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Henrico to host charrette Aug. 25-28 to seek community input about Lakeside's future • Man says his wound became 'infested' with maggots at Henrico nursing home

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Henrico to host charrette Aug. 25-28 to seek community input about Lakeside's future

Henrico County will host a design charrette for the Lakeside area Aug. 25-28 to gather ideas and input from community members for a new vision of the corridor. Click here to read more

Man says his wound became ‘infested’ with maggots at Henrico nursing home
A resident at a Henrico nursing home is sounding the alarm about a disturbing discovery that has drawn involvement from multiple investigative agencies and has caused him to feel unsafe and uncomfortable at the facility. Maurice White said he was admitted to Parham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in March following
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Richmond Raceway to host truck, Cup series races again in August 2026
Days after hosting Richmond Raceway hosted its only NASCAR race weekend of the year – including a sold-out NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 under the lights Saturday night – track officials learned that it will again host a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race and a Cup Series race on back-to-back days
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Virginians say housing costs are a crisis, want lawmakers to act
Survey finds 73% believe the state lacks affordable homes, with support for easing construction rules and boosting smaller housing options
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Regional Recovery Day event set for Sept. 3 in Henrico
Recovery from substance use disorder is possible, but it takes awareness, resources and community support. Whether you’re in recovery, love someone who is or simply want to learn more and be part of the solution, you’re invited to the second annual Regional Recovery Day. The free community event
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Glen Allen student among 36 to earn HCA scholarship
A Glen Allen student is among 36 recipients of the HCA Healthcare Foundation’s Patricia Frist Memorial Scholarship, a program that offers the one-year scholarships (totaling $112,000 this year) to HCA Virginia colleague dependents. The merit-based scholarship fund recognizes the work of the late Patricia Frist, a longtime philanthropist in
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico Crime Report: Aug. 15-21, 2025
7000 block of Brook Road, Fairfield District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with strangulation and other state criminal violations at a hotel Aug. 15 at 5:51 a.m. Williamsburg Road at South Airport Drive, Varina District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with possession of synthetic
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Weekend Top 5
Henrico Recreation and Parks will show the movie National Treasure at Crump Park on Friday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Picnics are welcome. Admission is free. For details, email recandparks@henrico.gov or call (804) 501-PARK. The Henrico Theatre, 305 East
Henrico CitizenSarah Story, Citizen Online Editor
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The Capitol Fools to perform at The Cultural Arts Center Sept. 5-6

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