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Flock cameras are a ‘gamechanger,’ Henrico Police chief says, but residents' privacy concerns still abound • Henrico School Board to hear back-to-school plans, HVAC repair updates at Aug. 13 meeting

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Flock cameras are a ‘gamechanger,’ Henrico Police chief says, but residents' privacy concerns still abound

Henrico Police Chief Eric English has cited Flock cameras as “one of the best investigative tools” for the department, but pushback continues from both Henrico residents and officials. (Click here to continue reading)

Henrico School Board to hear back-to-school plans, HVAC repair updates at Aug. 13 meeting
The Henrico School Board will get a detailed look Thursday at plans for the start of the 2026-27 school year, which will begin with a new staggered opening schedule, stricter cellphone rules, several new school facilities and the arrival of 20 electric school buses. The board’s Aug. 13
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Henrico Police report eighth confirmed rabies case of 2026
A raccoon that came may have come in contact with a dog in the 2100 block of Raymond Avenue (near Woodman Road and Lydell Drive) in Henrico County Aug. 8 has tested positive for rabies, becoming the eighth confirmed case in the county this year. The dog involved will be
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NASCAR Cup Series returns to Richmond. What to know before you go.
The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Richmond Raceway Saturday for the Cook Out 400, and officials are urging fans to plan ahead for what’s expected to be a busy weekend. Free general parking opens at 10 a.m., and police are urging fans to arrive early to beat the
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Henrico Schools to host monthly job fair Aug. 14
Henrico County Public Schools officials will host their monthly job fair Friday, Aug. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the HCPS Parham Road offices (1910 East Parham Road). Interested job seekers can talk with HCPS representatives throughout various departments about opportunities in maintenance, transportation, school nutrition
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More states ban child marriage, including Virginia, though it’s still legal in most of the US
Virginia raised the minimum marriage age to 18 in 2024.
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Henrico Fur Finder: Aug. 12, 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
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Henrico Property Transactions: July 22-28, 2026
1212 Trailside Place, Varina District - $220,000, 1,536 SF (built in 2026), from Maggie Walker Community Land Trust to Antinita Marrow. 2309 Watts Lane, Fairfield District - $274,500, 1,019 SF (built in 1980), from Cornelius and T.K. Turnage to Stacey and Teaonsha Garrett. 4703 Mill Park Drive,
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Henrico Recreation and Parks to host Neon Night Dance Party for ages 9-14 Aug. 14 at Eastern Henrico Recreation Center

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Physical therapy clinic expands to western Henrico for second location (Richmond BizSense)
• CEO of Henrico-based Fortune 500 Accendra to retire as business struggles (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
• Henrico Schools caps homework for K-12 students amid nationwide decrease (WRIC)
• VDH: Trump vaccine order does not change Virginia school requirements (WWBT)

TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Two 17-year-olds killed, another injured in Glen Allen crash
• RIC officials dedicate inaugural public, nature-inspired art
• At Henrico roundtable, county and state leaders address harms of vaping, possible enforcement solutions
• Henrico's top prosecutor says hospital blocked full investigation into NICU nurse who broke babies' bones
• Henrico planners oppose 2 of 3 development proposals scheduled to be considered by planning commission Aug. 13

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