In the Garden: 2024 award-winning flowers for your garden and containers

In the Garden: 2024 award-winning flowers for your garden and containers

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Make some room in your garden or containers for the new All-America Selections 2024 National award-winning plants. These winning varieties are tested in trial gardens across the United States and...

Henrico News Minute – March 28, 2024

Henrico News Minute – March 28, 2024

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Good economic development news for Henrico; funding for five major transportation projects in the county; Gov. Glenn Youngkin signs into law a measure inspired by the murder of Lucia Bremer;...

Henrico obtains $69M for 5 major road projects

Henrico obtains $69M for 5 major road projects

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Some Henrico residents may see their flood insurance rates change when the county adopts new Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps April 25. The county’s board of supervisors officially approved...

‘Art of Housing’ event to raise funds for Housing Families First

‘Art of Housing’ event to raise funds for Housing Families First

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The Art of Housing, an event featuring local artwork to support families facing homelessness, will be held at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts April 18 to benefit Henrico-based Housing...

EPA awards $206M in Chesapeake Bay restoration grants

EPA awards $206M in Chesapeake Bay restoration grants

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The Environmental Protection Agency March 27 announced that it has awarded $206 million in grants to two organizations that will work to restore the Chesapeake Bay. The grants are the...

Henrico 4-H and 4 Art 2 Heart to host virtual youth art camp April 1-4

Henrico 4-H and 4 Art 2 Heart to host virtual youth art camp April 1-4

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Henrico 4-H Youth Development and the nonprofit 4 Art 2 Heart will offer a free virtual art camp for youth from April 1-4, during Henrico Schools' spring break. The camp...

Global crane component manufacturer locating in Henrico

Global crane component manufacturer locating in Henrico

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Ropeblock, a global crane component manufacturer based in the Netherlands, announced Wednesday that it will invest $100,000 to open its first U.S.-based facility in Henrico County. The 12,000-square-foot facility will...

Youngkin signs bill filed after shooting death of Henrico teen, vetoes 30 others related to guns

Youngkin signs bill filed after shooting death of Henrico teen, vetoes 30 others related to guns

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Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin handed down several vetoes, amendments and signatures on a number of gun and public safety bills the Democratic-controlled legislature pushed for this session. Among the measures...

Henrico Fur Finder: March 27, 2024

Henrico Fur Finder: March 27, 2024

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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...

Pets 3/27/24

Pets 3/27/24

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Henrico Property Transactions: Feb. 28-March 5, 2024

Henrico Property Transactions: Feb. 28-March 5, 2024

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6 North Rose Avenue - $210,499, 1,015 SF (built in 1973), from Reba S. Gilliam to Tammy Dickman. 2118 Nelson Street - $225,000, 994 SF (built in 2011), from Lythgoe...

Henrico News Minute – March 27, 2024

Henrico News Minute – March 27, 2024

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Amazon’s Henrico Fulfillment Center celebrates its official opening; Gov. Glenn Youngkin signs into law a bill prompted by a Henrico cake-pop maker; good news for Virginia’s workforce; kindergarten registration is...

Henrico School Board to provide update on success of 2024 legislative priorities

Henrico School Board to provide update on success of 2024 legislative priorities

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The Henrico School Board will review the outcomes of its legislative agenda for the 2024 Virginia General Assembly session during a 4:30 p.m. meeting Thursday, March 28. Board members approved...

Henrico supervisors to hold budget hearing March 26

Henrico supervisors to hold budget hearing March 26

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The Henrico County Board of Supervisors March 26 will hold a public hearing about the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget proposal. The hearing will begin at 5 p.m. in the...

Virginia labor force reaches record high, according to report

Virginia labor force reaches record high, according to report

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Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in February 2024 remained unchanged at 3.0 percent, according to data recently released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Local Area Unemployment Statistics The LAUS...

Report: Virginia’s housing market picks up

Report: Virginia’s housing market picks up

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Virginia’s housing market picked up in February, with sales up 3.5% compared to the same month in 2023, according to the Virginia Realtors' Virginia Home Sales Report released last month....

Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers’ Crime of the Week: March 25-April 1, 2024

Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers’ Crime of the Week: March 25-April 1, 2024

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This week, Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers needs the public's helpd to identify and locating a missing larceny suspect in Henrico. On March 6, at about 1:30 p.m. police responded to...

Federal lawmakers tour USPS Sandston facility

Federal lawmakers tour USPS Sandston facility

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A delegation of federal lawmakers visited the U.S. Postal Service's Sandston Sorting Facility and Distribution Center March 23 to assess the ongoing mail delivery issues in the region. The trip...

Youngkin signs homemade food bill inspired by ‘kingpin of cake pops’

Youngkin signs homemade food bill inspired by ‘kingpin of cake pops’

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The front yard of Virginia’s Executive Mansion was turned into a miniature farmers market Monday as Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a bill meant to make life a little easier for...

