Virginians who want to board a domestic flight without a passport will need to have a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license beginning in just about one year. The REAL ID driver’s license will go into effect May 7, 2025, after having been delayed several times. At that time, travelers without a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license will need to show another form […]
Government
Final Henrico Schools budget adds more elementary staff and teacher planning time
The Henrico School Board approved an $881 million budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 on April 18, including a $29 million addition from the Henrico Board of Supervisors. The budget addition...
Weekend Top 5
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will host its Spring Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 3-4 in parking lot B. The Garden’s plant sales are among the largest...
Henrico Crime Report: April 26-May 2, 2024
4900 block of Libbie Mill East Boulevard – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with non-aggravated assault and vandalism April 26 at 8:21 a.m. Nine Mile Road at Gordons Lane...
Henrico News Minute – May 3, 2024
Some Henrico seniors celebrate their signing day, with a twist; a Glen Allen man is accused of bilking a Tennessee woman out of nearly $134,000; two people die in a...
Glen Allen man charged with scamming Tennessee woman out of nearly $134k
A Glen Allen man is facing multiple charges after law enforcement officials in Tennessee allege that he scammed a woman there out of nearly $134,000. Twenty-nine year-old Hang Than was...
Henrico woman honored by AARP Virginia
Jackie Storrs of Henrico was among a group of AARP volunteers recognized at the 2024 AARP Virginia Awards in Richmond recently for their dedication to helping older adults in Virginia....
Henrico Police identify man whose body was found near Richmond Raceway
Authorities have identified the body of a 64-year-old man found in the woods near Richmond Raceway last week. The victim was George Arthur Page, of Rochelle, Virginia. His badly decomposed...
2 killed, 2 injured in early morning Varina crash
Two people were killed and two others injured in a two-vehicle crash in Varina early Thursday morning, according to Henrico Police. The crash happened at the intersection of South Laburnum...
REAL ID requirements for domestic flights take effect next May
Virginians who want to board a domestic flight without a passport will need to have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license beginning in just about one year. The REAL ID driver's...
May 13 meeting to address plans for Woodman Road improvements
Henrico County officials will host a public meeting Monday, May 13 to discuss proposed improvements to 1.75 miles of Woodman Road. The project will make Woodman a divided four-lane road...
Virginia ABC accepting applications for youth alcohol and drug prevention program
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority is now accepting applications for the Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Project, a peer leadership training program for student leaders. The program is...
Henrico CTE’s ‘Signing Day’ celebrates graduating seniors’ first step into the workforce and adulthood
Last Wednesday, 56 high school seniors gathered for Henrico Schools’ Career and Technical Education “Signing Day” to celebrate joining the workforce immediately after graduation. Of the 600 seniors enrolled in...
Walmart to celebrate upgrades to Short Pump store May 3
The Walmart Supercenter in Short Pump will celebrate its remodeled look during a community celebration Friday, May 3, at 9 a.m. Upgrades to the store include a new layout, expanded...
Highland Springs HS teacher among seven statewide selected for Virginia Humanities fellowship
Highland Springs High School history teacher Spencer Billett is among seven teachers statewide to receive the Virginia Humanities K-12 Educator Fellowship, announced earlier this week. The program offers selected teachers...
Lewis Ginter to host annual spring plant sale May 3-4
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is preparing for its annual spring plant sale on May 3 and 4. More than 40 vendors will be selling plants, plant-related items, and more. The...
In the Garden: Boost the beauty and comfort of your outdoor spaces
Add some comfort and beauty to your outdoor spaces this year. Look for options that fit your lifestyle, budget, and schedule. Even simple changes can make a positive impact on...
Henrico Sports and Events Center to host bluegrass concert
The Henrico Sports and Events Center will host its first concert on June 21. The "Sips and Strings" event will feature two Virginia bluegrass bands: South Hill Banks and the...
Restaurant Watch
APRIL 4 Bocata Arepa Bar, 10170 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: facility doesn’t have a certified food protection manager on staff; person...
