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Quioccasin MS chorus teacher named 2026 Henrico Teacher of the Year • In rare non-unanimous vote, Henrico School Board elects Irving as chair

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Quioccasin MS chorus teacher named 2026 Henrico Teacher of the Year

Quioccasin Middle School chorus teacher Jordyn Satterfield grew up in classrooms and choirs in Henrico County Public Schools, and it was as a student at Shady Grove Elementary School, Short Pump Middle School and Deep Run High School that she found her passion for music and education. Click here to read more

In rare non-unanimous vote, Henrico School Board elects Irving as chair
The Henrico School Board on Thursday elected Three Chopt District member Madison Irving as its new chair in a 4-1 vote – an abnormal occurrence for a board that often votes unanimously. After board member Alicia Atkins (Varina District) nominated Irving as chair, all members voted in favor except for Marcie
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Henrico firefighters battle fire at Gillies Creek Recycling facility
Henrico firefighters spent Friday morning battling a fire at Gillies Creek Industrial Recycling in eastern Henrico County. Fire crews were called to the scene off Masonic Lane around 1 a.m. to respond to what officials described as a brush and debris fire involving mulch and yard items. No buildings
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Man sentenced to 5 years in jail for 2024 racing crash that killed 2 Henrico teens
The man who pleaded guilty to causing a deadly Goochland County racing crash in May 2024 was sentenced to five years in jail on Friday. Hayden Alexander Kyle was 18 years old at the time of the crash that killed J.R. Tucker High School students Joseph Castro and Aiden
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Henrico Police ID victim of Varina shooting
The man who was shot and killed in Eastern Henrico Jan. 8 has been identified. Thirty-eight year-old Darryl Timothy Hines, of Richmond, was found by Henrico Police officers lying in the street in the 1400 block of Oakland Road in Varina shortly before 5 a.m., suffering from apparent gunshot
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Free archery competition returns to Richmond Raceway this weekend
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) Archery Open is set to welcome competitors and spectators to the Richmond Raceway Complex on Saturday, offering free admission and participation opportunities for archery enthusiasts of all skill levels. This weekend’s competition will feature competitors in both adult and youth divisions, showcasing various
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Henrico Crime Report: Jan. 2-8, 2026
5200 block of Williamsburg Road, Varina District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with non-aggravated assault at a hotel Jan. 2 at 6:12 p.m. 11800 block of West Broad Street, Three Chopt District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with shoplifting at a retail store Jan. 2 at
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Henrico Pops Chorus to present rescheduled holiday concert Jan. 13 at the Henrico Theatre

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Henrico News Minute – Jan. 9, 2026
Henrico names its teacher of the year; a man is shot and killed in the county; how you can help cheer up a senior’s Valentine’s Day; a free archery event is planned tomorrow at Richmond Raceway Complex; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.
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