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Henrico Schools begins school year with stricter cell phone rules • Portion of Azalea Avenue reopened after utility issue

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Henrico Schools begins school year with stricter cell phone rules

Henrico Schools welcomed students back Monday to a “phone-free” school year with a new expectation: all teachers must collect students’ cell phones at the beginning of each class and place them in division-provided storage containers until class ends. Click here to read more

Portion of Azalea Avenue reopened after utility issue
A portion of Azalea Avenue in Northern Henrico reopened Monday afternoon, hours after Henrico Police officials had closed it to address a utility problem. A utility pole along the avenue splintered, causing the pole to lean over the road precariously Monday morning just before 8 a.m. Officials closed Azalea
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Henrico Small Business Spotlight: Gearharts Fine Chocolates
Gearharts Fine Chocolates is full of surprises — and Tim Gearhart wants to keep it that way. Crafted with the precision of a Marine and the inspiration of a world traveler, Gearthart’s concoctions give locals the chance to celebrate the versatility of chocolate in the most delectable ways. Gearhart – a
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Wittman’s office to host Henrico job fair Aug. 26
U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman’s office will host a job fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the Henrico County Public Schools Adult Education Complex at Regency mall, 100 NOVA Way. The event is free to attend. The fair is designed to
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Richmond Amateur Radio Club offering assistance for those seeking FCC ham radio licenses
The Richmond Amateur Radio Club offers preparation for tech, general, and extra exams for those who are seeking FCC amateur (ham) radio licenses. Registration deadlines for the club’s courses (which begin after Labor Day and end before Thanksgiving) are: • Tech and Extra – Aug. 31; classes starts September 9 • General – Sept.
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Glen Allen football aims to continue success after historic season
Final Score Friday 2025 Preview: Glen Allen Jaguars 2024 Record: 10-2 Season Result: def. Western Branch 42-9, lost to Highland Springs 23-20 Head Coach: Malik Sexton, 2nd season (10-2) Starters Returning: 10 Of note: In his first season as head coach, Malik Sexton led the Jaguars to a school record
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Business in brief: Aug. 18, 2025
National lacrosse retailer Lacrosse Unlimited is coming soon to the former GameStop space in the Ridge Shopping Center in Western Henrico, Richmond BizSense recently reported. The store sells equipment, supplies and apparel needed for the game. It is Lacrosse Unlimited’s first store in the Richmond region. EXIT First Realty
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After Hours concert at Innsbrook Aug. 21 to feature Kenny and Luke’s Country Beach Party

Flowers After 5 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden continues Aug. 21 with The Hurricane Party

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