Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently announced a new appointment to his administration: Citizens’ Advisory Council on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion – Aggie Cullen of Henrico, community volunteer. *** Gabby Rivera of Henrico was named to the fall 2023 provost’s list at Ohio University. Provost’s list recognition is given to part-time students who earn a semester grade point average of […]
Milestones
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...
Virginia to receive $108M in opioid settlement funds
Virginia is set to receive $108 million as part of a settlement with major pharmaceutical distributors, opioid manufacturers and retail pharmacies, state officials announced on Tuesday. The settlement is expected...
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,...
Innsbrook to host Earth Day cleanup event April 22
As part of its efforts to celebrate Earth Day, the Innsbrook community will host a clean-up event at Lake Rooty Monday, April 22. The event will run from 10 a.m....
Milestones: March 26, 2024
Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently announced an additional appointment to his administration: Board of Trustees of the Virginia Retirement System – Dr. Susan Tinsley Gooden of Henrico, dean of Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University. *** Hannah Smith of Henrico has been named a peer mentor for the 2023-24 academic year at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. […]
Milestones: March 12, 2024
Eli Schwartz of Henrico was named to the fall 2023 dean’s list at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tenn. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.70 or higher. *** The leadership honor society Omicron Delta Kappa recently initiated into the society Madison Brousseau of Glen Allen. Students initiated into ODK must be […]
Milestones: March 5, 2024
Samantha Hanczaryk of Henrico graduated Dec. 15 from Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S.C. *** The Virginia Department of Aviation has announced the winners of the 2024 Virginia Aviation Art Contest, which included Nitya Boggavarapu, a student from Glen Allen, who won honorable mention in the Group III – Senior Category for 15 to 18-year-olds. This year’s contest theme was […]
Milestones: Feb. 20, 2024
Caleb Kenney of Henrico was named to the fall 2023 dean’s list at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher. *** Adam P. Brooks of Glen Allen was named to the fall 2023 dean’s list at Fairfield University in […]
Milestones: Feb. 13, 2024
Nia Boyd of Henrico was named to the fall 2023 dean’s list at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Va. To be named to the dean’s list, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.75 or higher. *** Hailey Sell of Glen Allen was named to the fall 2023 president’s list at Western New England University. To qualify for […]
Milestones: Feb. 6, 2024
Emily Kinsey of Glen Allen recently graduated with a bachelor of arts in Communication & Information Sciences from the University of Alabama. *** The following local students were named to the fall 2023 president’s list at the College of Charleston in South Carolina: Madalyn Rutherford, of Glen Allen; and Michael Stein, John Edmonds, Austin King, Joseph Huberman, Jane Featherstone, Madelyn […]
Milestones: Jan. 30, 2024
Rebecca Kirsten Brown of Henrico recently graduated with a master of science in Information Technology: Informatics from University of Maryland Global Campus. *** Noah Renfroe of Glen Allen was named to the fall 2023 dean’s honor list at Cedarville University in Ohio. To be eligible for the dean’s honor list, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.75 […]
Milestones: Jan. 23, 2024
Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently announced additional appointments to key state positions: Virginia Commission on Higher Education Board Appointments – The Honorable Lisa M. Hicks-Thomas of Henrico, deputy general counsel at Dominion Energy; Child Support Guidelines Review Panel – H. Van Smith of Henrico, attorney and counselor at law at Smith Strong, PLC; Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth, Board of Trustees […]
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