Henrico history students shine at annual awards night • 'My Henrico Academy' accepting applications for spring program

Henrico history students shine at annual awards night

As on most evenings, the Henrico Sports and Events Center echoed Dec. 1 with the sounds of youth sports: running feet, basketballs drumming on floors, and shouts of triumph or dismay as volleyballs were slammed home.

But on one basketball court, the clamor of squeaking sneakers and balls thudding against backboards was just distant background noise. In this arena, dozens of fifth-grade students were showing off their history projects – while educating their parents and teachers about significant Henrico events, places and persons. Click here to read more

‘My Henrico Academy’ accepting applications for spring program

Henrico County is now accepting applications for My Henrico Academy, a leadership program designed to strengthen connections between the county and its multicultural communities while encouraging civic participation and empowerment. Now entering its sixth year, the free program offers as many as 20 immigrant and descendant participants an opportunity to

Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

Spanberger nominates Jeffery Smith as Virginia’s next secretary of education

Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger announced on Tuesday morning that long-time educator Jeffery Smith would be Virginia’s next secretary of education. The Richmond Times-Dispatch first broke the story about the announcement, as the next administration prepares to shape education and other areas of state governance for the next four years.

Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury

VDOT pauses minority-, women-owned businesses program activities amid federal changes

States including Virginia are responding to changes by the U.S. Department of Transportation that removed the presumption that women- or minority-owned businesses are socially and economically disadvantaged. Now, every business owner in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program must recertify and show evidence that they have faced actual disadvantage — regardless

Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury

Milestones: Jan. 6, 2026

Hareer Dulaimi of Glen Allen was named to the fall 2025 president’s list at University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky. To be eligible for this honor, students enrolled in at least 12 credit hours must earn a minimum 4.0 grade point average for the semester. Gabriela Cruz of

Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

Savvy Senior: How to find a quality nursing home for your loved one

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me some tips on picking a good nursing home for my father? Since his stroke, I’ve been taking care of him at home, but he’s gotten to the point where it’s too much for me to handle. -Exhausted Daughter Dear Exhausted,

Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

'Historically Speaking: Demanding the Rights of Englishmen' planned Jan. 9 at Gayton Library

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Henrico News Minute – Jan. 6, 2026

Some Henrico businesses are mistakenly charging a plastic bag tax; housing was a focal point of a Henrico town hall meeting last month; 17th annual Israeli and Jewish Film Festival kicks off Thursday.

Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

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