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9-year-old boy dies during SwimRVA summer camp at Henrico pool • Henrico approves hazardous duty pay for EMS-only workers as medical calls surge

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9-year-old boy dies after potential drowning at Henrico pool

A nine-year-old boy died Monday afternoon after a possible drowning in a Henrico County pool, where he was attending a SwimRVA summer camp. Click here to read more

Henrico approves hazardous duty pay for EMS-only workers as medical calls surge
Henrico County is expanding its emergency medical services workforce and offering enhanced benefits to attract and keep dedicated EMS professionals. The Henrico County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved enhanced hazardous duty pay for EMTs and paramedics who work exclusively in emergency medical services. The move is part of a
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This Glen Allen intersection has seen 13 crashes in 5 years. What’s being done?
Drivers in Glen Allen say a busy intersection at Nuckols Road and Fords Country Lane has become a dangerous bottleneck — and a five-year crash history backs them up. The intersection, which sits along the main thoroughfare to the Westside Landfill, has seen 13 crashes over the past five years:
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Spanberger, legislators roll out retail weed plan, set to launch in July 2027
State sales tax on retail weed will be 6% to start and rise to 8% in 2029, while retail locations to be capped at 350 statewide
Henrico CitizenSamantha Willis, Virginia Mercury
Interactive art installation ‘Los Trompos’ opens at Short Pump Town Center
A free interactive art exhibit featuring eight massive spinning tops has arrived at Short Pump Town Center, giving families a chance to experience a piece of Mexican culture through the end of summer. Los Trompos — Spanish for spinning tops — opened Saturday and will remain on display through July 12. The
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Early in-person voting for Aug. 4 primary elections starts June 18 in Henrico
Early in-person voting for the Aug. 4 primary election will begin Thursday, June 18 at Henrico’s Voter Registration and Elections offices. The primary includes a Democratic contest for Virginia’s First Congressional District and a Republican contest for the U.S. Senate. Winning candidates will advance to the
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Douglas Freeman girls tennis wins 6th straight Class 5 state championship
Douglas Freeman’s girls tennis team claimed its sixth consecutive Class 5 state championship Saturday with a 5-3 win over Great Bridge. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico Citizen partner organization.
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Milestones: June 16, 2026
Kevin Reilly Connelly of Henrico graduated magna cum laude May 23 from McDaniel College in Maryland. Connelly earned a bachelor’s degree in Marketing as well as departmental honors in Marketing. Magna cum laude is reserved for graduates with a cumulative grade point average of 3.70 to 3.89.
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Savvy Senior: How to use AI safely and protect yourself from scams
Dear Savvy Senior, I keep hearing about AI in the news and how it’s being used in scams. I’m not very tech savvy and find it confusing. What should I know to protect myself? --Cautious Senior Dear Cautious, You’re not alone. Many older adults are asking the
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

Bobby Baine to perform June 18 at Lewis Ginter's Flowers After 5

VACU Live! at Richmond Raceway to present Lord Huron June 19

Henrico's Juneteenth celebration planned June 20 at Dorey Park

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• Henrico supervisors approve new St. Mary’s Hospital parking lot, defer Short Pump townhouses again

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