Henrico Schools to delay dismissal time for middle-schoolers April 8 because of solar eclipse

Henrico Schools to delay dismissal time for middle-schoolers April 8 because of solar eclipse

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Because a total solar eclipse will occur in parts of the United States on April 8, including Virginia, Henrico County Public Schools will delay afternoon dismissal for all middle schools...

Varina community meetings April 15-16 to address county budget, other efforts

Varina community meetings April 15-16 to address county budget, other efforts

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Henrico Board of Supervisors Chairman and Varina District Supervisor Tyrone E. Nelson will host a series of Varina Community Conversations meetings April 15-16 to highlight the county’s budget for fiscal...

Virginia Egg Council donates 20 cases of eggs to Feed More

Virginia Egg Council donates 20 cases of eggs to Feed More

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The Virginia Egg Council recently donated 40 cases of fresh eggs to two of Virginia's largest food banks to provide a source of protein to families in need. On behalf...

UR graduate Petz, CEO of Sherwin-Williams, to give commencement address

UR graduate Petz, CEO of Sherwin-Williams, to give commencement address

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Heidi Petz, president and chief executive officer of Sherwin-Williams and a 1997 University of Richmond graduate, will address 2024 graduates of the university's School of Arts & Sciences, Robins School...

New members of Citizen Advisory Board named

New members of Citizen Advisory Board named

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The Henrico Citizen has named the new members of its Citizen Advisory Board – 15 Henricoans who will serve one- or two-year volunteer terms to provide input, ideas and feedback...

General Assembly tackles consumer transparency, fails to fix ticket service fees

General Assembly tackles consumer transparency, fails to fix ticket service fees

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Virginia lawmakers, in alignment with recent federal attempts, introduced consumer protection bills to tackle surprise tickets fees and recurring subscriptions, but only one measure passed. Autorenewal notification updates — passed...

Restaurant Watch

Restaurant Watch

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FEB. 28 Pizza Hut, 9020-B Quioccasin Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: facility doesn’t have written procedures for cleaning up vomit/diarrhea; dish racks are deterioriating...

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 residents echo polls showing immigration is key issue in presidential election

Henrico residents echo polls showing immigration is key issue in presidential election

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Bryce Towel, 29, sees the United States as private property. “It’s American soil, and unless you’re invited, like if someone invites you to a party, then you should be removed,”...

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....

Henrico supervisors approve plans for 2 West End residential developments

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New residential communities are coming to the Three Chopt and Tuckahoe districts, after the Henrico Board of Supervisors approved rezoning and permit requests at its June 8 meeting. The board approved a conditional rezoning request from North Gayton Village, LLC., an age-restricted detached residential community that intends to build 41 condominiums on an 11-acre site west of Pouncey Tract Road […]

Henrico expects $39.7 million in CVTA revenue for transportation projects

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Henrico County will receive a projected $39.7 million in revenue from the Central Virginia Transportation Authority for transportation projects within the next year and a half. Sharon Smidler, the transportation development division director for Henrico’s Department of Public Works, shared that update about the CVTA – which was created in 2020 by the General Assembly to administer transportation funding for […]

Restaurant Watch

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MAY 21 Avalon Recreation Association, 510 Heathfield Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: observed black residue on interior of ice machine; popcorn machine has a cracked door. Bright Horizons at Short Pump, 120 Towne Center West Boulevard – The following violation was reported during a routine inspection: shelf above the three-compartment sink is dusty. Kroger, […]

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‘CarMax Free Fourth of July’ returning to Lewis Ginter

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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and CarMax recently announced that the “CarMax Free Fourth of July” event will return to the garden this year. On Sunday, July 4, all guests will be admitted free between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. “This year’s CarMax Free Fourth of July takes on special significance,” said Brian Trader, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s President and CEO. […]

Henrico News Minute – June 10, 2021

Henrico Schools officials ponder a pre-Labor Day start; HCPS faces its largest bus driver shortage in a decade; county officials plan “transformational” projects with federal funding; a fundraising auction this weekend will benefit J.R. Tucker High School students; 6 Henrico County high school student athletes were recognized in the annual Times Dispatch/Sports Backers Scholar Athlete Awards ceremony; Keep Virginia Beautiful […]

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Henrico supervisors end local COVID emergency, recognize community members for support during pandemic

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Sighs and applause were audible at the June 8 Board of Supervisors meeting as Henrico leaders ended the COVID-19 local emergency declared on March 13, 2020. “As a result of this action the emergency ordinance adopted in September 2020 concerning procedures for public meetings, the conduct of public business and the county manager’s authority to provide critical local services during […]

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Man wanted in connection with Eastern Henrico murder dies after barricading himself in Hampton hotel

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The 25-year-old Richmond man facing second-degree murder charges in connection with the June 6 murder of a woman in Eastern Henrico was found dead inside a Hampton hotel room Wednesday morning after barricading himself inside, according to Henrico and Hampton Police. Just before 9:30 a.m., Hampton Police officer, Henrico County Police investigators and the United States Marshals Taskforce responded to […]