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Henrico School Board passes redistricting plan, but unaddressed concerns linger • Henrico broadens vape shop regulations to apply to other retail stores

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Henrico School Board passes redistricting plan, but unaddressed concerns linger

In a 4-1 vote on Thursday, the Henrico School Board approved a redistricting proposal that would shift an estimated 661 students to different schools starting next fall. Click here to read more

Henrico broadens vape shop regulations to apply to other retail stores
The Henrico Board of Supervisors unanimously approved new restrictions on vape shops and other retail stores that sell similar substances at a meeting on Tuesday. Under the regulations, any new stores that sell substances such as vapes, tobacco, cannabis, edibles, kratom, or other nicotine products as their “primary business” would
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Free $15 Uber credits offered for rides to or from Richmond Dec. 19-21
A holiday partnership is offering local residents $15 Uber credits valid this coming weekend, as a way to help reduce the risk of drunk and impaired driving during one of the most dangerous times of year on Virginia’s roads. In recognition of December as Impaired Driving Prevention Month, the
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Bricks & Minifigs offering LEGO camps for kids Dec. 22-23
Bricks & Minifigs Richmond Westend will host two half-day holiday LEGO programs for children, led by Snapology instructors, Dec. 22-23. The first event, Winter Holiday Activities with Snapology, will take place Dec. 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and is designed for ages 5–12. The
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Ticket lottery opens for Virginians who want to attend Gov.-elect Spanberger’s inauguration
Virginians who would like to attend Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger’s Inauguration Ceremony will have to enter a ticket lottery system. The inauguration on Saturday, Jan. 17, at noon outdoors on the South Portico of the Virginia State Capitol Building, is open to the public. Due to limited seating, tickets are
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Virginia regulators weigh expanded use of data centers’ polluting generators
The state’s Department of Environmental Quality would expand permissible uses during emergencies to include “planned outages” by grid operators, presumably for power line upgrades
Henrico CitizenCharlie Paullin, Virginia Mercury
Henrico Crime Report: Dec. 12-18, 2025
2900 block of Emerywood Parkway, Tuckahoe District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with vandalism, being drunk on the street, and a warrant service at a hotel Dec. 12 at 2:51 a.m. 300 block of Winston Street, Fairfield District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with
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Weekend Top 5
Two local organizations will present The Nutcracker this weekend in Henrico. The story of Clara and her nutcracker takes place on Christmas Eve and continues through Clara’s magical dream of mice, snowflakes, dancing flowers and sugar plum fairies. The Central Virginia Dance Academy will perform at The Cultural Arts
Henrico CitizenSarah Story, Citizen Online Editor
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Shakes-N Not Stirred to present 'A Christmas Carol' Dec. 20 at Blue Bee Cider in Henrico

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Henrico News Minute – Dec. 19, 2025
The Henrico School Board votes on a redistricting plan; Henrico Police warn public about scammers impersonating police; a man is struck by a vehicle in Lakeside; how to get a free $15 Uber credit valid tonight through Sunday; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.
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