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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved Virginia's waiver to remove "sweetened beverages" from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Information from the state said the restriction includes "items commonly referred to as 'soda,' 'diet/zero soda,' 'pop,
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More than half of Henrico's public schools ranked as ‘off track’ or in need of ‘intensive support’ by new state system
More than half of Henrico schools fell into the bottom two performance categories – “off track” and “needs intensive support” – under the state’s new accountability system released Dec. 9. The Virginia Department of Education’s new school rating system categorizes schools into four groups: “distinguished,” “on track,” “off track,” and
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At winter emergency preparedness event, Henrico officials offer tips on health, safety, savings and wellness
Winter can take a special toll on our health. On Wednesday, Henrico County and state experts, utilities and agencies offered information and resources to help people stay safe during the coldest, snowiest and darkest season of the year. The Winter Emergency Preparedness event at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center focused
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2 arrested and charged in fatal Henrico hotel shooting
Henrico Police officials have arrested two 18-year-olds in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Dec. 6 at a motel on Dickens Road. Kyre Omari Martin and Khalid Rashad Price, both of Henrico, now face charges of second-degree murder. At about 1:35 a.m. Dec. 6, police responded to
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