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Highland Springs HS band student’s legacy of love and music lives on • Primary Election Day is tomorrow

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Long after his death, Highland Springs HS band student’s legacy of love and music lives on

If you walk into the band room at Highland Springs High School, you will pass by a large mural of 16-year-old Landon Artis playing the tuba. The image was spray-painted by Landon himself back in November, to the amusement of his band director, Davon Yonkers. Click here to read more

The Virginia Mercury’s 2025 elections questionnaire: attorney general
Three contenders — Republican incumbent Jason Miyares, and Democrats Jay Jones and Shannon Taylor — are aiming to become Virginia’s top prosecutor. The Mercury asked the attorney general hopefuls to answer a questionnaire to outline their vision for the role, their priorities concerning crime and consumer protection, and what qualifies them
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The Virginia Mercury’s 2025 elections questionnaire: lieutenant governor
Ahead of primary day on June 17, Virginia’s lieutenant governor contenders share their experience, legislative priorities and goals, in their own words
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ELECTION 2025: Henrico Voters’ Guide – June 17 primary elections
What: 2025 primary elections (voters select party nominees to compete in general elections in November) When: • On Election Day – June 17, 2025 (Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.) at these polling locations. • Absentee voting in person – Voters may cast absentee ballots in person through Saturday,
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Girl wounded in Eastern Henrico shooting
A girl was shot and wounded in Eastern Henrico just before 10 p.m., June 15. The shooting happened in the 4800 block of Nine Mile Road, according to Henrico Police, who said responding officers found the girl suffering from a gunshot wound to the buttocks. She was taken to
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Henrico senior living community celebrates Father’s Day with special brewery event
A Henrico senior living community brought residents and their families together for a special Father’s Day celebration at a local brewery on Thursday, providing a meaningful experience for those dealing with memory challenges. Hermitage Three Chopt organized the event at Final Gravity Brewing Co. in Richmond, giving residents and their
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Glen Allen softball team wins state championship
The Glen Allen girls’ softball team won the Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship on its home field June 14, defeating Western Branch 7-4. The Jaguars fell behind 2-0 in the first inning but grabbed the lead for good with a four-run fourth inning of their own, then
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Henrico’s Top Teachers – Keylon Mayo, Highland Springs High School, business and marketing
First impressions matter. As a high school teacher and football coach, Keylon Mayo knows this well. Every time Mayo passes a student in the hallway, whether he knows them or not, he always says hello and sometimes offers up a fist bump.
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Business in brief: June 16, 2025
Google and ChamberRVA will host a free, in-person workshop to help Richmond’s small business owners harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to grow and streamline their operations. The workshop, titled “Make AI Work for You,” will offer hands-on coaching from digital experts and cover topics such as writing
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to offer free admission June 19 in honor of Juneteenth

Sizzling Summer Midtown Bash planned June 19 at Libbie Mill-Midtown

After Hours concert at Innsbrook June 19 to feature Get the Led Out, a tribute to Led Zeppelin

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Empty Nordstrom building at Short Pump mall to become region’s first House of Sport location (Richmond BizSense)
• Remember That Place? Revisiting Boychik's Deli (Richmond Magazine)
• Richmond gas prices jump 20 cents in a week (CBS 6)

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Henrico News Minute – June 16, 2025
Henrico, Sports Backers officials honor organization’s longtime leader; tomorrow is Election Day in Virginia; hateful message spray-painted on fence in West End; Henrico’s Juneteenth celebration to span two days this week.
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

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• Henrico’s Chatsworth School, a one-room schoolhouse during segregation, celebrated as a National Landmark

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