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Henrico leaders respond to neighbors' calls for safer roads near schools • Henrico School Board to discuss results, expansion of new mental health program at meeting

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Henrico leaders respond to neighbors' calls for safer roads near schools after 11-year-old girl hit and killed

During Tuesday night's Henrico Board of Supervisors meeting, emotions were heavy as community members paid tribute to Dania Bashier and pleaded with elected leaders for safer infrastructure. Click here to read more

Henrico School Board to discuss results, expansion of new mental health program at Aug. 28 meeting
At a 3:30 p.m. work session Aug. 28, the Henrico School Board will receive an update from Henrico Schools officials on the Henrico CARES program launched last year. After seeing a 42% increase in suicide-risk screenings over three years, HCPS and county officials created a five-year mental healthcare
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Richmond Navy League honors local cadets
Among the students recognized this year with the Richmond Navy League Council’s Top Cadet Award were: (above left) Evelyn Gomez, Highland Springs H.S. (with RNCL’s George Feitig, left, and MCJROTC Program Instructor Capt. Thomas W. Holder); (above center) Cadet Captain Excellent Fred-Dyck, Hermitage H.S. MCJROTC; and Cadet First
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Spanberger vows to scrap Youngkin’s immigration order if elected governor
Democratic nominee says local police shouldn’t act as ICE agents; Earle-Sears defends tougher enforcement but offers few policy details
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Dominion Energy Cap Trail 10M & 5K to return Oct. 25
The Dominion Energy Cap Trail 10M & 5k will return on Saturday, Oct. 25, offering runners, walkers, and others a chance to celebrate the season with a spirited run/walk along the scenic Virginia Capital Trail. Hosted by the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation, the event features a fully supported 10-mile and
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Varina starts 2025 season at No. 1 on CBS 6/910 The Fan high school football poll
Varina High School starts the 2025 football season at No. 1 in the CBS 6/910 The Fan High School Coaches Poll. The Blue Devils received 25 first place votes. CBS 6/910 The Fan High School Coaches Poll Final 2025 Rank, Team, and First Place VotesPointsLast Week’s Rank1. Varina
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Henrico Fur Finder: Aug. 27, 2025
Every Wednesday, the Henrico Fur Finder highlights pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter. Hover over each animal’s picture to see their name, sex, and breed. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee any animal’s availability, and animals cannot be put on
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Henrico Property Transactions: Aug. 6-12, 2025
1393 Warwick Park Road, Varina District - $188,500, 1,078 SF (built in 1953), from John T. Jones to Terry Wayne Price. 7108 Galax Road, Brookland District - $245,000, 1,106 SF (built in 1966), from Joan St. John Nuttle to Fredy Tarton and Nohemi Guadalupe Et Al.
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STEM and video game convention 'ImmerseCon' planned Aug. 30-31 in Short Pump

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden recognized as Autism Friendly Community by organization (ABC 8)
• High school football preview: Varina, Hermitage are early favorites (The Richmonder)
• Henrico-based Blue Ridge Bank climbs its way back to profitability (Richmond BizSense)

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Henrico News Minute – Aug. 27, 2025
Lakeside residents weigh in on the region’s future during charrette; a new nickname for Henrico and Chesterfield counties?; the Henrico School Board will receive an update about its Henrico CARES program tomorrow.
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• To grow or not to grow – Lakeside residents take on a future vision of the area
• Henrico, Chesterfield officials celebrate ‘quadzilla’ status
• Girl killed riding bike across Three Chopt Road
• 'No units available' – Henrico EMS is facing an increase in emergency calls, and staff can’t keep up
• At new location on Henrico-Richmond border, Surrounding Counties hones big-time dreams one kolache at a time

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