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4 arrested in Henrico, charged in death of 18-year-old • Education Foundation to host celebration April 16

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4 arrested in Henrico, charged in connection with death of 18-year-old Hopewell student

Four people are facing second-degree murder charges in connection with the death of 18-year-old Hopewell High School student Jayden McComber, whose body was found in Caroline County earlier this week. (Click here to continue reading)

Henrico Education Foundation to host sixth-annual Excellence in Education Celebration April 16
The Henrico Education Foundation will host its sixth-annual Excellence in Education Celebration on Thursday, April 16 at the Dewey Gottwald Center at the Science Museum of Virginia. The 2026 theme, “A Million Dreams,” will celebrate the potential of Henrico County students and the partnerships that help turn aspirations into opportunity.
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April 9 Fairfield Forum to feature McClellan, updates on Henrico’s proposed budget, Henrico Schools
Henrico County Board of Supervisors Chair and Fairfield District Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper III will host a Fairfield Forum meeting Thursday, April 9, featuring U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-4th District). The meeting also will include an overview of Henrico’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and updates from
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Here’s how Va. lawmakers suggest the next state budget handle federal health care funding fallout
Spanberger will mull theirs and former Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s budget proposals ahead of a reconvened session on April 23
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Federal judge upholds ruling that certain ex-felons should not automatically lose voting rights
Virginia had been in violation of a Reconstruction-era law barring states from constitutionally disenfranchising people
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Weekend Top 5
Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park, 3400 Mountain Road, will host a Movie in the Park at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 3. Bring a blanket or chair. Picnics are welcome. Due to licensing, the movie title can’t be published - to learn what’s playing, call (804) 501-PARK or
Henrico CitizenSarah Story, Citizen Online Editor
Henrico Crime Report: March 27-April 2, 2026
Ridgefield Parkway at Poplar Forest Drive, Tuckahoe District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with driving under the influence, disregarding a signal to stop during a pursuit, and a traffic violation March 27 at 2:30 a.m. 7900 block of Sycamore Lane, Brookland District – Police arrested and charged a
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Obituaries - Henrico Citizen
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'Henrico in 3D: Images of Varina, 1864-1865' planned April 4 at Henrico Theatre in Highland Springs

Lakeside Farmers' Market to host Easter Egg Hunt April 4

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