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Henrico Schools completes several HVAC repairs, but 13 schools still experiencing issues • Eaton's $50M manufacturing project breaks ground in Henrico

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Henrico Schools completes several HVAC repairs, but 13 schools still experiencing issues

Since March 20, Henrico County Public Schools officials have fully repaired HVAC systems at five schools but still are working to fix issues at 13 remaining schools. Click here to read more

Eaton’s $50 million manufacturing project breaks ground in Henrico, touts 200 jobs
Power management company Eaton is bringing hundreds of new jobs to Henrico County. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger helped break ground today on a $50 million expansion for the company. The project will create 200 new jobs and provide a new workspace for nearly 300 current employees. The new campus is
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Nominate a top teacher in Henrico County
In May, the Henrico Citizen will publish its 14th Henrico’s Top Teachers section, profiling 20 of the top teachers in Henrico County, from the preschool through high school levels. (Read the 2025 section here.) The nomination period is now open, and we want to hear from you! Click here to
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Highland Springs is buzzing thanks to grant aimed at helping the environment
Henrico County is awarding over $30,000 in grant funding to nine local nonprofits focused on environmental sustainability. The funding is made possible through the county’s HEART Community Impact Grants. One of the recipients is the East Richmond Beekeepers Association (ERBA), which received $4,000. Over Spring Break, ERBA Vice
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Portion of Old Washington Highway in Glen Allen closed through 2026
Old Washington Highway between Mill and Mountain roads closed April 9 for the installation of sewer and water mains – a process that is expected to take until the end of 2026, according to Henrico Public Works officials. A detour is in place routing travelers to Mountain, Mill, Woodman and Greenwood
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Slate of new Virginia laws address health care and housing affordability
Building on campaign promises by the governor and Democratic lawmakers, health care and housing affordability bills dominated the 2026 legislative session
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Virginia lawmakers want to build affordable housing opportunities
Virginia lawmakers worked this session to address high housing costs. Nearly eight in 10 cost-burdened renters in Virginia spend more than 30% of their income on rent, which qualifies them as extremely low-income, according to federal standards. The state has 35 affordable and available rental homes for every 100 households
Henrico CitizenElle Cota, Capital News Service
Henrico Crime Report: April 3-9, 2026
Careybrook Drive at Westbriar Drive, Tuckahoe District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with driving under the influence at a vehicle accident April 3 at 12:20 p.m. 2600 block of North Parham Road, Three Chopt District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with possession of cocaine, obstruction
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Obituaries - Henrico Citizen
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Autism lecture with author John Bryan planned April 11 at Book People

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• A pilot from Henrico will bring the Artemis astronauts home (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
• Inmate dies in Henrico County Regional Jail West (ABC 8)
• Bizarre Bazaar’s Spring Market returns to Richmond Raceway Complex this weekend (NBC 12)

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Henrico News Minute – April 10, 2026
An update on HVAC issues at Henrico schools; a traffic alert in Glen Allen; “Toddler Time” program bringing together kids, seniors; Henrico’s Earth Day celebration scheduled tomorrow; kite festival happening Sunday in Varina.
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