A team from Henrico’s Douglas Freeman High School took second place in the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution National Finals, an annual competition that brings together high school students from throughout the nation to answer difficult questions about the U.S. Constitution. A team from Grant High School in Portland, Oregon won the event. The competition, held in […]
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Henrico Recreation and Parks, Keep Henrico Beautiful and H.E.A.R.T. will host an Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 20 from noon to 3 p.m. at Deep Run Park. In addition...
Henrico Crime Report: April 12-18, 2024
5000 block of Nine Mile Road – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with grand larceny, conspiracy to commit larceny, trespassing, and other state criminal violations at a retail store...
Henrico News Minute – April 19, 2024
Henrico officials plan enhancement of lake near Three Lakes Park; Henrico ranks second on a statewide list it would rather not; a team from one Henrico County high school earns...
Atlantic Union Bank, JA Finance Park teach high school students how to budget
Atlantic Union Bank officials partnered with JA Finance Park at Libbie Mill Library in Henrico April 9 to teach high school students how to create and stick to a budget....
World Literacy Foundation seeks nominees for its Youth Ambassador program
The World Literacy Foundation is looking for teens and young adults in the Richmond region who are passionate about reading and taking on leadership roles in their community and beyond....
Freeman HS team places second in national ‘We the People’ competition
A team from Henrico's Douglas Freeman High School took second place in the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution National Finals, an annual competition that brings together high...
Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k health and fitness expo scheduled April 18-19 at Richmond Raceway
The 25th annual Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k is Saturday, April 20, and event organizers are hosting a two-day health and fitness expo in conjunction with the packet pick-up for race...
McCartney Experience tribute band to play The Tin Pan April 21
The McCartney Experience, a tribute band led by Jed Duvall, will play its first Richmond-area show at The Tin Pan in Henrico April 21. The band features music from...
Henrico to enhance Lake Overton near Three Lakes Park
Henrico officials April 18 celebrated the ceremonial groundbreaking of a $1.5-million project that will enhance a lake near Three Lakes Park in Northern Henrico, in the heart of the Three...
Virginia State Police to increase patrol efforts on I-95 April 19-21
Virginia State Police will increase patrol efforts on Interstate 95 throughout the state from April 19 to April 21 for the annual "Drive to Save Lives" traffic initiative. The initiative,...
Henrico ranks second in Virginia in pedestrian fatalities in 2024
Henrico County has witnessed the second-highest total of pedestrian fatalities among all Virginia localities so far in 2024, according to data from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Only Fairfax...
Restaurant Watch
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,...
Virginia legislature will consider reworked state budget in May 13 special session
Gov. Glenn Youngkin and lawmakers have agreed to work together on the biennium budget, after clashing for weeks over two distinctly different spending plans. A special session will be held...
In the Garden: Dig, divide and boost your garden’s beauty
Overcrowded, poor flowering, and floppy perennials can be invigorated with a shovel and a bit of your time and energy. Dividing perennials is an excellent way to improve their appearance...
Henrico News Minute – April 18, 2024
Henrico School Board to consider several changes to Code of Student Conduct today; Henrico Education Foundation raises $400,000; dogs and cats up for adoption from Henrico Animal Shelter.
Henrico School Board to consider adding ‘self-defense’ clause to Code of Student Conduct
Henrico School Board members will review a number of proposed changes to the Henrico Schools Code of Student Conduct at an April 18 meeting, including one that would clarify when...
Henrico Education Foundation raises $400k at Excellence in Education Celebration
Thanks to contributions from 68 business sponsors, the Henrico Education Foundation raised a record-breaking $400,000 at its fourth-annual Excellence in Education Celebration April 11 in Richmond. The event, held at...
Henrico Fur Finder: April 17, 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 Property Transactions: March 20-26, 2024
8404 Muldoon Court, Unit #01 - $156,000, 848 SF (built in 1983), from Michael Everette Scott Estate to Beau LLC. 2805 Magnus Lane - $200,000, 1,092 SF (built in 1970),...
