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...
Missing Henrico woman’s body found in James River
(From our TV partner WTVR CBS 6) – The body of Lauren Winstead, one of the two women who disappeared on Memorial Day in the James River, was discovered along the river in Richmond on Wednesday afternoon, according to Richmond Fire Capt. Robert Maass.
Henrico student one of two to earn Virginia War Memorial scholarship
A Henrico County high school student was one of two recipients of the 2022 Virginia War Memorial’s Marocchi Memorial Scholarships. Danielle Kruise, a senior at Hermitage High School who will attend Liberty University this fall and enroll in the U.S. Air Force ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) program, earned $2,500, as did Yanik Alex Brandon, a senior at Charlottesville High […]
Dorey Park Farmers Market to ‘Celebrate Varina’ June 4
Dorey Park Farmers Market will celebrate its opening day and co-host the Celebrate Varina event with the Varina Ruritans Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at 2999 Darbytown Road in Varina. Along with new and returning Henrico farmers and local produce, there will be live music, community yoga, children’s activities, and vendors. Live performances will include Rachel Leyco […]
Citizens bring transportation concerns to Henrico supervisors
Several Henrico residents brought concerns about public safety and transportation to the Henrico Board of Supervisors during its May 24 meeting. Lakeside resident Lori Valente Coffey spoke about road safety and drainage issues in the neighborhood. She read a few of the 200 survey responses she got from posting a survey on the Lakeside RVA neighbors Facebook page, many of […]
On trial’s second day, Henrico gym teacher charged with sexual assault takes the stand
Lakey denies guilt; defense calls five current, former colleagues as character witnessesOn the second day of his sexual assault trial Wednesday, Short Pump Middle School teacher Dean Lakey took the stand and completely denied that he had assaulted a 14-year-old student at the school in 2017. The girl, who is now 18, alleged that Lakey assaulted her in a restroom on school campus after one of her Technology Student Association meetings […]
Henrico supervisors honor retired radio host
Retired Richmond-area radio host Kirby Carmichael was honored at the Henrico Board of Supervisors meeting May 24. As a tribute to Carmichael’s career, Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton strolled down to the microphone to a compilation of 1960s-era songs, including The Temptations’ “My Girl” and The Elgin’s “No Time For Tears.” Carmichael could be seen wiping a tear and […]
SONIC Drive-In donates to Henrico teachers
Seven Henrico teachers recently received combined donations totaling $1,644 from SONIC Drive-In, in partnership with DonorsChoose, a nationwide nonprofit for public school teacher requests. The teachers (and their projects) are: • Lauren Duffield of George F. Baker Elementary School (We Have Big Feelings!), grades pre-K to 2; • Ashley Clements Voltz of Hermitage High School (PART 3: Making Reading a […]
Boost the beauty of spring flowering shrubs
Bring your overgrown lilacs, forsythia, mock orange, pieris and other spring flowering shrubs down to size while maintaining their natural beauty and spring floral display. Prune spring blooming shrubs right after flowering for maximum flowering. These shrubs set their flower buds in summer so pruning at other times of the year reduces or eliminates the spring floral display. Major pruning […]
Henrico Police seek person of interest in stolen truck case
Henrico Police are seeking a person of interest in connection with a stolen vehicle case. On May 22, police responded to the 3400 block of North Parham Road after a man said his 2005 Ford F-150 had been stolen when he was inside a business there. During the investigation, police learned the vehicle may have been involved in an ATM […]
