Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – April 12-18, 2026

Before the Henrico Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the county’s proposed budget on Tuesday night, all five supervisors delivered passionate statements about the board’s continued dedication to funding the needs of Henrico Schools. Tension already was present as the supervisors prepared to discuss the budget at their evening

With Virginia’s redistricting referendum just days away, Henrico’s democratic and republican committees are packing in the last few rallies before the county will vote on potential new congressional districts. As of April 17, 19.7% of Henrico’s registered voters have cast their ballots in the referendum. The

A legal organization is bringing attention to proposed relaxed federal clean air regulations that it claims would violate the Clean Air Act and imperil the health of some Henrico County residents. Lawyers from the Southern Environmental Law Center, together with Virginia Interfaith Power & Light leaders, recently addressed about 100 people

Two proposed residential developments in the Near West End and Short Pump are headed to the Henrico Board of Supervisors, having been recommended for approval by the county’s planning commission at last week’s meeting. The first, 1925 Westmoreland, would be a mixed-used residential and commercial development at the intersection

Restaurant and convenience store chain Sheetz will officially open its fifth Henrico store (at 7520 Staples Mill Road) Thursday, April 16. To celebrate this new location, Sheetz will host a special event beginning at 9 a.m. outside the store, where it will be joined by hundreds of residents, representatives

Virginia voters have until Tuesday, April 21 to decide if the state will redraw its congressional districts outside the normal census cycle, an effort that has sparked debate and criticism of the overall political structure. A “yes” vote would allow the General Assembly to redraw Virginia’s congressional districts ahead

Communities In Schools of Richmond recently announced that Adrienne Cole Johnson will serve as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer. Johnson, who currently serves as chief of Family and Community Engagement for Henrico County Public Schools, will officially join the organization in July, following the retirement of

More than 26,000 runners will participate in Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k this Saturday. Among them are numerous Henrico County residents. For the Nordin family of Henrico, running the 10k is a group activity to do together. Matthew’s 13-year-old son Jack first wanted to run the 10K after

State officials say case highlights the need for stronger enforcement, while the facility emphasizes past deficiencies have been corrected

Governor’s actions clarify assault weapons ban, restore background checks on private sales, set new storage standards and expand restrictions on where firearms can be carried