Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Oct. 5-11, 2025
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Henrico School Board drops Quioccasin-Tuckahoe redistricting proposal
Under new grandfathering rule, all current high-schoolers would also be able to stay at their school
Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
‘Public distrust is at an all time high’ as frustrations boil over at Henrico School Board redistricting town hall
Board vice-chair Madison Irving says he will push against Quioccasin-Tuckahoe redistricting proposal
Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
SB’s Lakeside Love Shack launches community appeal to stay open
After nine years in business, SB’s Lakeside Love Shack is turning to its supporters for help in keeping its doors open. Sarabeth Hagen, who owns the popular Lakeside restaurant, shared an emotional message this week on a GoFundMe page, expressing both gratitude and urgency, calling the appeal her “hail
Citizen Staff Reports
Vithoulkas: Henrico to take more ‘cautious approach’ in spending, focus on redevelopment
Henrico County will be taking a more “cautious approach” in spending amid growing uncertainty in the national economy, said County Manager John Vithoulkas at a Sept. 25 town hall for local businesses at the Hermitage ACE Center. During the next year to 18 months, the county will be more conservative
Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Woman charged after bringing gun to Highland Springs HS
A 40-year-old Henrico woman faces charges after bringing a weapon to Highland Springs High School Oct. 8. The school’s weapon’s scanner detected the weapon in the possession of Apryl Lynn Washington at about 9:50 a.m., according to police. The woman was attending an event at the school when
Citizen Staff Reports
Walk and Bike to School Day imparts the joy of movement and independence, need for safety improvements
On Thursday morning, Michael Wiebe expects that as many as 100 people will participate in the annual Walk and Bike to School Day at Maybeury Elementary School, where his 7- and 10-year-old children are students. “Biking together in a group is so much fun and energizing for kids,” said Wiebe.
Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
Henrico-based Owens & Minor sells products and healthcare segment for $375M
Global investment firm Platinum Equity announced Tuesday that it has agreed to a $375-million purchase of the Products and Healthcare Services segment of Glen Allen-based Owens and Minor, which will retain a 5% ownership stake in the business following the sale. Owens and Minor’s P&HS segment is a distribution
Citizen Staff Reports
St. Mary’s Hospital to add 8 stories of critical care to address growing demand
Tuesday marked a milestone for Bon Secours and Henrico’s St. Mary’s Hospital as the health system broke ground on a $370 million expansion off Bremo Road. “This tower will allow us to not only modernize facilities,” said Bryan Lee, Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital President. “It will
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Richmond Ren Faire coming to Dorey Park April 18-19
The Richmond Renaissance Faire will take place at Dorey Park in Varina April 18-19, 2026, inviting guests to step back in time while experiencing a globally inspired celebration of history, artistry, and community. The event, inspired by the multicultural exchanges of the Silk Road, is designed to celebrate the diverse
Citizen Staff Reports
Henrico Planning Commission to weigh 4 residential development proposals Oct. 9
At its Oct. 9 meeting, the Henrico Planning Commission will revisit three proposals for residential developments that were deferred from its August and September meetings, as well as one new proposal. Together, the proposals could amount to 259 residential units, though planners are not recommending approval of all four cases.
Joseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor
