The Virginia Capital Trail Foundation honored two people, including a Varina resident, during its annual awards ceremony Dec. 11 – a highlight of the end-of-year volunteer party held at Cul's Courthouse Grill in Charles City. Brian Birkner of Varina was recognized as the Trail Ambassador Newcomer of the Year
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Richmond National Battlefield Park will host a series of events Jan. 2-5 to commemorate the 1781 British raid on Richmond. The events, held in partnership with St. John’s Church Foundation, Henrico Public Libraries, and Henrico Recreation and Parks, will feature guided tours, presentations, a colonial musical performance, and reenactor
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The next wave of public works projects in Henrico County will prioritize pedestrian safety improvements and the expansion of sidewalks in areas surrounding schools and high-traffic streets. This follows a troubling rise in pedestrian deaths in Henrico County, which has seen some of the highest rates in 2024. As of
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Henrico Police have arrested and charged two men in connection with a fatal crash that occurred Nov. 21 along East Laburnum Avenue. Lamontae Boomer, 20, of Henrico, and Timothy Gray, 50, of Mechanicsville, both are facing charges of "reckless driving: causing injury to another." Additional charges are pending
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