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Redistricting results illustrate slight shift in Henrico vote from November to April • Fair Oaks ES to commemorate 100 years with community celebration May 2

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Redistricting results illustrate slight shift in Henrico vote from November to April

Henrico voters overwhelmingly voted in favor of Virginia’s proposed congressional redistricting amendment, with nearly 64% of the more than 128,000 people who cast ballots in the county voting “yes.” Click here to read more

Fair Oaks Elementary School to commemorate 100 years with community celebration May 2
Fair Oaks Elementary School is turning 100 years old, and the Fair Oaks community will be hosting a centennial celebration on May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The theme is “Moving forward while looking back,” celebrating a century of community, education and tradition. Free food and
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Virginia voters back redistricting amendment after months of legal and political battles
Approval allows new congressional maps to take immediate effect, following intense fight over process, courts and campaign messaging
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Virginia leaders react as redistricting referendum passes
Virginia political and community leaders are responding after voters approved a plan to temporarily redraw the Commonwealth’s 11 congressional districts ahead of November’s midterm elections in Tuesday’s referendum. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger stated, “Virginia voters have spoken, and tonight they approved a temporary measure to push back against a President
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Political analyst on what’s next after Virginia votes for redistricting referendum
Virginia voters approved a referendum on voting maps with a 51% majority Tuesday, but according to CBS 6 political analyst Dr. Bob Holsworth, the results face an immediate legal challenge at the state Supreme Court. With 99% of the votes counted, the referendum passed by an 87,000-vote margin, receiving
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Citizen publisher featured on ‘Virginia Press Room’ podcast
Henrico Citizen Publisher Tom Lappas appeared on the April 20, 2026 edition of The Virginia Press Room with Michael Pope of Virginia Public Radio, a weekly podcast that features Virginia journalists offering insights and analysis about key stories in the state. Lappas, VPM’s Dean Mirshahi and Axios Richmond’s Sabrina Moreno
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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 Fur Finder: April 22, 2026
Every Wednesday, the Henrico Fur Finder highlights pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter. Hover over each animal’s picture to see their name, sex, and breed. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee any animal’s availability, and animals cannot be put on
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Henrico Property Transactions: April 1-7, 2026
1507 Bronwyn Road, Unit 301, Tuckahoe District - $243,857, 2,098 SF (built in 1976), from Robert R. and Marcia H. Broxton Trustees to Wilmington Savings Fund Society Trustee. 4907 Edgefield Circle, Fairfield District - $260,000, 1,088 SF (built in 1959), from Opendoor Property Trust I to
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Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show set for April 24-26 at Richmond Raceway Complex

RavenCon 2026 planned April 24-26 at Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center in Glen Allen

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Henrico News Minute – April 22, 2026
Henrico voters overwhelmingly support state redistricting plan, which passes narrowly statewide; a look at the roads and utilities projects underway in Henrico; Henrico School Board adopts budget plan; a look back at the Richmond Renaissance Fair; Henrico Police capture county man wanted in Richmond triple shooting; RHHD officials encourage infant
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• After a month of contention, Henrico School Board passes budget with little fanfare
• Bridge, sewer and pedestrian projects ramp up this spring across Henrico
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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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