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Hotels, restaurants coming to Henrico Sports and Events Center site

Hotels, restaurants coming to Henrico Sports and Events Center site

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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

Article spotlights two Justins with baseball – and Henrico – connections

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 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

Officials celebrate groundbreaking for northern segment of Fall Line Trail

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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...

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UR graduate named CEO of Virginia ABC

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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’

Henrico students participate in ‘Rev Your Bev Week’

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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

Virginia Board of Education receives feedback on school performance and support framework

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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

For Richmond to host ‘State of Foster Care’ event May 15

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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

Restaurant Watch

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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

Henrico Schools names Tucker High softball field in memory of late coach McGuire

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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 News Minute – April 25, 2024

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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

In the Garden: Heat-tolerant beauties for gardens and containers

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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’s expansion plan is good news for local garden goers and people in need of healthy food

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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

Now What?! Golden boy

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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

LETTERS: Reader expresses opposition to proposed Sandston data center development

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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

Henrico Fur Finder: April 24, 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...

Henrico supervisors allocate $804K to fund regional homelessness efforts

Henrico supervisors allocate $804K to fund regional homelessness efforts

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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...

Pets 4/24/24

Pets 4/24/24

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Henrico Property Transactions: March 27-April 2, 2024

Henrico Property Transactions: March 27-April 2, 2024

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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

Henrico supervisors vote to expand Enterprise Zone, increase threshold for business license taxes

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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

Glen Allen teen dies in I-295 crash in Hanover

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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

2 Henrico students earn National Merit Scholarships

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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 News Minute – April 24, 2024

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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

Virginia to receive $156M in funding for new solar energy projects

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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

Fourth Groovin’ in the Garden series band announced

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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...

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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 on surfaces of biscuit oven, walk-in cooler wire racks and fan grates, reach-in cooler interior and bread rack; observed heavy buildup of grease and water pooling under fryers; floor behind […]

Plate and Goblet: Expo treats, a chocolate cafe, Coaches’ Cook-Off – and an “abominable” hot-dog product

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The Virginia Food and Beverage Expo came to town March 27 for its semiannual appearance at the Richmond Convention Center, and many of the Henrico-based businesses – Gunther’s Gourmet (salsa, dips, hot sauce and mixers), 3 Sisters (cheese straws), and Two and a Half Irishmen (baked goods) – that appeared at the 2022 Expo were back. Among the newer exhibitors […]

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MARCH 22 Chick-fil-A, 1601 Willow Lawn Drive – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: sugar bin is unlabeled; several items/areas found soiled (handles to salad prep table, filter to hot and cold holding unit, area around front hand sink, pipes under three-compartment sink, fan grills and walls inside walk-in). Subway, 73 South Airport Drive – The following […]

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MARCH 15 Glen Allen Bistro, 10209 Staples Mill Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: facility doesn’t have a certified food protection manager; person in charge couldn’t produce written procedures for cleaning up vomit/diarrhea; hand sink near oven doesn’t have hand soap; dried food debris found on slicer; temperatures of sliced tomatoes and cheese in the […]

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MARCH 5 Hardee’s, 1120 East Nine Mile Road – The following violations were reported during a follow-up inspection: observed dried soda stains, mold and dust on soda machine dispensers throughout kitchen; deep fryers have heavy grease buildup underneath and inside service door; wire storage racks in center of kitchen are greasy, dusty and dirty; observed grease buildup and food debris […]

Richmond Beer Trail passport offers prizes for check-ins

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Richmond Region Tourism has launched a new mobile passport to help people explore the local breweries year-round – and during National Beer Day on April 7. Users can download the free Richmond Region Beer Trail passport app, and after checking in at five breweries on the trail, win a free Richmond Region Beer Trail hat or beanie. The Richmond Region […]

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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 to the point of no longer being cleanable; observed buildup on walk-in shelves; several areas are dirty (tile floor, walk-in floor, restroom ceiling vent, edge around grease interceptor, and hood […]

Plate and Goblet: Meaty options, shaken sodas, marshmallow slabs and cider

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Even in booming Short Pump, there are restaurants that struggle and even fail – such as Kona Grill (irreverently known as ‘Cougar Grill’ in its heyday, before closing in 2019) and Bar Louie, which closed in 2020. But high-end steak houses have now popped up in both those long-vacant sites, and – judging from their popularity – might just be […]

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FEB. 22 First Watch Restaurant, 11721 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: temperatures of pancake batter and waffle batter in walk-in cooler are elevated and they have exceeded the four-hour cooling time; temperatures of pancake batter in make table and container of pancake batter in reach-in cooler are elevated; dump sink in wait […]

Beloved Henrico restaurant Nick’s Roman Terrace is closing

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Nick’s Roman Terrace in the Westland Shopping Center along West Broad Street in Henrico has fed hungry diners for decades. In addition to great-tasting Greek and Italian dishes, loyal customers have returned to Nick’s for the lively family atmosphere that includes celebrating Christmas with an in-store Santa. The party, however, is coming to a close at the location Nick’s fans […]


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