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Henrico School Board to give updates on phone policy, school security, vacancies, and more at Aug. 14 meeting • Henrico Police complete Innsbrook investigation: 'No threat'

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Henrico School Board to give updates on phone policy, school security, vacancies, and more at Aug. 14 meeting

At a work session Aug. 14, the Henrico School Board will share updates on Henrico Schools’ 2025-2026 school year, which begins this Monday, Aug. 18. Click here to read more

Henrico police complete Innsbrook investigation: ‘No threat’
UPDATE: Henrico police determined there is no threat and traffic should return to normal. Henrico Police are investigating a suspicious package in Innsbrook, prompting road closures. The investigation is taking place in the 4300 block of Innslake Drive, according to police. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a
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2 people connected to Henrico driving school charged with felony child abuse
Two people connected to River City Driving School in Henrico are being held without bond on felony child abuse charges, according to court documents. Palmer Wellhouse, the owner of River City Driving School, and Kendall McCullen are each facing two felony counts of child abuse involving two children. Court documents
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Henrico Fire camp introduces girls to firefighting careers
In an industry where women make up less than 10% of the workforce, Henrico Fire is working to show young girls that firefighting is a viable career option through their second annual “Girls on Fire” camp. “We’re not trying to get them to become a firefighter just yet, but this
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Final Score Friday 2025 Preview: Deep Run Wildcats
2024 Record: 3-7 Season Result: Missed playoffs Head Coach: Joe Mullinax, 5th season (5-35) Starters Returning: 18 Of Note: Might be hard to believe, but Mullinax is the third-longest tenured coach in Henrico County behind Loren Johnson and Marcus Lewis. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico
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Restaurant Watch
JULY 14 Domino’s Pizza, 11210 Patterson Avenue – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: person in charge couldn’t provide food protection manager certification; sanitizer concentration in three-compartment sink basin is at 0 ppm; observed dried food debris and dust on surfaces of keyboards, cables, monitors, walk-in
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In the Garden: Freshen up your late season garden with strawflowers
As summer is winding down and fall approaches, your thoughts may turn to mums, asters, and pansies. Consider changing things up this year by adding deer-resistant strawflowers to your late summer and fall containers and gardens. Grow strawflowers (Xerochrysum bracteatum formerly Bracteantha) in full to part sun and moist well-drained
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'Summer Madness' 70s-themed market planned Aug. 17 in Lakeside

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Henrico News Minute – Aug. 14, 2025
Varina residents push back on plans for a data center in their community; US Congressman Rob Wittman’s office plans a job fair; a traffic alert for I-95 in Northern Henrico; the James River Association seeks public input; 2 people connected to Henrico driving school held on child abuse charges.
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