Tech for Troops, a local organization that accepts and restores donated laptops for use by homeless and disabled military veterans, recently won the Security 101 Gift of Security grant. The Gift of Security is a national corporate giving initiative that provides $10,000 worth of integrated security services from Security 101 and equipment from product partners Axis Communications and WESCO. The […]
Final Henrico Schools budget adds more elementary staff and teacher planning time
The Henrico School Board approved an $881 million budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 on April 18, including a $29 million addition from the Henrico Board of Supervisors. The budget addition...
Weekend Top 5
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will host its Spring Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 3-4 in parking lot B. The Garden’s plant sales are among the largest...
Henrico Crime Report: April 26-May 2, 2024
4900 block of Libbie Mill East Boulevard – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with non-aggravated assault and vandalism April 26 at 8:21 a.m. Nine Mile Road at Gordons Lane...
Henrico News Minute – May 3, 2024
Some Henrico seniors celebrate their signing day, with a twist; a Glen Allen man is accused of bilking a Tennessee woman out of nearly $134,000; two people die in a...
Glen Allen man charged with scamming Tennessee woman out of nearly $134k
A Glen Allen man is facing multiple charges after law enforcement officials in Tennessee allege that he scammed a woman there out of nearly $134,000. Twenty-nine year-old Hang Than was...
Henrico woman honored by AARP Virginia
Jackie Storrs of Henrico was among a group of AARP volunteers recognized at the 2024 AARP Virginia Awards in Richmond recently for their dedication to helping older adults in Virginia....
Henrico Police identify man whose body was found near Richmond Raceway
Authorities have identified the body of a 64-year-old man found in the woods near Richmond Raceway last week. The victim was George Arthur Page, of Rochelle, Virginia. His badly decomposed...
2 killed, 2 injured in early morning Varina crash
Two people were killed and two others injured in a two-vehicle crash in Varina early Thursday morning, according to Henrico Police. The crash happened at the intersection of South Laburnum...
REAL ID requirements for domestic flights take effect next May
Virginians who want to board a domestic flight without a passport will need to have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license beginning in just about one year. The REAL ID driver's...
May 13 meeting to address plans for Woodman Road improvements
Henrico County officials will host a public meeting Monday, May 13 to discuss proposed improvements to 1.75 miles of Woodman Road. The project will make Woodman a divided four-lane road...
Virginia ABC accepting applications for youth alcohol and drug prevention program
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority is now accepting applications for the Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Project, a peer leadership training program for student leaders. The program is...
Henrico CTE’s ‘Signing Day’ celebrates graduating seniors’ first step into the workforce and adulthood
Last Wednesday, 56 high school seniors gathered for Henrico Schools’ Career and Technical Education “Signing Day” to celebrate joining the workforce immediately after graduation. Of the 600 seniors enrolled in...
Walmart to celebrate upgrades to Short Pump store May 3
The Walmart Supercenter in Short Pump will celebrate its remodeled look during a community celebration Friday, May 3, at 9 a.m. Upgrades to the store include a new layout, expanded...
Highland Springs HS teacher among seven statewide selected for Virginia Humanities fellowship
Highland Springs High School history teacher Spencer Billett is among seven teachers statewide to receive the Virginia Humanities K-12 Educator Fellowship, announced earlier this week. The program offers selected teachers...
Lewis Ginter to host annual spring plant sale May 3-4
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is preparing for its annual spring plant sale on May 3 and 4. More than 40 vendors will be selling plants, plant-related items, and more. The...
In the Garden: Boost the beauty and comfort of your outdoor spaces
Add some comfort and beauty to your outdoor spaces this year. Look for options that fit your lifestyle, budget, and schedule. Even simple changes can make a positive impact on...
Henrico Sports and Events Center to host bluegrass concert
The Henrico Sports and Events Center will host its first concert on June 21. The "Sips and Strings" event will feature two Virginia bluegrass bands: South Hill Banks and the...
Restaurant Watch
APRIL 4 Bocata Arepa Bar, 10170 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: facility doesn’t have a certified food protection manager on staff; person...
Henrico News Minute – May 2, 2024
Good news on the employment front in Henrico; how some students from the county are helping make prom season better for others in Virginia; the University of Richmond earns an...
Henrico’s March unemployment rate down from same month in 2023
In keeping with a statewide trend, Henrico County’s March unemployment rate was down when compared with the rate one year earlier. The county witnessed an unemployment rate of 2.5% this...
Henrico Fur Finder: May 1, 2024
Welcome to Henrico Fur Finder, where each week we highlight pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Animal Shelter. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee...
Henrico Property Transactions: April 3-9, 2024
10205 Wolfe Manor Court, Unit 1010 - $229,000, 1,050 SF (built in 1994), from Toby Brooks and Y. Perry to Olga Arutyunyants. 125 North Grove Avenue - $254,000, 1,183 SF...
Henrico News Minute – May 1, 2024
Henrico Police make four arrests in connection with an auto theft ring; police identify the victim of a fatal two-vehicle crash on Monday; a late Henrico firefighter will be among...
Varina landowner conserves another 72 acres
An Eastern Henrico landowner recently completed his third conservation easement. Randy Welch of Varina increased by 72 acres the land he has permanently protected from development, adding to the combined 352 acres on Deep Bottom Road that he previously placed under such easements. The Capital Region Land Conservancy and the Henricopolis Soil and Water Conservation District facilitated the review and […]
DGIF seeks public comments on fishing, boating
If you have thoughts about how the state regulates fishing or boating, now is your chance to speak up. Every two years, the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries reviews its guidelines governing recreational fishing, aquatic wildlife management and boating – and that process is underway again. Beginning Dec. 30 and continuing through Feb. 28, citizens can provide their […]
Henrico News Minute – Dec. 30, 2019
The Dec. 30, 2019 edition of the Henrico News Minute podcast features news about a new seafood restaurant headed for Northern Henrico; your opportunity to provide comments to the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries about state fishing and boating regulations; and a town hall meeting planned tonight by Virginia Delegates Schuyler VanValkenburg and Rodney Willett. Listen to the […]
Business in brief
Remuda Forest Investment Company, LLC recently purchased the 68,097-square-foot Parham Forest Industrial Park at 2800-2852 E. Parham Road in Henrico. The property is fully leased to tenants representing a number of industries, including medical supply, residential construction, food services and security solutions, and sold for a price of $6.45 million ($95 per square foot). Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer’s Eric […]
