Henrico Rewind: Week in Review - March 29-April 4, 2026
A look at the most-read articles on HenricoCitizen.com during the past week.
Proposed 2027-2028 Henrico Schools calendar would shift more days off to spring, continue staggered start
Henrico Schools’ proposed calendar for the 2027-2028 school year would place more student holidays in the spring semester and implement a staggered start for all schools. The proposal, which was presented to the Henrico School Board March 26, would shift one “wellness day” – a day when schools are closed – from
Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Henrico has proposed a 3.4% budget increase: here is where the money would go
On April 14, Henrico’s Board of Supervisors is set to vote on a nearly $2-billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, an increase of $65 million from the current fiscal year. About 83% of that $65 million would go toward Henrico Schools and the county’s public safety departments, including
Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Richmond International Airport fetes new direct route to Puerto Rico
A new route to and from Puerto Rico took on a full celebratory vibe at Gate 4A March 26 at Richmond International Airport with music, food, bright balloons and gifts for the travelers. Salsa music piped into the entire Airport celebrating the inaugural nonstop flight to and from Luis Muñoz
Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
State finds ‘systemic failure’ to prevent abuse at Henrico nursing home: ‘Nobody should be there’
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4 arrested in Henrico, charged in connection with death of 18-year-old Hopewell student
Four people are facing second-degree murder charges in connection with the death of 18-year-old Hopewell High School student Jayden McComber, whose body was found in Caroline County earlier this week. The U.S. Marshals Service, along with local and federal agencies, arrested the suspects Thursday. The suspects are 20-year-old Devonti
WTVR CBS 6
Henrico eighth-grader wins regional spelling bee in first appearance, advances to national competition
An eighth-grade student from Henrico County won the 2026 Richmond Raceway Regional Spelling Bee March 24 in his first appearance at the competition. Taran Shivkumar, who attends Moody Middle School, competed through eight rounds of competition before securing the victory, ultimately winning on the word “amphidromous.” Shivkumar had competed in
Madisyn Carter, Capital News Service
Man shot near St. Luke Apartments in Henrico
Henrico Police officers say they are in the “early stages of an investigation” after a man arrived at an area hospital with a gunshot wound Friday night. Henrico Police said officers were called to VCU Medical Center around 9:50 p.m. after a man was believed to have been
WTVR CBS 6
Henrico 12-year-old writes guide on smartphone safety for kids
A 12-year-old author from Glen Allen is making it his mission to educate his peers about phone safety and responsibility by publishing a new book. Aiden Ali wrote “Before You Get a Phone” as a guide to help kids and parents navigate one of today’s biggest parenting decisions. Instead of
WTVR CBS 6
Joint meeting between Henrico supervisors, school board descends into heated arguments
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Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
University of Richmond students turn college coffee project RALI into in-store success
What started as a college class assignment has made its way onto store shelves across Richmond. A group of University of Richmond seniors recently launched RALI coffee, a canned coffee drink featuring 20 grams of protein and electrolytes. It’s all part of the school’s Bench Top Innovations program, a two-semester
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