightly
While cases begin to decline after a slight nationwide surge, Henrico County reported 46 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, according to the Virginia Department of Health. The county’s seven-day...
Community
Henrico supervisors authorize construction of Dorey Park baseball stadium
The Henrico Board of Supervisors Tuesday night authorized a $3.1-million contract with Kenbridge Construction Co., Inc. for the construction of a baseball stadium at Dorey Park to replace existing Field...
Richmond Rose Society to host ‘Garden Day’
The Richmond Rose Society will hold its annual Open Garden Day on Saturday, May 1, at the Varina home of Joan Reid, a consulting rosarian who has more than 250...
Man shot outside Sandston plant
A man is in critical condition after being shot outside the Bunge plant in Sandston April 27. The shooting happened shortly before 2:20 p.m. in the parking lot of the...
Entertainment
Henrico County to host Earth Day, Energy Fair April 24
Henrico County’s Spring Earth Day and Energy Fair will be held Saturday, April 24 at Deep Run Park, Armour House at Meadowview Park, and Virginia Randolph Academy. Visit one or all...
Henrico announces details of Juneteenth celebration at Dorey Park
Henrico County officials have been planning to host a Juneteenth celebration at Dorey Park for months, and recently they finalized those plans. The holiday celebrates the day that news of...
Innsbrook After Hours leaving Henrico
The popular Innsbrook after Hours concert series, a staple of the Glen Allen business and residential community for more than two decades, is leaving for Caroline County. Organizers made the...
Transportation
Capital Trail extension through Dorey Park opens
Henrico County officials Thursday officially opened an extension of the Virginia Capital Trail through Dorey Park. The 10-foot-wide path runs along the eastern side of the park for about three-quarters...
Section of Richmond-Henrico Turnpike to be closed April 24 for repairs
Richmond-Henrico Turnpike between Grayson and Meriwether avenues will be closed Saturday, April 24 for repairs along the northbound lane. Crews plan to close the section of road, including its access...
GRTC passenger dies in I-64 crash in Henrico
A passenger on a GRTC CARE bus that ran off the road and crashed on I-64 in Henrico’s West End has died. The accident occurred at about 6:10 p.m. April...
RIC passenger arrested after trying to board plane with loaded gun
Transportation Security Administration officers at Richmond International Airport stopped a man from bringing a loaded gun onto an airplane April 18. It was the fourth time this year a traveler...
Public Safety
22-year-old Henrico man charged with entering restricted area at U.S. Capitol
A 22-year-old Henrico man was arrested and charged with entering a restricted area inside the perimeter fence at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. April 25, according to U.S. Capitol...
Henrico Police, commonwealth’s attorney continue to seek details about murder of Quioccasin MS student
Henrico Police and Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor are actively seeking to talk with anyone who may have additional information about the murder of Lucia Bremer, the 13-year-old Quioccasin Middle School...
Henrico Police seek leads on 2007 cold case homicide
Henrico Police are seeking leads from the public on a cold case incident from 2007 that left a man dead. Gary Post, Sr. and his two sons had checked into...
National Drug Take Back events planned locally April 24
April 24 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – a day people nationwide are encouraged to dispose of unused or expired medications, especially prescription opioids, before they can be...
