The social services directors of Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover and Richmond will discuss the state of foster care during a May 15 event in Henrico hosted by the nonprofit For Richmond. The “State of Foster Care” event, scheduled from noon to 1:30 p.m. at The Commons, 2101 Maywill Street, will highlight current foster care trends and challenges, as well as emerging […]
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Henrico author releases latest fantasy book
Henrico author E.G. Kardos has released his latest fantasy book, The Elixir: Journey On – the third in his Elias Chronicles series. The book follows the main character, 16-year-old Elias,...
VDOE debuts new Spring SOL Parent Report
The Virginia Department of Education has developed a new Spring Standards of Learning Parent Report that aims to provide parents with details about their children's performance in a clear format....
Fantasy/sci-fi podcast co-hosted by Henrico woman nominated for Hugo Award
For the fourth year in a row, the Worldbuilding for Masochists podcast – co-hosted by Henrico citizen Cass Morris – has been nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Fancast....
Henrico Sports and Events Center partners with Virginia attorney general to educate public about fentanyl poisoning
The Henrico Sports and Entertainment Authority is partnering with Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares to launch a public service campaign to educate people about the dangers of fentanyl poisoning. The...
Henrico Schools to host ‘Drive the Bus’ event May 4
Henrico Schools will host its "Drive the Bus" career event Saturday, May 4 at Glen Allen High school for applicants who are considering becoming school bus drivers. In addition to...
May 1 is Virginia’s income tax-filing deadline
The filing deadline for Virginia taxpayers to file their individual income taxes is less than a week away. Wednesday, May 1 is the last day to submit a return and...
Richmond region to celebrate World Fish Migration Day in May
An international event to highlight the importance of free-flowing rivers for migratory fish will be recognized in Richmond this May. World Fish Migration Day is a celebration of the natural...
How the Richmond region ranks for ozone pollution
The Richmond metro area has received a B grade for ozone pollution – with best-ever results for the fourth consecutive year – according to the American Lung Association's "State of...
Traffic shift planned on Skipwith Road bridge
The Virginia Department of Transportation will begin to move traffic onto the rehabilitated northbound lane of the Skipwith Road bridge over I-64 in Henrico County Monday, April 29. A temporary...
Henrico Crime Report: April 19-25, 2024
7500 block of Staples Mill Road – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, and a warrant service at a train station April...
Weekend Top 5
The 17th annual RavenCon Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention will take place at Virginia Crossings in Glen Allen April 26-28. The event will feature a range of activities for fans...
Henrico News Minute – April 26, 2024
New development planned adjacent to the Henrico Sports and Events Center; Tucker High School's softball field named for former coach; officials celebrate the groundbreaking of a portion of the Fall...
Obituary – Joan Davidson
Joan Davidson, of Sandston Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Joan was the daughter of the late George Hawkins Sr. and Mary Woody Appel. She is survived...
Obituary – Thomas Harrison West
Thomas Harrison West (Tom), Lt. Col, USAF retired, was born to the late Elizabeth and Raymond West on March 3, 1940, in Milan, Tennessee. He passed away peacefully on April...
Obituary – Nancy Lloyd Vaughan
Nancy Lloyd Vaughan, 86 of Henrico County, VA passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, on April 12, 2024, at Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe where she has lived for the past...
Obituary – Thomas Earl Allen
Thomas Earl Allen, age 78, of Highland Springs, Virginia passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert and Flossie Ann Allen,...
Obituary – Robert Stafford Kinsey
Robert Stafford “Bob” Kinsey, 81, of Henrico, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024. He is now with his wife, Waynelle W. Kinsey; their son, Sean C. Kinsey; his...
Hotels, restaurants coming to Henrico Sports and Events Center site
The new Henrico Sports and Events Center, which opened late last year, is surrounded mostly by asphalt and dirt at the former site of Virginia Center Commons mall in Glen...
Article spotlights two Justins with baseball – and Henrico – connections
Two Justins with Henrico connections – one a future Hall of Fame pitcher and another whose possible path to baseball stardom was cut short by injury – were featured...
Officials celebrate groundbreaking for northern segment of Fall Line Trail
Earlier this week, officials from Hanover, Henrico, and the Town of Ashland held a groundbreaking ceremony in Ashland to celebrate the start of construction on a 4.8-mile portion of the...
UR graduate named CEO of Virginia ABC
A University of Richmond graduate has been named the chief executive officers of Virginia ABC. Dale Farino, who has served in various roles at Breakthru Beverage Virginia, will assume the...
Henrico students participate in ‘Rev Your Bev Week’
As part of the statewide "Rev Your Bev Week," students from 13 school divisions in Virginia, including Henrico, are participating in various events and lessons to promote healthy hydration in...
Virginia Board of Education receives feedback on school performance and support framework
The Virginia Board of Education has concluded a series of statewide listening sessions on a proposed framework for school performance and support, during which attendees expressed strong support for several...
For Richmond to host ‘State of Foster Care’ event May 15
The social services directors of Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover and Richmond will discuss the state of foster care during a May 15 event in Henrico hosted by the nonprofit For Richmond....
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 […]
How you can win a luxury playhouse while helping Virginia children in need
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the team at Henrico CASA is raising awareness about the work they do in hopes of attracting more volunteers. The organization’s fourth annual “Home for Good” fundraising and awareness event kicks off Friday. Right now, there are seven one-of-a-kind luxury playhouses that are on display at Short Pump Town Center and Libbie Mill […]
Henrico-based McShin Foundation receives $2M from MacKenzie Scott
The McShin Foundation, a Henrico-based recovery community organization, was among eight Virginia-based nonprofits and 361 nationwide that earned donations from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving program, whose grants were announced Tuesday morning. McShin will receive $2 million from the program that it will use to help its efforts to provide access to housing and housing development; incarceration and justice system […]
Virginia’s first Youth Crisis Receiving Center opens in Henrico
When children or teens experience a mental health crisis, often the first place they go is a crowded hospital emergency room, where they wait hours until receiving care. Now, Henrico will have a space dedicated for youngsters who need immediate mental health services. The Youth Crisis Receiving Center opened Feb. 29 with a ribbon-cutting held by Henrico County officials and […]
CrossOver celebrates relocation, expansion of its Henrico pharmacy
Since its founding in 1983, CrossOver Ministry has continually expanded its efforts to provide healthcare to those in need, adding programs and services as well as a new venue in Henrico over the years. Recently, CrossOver celebrated another milestone: the opening of the Community Pharmacy at its Henrico Clinic. Previously located at the Richmond Clinic on Cowardin Avenue, the pharmacy […]
Food Lion grant to assist CCC food pantry
A grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation will help Commonwealth Catholic Charities’ Dibert Food Pantry continue its work to combat hunger in the Greater Richmond community. The $2,200 grant will support the pantry’s mission of providing food for people and families in need. It is part of the foundation’s mission to alleviate food insecurity across 10 states. “We […]
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