Henrico News Minute – May 2, 2024
Good news on the employment front in Henrico; how some students from the county are helping make prom season better for others in Virginia; the University of Richmond earns an...
Henrico’s March unemployment rate down from same month in 2023
In keeping with a statewide trend, Henrico County’s March unemployment rate was down when compared with the rate one year earlier. The county witnessed an unemployment rate of 2.5% this...
Henrico Fur Finder: May 1, 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: April 3-9, 2024
10205 Wolfe Manor Court, Unit 1010 - $229,000, 1,050 SF (built in 1994), from Toby Brooks and Y. Perry to Olga Arutyunyants. 125 North Grove Avenue - $254,000, 1,183 SF...
Henrico News Minute – May 1, 2024
Henrico Police make four arrests in connection with an auto theft ring; police identify the victim of a fatal two-vehicle crash on Monday; a late Henrico firefighter will be among...
May 13 meeting to address plans for Woodman Road improvements
Henrico County officials will host a public meeting Monday, May 13 to discuss proposed improvements to 1.75 miles of Woodman Road. The project will make Woodman a divided four-lane road from Hungary Road to Mountain Road with turn lanes, a shared use path, and sidewalk. Pedestrian crossings with push buttons and countdown timers will be provided at each signalized intersection. […]
Virginia ABC accepting applications for youth alcohol and drug prevention program
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority is now accepting applications for the Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Project, a peer leadership training program for student leaders. The program is open to high school students and adult sponsors who are committed to prevention of substance use. The program will kick off with a two-day conference at Christopher Newport University in […]
80th District delegate Bolling to host community town hall meeting April 30
Henrico Delegate Destiny LeVere Bolling (D-80th District) will host a community town hall meeting April 30 at the Fairfield Library, 1401 North Laburnum Avenue, to discuss key issues and recap the 2024 legislative session. The event will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. To register for it, click here.
Late Henrico firefighter to be honored during National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
A firefighter from Henrico County who died in the line of duty after suffering a heart attack during a scheduled duty day, will be among 89 firefighters who died in service last year honored during the 43rd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend May 4-5 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Henrico Firefighter Stephen Whitson, 57, died of a heart attack in his sleep […]
‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ event April 30 to help parents detect signs of alcohol, drug use by teens
A number of government and community groups will host a program Tuesday, April 30 at Varina High School to help parents detect signs of drug and alcohol use by their teens. The event, “Hidden in Plain Sight,” will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the school, located at 7053 Messer Road. It is the result of a […]
In meeting with Virginia Congressional delegation, postmaster general pledges improved mail performance in Richmond region
During a meeting with members of Virginia’s Congressional delegation April 29, U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy acknowledged mail delivery problems in the Richmond region and pledged to improve the performance of the United States Postal Service’s Richmond Regional Processing and Distribution Center in Sandston. The delegation included U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, as well as both U.S. representatives […]
Impact of Virginia governor’s veto of recreational cannabis marketplace
Three years, four sessions and one veto since the first legislative attempt, Virginia still does not have a recreational cannabis market. Potential investors say that makes it hard to plan for the future. Advocates and some politicians say the reasons the governor gave for his recent veto are only exacerbated by preventing recreational cannabis sales. Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently vetoed House Bill […]
Henrico Sports & Events Center named commercial development of the year in Richmond region
The Henrico Sports & Events Center has received the CoStar Impact Award for the Commercial Development of the Year in the Richmond area. The arena was one of more than 380 winners announced April 29 across five categories as part of the national awards. It opened in October and has witnessed more than 110,000 visitors in the months since, having […]
Delegate hopes to end Virginia’s high Black maternal mortality rate
Destiny LeVere Bolling lost her unborn child, Noah, during the height of her campaign for state office in 2023. The Democratic delegate of Henrico won the race, but not without a life-altering loss. “I was only five months, but the crib was already set up,” LeVere Bolling said. LeVere Bolling called her OB-GYN when painful cramps kicked in. She was […]
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