Henrico News Minute – April 17, 2024
Costco's expansion plans are endorsed by the Henrico Planning Commission; the big impact of "Little Feet;" Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine introduce gun violence-prevention legislation; Innsbrook to host...
Shepherd’s Center celebrates volunteers, anniversary
The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond, a nonprofit educational and service organization, celebrated its 40th anniversary March 14 with a lunch and recognition of the organization's many volunteers. Ralph Graner and...
Henrico Planning Commission endorses Costco expansion plans
The Henrico Planning Commission April 11 endorsed a proposal from the Costco Corporation that would expand the Costco store on West Broad Street between Stillman Parkway and Springfield Road. The...
Carded! (and thrilled about it)
Wesley, age 8, was so excited to get his own library card that he was jumping up and down in front of the Tuckahoe Area Library check-out desk. But he...
Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k health and fitness expo scheduled April 18-19 at Richmond Raceway
The 25th annual Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k is Saturday, April 20, and event organizers are hosting a two-day health and fitness expo in conjunction with the packet pick-up for race participants April 18 and 19 in the infield at Richmond Raceway in Henrico. The expo will showcase more than 30 vendors, live music, and sponsor giveaways. Expo attendees should enter […]
Henrico to enhance Lake Overton near Three Lakes Park
Henrico officials April 18 celebrated the ceremonial groundbreaking of a $1.5-million project that will enhance a lake near Three Lakes Park in Northern Henrico, in the heart of the Three Fountains North community just off Wilkinson Road. As part of the project, the county will rebuild the Lake Overton dam (which was damaged by Tropical Storm Gaston in August 2004 […]
Virginia State Police to increase patrol efforts on I-95 April 19-21
Virginia State Police will increase patrol efforts on Interstate 95 throughout the state from April 19 to April 21 for the annual “Drive to Save Lives” traffic initiative. The initiative, which targets distracted driving, will include additional patrols on all 179 miles of I-95 from the border with Maryland to the border with North Carolina. Virginia will be among 15 […]
Henrico ranks second in Virginia in pedestrian fatalities in 2024
Henrico County has witnessed the second-highest total of pedestrian fatalities among all Virginia localities so far in 2024, according to data from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Only Fairfax County’s five pedestrian fatalities surpass the three experienced by Henrico and Prince William counties. Henrico also has witnessed the fifth-highest total of crashes involving pedestrians in the state this year […]
Henrico Education Foundation raises $400k at Excellence in Education Celebration
Thanks to contributions from 68 business sponsors, the Henrico Education Foundation raised a record-breaking $400,000 at its fourth-annual Excellence in Education Celebration April 11 in Richmond. The event, held at the Dewey Gottwald Center, attracted more than 550 people and showcased the work of the foundation and Henrico County Public Schools. The evening’s program featured hands-on activities and exhibits that […]
Shepherd’s Center celebrates volunteers, anniversary
The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond, a nonprofit educational and service organization, celebrated its 40th anniversary March 14 with a lunch and recognition of the organization’s many volunteers. Ralph Graner and Hal Costley, both past presidents of the board and chairmen of key committees, were recognized with distinguished service awards. The two men have served as drivers for older citizens who […]
Henrico Planning Commission endorses Costco expansion plans
The Henrico Planning Commission April 11 endorsed a proposal from the Costco Corporation that would expand the Costco store on West Broad Street between Stillman Parkway and Springfield Road. The Henrico Board of Supervisors will hear the proposal at its May 7 meeting. As part of the project, the store would expand by 15% to 150,000 square feet and onsite […]
Carded! (and thrilled about it)
Wesley, age 8, was so excited to get his own library card that he was jumping up and down in front of the Tuckahoe Area Library check-out desk. But he managed to stay grounded long enough to pose for a photo with his new card (and accompanying “I got my library card” sticker).
Prescribed burn planned for Cold Harbor area
Richmond National Battlefield Park plans to conduct a prescribed burn during the week of April 15 on about 40 acres of property in the Cold Harbor area in Hanover County, not far from the Henrico-Hanover line. The burn will help maintain the landscape that existed when opposing armies fought in the area during the summer of 1864. It also will […]
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