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Henrico supervisors shoot down 370-home development proposed near Wyndham Forest, citing area’s overcrowded schools • Winter Weather Advisory: Tracking snow in Virginia on Friday

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Henrico supervisors shoot down 370-home development proposed near Wyndham Forest, citing area’s overcrowded schools

Westford Glen, a proposed residential complex of 370 townhouses and single-family homes in western Henrico, will not see the light of day after the Henrico Board of Supervisors unanimously rejected the plan Dec. 2. Click here to read more

Winter Weather Advisory: Tracking snow in Virginia on Friday
We will see occasional clouds this afternoon, with more clouds increasing by evening. Highs will range from the mid 40s to the lower 50s. A storm system will spread snow into the region overnight into Friday morning. Some accumulation will occur by daybreak, with snow continuing in the morning. A
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Frontier Airlines to offer spring break service between RIC, Orlando
Frontier Airlines Dec. 4 announced that it will add twice-weekly nonstop service between Richmond International Airport and Orlando International Airport in Florida for a limited time, beginning April 2. The new route is the third Frontier nonstop destination the airline has offered from RIC since it returned to the airport
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17-year-old shot at Eastern Henrico apartment complex
A teenage boy was shot in a Henrico apartment complex Wednesday evening, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett. The shooting occurred at the Henrico Arms apartments in the East End around 7:10 p.m. The boy, who sources say is 17, is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries in an area
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Driver crashes into Henrico middle school after suffering medical emergency
A driver suffered an apparent medical emergency and crashed into Fairfield Middle School in Henrico County Thursday morning, according to school officials and police. Henrico Police said the driver went off the road at Cedar Fork and Nine Mile Road and hit several pieces of school property before the vehicle
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Henrico to host new DIII Champions Classic basketball tournament
Henrico County will host a new men’s basketball tournament designed to bring together former NCAA Division III championship programs under one roof. The inaugural DIII Champions Classic, will take place Dec. 28–29, 2026, at the Henrico Sports and Events Center in Glen Allen. The 2026 field will feature four
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Restaurant Watch
NOV. 3 Desi Bites, 3621-C Cox Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: person in charge couldn’t provide employee health policy or written procedures for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea; hand sink in front prep area is blocked with dirty dishes; women’s restroom doesn’t
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In the Garden: Christmas tree alternatives that provide year-round beauty
When looking for a unique holiday tree this season consider adding a plant you can enjoy now and throughout the year. Select a larger specimen to use as a floor plant, adding dramatic scale to your indoor décor. Smaller plants can be placed on tabletops throughout the house to add
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INDIA K’RAJA Restaurant – RVA’s Indian Culinary Landmark
(Sponsored Content) Henrico County’s first and central Virginia’s longest-serving Indian restaurant, India K’Raja Restaurant, has been voted “Best in Area” time and again since 1995. Locally owned and operated by the Sappal family, the restaurant offers an unpretentious Indian dining experience in a clean, modern setting. Chef/
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Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen to host holiday illumination Dec. 6

Richmond Choral Society to present Christmas concert Dec. 7 at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Henrico

Clarke-Palmore Christmas Open House planned Dec. 7

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