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At RIC, Spirit Airlines shrinks, FBI imprint grows, summer traveler numbers expected to fall with geopolitical issues, rising fuel costs • Virginia Sports Hall of Fame honors UVA legends, local 'Distinguished Virginian'

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At RIC, Spirit Airlines shrinks, FBI imprint grows, summer traveler numbers expected to fall with geopolitical issues, rising fuel costs

Richmond International Airport is feeling the economic ripples of the current geopolitical turmoil.

At Tuesday’s Capital Region Airport Commission meeting at Richmond International Airport, the board voted to amend Spirit Airlines’ operating agreement, shrinking the budget airline’s footprint at a time when skyrocketing oil costs on the heels of its August bankruptcy filing are threatening its future. Click here to read more

Virginia Sports Hall of Fame honors UVA legends, local ‘Distinguished Virginian’
On April 25 at the Short Pump Hilton, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inducted its Class of 2026 – arguably its most star-studded group of athletes, coaches, administrators, and other contributors ever, all selected for their achievements and impact on Virginia sports. Among the inductees were two luminaries of University
Henrico CitizenPatty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor
UPDATE: Henrico County recodification won’t include changes to zoning codes
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article indicated that the county’s recodification would include updates to zoning codes. On Tuesday, county officials clarified that this year’s recodification would not involve zoning ordinances. The Citizen regrets the error. On Tuesday, the Henrico Board of Supervisors voted to introduce an ordinance
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
Gov. Spanberger surprises school bus drivers in Henrico for Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Governor Abigail Spanberger visited Varina Elementary School Tuesday morning to celebrate school bus drivers for Bus Driver Appreciation Day. The visit was a big surprise for students, who arrived to class with shocked faces. Staff members said they felt very appreciated by the governor’s appearance. Click here to continue reading
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Here’s what House lawmakers want to require of data centers to keep their sales tax break
Legislators are still hammering out differences in the Senate and House versions of the state spending plan, with proposed new standards tied to the industry’s tax exemption
Henrico CitizenShannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury
Henrico Fur Finder: April 29, 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 8-14, 2026
339 East Jerald Street, Varina District - $200,000, 1,160 SF (built in 1980), from Signature Property Management LLC to Kimberly Atkinson. 4915 Lurgan Place, Brookland District - $242,000, 992 SF (built in 1998), from Palmer S. and M.J. Chase Trust to Yuriy Vintonyak. 115 North Elm
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Cajun Crawfish Boil to benefit Dorey Park Farmers Market planned May 2 at Fleur-de-lis Farms in Varina

The Day Players to perform at Richmond Funny Bone May 3

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HENRICO CITIZEN PODCAST
Henrico News Minute – April 29, 2026
Rising fuel costs affecting Richmond International Airport in several ways; a new music hub is coming to Henrico’s West End this summer; Henrico expanding no-interest loan program; Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger visits Henrico school; Virginia Supreme Court hears arguments in redistricting case.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
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