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Henrico planners oppose 2 of 3 development proposals scheduled to be considered by planning commission Aug. 13 • Henrico's top prosecutor says hospital blocked full investigation into NICU nurse who broke babies' bones

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Henrico planners oppose 2 of 3 development proposals scheduled to be considered by planning commission Aug. 13

The Henrico Planning Commission will consider three rezoning requests at its Aug. 13 meeting, including two industrial proposals in the Varina District that county planning staffers do not support and a Fairfield District commercial proposal that has won staff support after its developer revised the plan. (Click here to continue reading)

Henrico’s top prosecutor says hospital blocked full investigation into NICU nurse who broke babies’ bones
With former NICU nurse Erin Strotman behind bars for breaking babies’ bones at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital, and a special grand jury investigation into allegations of criminal conduct at the hospital now concluded, CBS 6 investigative reporter Melissa Hipolit sat down with Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor to ask the
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Henrico supervisors expected to vote Aug. 11 on $1.6M renovation to Varina on the James
On Aug. 11 at 6 p.m., the Henrico Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote on a $1.6 million contract for the restoration of Varina on the James, a 19th-century former plantation home bought by the county in 2023 for the purpose of historical preservation. Suburban Remodeling
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Henrico neighborhood cleans up after storm rips trees and crushes cars
Multiple trees were ripped from the ground, cars were crushed and a sunroom took a direct hit off Sweetbriar Road after a powerful storm struck Henrico’s West End Friday evening
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Henrico Sheriff’s Office hosting personal hygiene drive through Aug. 14
The Henrico Sheriff’s Office is collecting personal hygiene items through Aug. 14 to benefit Henrico County Public Schools students. The initiative is part of a partnership with Heart of Henrico and the East End Boxing Club. Items needed include: • toothbrushes; • toothpaste; • deodorant (for males and females); • feminine napkins; • socks
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Former Henrico official retiring from Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority
Former Henrico County Deputy County Manager for Public Safety Tony McDowell will step down as executive director of the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority this fall, prompting a leadership transition at the state agency responsible for overseeing Virginia’s use of opioid settlement funds. McDowell, who also previously served as the
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Anti-Slapp law plays role in backing Va. teacher and parent targeted by false online accusations
Teacher and parent awarded $1 million
Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury

Hot Tuna Acoustic to perform Aug. 11 at The Tin Pan in Henrico

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