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Meeting kicks off call for public input into potential changes for Route 5 in Varina • Several cars hit after shots fired at Henrico apartments

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Meeting kicks off call for public input into potential changes for Route 5 in Varina

At a public meeting Aug. 7 at the Varina Library, more than 100 people came out to hear what changes county and state officials may be planning for Route 5/New Osborne Turnpike corridor - and to provide their own ideas. Click here to read more

Several cars hit after shots fired at Henrico apartments
An investigation is underway after several cars were hit by gunfire Saturday night at a Henrico apartment complex. Police were called to reports of gunfire in the 300 block of Kingsridge Road just before 9:30 p.m. That is the address for the Apartments at Kingsridge complex. No one
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Henrico seeks first quad-AAA bond rating, plans bond sales to fund infrastructure projects
For years, Henrico County has enjoyed a triple AAA bond-rating on its general obligation bonds – the highest possible rating of credit-worthiness from the three largest rating agencies, which typically translates into the lowest interest rates possible when the county sells bonds to fund large infrastructure projects. That saves the county,
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Glen Allen High School choir joins rock legend Foreigner for unforgettable musical experience
The Glen Allen High School Choir recently experienced a dream come true when they performed alongside classic rock band Foreigner at AfterHours in Doswell, Virginia. For these students, the journey began in their school’s choir room – a space that has become much more than just a classroom. “This is just
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57-year-old man identified as victim in fatal Henrico motorcycle crash
Henrico Police officials have identified the victim of a fatal Aug. 10 motorcycle crash in the West End as 57-year-old county resident Arnold Lee Powell, Jr. Just before 8 p.m., police responded to the intersection of River Road and Panorama Drive after reports that the motorcycle Powell was driving
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On National Safe Digging Day, officials urge homeowners, contractors to call 811 before projects
Officials are urging homeowners, contractors and others who are planning digging projects to call 811 at least three days ahead of time. The message comes on National Safe Digging Day (Aug. 11). Calling 811 is free and simple – and also required in advance of any digging projects as a way
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Highland Springs football rebuilds with experienced roster after rare regional title miss
Final Score Friday 2025 Preview: Highland Springs Springers 2024 Record: 9-4 Season Result: def. Landstown 60-6, def. Glen Allen 23-20, lost to Oscar Smith 28-7 Head Coach: Loren Johnson, 18th season (180-33) Returning starters: N/A Of note: 2024 was just the second time in the past decade the Springers
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Business in brief: Aug. 11, 2025
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recently announced the following lease transactions in Henrico County: Bon Secours—Richmond Health Systems – leased 4,500 SF of retail space at East Parham Place, 8800 Staples Mill Road (Alex T. Wotring and Birck Turnbull represented the tenant and Connie Jordan Nielsen and Nicki Jassy represented the
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Bluegrass band Nu-Blu to perform at the Henrico Theatre Aug. 15

ComedySportz Sweet Tea Tournament planned Aug. 15-16 in Henrico

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Henrico News Minute – Aug. 11, 2025
Plans for change on Route 5 in Varina attract a crowd at public meeting; an update on the planned construction of a new Quioccasin Middle School; Henrico seeks a quad-AAA bond rating ahead of bond issuance.
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