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'Grief is a lonely thing' – Henrico homicide vigil remembers victims • Henrico supervisors establish animal cruelty registry, approve new solar power facility

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'Grief is a lonely thing' – Henrico homicide vigil remembers victims

Dozens of families and friends of people who lost their lives to homicide gathered Tuesday night at Henrico's Western Government Center to recall those they had lost, during an annual vigil for homicide victims organized through the Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney's Office's Henrico County Victim/Witness Assistance Program. Click here to read more

Henrico supervisors establish animal cruelty registry, approve new solar power facility
On Tuesday night, the Henrico Board of Supervisors approved the county’s first-ever animal cruelty registry, as well as a new Dominion energy solar power facility in Varina. Henrico is the second county in Virginia to establish an animal cruelty registry, with Richmond creating their first registry last month. The
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Man dies days after hit-and-run crash in Henrico
A man died days after being injured in a hit-and-run crash in Henrico County, police confirmed on Tuesday. The crash happened around 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23, near the intersection of Brook Road and Bridgeport Avenue. Austin Chance Ratliff, 36, was found in the northbound lanes of
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Arrests made after missing Henrico man found dead in Suffolk
Two people have been arrested after a missing Henrico man was found dead in Suffolk. According to Suffolk Police, 41-year-old Levar Antonio Bradshaw Jr. and 47-year-old William Andre Lawrence have been arrested and charged for the murder of 48-year-old Gerard Harvell. Both are charged with first degree murder and other
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
JetBlue launching direct service between RIC and Puerto Rico in 2026
JetBlue will begin year-round nonstop service between Richmond International Airport and San Juan, Puerto Rico March 26, 2026, giving Central Virginia travelers a new direct option to the Caribbean. The new route, part of a major expansion by JetBlue in Puerto Rico, will operate three times a week on Tuesdays,
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Virginia social studies leaders warn proposed testing shift could sideline critical thinking
Educators say state plan risks replacing inquiry-based assessments with multiple-choice exams as Board of Education reviews accountability changes
Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury
Henrico Property Transactions: Nov. 12-18, 2025
2425 Dumbarton Road, Fairfield District - $210,000, 1,302 SF (built in 1947), from Beverley D. Harper to 2425 Dumbarton Road Trust. 111 South Grove Avenue, Varina District - $250,000, 1,078 SF (built in 1971), from Howie Smith Sr. to Hannah Jalloh. 2904 Sara Jean Terrace, Brookland
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico Fur Finder: Dec. 3, 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
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

'Dr. Chaos and the Wheel of Mayhem: An Improvised Musical' planned Dec. 5 at CSz Richmond Theater

HATTheatre to present 'Soda Shop Angel' Dec. 5-7

Pet photos with Santa at Virginia Cliffe Inn Dec. 6 to benefit Friends of Kat Simons Foundation

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Henrico Sports & Events Center spreads wings with D-III men's tournament (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
• Lingerfelt breaking ground on trio of industrial projects in eastern Henrico (Richmond BizSense)
• Swingin’ to the Oldies: Local jazz band Good Shot Judy releases its first holiday album (Richmond Magazine)
• Mark Warner announces US Senate re-election bid (VPM News)

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Henrico News Minute – Dec. 3, 2025
Henrico supervisors establish animal cruelty registry, approve Dominion Energy solar farm plans; Henrico School Board torn on whether proposed redistricting plan is worthwhile; Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor picks up a major endorsement in her bid to seek the First Congressional District seat.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
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