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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden workers reject 'final' raise offer; strike possible • NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Spurlock returns home to Highland Springs ahead of Richmond race

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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden workers reject 'final' raise offer; strike possible

Union-represented workers at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden have rejected a pay raise proposal that garden officials described earlier this month as their "last, best and final offer," setting the stage for a possible strike. (Click here to continue reading)

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Spurlock returns home to Highland Springs ahead of Richmond race
Highland Springs High School graduate Dystany Spurlock made history this spring by becoming the first Black woman to compete in one of NASCAR’s top three circuits, and she returned to her alma mater Aug. 13 ahead of what she hopes will be her second Craftsman Truck Series start, in
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SwimRVA-North fire caused by electrical failure, officials determine
The Henrico Fire Marshal’s Office has determined a fire that destroyed the SwimRVA-North main pool house in July was accidental in nature, caused by an electrical failure within the building. The fire occurred shortly after 1 a.m., Tuesday, July 7. “Our fire investigators carried out this work
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Darby House residents say accessing belongings after fire has been a nightmare
The Darby House Senior Apartments in Henrico look a lot different these days, with a massive blue tarp draped over the roof and a temporary electronic gate limiting access to the property. Almost a month since the fire that led to its current condition, several residents say they still haven’
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Registration for Henrico Rec and Parks’ fall programs begins Aug. 17
Henrico County residents can begin registering Monday, Aug. 17, for Henrico Recreation and Parks’ fall lineup of classes, programs and activities, which will run primarily from September through November. Online registration will open at 7 a.m. Aug. 17 for county residents, with registration for non-Henrico residents opening at
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Repair work to continue Aug. 16-20 on Parham, Dumbarton overpasses
Repair work will continue on two Henrico County overpasses Aug. 16-20, according to Virginia Department of Transportation officials. Work at both sites will take place from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly Aug. 16-19 and then from 11 p.m., Aug. 19 to 6 a.m.
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Paving work to close these ramps on I-64, I-295 in Henrico in August
The Virginia Department of Transportation will close several ramps at the Interstate 64 and Interstate 295 interchange in Eastern Henrico County next week for paving work. The ramp from southbound I-295 to eastbound I-64 will be closed nightly Aug. 17 and 18 from 10 p.m. to 7
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Henrico Crime Report: Aug. 7-13, 2026
5000 block of Nine Mile Road, Fairfield District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with shoplifting, possession of cocaine and synthetic drugs, and possession of drug paraphernalia at a grocery store Aug. 7 at 10:38 a.m. Nine Mile Road at Taylor Road, Varina District – Police arrested and
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Obituaries - Henrico Citizen
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Henrico Police Animal Shelter to host 'Clear the Shelter' pet adoption event Aug. 15

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