Connor attends Bailey Bridge Middle School in Chesterfield County and enjoys basketball, baseball, Taekwondo, musicals and reading. He understands that at age 12 he is considered part of Generation Alpha, people born between 2010-24. Connor enjoys the benefits of technology; it helps prevent handwriting cramps, provides some entertainment and helps him connect with loved ones. But, Connor also has a wise insight […]
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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...
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 […]
Volunteers sought for health clinics statewide in Virginia
According to data from the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics, the number of volunteers at state clinics has decreased by 50% in the past six years. In recognition of National Volunteer Week (April 21-27), the organization is urging potential volunteers to help. The decline in volunteers at health clinics is mirrored in national data, according to a report […]
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 […]
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 to yield a total of more than $59 million for the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority, $32.2 million for Virginia localities and nearly $17 million for the state itself. “Thanks to […]
Warner, others introduce bill to expand access to diabetes-prevention programming
During Minority Health Month, Virginia Senator Mark Warner is helping to introduce a bill that seeks to expand access to diabetes-prevention programming. The PREVENT DIABETES Act would make diabetes prevention care for those on Medicare permanent and more accessible online in order to help address widespread disparities in access to diabetes care in medically underserved communities, including Black and Latino […]
RHHD officials provide nearly 1,000 immunizations to students in Henrico, Richmond
Richmond and Henrico Health Districts officials have distributed 945 immunizations for 714 students in Henrico and Richmond public schools this spring, according to the RHHD. The immunizations were part of an effort that began in February and will run through the late spring and summer. To date, RHHD officials have held 27 immunization events in public schools. Students have been […]
Henrico earns $10.6M state grant to help fund mental health, detox treatment center
Henrico County has received $10.6 million in funding from Virginia to help establish a 24-hour treatment center for adults experiencing mental health crises or requiring detoxification services. The new facility, which is part of Virginia’s Right Help, Right Now plan, will be located at the Eastern Government Center on Nine Mile Road and will include 16 crisis stabilization unit beds, […]
Flavored vape products could be pulled from Virginia shelves
Flavored vape products lacking Food and Drug Administration approval could be pulled from Virginia shelves, as a pair of identical bills head to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s desk for his signature. Del. Rodney Willett, D-Henrico, and Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville, say their bills would help to eliminate the 50% of illegal, unregulated vapor and e-cigarette products currently being sold in the […]
Virginia Memory Project aims to get better Alzheimer’s data, provide resources
Virginia will become one of the few state-backed registries that collects data on patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, in order to improve brain health and caregiving. Annie Rhodes was a doctoral student at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she now teaches, when she first noticed a gap in such collected data — not just in the state, […]
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