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Henrico man sought in Richmond shooting that killed teen, injured sibling and mother • After a month of contention, Henrico School Board passes budget with little fanfare

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Henrico man sought in Richmond shooting that killed teen, injured sibling and mother

A teenager was killed and two other people shot Tuesday morning inside a Richmond home, Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards confirmed. Police are searching for a Henrico man they say should be considered dangerous. Click here to read more

After a month of contention, Henrico School Board passes budget with little fanfare
Henrico School Board members April 16 unanimously approved the county’s $971-million school system budget, which had been adopted by the Henrico Board of Supervisors two days earlier. The county’s proposed 2026-2027 budget allocates $4.2 million less to Henrico Schools than the school board’s initial proposal (endorsed
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
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
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico voters share thoughts on Virginia referendum to change congressional maps
A few dozen voters showed up at Quioccasin Middle School in Henrico’s West End within the first hour of Tuesday’s special election in Virginia. Voters will decide whether Virginia can temporarily redraw the state’s 11 congressional districts ahead of November’s midterm elections. Charmene Ricks, of Henrico, said she cast
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Bridge, sewer and pedestrian projects ramp up this spring across Henrico
Henrico County’s departments of Public Works and Public Utilities are pushing forward with a diverse slate of infrastructure projects this spring, ranging from major bridge repairs to essential sewer expansions funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. Henrico County’s April 2026 “Word on the Street” reports for each
Henrico CitizenDina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
Man struck by Henrico employee in county vehicle on West Broad Street
A man suffered life-threatening injuries when he was struck by a Henrico County employee driving a county-owned vehicle on Monday afternoon, according to police. The employee was heading east on West Broad Street, near Coppermill Trace, when the pedestrian was struck. Police said the man was in the roadway, just
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Milestones: April 21, 2026
Michael Biliunas of Glen Allen recently was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, an international honor society recognizing the top students at accredited business schools. To be eligible for membership, the academic ranking of those being considered must place them in the top seven percent of the junior class, top 10
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Savvy Senior: Understanding the Social Security breakeven age
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m trying to figure out the best time for my wife and I to start taking our Social Security retirement benefits and would like to understand the breakeven age. What can you tell me? --Strategizing Sam Dear Sam, As you approach retirement, one of the most
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

Henrico Theatre to host 'Mountainfilm on Tour' April 23

Hot Club of Cowtown to perform April 24 at Cultural Arts Center

CSz Richmond Theater to present 'Upstaged' April 24

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Citing crime, local baker leaves Shockoe Bottom for Regency in western Henrico (Richmond BizSense)
• Cases dismissed against former Richmond Montessori employees after toddler wandered into road (ABC 8)
• Virginia State Police search for missing Henrico man (NBC 12)
• Family business Puritan Cleaners sold to local investors, keeps its community roots (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Henrico Democrats and Republicans make final campaign pushes ahead of redistricting referendum
• 'A sacrifice zone' – Eastern Henrico event spotlights industrial emissions concerns, as EPA seeks to loosen standards
• Sold-out Richmond Ren Faire brings 'fantasy and freedom' to Dorey Park
• Henrico Board of Supervisors approves $2-billion budget, decries 'false narrative' that schools are not fully funded
• Henrico County runners to represent, keep pace in the Monument Avenue 10K

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