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Henrico students show modest improvement on SOLs but still trail Virginia peers in reading, math • 3 Henrico schools ranked in Richmond’s top ten public high schools by U.S. News & World Report

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Henrico students show modest improvement on SOLs but still trail Virginia peers in reading, math

Henrico County Public Schools students made modest overall gains on Virginia Standards of Learning exams during the 2025-26 school year, but the county continued to trail statewide performance in reading and mathematics among students taking the regular grades 3-8 tests. (Click here to continue reading)

3 Henrico schools ranked in Richmond’s top ten public high schools by U.S. News & World Report
Deep Run, Mills E. Godwin, and Glen Allen were all ranked within the top ten public high schools of the Richmond metro area by U.S. News & World Report on Aug. 18. Each year, U.S. News releases updated rankings of all public schools in the nation, using several indicators
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Henrico County, ‘Mad Skillz’ earn BLK RVA Community Awards
Henrico County’s Juneteenth Celebration and University of Richmond professor Shaqwan “Mad Skillz” Lewis were among six honorees recognized Aug. 21 during the third annual BLK RVA Community Awards at the Hippodrome Theater in Richmond. Henrico’s annual Juneteenth Celebration received the Cultural Enrichment Award, recognizing an event that has
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico BZA to consider St. Luke Apartments appeal, continued reclamation of former Varina quarry at Aug. 27 meeting
The Henrico Board of Zoning Appeals will consider an appeal involving conditions at St. Luke Apartments, continued reclamation of a former Varina mining site and several residential requests when it meets Aug. 27. Among the most substantial cases is an appeal filed on behalf of St. Luke Apartments at 3901
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Amazon plans to launch drone delivery service in Central Virginia
Amazon is planning to launch its Prime Air drone delivery service in a portion of Hanover, Henrico, and the greater Richmond area. The company is hosting a Community Meet and Greet where locals can ask and learn more about the service, see a Prime Air drone in-person, and talk
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Portion of Glasgow Road in Henrico to close Aug. 24-29 for road reconstruction
Glasgow Road between Scotland Lane and Sadler Walk Lane in Glen Allen will be closed to through-traffic from Monday, Aug. 24 through Saturday, Aug. 29. Crews will demolish and rebuild the section of road, weather permitting. Traffic will be detoured by way of Chapman Mill Drive, Belfast Road and
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Varina Strong Fair planned Aug. 29 at Dorey Park
American Legion Varina Post 233 will host the Varina Strong Fair Saturday, Aug. 29, from 9 a.m. to noon at Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Road in Henrico. The event, presented in collaboration with the Dorey Park Farmers Market and Henrico Recreation and Parks, will feature a car, truck and
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
BOOK EXCERPT: The Heart of the Matter (Chapter 7)
Editor’s note: Each week, the Henrico Citizen will present a new chapter of The Heart of the Matter, a forthcoming book by Gayle Turner and Shelli Jost Brady, longtime Central Virginia leadership consultants, storytellers, and community builders. Through stories and reflection, the authors explore how the values people hold
Henrico CitizenGayle Turner, Special to the Citizen
Interested in beekeeping? Virginia officials will help you get started for free
Virginia residents interested in beekeeping have a chance to receive free beehive equipment through a state program now accepting applications. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services opened the application period for its annual Beehive Distribution Program Tuesday, Aug. 25. Applications will be accepted through Sept. 9. The program
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Savvy Senior: A caregiver’s guide to Medicare
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m taking care of my elderly father who recently had a stroke and I have a lot of questions about how Medicare works and what it covers. He’s enrolled in original Medicare. Can you help me? --Caregiving Connie Dear Connie, Taking care of a parent
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

Suzanne Lambert to perform Aug. 27 at Richmond Funny Bone

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Henrico News Minute – Aug. 25, 2026
Henrico supervisors to vote on funding for Tuckahoe Park improvements, PFAS discharge monitoring tonight; a new proposal for how Henrico names its public schools; three Henrico County high schools earn top spots in US News & World Report rankings; Henrico County, “Mad Skillz” honored by BLK RVA.
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