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Henrico Democrats and Republicans make final campaign pushes ahead of redistricting referendum • Henrico County runners to represent, keep pace in the Monument Avenue 10K

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Henrico Democrats and Republicans make final campaign pushes ahead of redistricting referendum

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. Click here to read more

Henrico County runners to represent, keep pace in the Monument Avenue 10K
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
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Henrico’s Top Teachers nomination form
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! We encourage you
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Henrico mother mourns 18-year-old son killed in apartment shooting as police seek person of interest
A Henrico County mother is mourning the loss of her 18-year-old son, who was shot and killed at a West End apartment complex the day after Valentine’s Day this year. Police have released a photo of Nagee Greg Sumler, naming him a person of interest in the murder of William
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Hanover Planning Commission recommends approval for new data center project near Henrico line
The Hanover Planning Commission on Thursday night voted 8-1 to recommend approval for a new data center following months of debate among residents, county leaders and the developer, Tract. The proposed data center would sit on a 427-acre plot of land off Mountain Road near the Henrico County line. The
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Nightly closures planned along I-95 South in Henrico April 19-25
The Virginia Department of Transportation will implement nightly lane and ramp closures on I-95 South in Henrico County at mile marker 81 from April 19 to 25. The center and right lanes will be closed, along with the ramp from U.S. 1 (Brook Road) to I-95 south, from 10
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Henrico Crime Report: April 10-16, 2026
North Parham Road at Ridge Road, Tuckahoe District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with driving under the influence and a weapons charge April 10 at 3:11 p.m. 1300 block of North Laburnum Avenue, Fairfield District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with shoplifting and non-aggravated
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Obituaries - Henrico Citizen
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Henrico Police to host Community Connections Day at Maple Spring Apartment Homes April 18

Beyond Boundaries Earth Day planned April 18 at Osborne Park

Lakeside Farmers' Market to host Earth Love Market April 19

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Henrico News Minute – April 17, 2026
Two groups raise concerns about the chemical ethylene oxide in Eastern Henrico County; a Henrico healthcare and rehabilitation center faces fines of more than $100,000; tomorrow is the last day to vote early in person in Henrico; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.
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