Nearly three-quarters of respondents to this month’s Richmond Power Poll blamed Donald Trump for the insurrection in Washington, D.C. last week, but they were more divided about what should happen to him next. In total, 73% of respondents said Trump was most to blame for the events of Jan. 6, in which thousands of rioters forced their way inside the […]
Hotels, restaurants coming to Henrico Sports and Events Center site
The new Henrico Sports and Events Center, which opened late last year, is surrounded mostly by asphalt and dirt at the former site of Virginia Center Commons mall in Glen...
Article spotlights two Justins with baseball – and Henrico – connections
Two Justins with Henrico connections – one a future Hall of Fame pitcher and another whose possible path to baseball stardom was cut short by injury – were featured...
Officials celebrate groundbreaking for northern segment of Fall Line Trail
Earlier this week, officials from Hanover, Henrico, and the Town of Ashland held a groundbreaking ceremony in Ashland to celebrate the start of construction on a 4.8-mile portion of the...
UR graduate named CEO of Virginia ABC
A University of Richmond graduate has been named the chief executive officers of Virginia ABC. Dale Farino, who has served in various roles at Breakthru Beverage Virginia, will assume the...
Henrico students participate in ‘Rev Your Bev Week’
As part of the statewide "Rev Your Bev Week," students from 13 school divisions in Virginia, including Henrico, are participating in various events and lessons to promote healthy hydration in...
Virginia Board of Education receives feedback on school performance and support framework
The Virginia Board of Education has concluded a series of statewide listening sessions on a proposed framework for school performance and support, during which attendees expressed strong support for several...
For Richmond to host ‘State of Foster Care’ event May 15
The social services directors of Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover and Richmond will discuss the state of foster care during a May 15 event in Henrico hosted by the nonprofit For Richmond....
Restaurant Watch
MARCH 29 Popeye’s, 8044 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: wire racks in walk-in cooler are rusty; observed flour and food debris buildup...
Henrico Schools names Tucker High softball field in memory of late coach McGuire
The last message Tucker High softball player Kendall Shockley received from her coach James “Pat” McGuire read, “Kendall, I can’t wait to get back coaching and watching you play!” McGuire,...
Henrico News Minute – April 25, 2024
Henrico County expanding its Enterprise Zone; two Henrico students receive National Merit Scholarships; a Glen Allen teen dies in a crash; VDOT performing emergency pavement work on I-64 in Henrico...
In the Garden: Heat-tolerant beauties for gardens and containers
Boost the summer-long beauty and heat tolerance in your gardens and containers with new varieties of annual vinca (Catharanthus). The unique Soiree vinca varieties provide added appeal with their cute,...
Lewis Ginter’s expansion plan is good news for local garden goers and people in need of healthy food
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is getting a major face-lift for its 40th anniversary, announcing a two-year, $31 million expansion project called "Thrive." The project will nearly double the size of the...
Now What?! Golden boy
The word ‘gold’ represents the pinnacle or the best. Couples celebrate their golden wedding anniversary after 50 years of marriage. You arrive at your golden years when you have lived...
LETTERS: Reader expresses opposition to proposed Sandston data center development
Dear Editor: When I first wrote county leaders in late January regarding the possible rezoning of 622 acres for presumably a massive data center complex, it was the first time...
Henrico Fur Finder: April 24, 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 supervisors allocate $804K to fund regional homelessness efforts
The Henrico Board of Supervisors allocated more than $804,468 at its April 23 meeting to help fund two regional homelessness programs. The money will support programs operated by the Salvation...
Henrico Property Transactions: March 27-April 2, 2024
4609 Chipoax Avenue - $224,990, 846 SF (built in 1948), from Cava Cap 2023 LLC to Corey Alexander King. 9302 Holbrook Drive - $250,000, 2,228 SF (built in 1959), from...