Kindergarten registration process in Henrico begins

Kindergarten registration process in Henrico begins

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The kindergarten registration process began Monday in Henrico County for students eligible to begin school in the fall. Eligible children must be at least five years old by Sept. 30...

Va. School Boards Association hosting essay/speaking contest for high school students

Va. School Boards Association hosting essay/speaking contest for high school students

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The Virginia School Boards Association is hosting its annual personal essay/speaking contest for high school students, and the 2024 winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The contest is open to...

Youngkin, local leaders laud Amazon’s impact on Henrico, region

Youngkin, local leaders laud Amazon’s impact on Henrico, region

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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin headed up the dignitaries who celebrated the official opening of Amazon's Richmond Fulfillment Center in Henrico County March 25, as he participated in ceremonies that included...

Milestones: March 26, 2024

Milestones: March 26, 2024

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Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently announced an additional appointment to his administration: Board of Trustees of the Virginia Retirement System – Dr. Susan Tinsley Gooden of Henrico, dean of Wilder School...

Savvy Senior: Who should be screened for lung cancer?

Savvy Senior: Who should be screened for lung cancer?

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Dear Savvy Senior, Who should be screened for lung cancer and how is it covered by Medicare? I used to smoke but quit many years ago and am wondering if...

LIVE UPDATE: Supervisors host day-long retreat

Henrico’s Board of Supervisors is hosting a day-long retreat today at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen to receive updates about a number of large-scale needs. Follow along with the Citizen’s live coverage of the event at www.twitter.com/henricocitizen.

Planning Commission OKs convenience stores, townhomes, bank

The Henrico Planning Commission Wednesday approved plans of development for several projects in the county, clearing the way for them to proceed. The commission approved subdivision plans for a 67-acre site at 8801 Telegraph Road in Glen Allen, near Georgia Avenue, where a developer is planning 208 town homes on one tract and a future condominium development on another parcel, […]

Henrico Doctors’ Hospital names new chief medical officer

HCA Virginia’s Henrico Doctors’ Hospital has named Dennis Szurkus, Jr. as its new chief medical officer. He began his new role this month. Szurkus most recently served as the vice president of medical affairs at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk. Prior to his role there, he was vice president of medical affairs at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. “Dennis is […]

Henrico Crime Report – Jan. 24, 2020

Richmond-Henrico Turnpike at Grayson Avenue – Henrico Police arrested and charged a citizen with marijuana possession, identity theft and other state criminal violations during a traffic stop Jan. 22 at 12:54 a.m. 9400 block of West Broad Street – Police arrested and charged a citizen with driving under the influence and possession of marijuana Jan. 22 at 1:04 a.m. 5200 […]

Henrico News Minute – Jan. 24, 2020

The Jan. 24, 2020 edition of the Henrico News Minute podcast features information about Henrico’s Board of Supervisors hosting a day-long retreat; details about the timeline for a Mormon temple in Henrico; opening night in the county for a Harriet Tubman play; the Israeli film festival continues; and the Henrico Theatre Co. presents a tribute to Irving Berlin. Listen to […]

Obituary – Winfrey Turner Wade

Winfrey Turner Wade, known as Win, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2020, at his residence at Cedarfield in Henrico County. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on January 17, 1928, the only child of Winfrey Freeman Wade and Callie Belle Turner Wade. Win was predeceased by his first wife, Mary Lamont Wade. He is survived by his wife, Martha […]

Obituary – Bruce Liner

Bruce Liner, 84 of Richmond, passed on Jan 13, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife Loraine Liner. He is survived by his daughters Lucy Akers, Tracy Fornash, Nikki Walker, Bobbie Stamper and grandchildren Michael and John Fornash, Roni Pyles, Shannon Worsham and Tara Sullivan. Great grandchildren Danielle Sullivan and Chloe Pyles. A visitation will take place at […]

Obituary – Elizabeth Kelley Wiltshire

Elizabeth “Betty” Kelley Wiltshire left this life on Monday, January 20, 2020, at the tender age of 102. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 69 years, Donald B. Wiltshire, Jr., her parents, Patricia Clarke Kelley and Patrick Henry Kelley, and her grandson, Brad Crowder. She is survived by her two daughters Maryann Crowder (Willie) […]

Obituary – Ronnie William Brown

Ronnie “Ron” William Brown, 70, passed from this life into eternal life with his Lord on January 17, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, William “Bill” Artis Brown and mother, Adrienne “Drene” Dorman Brown. Ron is survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda; their children, Alice Kelly (Patrick), Andrew Brown, and Greg Brown; his grandchildren who […]

Delegate continues ‘crusade’ to get state to swear off public profanity law


Part of Del. Michael Webert’s tenure in the General Assembly has been marked by a dogged crusade to decriminalize a state law that prohibits public profanity. For the past five years, Webert, R-Warren County, has sponsored bills that would decriminalize the statute. Currently, profane swearing is a Class 4 misdemeanor punishable by a $250 fine — the same classification of […]