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Henrico residents voice concerns about data centers, Flock cameras at supervisors’ meeting • Teen killed in Henrico crash identified as Glen Allen HS student

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Henrico residents voice concerns about data centers, Flock cameras at supervisors’ meeting

Several residents at Tuesday’s Henrico Board of Supervisors meeting spoke out on a number of issues within the county ranging from data centers to Flock and speed cameras. (Click here to continue reading)

Teen killed in Henrico crash identified as Glen Allen High School student
A 17-year-old Glen Allen High School student has been identified as one of two teenagers killed in a crash Monday night. Principal Cara Jean O’Neal identified the student as Soham Desai in a message to the school community shared Wednesday. “It is with a heavy heart that
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Richmond Raceway will open NASCAR Chase in 2027
Richmond Raceway will have an even more prominent role on NASCAR’s 2027 schedule, with both its NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races opening “The Chase” for a championship in each series. The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will kick off that series’ Chase under
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Car crashes into Henrico townhouse
A car crashed into a townhouse in Henrico County on Thursday afternoon. Crews were called to the 2900 block of Sara Jean Terrace around 12:30 p.m. The structure is damaged, but the building appears to be safe, according to officials, who are waiting on final confirmation from a
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
August infrastructure update: Henrico County tackles major road, pedestrian and utility projects
Henrico County’s Department of Public Works and Department of Public Utilities staffers are on the road implementing dozens of infrastructure projects this August in an attempt to modernize utilities, ease traffic congestion and enhance safety across every magisterial district. Crews are actively tackling road detours, bridge repairs and major
Henrico CitizenDina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
US Navy to showcase mixed-reality experience during Richmond’s NASCAR weekend Aug. 14-15
The U.S. Navy will showcase its ‘Strike Group’ multi-scenario, mobile mixed-reality experience during NASCAR weekend at Richmond Raceway Aug. 14-15. The ‘Strike Group’ is designed to demonstrate the breadth and depth of Navy STEM careers in the most realistic ways possible. The ‘Strike Group’ provides participants
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Va. lawmakers consider digital protections for children as app store accountability debate continues
Emily Harrison, a mother of two in the city of Roanoke, said federal lawmakers have not updated the country’s law to protect children’s online privacy in nearly 30 years, even as technology has changed dramatically. “We’re just looking, as parents, for the same level of protections in
Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury
Restaurant Watch
JULY 13 Lucky AF, 11800 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: hand sink in back of facility doesn’t have hand soap; raw minced chicken is stored over ready-to-eat soup in lowboy on prep line; temperatures of miso soup on service line
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Weekend Top 5
Henrico County Public Schools will hold its annual Back-to-School Kickoff on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Henrico Sports and Events Center, 1 All Star Boulevard in Glen Allen. Designed to get students, families and staff excited for the new school
Henrico CitizenSarah Story, Citizen Online Editor
In the Garden: Capture the beauty of your garden with flower art
Transfer the beauty of favorite flowers onto paper or fabric to create works of art, greeting cards, and gifts for family and friends. Pounding flowers is a fun and easy way gardeners of all ages can preserve the beauty of garden flowers. Use watercolor or other rough surface paper when
Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

Henrico Rec & Parks to host Senior Summer Mixer Aug. 14 at Eastern Henrico Recreation Center

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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Flock cameras are a ‘gamechanger,’ Henrico Police chief says, but residents' privacy concerns still abound
• RIC officials dedicate inaugural public, nature-inspired art
• At Henrico roundtable, county and state leaders address harms of vaping, possible enforcement solutions
• Two 17-year-olds killed, another injured in Glen Allen crash
• Henrico planners oppose 2 of 3 development proposals scheduled to be considered by planning commission Aug. 13

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