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Henrico Fire crews battle dumpster fire at East End recycling facility
Henrico Fire crews responded to a dumpster fire at a scrap metal recycling facility in the East End on Wednesday. A call came in around 11:30 a.m. reporting a possible explosion at Bee Green Recycling. The caller advised that a dumpster attached to a tractor-trailer near the
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Henrico U.S. Post Office workers, retirees join nationwide rally for funding, protections for vote-by-mail
U.S. Postal workers lined the street in front of the Richmond Main Post Office at 1801 Brook Road the morning of July 28 to protest funding cuts to the U.S. Postal Service, holding signs that said ‘Protect Our Public Post Office’ and chanting “The mail is not for
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Henrico Schools to begin staggered start to school year for first time
For the first time, Henrico County Public Schools will begin the school year next month with a staggered start, meaning some students will begin Aug. 24, while others will start Aug. 25. The plan is designed to allow preschool and kindergarten students to spend time in a small group setting
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Henrico saw a 'historic' crime dip in 2025. Can the county maintain that success in 2026?
Henrico had a record year in 2025 when it came to reducing homicides, with only three cases the entire year – the fewest since 1965. Along with an 86% drop in homicides, the county also witnessed a 58% drop in rapes compared to 2024. Henrico Police maintained a strong presence in
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