Henrico Rewind: Week in Review - Nov. 16-22, 2025
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A look at the most-read articles on HenricoCitizen.com during the past week.
Plans for 358-home development along Nuckols Road advance
Plans for a 358-home subdivision near the I-295/Nuckols Road interchange in Glen Allen earned the endorsement of the Henrico Planning Commission at its Nov. 13 meeting. The commission recommended approval of the proposal, from Main Street Homes of VA Inc. and Schell Brothers, for the Westford Glen community, which
Joseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor
Proposed data center incites opposition from hundreds of Henrico, Hanover residents
A crowd of several hundred people packed the gymnasium of South Anna Elementary School Nov. 17 in Hanover to push back against the Hunting Hawk Technology Center proposed on the Hanover-Henrico border. The four million-square-foot data center project, headed by regional developer HHHunt, would include 10 62-foot buildings built on
Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Inaugural seeds planted at new Henrico County community farm groundbreaking in Varina
Pea seeds dropped in a row Monday cultivated the start of a community farm in Varina. The 1,052-acre Runnymeade property, located on the eastern side of Willis Church Road about 2 miles north of New Market Road and 1.6 miles south of Darbytown Road/Charles City Road, will
Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
Proposed housing developments strike continued debate over Henrico’s population growth
More than 280 new homes were proposed to the Henrico Board of Supervisors at its meeting Nov. 12, but the board approved only 41 housing units after hearing arguments from both developers and concerned residents. Several community members, who live nearby areas where new residences are proposed, spoke out to
Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
CVWMA expanding food scrap composting
Residents of Henrico, Chesterfield and Richmond now have access to an expanded food-scrap composting program through the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority. The food-scrap drop-off program is available at 22 sites in the three localities, including convenience centers and public-use areas. New, 65-gallon purple carts have been stationed at the
Citizen Staff Reports
Henrico Planning Commission recommends new effort to regulate vape shops, sale of ‘recreational substances’
At its Nov. 13 meeting, the Henrico Planning Commission recommended approval of new zoning ordinances meant to regulate vape shops in the county. The number of shops has continued to grow, reaching more than 70 known stores, and more are being established regularly, according to county officials. “Despite two attempts
Joseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor
Investigation substantiates neglect after Henrico nursing home resident’s wound ‘infested’ with maggots
Social services investigators determined a Henrico County nursing home resident, who said his wound became infested with maggots, was neglected at his facility due to a lapse in wound care. A report completed by Adult Protective Services (APS) and obtained by CBS 6 sheds light on what happened in the
WTVR CBS 6
Democrat Knapp enters race for Virginia’s First Congressional District seat
Another Democrat has entered the race for the party’s nomination in Virginia’s First Congressional District. Former U.S. Navy fighter pilot and national security official Jason Knapp announced recently that he will seek the nomination and, ultimately, the seat currently held by Republican Congressman Rob Wittman. He is the eleventh
Citizen Staff Reports
Trinity Care grand opening turns a family’s fatal addiction battle into critical health services in Henrico and beyond
The Nov. 15 grand opening and naming ceremony for Trinity Care’s Taj & Najee Callender Crisis Receiving Center, marks a new site in Henrico for critical addiction and behavioral health care. “The mission of Trinity Care Crisis Receiving Center is to make sure that we are providing a quality life
Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
Henrico County farms to be featured on Virginia Farm Bureau Real Virginia program
This November, Virginia Farm Bureau’s Real Virginia television program will highlight Henrico County as part of its County Close-up segment. The six-minute Henrico County Close-up segment will air this Saturday, Nov. 15 at 8 a.m. on FOX-Richmond, and be available on the Virginia Farm Bureau’s YouTube channel
Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
