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Henrico Schools leaders assure parents that AC issues are ‘top priority’ amid outages across the division • Henrico illustrator creates hand-drawn maps of the world, no passport required

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Henrico Schools leaders assure parents that AC issues are ‘top priority’ amid outages across the division

With classrooms in multiple schools reaching temperatures of more than 80 degrees, Henrico Schools leaders are stressing that repairs to air conditioning units are being made and more long-term solutions are in the works. (Click here to continue reading)

Henrico illustrator creates hand-drawn maps of the world, no passport required
For anyone who dreams of seeing far-off places but faces the obstacles of time and money, a local artist sketches up a simple solution. Henrico illustrator Maria Rabinky draws detailed, colorful maps of destinations across the globe — no passport necessary. Her work spans continents, from Africa and Asia to
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Henrico man sentenced to 6 years in prison for receipt of child sexual abuse material
A Henrico man was sentenced Aug. 26 to six years in prison for receipt of child sexual abuse material. According to court documents, during a period of at least 16 months, 65-year-old David Brent Timberlake requested and received CSAM through a peer-to-peer file-sharing network designed
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Chesapeake Challenge: Fall back on these items for hiking missteps
Editor’s note: The Chesapeake Challenge is a monthly column in the Chesapeake Bay Journal and is republished here with permission through a partnership. Most hiking gear advice focuses on taking only what’s needed to conserve weight. The exception is a first aid kit, and everyone who packs one
Henrico CitizenKathleen Gaskell, Chesapeake Bay Journal
Virginia to receive $353 million in landmark Meta child-safety settlement
Agreement would also impose new time limits, age checks and content safeguards for young Facebook and Instagram users.
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Henrico Crime Report: Aug. 17-23, 2026
BROOKLAND 2800 block of Darnell Road, Brookland District – Police reported a suspicious situation inside a building Aug. 17 at 1 a.m. 2900 block of Quail Walk Drive, Brookland District – Police reported vandalism of an auto and traffic violation outside a building Aug. 17 at 3 a.m. 8600 block
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Obituaries - Henrico Citizen
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Teacher Appreciation Day planned Aug. 29 at Dorey Park Farmers Market

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