A new round of federal funding is providing a boost to Henrico County Public Schools – and an even larger amount is on the way soon. The Henrico School Board Thursday accepted a total of about $34.87 million as part of the federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief II funding effort – money provided to local school systems for […]
Henrico Schools receives $34.8M in federal pandemic relief money
Another $78M is expected in the coming months
Henrico School Board renames Quioccasin Middle School field for Lucia Bremer
The Quioccasin Middle School athletic field will carry the name of Lucia Bremer, the 13-year-old QMS student who was murdered last month in a Far West End neighborhood. The Henrico School Board voted unanimously Thursday to name the field the Lucia Bremer Memorial Field, following a request from QMS principal Melanie Phipps, who in a five-page letter to the board […]
Henrico School Board approves new HS laptop, MS network contracts
High school students and staff members will carry lighter, more powerful laptops with them when school begins in the fall, thanks to a new four-year lease agreement approved Thursday by the Henrico School Board. The $20.1-million contract with Virginia Beach-based Electronic Systems, Inc. will provide the Dell 5420 Latitude Laptop to all high school students and employees. Each one weighs […]
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 of a mile and connects to the Capital Trail. “It expands access to the entire park and gives additional space for pedestrians and cyclists to safely exercise,” Varina District Supervisor […]
Cooper selected to lead Henrico County School Board again
Fairfield District School Board member Roscoe Cooper, III, who served as the board’s chair in 2020, will again serve in that role for the remainder of 2021. By a 4-1 vote, the board selected Cooper to assume the position, which Three Chopt District member Micky Ogburn vacated earlier this month. Ogburn gave up the title in the wake of backlash […]
Restaurant Watch
APR. 7 Christian’s Pizza, 7003-A Three Chopt Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: temperature of marinara reheating in steam well is too low; marinara was left out at room temperature overnight; temperature of cheese in prep top unit on the line is elevated; cutting boards in back kitchen are heavily scratched; reach-in freezer in back […]
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 may not have access to pre-registration – this Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Richmond Raceway. County officials made the announcement Thursday during a press briefing online. “We […]
Glen Allen native Jones expected to make NHL debut
Glen Allen native Zac Jones is expected to make his National Hockey League debut Thursday night for the New York Rangers. In doing so, he would become the first NHL player born in the Richmond area. Jones, a 5-foot-10 defenseman, was the 68th pick in the 2019 NHL draft and signed with the Rangers earlier this month, days after finishing […]
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 to Pulaski Avenue, at 7 a.m. and reopen it by 6 p.m. Traffic will be detoured around the work zone via East Laburnum Avenue, Carolina Avenue and Azalea Avenue.
Virginia gubernatorial candidates respond to Chauvin’s guilty verdict
A jury in Minnesota found Derek Chauvin, the police officer that was charged with murdering George Floyd last year, guilty on two murder charges as well as one manslaughter charge on Tuesday. Virginia’s gubernatorial candidates responded afterward, mostly in support of the verdict with the exception of one Republican. “Watching George Floyd’s murder, I felt the same trauma my parents […]
