Henrico Police detained two teens at Highland Springs High School Tuesday after finding them with guns in their possession. Henrico County Public Schools officials conducted two independent investigations at the school involving the two students, in conjunction with Henrico Police school resource officers, and recovered guns from each student. In the first incident, police are seeking five petitions against the […]
Gametime Henrico: Nov. 21-27, 2022
This week, with only one Henrico team still active in the fall season (the Highland Springs High School football team), we take an early look at how each Henrico County high school’s winter sports programs are shaping up. Deep Run High School The Wildcats’ wrestling team finished eighth overall as a team at the Class 5 wrestling state championships last […]
39-year-old Henrico man dies in crash on Parham Road
A 39-year-old Henrico man died after the car he was driving crashed on Parham Road near I-95 in the early morning hours of Nov. 27. Tyree Kyle Chandler was driving at about 3:44 a.m. when his vehicle crashed and overturned. Passersby called 911 after seeing the vehicle on its roof. Chandler was pronounced dead at the scene by first-responders. He […]
Growing easy-care aloe vera, nature’s burn ointment
Grow your own burn ointment by adding Aloe vera to your indoor plant collection. This succulent has been used for centuries to treat superficial burns, cuts, sunburns, and more. The gel inside the leaves is the medicinal part of the plant. Just cut away the outer part of the leaf and use just the gel on the problem areas. Make sure to remove […]
Sandston Branch Library to reopen Nov. 30 with open house event
Sandston Branch Library will hold an open house Wednesday, Nov. 30 to celebrate its reopening after receiving extensive improvements to its interior and exterior. The library, located at 23 East Williamsburg Road, closed for the “refresh” project Sept. 12. It is the longest-serving location of the Henrico County Public Library. The day will begin with a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony at […]
Report: Va. college students need more support
Virginia college and university students need more support to be successful in higher education, according to a new report from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. These supports should focus on college/life preparedness; basic needs; sense of belonging; and mental health and well-being. The SCHEV report is a culmination of a year-long study of the college experience and […]
McEachin, a political giant in Central Virginia, dies at 61
A political giant from Central Virginia has died. U.S. Representative A. Donald McEachin, 61, who just three weeks ago won re-election to his fourth term as Virginia’s Fourth District representative, died Monday from complications related to cancer, officials from his office said. McEachin, a Democrat had represented the district (which includes Eastern Henrico and portions of 15 other localities between […]
Savvy Senior: How leg pains could be an early sign of heart attack or stroke
Dear Savvy Senior, I started a walking program a few months ago to help me lose weight but I’ve been having problems with my legs and hips hurting during my walk, although they feel better once I stop. I thought it was just because I’m getting old, but my neighbor was telling me about a leg vein disease she has […]
Henrico News Minute – Nov. 29, 2022
Henrico Congressman Donald McEachin has died; GRTC plans an expansion of bus rapid transit service into Henrico; a popular West End baseball and softball complex is getting a facelift; two holiday plant sales are happening at Henrico schools this week and next.
