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'No units available' – Henrico EMS is facing an increase in emergency calls, and staff can’t keep up • Henrico man arrested after trying to trap workers in county government center

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'No units available' – Henrico EMS is facing an increase in emergency calls, and staff can’t keep up

At least once a week since this past January, Henrico County’s EMS system encounters a “no units available" situation, during which emergency calls are still coming in, but no EMS units can respond. Click here to read more

Henrico man arrested after trying to trap workers in county government center
A 28-year-old Henrico man was arrested Thursday after police say he entered a restricted area of a county government building and attempted to lock employees inside a room. Henrico Police responded to the Henrico County Western Government Center at approximately 12:47 p.m. for reports of a disorderly adult
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
New poll shows Spanberger ahead, but Earle-Sears closes gap
Roanoke College survey finds a 7-point edge for Democrats in governor’s race, down from 17 points in May
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
iGaming debate heats up in Virginia: profits, risks, and regulation on the table
With online gaming expanding across the country, Virginia lawmakers are wrestling with whether to legalize iGaming — a move that could bring new revenue but also new challenges. As iGaming makes it possible for users to gamble with a tap on their phone, the tool offers both benefits and hurdles for
Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury
2 new state troopers to be assigned to Henrico
Two New Virginia State Troopers who will graduate from the Virginia State Police’s 143rd Basic Session will be assigned to Henrico and Richmond. Geovanni Navarro (a native of Seymour, Connecticut) and Philip Mark Robinson, III (a native of Arapahoe, North Carolina) are among a group of 32 new troopers
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Restaurant Watch
JULY 21 Hardee’s, 6302 Lakeside Avenue – The following violations were reported during a follow-up inspection: there is no hand wash sink in front food prep/dispensing areas which is preventing routine handwashing by employees; observed drain flies throughout facility; fryer baskets have bent wires; observed grease and food debris
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
In the Garden: Grow a bee-friendly lawn
Boost the bee and pollinator appeal of your lawn by incorporating microclover, self-heal, creeping thyme, crocus, grape hyacinths and other bee-friendly flowering plants in your lawn. You’ll create and enjoy a carpet of green with splashes of color and one that requires less ongoing maintenance. The pollinators will benefit
Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

Showmasters Gun Show planned Aug. 23-24 at Richmond Raceway

Henrico Recreation and Parks to host 'Divine Nine Night' at Virginia Randolph Recreation Area Aug. 24

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HENRICO CITIZEN PODCAST
Henrico News Minute – Aug. 21, 2025
Henrico Police seek assistance locating a missing man with special needs; Richmond Raceway learns its 2026 NASCAR schedule; our ‘Plate and Goblet’ provides an update on the county’s restaurant scene; a movie night planned at Crump Park tomorrow.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Henrico Schools begins school year with stricter cell phone rules
• Henrico Planning Commission endorses first development proposed in new small-lot residential zoning district
• Varina residents push against new data center proposed on Darbytown Road
• Awaiting VRC, ABC licenses, Roseshire plans fall opening in Henrico’s Near West End
• Highland Springs residents torn on proposed 49-home development

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