Henrico supervisors vote to expand Enterprise Zone, increase threshold for business license taxes
At its April 23 meeting, the Henrico Board of Supervisors approved a resolution that would make changes to the Henrico portion of the City of Richmond North/Henrico County Enterprise Zone...
Glen Allen teen dies in I-295 crash in Hanover
A 19-year-old from Glen Allen died when the car he was driving ran off the road and crashed on I-295 in Hanover County April 23. Ethan Shelton was driving a...
2 Henrico students earn National Merit Scholarships
Two Henrico students were among 14 from Virginia who were named winners in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Qingyuan Hu and Sandor Preda, both students at Maggie L....
Henrico News Minute – April 24, 2024
Henrico supervisors vote to fund homelessness-support efforts in Richmond, purchase new land at the site of the Henrico Sports and Events Center and expand participation in the Home Purchase Assistance...
Virginia to receive $156M in funding for new solar energy projects
About half of Virginia households are eligible to benefit from $156 million in federal solar energy funding that the Virginia Department of Energy will receive during the next five years....
Fourth Groovin’ in the Garden series band announced
Fleetwood Mac tribute band Rumours ATL will perform at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Aug. 22 as part of the Groovin’ in the Garden series. Tickets for the concert go on...
Henrico’s new COVID cases spike again
For the first time since Jan. 10, the number of new COVID-19 cases reported in Henrico County increased Friday, from 133 Thursday to 198. The county also reported eight new hospitalizations related to the virus Friday – the most on a single day since Dec. 18 – but no new deaths. During the past seven days, Henrico is now averaging […]
Glitch in Henrico system allows thousands of ineligible people to register for COVID-19 vaccinations
A glitch in the computer program Henrico County officials used to register 10,800 people Thursday night for COVID-19 vaccinations next week inadvertently allowed thousands of ineligible people to register. The system was designed to register school employees and public safety officials from Henrico, Hanover, Richmond and Goochland for mass-vaccination events at Richmond Raceway next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, which the […]
Henrico School Board selects Ogburn, Shea as 2021 leaders
The Henrico School Board Thursday unanimously elected Micky Ogburn (Three Chopt District) as its chair and Marcie Shea (Tuckahoe District) as its vice chair for 2021. It will be Ogburn’s third time serving as chair, as she enters her eighth year on the board. It will be the first board leadership role for Shea, who was elected in 2019 and […]
Numerous recreation, sports projects on tap for 2021 in Henrico
County planning to impose 3% fee on sports tournaments in coming fiscal yearFrom planning for a new 100-acre park, to expanding amenities at several others and launching a new countywide celebration, 2021 is shaping up to be another busy one for Henrico’s Recreation and Parks department. In June, Henrico officials and their partners at The First Tee of Greater Richmond will reopen Belmont Golf Course, into which First Tee has invested more […]
Henrico officials weighing creation of sports authority
Henrico County officials are proposing the creation of a sports authority that could oversee the operation, regulation and maintenance of some of the county’s sports and recreation venues. During the first day of the Henrico Board of Supervisors’ two-day retreat Friday, Deputy County Attorney Andrew Newby presented the concept to supervisors, saying that it would provide the county with one […]
Henrico Crime Report – Jan. 8-14, 2021
7500 block of Staples Mill Road – Police arrested and charged a citizen with selling cocaine at the Amtrak train station Jan. 8 at 1:42 p.m. 11400 block of W. Broad Street – Police arrested and charged a citizen with non-aggravated assault at a department store Jan. 8 at 4:40 p.m. 500 block of N. Laburnum Avenue – Police arrested […]
Henrico News Minute – Jan. 15, 2021
COVID numbers continue a slight downturn in Henrico; more details emerge about the planned mass vaccination events in Henrico next week; the Henrico School Board selects new leaders; planned virtual town hall meetings are upcoming in the Fairfield and Varina districts; this week’s restaurant watch; how you can help support our local journalism. (Today’s Henrico News Minute is brought to […]
