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 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...

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Henrico Police arrest 3 in connection with West End shooting

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Henrico Police have named the three people they arrested in connection with the shootout that took place in a West End apartment complex June 23. Jahiem Cooper-Mattison (attempted robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and outstanding capias from Virginia Beach Police); Jordan Mumford (attempted robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, use of a […]

Escape to the Easiest Vacation Ever

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Relax, Refresh and Restore at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

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Walmart hosting pop-up vaccine clinic June 26 in Henrico

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Walmart and Sam’s Club are supporting our communities through vaccine administration in all our Virginia pharmacies for those age 12 and older and hosting a pop-up vaccine clinic at the Walmart’s Eastern Henrico location at 5001 Nine Mile Road will host a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic Saturday, June 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment is necessary, walk-ins […]

VA Cars planning new West End location

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A West End office building has a new owner. Brian Scrimpsher purchased the 15,327-square-foot retail building, situated on 1.1 acres at 7494 West Broad Street in Henrico, from Ross Square LLC for $2.225 million and will operate a VA Cars used car dealership at the site. The company currently operates a location nearby, at 8701 West Broad Street. James Ashby […]

Near West End medical office building sells for $32.5M

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The Brookfield Commons office property at 6600 West Broad Street recently sold for $32.5 million. Montecito Medical, a Nashville-based company, bought the property from an entity managed by Stanley Shield Partnership. The property contains 90,598 square feet of Class A medical office space. It formerly served as the headquarters for the Virginia Department of Transportation after its construction in 1977, […]

Henrico Crime Report – June 18-24, 2021

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2900 block of Lincoln Avenue – Police arrested and charged a citizen with driving under the influence and property damage June 18 at 12:29 a.m. 5000 block of W. Broad Street – Police arrested and charged a citizen with trespassing, intimidation and a warrant service at a medical facility June 18 at 7:27 p.m. Wistar Street at Thousand Oaks Drive […]

Obituary – Betty Dolan Slajer

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Betty Dolan Slajer lost her short battle with cancer on June 22. She was 87 years young. She outlived two husbands (Jack Dolan and Eddie Slajer) and son Kevin Dolan. In addition to her parents Levi Hamilton and Lola Mae Richmond Hamilton, she was predeceased by sisters Velma and Dottie and brothers James and Roy. She is survived by 3 […]

Obituary – Shannon Taylor Mason Jr.

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Shannon Taylor Mason, Jr., 87, of Henrico, Virginia, died June 19, 2021. Born December 13, 1933 in Norfolk, Virginia, he was preceded in death by his parents, Shannon Taylor Mason and Ernestine Griffin Mason; and by his son, Mark Keith Mason. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Louisa Fanshaw Mason; son, Shannon Taylor Mason, III; son, […]

Obituary – Audrey Jackie Wilson Wiles

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WILES, Audrey Jackie Wilson, 93, of Lakeside, formerly Bedford County, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert P. Wiles; children, Richard Preston Wiles Sr. and Judy Hart; great-great-grandchild, Savannah McDaniel; sisters, Mabel Stanford and Gaynelle McMichael; brother, Carlton Wilson; and parents, Andrew and Zelpha Wilson. Audrey is survived by her daughter, […]

Obituary – Eric Matthew Shipshinski

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Eric Matthew Shipshinski, 36, of Henrico, passed away on June 18, 2021. He is preceded in death by his brother, Linwood Christopher Shipshinski. He is survived by his loving parents, Donna Kay Huff and George E. Shipshinski, Jr.; aunts, Vicki Coxon and Betty Luck; cousins, Johnny and Laura Coxon; his faithful friend, James Schell, Jr.; and many other aunts, uncles, […]