Henrico 4-H Youth Development and the nonprofit 4 Art 2 Heart will offer a free virtual art camp for youth from April 1-4, during Henrico Schools’ spring break. The camp will be held each day through Zoom from 10 a.m.to 11:30 am. Led by Sisters Nikhita and Rithanya Saravanan from 4 Art 2 Heart, the sessions will focus on different […]
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CRLC earns award for acquisition, protection of New Market Heights Battlefield in Henrico
The Capital Region Land Conservancy April 19 received the 2024 Governor's Environmental Excellence Award during the Environment Virginia Symposium at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. The award was given in...
Henrico Schools earns national music education award for 25th straight year
For a quarter-century, Henrico County Public Schools has been recognized nationally for its tradition of music education excellence. This year, the school division was named for the 25th consecutive year...
Obituary – Sandra Alese Bourne Holland
Sandra Alese Bourne Holland died at her home April 9, 2024 at the age of 69. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, George Wilson Bourne and Ruth Noel...
Obituary – Terry D. Ely
Terry D. Ely, 67, of Henrico, VA., passed away April 15, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Virginia Ely. He is survived by his daughter,...
Obituary – John Douglas Smith
John Douglas “Doug" Smith, 62 of Henrico, VA, beloved husband, father, and brother, passed away on April 12, 2024 at the Bon Secours Hospice House. He was surrounded by the...
Obituary – James Christopher Dreelin
James Christopher Dreelin, 69, of Henrico, Virginia passed away on April 8, 2024. Known as “Chris” to family and friends, he was a steel detailer by trade, but a fisherman...
Obituary – Louise Ann Davis
Louise A. Davis, 88, of Sandston, Va., went to meet the Lord on April 13, 2024. She was born October 28, 1935 in Charles City, Virginia. She is survived by...
Empowering boss ladies: Women’s Business Center RVA celebrates five years of success
*Sponsored content* Empowering Boss Ladies: Women’s Business Center RVA Celebrates Five Years of Success The Women’s Business Center RVA (WBCRVA) is a beacon of empowerment, support, and success for female...
My Empanada: A journey through Colombian flavors
*Sponsored content* My Empanada, a culinary venture by husband-and-wife team Juan and Claudia Urrea from Colombia, brings the rich and diverse flavors of Latin America to the West End. Specializing...
Disco Sports: A legacy of serving the community for more than 50 years
*Sponsored content* Disco Sports stands as a testament to enduring quality, community spirit, and a love for sports. Since its humble beginnings in 1970, this family-owned sports store has been...
Celebrating parenthood with Richmond Birth and Baby
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Weekend Top 5
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...
2024 Congressional Art Competition accepting applications from high school students
The 2024 Congressional Art Competition is now underway and open to all high school students in Henrico County, whether they live in Virginia’s First or Fourth Congressional districts. The winning piece from each district will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol, alongside winners from other districts nationally, for one year. “The commonwealth is home to incredible artistic talent and many […]
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