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Varina teen shot and killed on I-64 in Richmond • PHOTOS: Henrico Graduation 2025

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Varina teen shot and killed on I-64 in Richmond

An 18-year-old driver was killed early Sunday morning in a shooting on Interstate 64 in Richmond. Click here to read more

PHOTOS: Henrico Graduation 2025
Several thousand Henrico County high school students graduated during commencement exercises for the county’s nine primary high schools May 29-31, 2025 at the Henrico Sports and Events Center in Glen Allen.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Kaechele ES fifth-graders and longtime music teacher celebrate their next chapters
Roughly 80 fifth-grade graduates gathered to say goodbye to David A. Kaechele Elementary School one last time May 29. Their music teacher, Edward Krauss, did the same after 50 years in music education. Krauss has been teaching at Kaechele for 12 years, since the school first opened. “I’m sure that
Henrico CitizenAlexa Stadler, Special to the Citizen
Virginia DMV warns about overdue ticket scam
If you’ve recently received a text message about an alleged overdue traffic ticket charge, it’s probably a scam, according to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. DMV officials are alerting customers about the scam, in which scammers tell potential victims they must pay a fine urgently to avoid having their
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico Small Business Spotlight: The Car Mentor
Tyrone and Leah Francis know the car industry can be a frustrating and intimidating place. The couple hopes The Car Mentor can change that narrative. Working for car dealerships for years meant Tyrone saw the industry taking advantage of people, first hand. Instead of being associated with the problem, he
Henrico CitizenAbigail Seaberg, Special to the Citizen
Henrico’s Top Teachers – Katie Cooke, Academy at Virginia Randolph (PACE program), English
Famed Henrico educator Virginia Randolph influenced thousands of teachers and students with her teaching philosophy, which was centered around a belief that it is critical to teach the whole student – not just an academic subject. For Katie Cooke, who teaches at the Glen Allen school named for Randolph, that approach
Henrico CitizenTom Lappas, Citizen Publisher
Business in brief: June 2, 2025
Colliers International recently announced the following lease transactions in Henrico County: Avenue 42 Salon – leased 2,031 SF at 2225 Old Brick Road (Peter Vick and Harrison Hall represented the landlord); Bon Secours Medical Group Richmond Specialty Care, LLC – renewed its lease of 2,530 SF at 5875 Bremo Road
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Pelagos VR brings thrilling new adventures to Metro Richmond
Pelagos VR is bringing thrilling new adventures to Metro Richmond, Virginia. It features three high-end virtual reality experiences, each equipped with exciting games to explore.
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After Hours concert at Innsbrook June 5 to feature 'Face 2 Face,' tributes to Elton John and Billy Joel

Mega Yard Sale to benefit Eastern Henrico FISH planned June 5-6

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Mercedes-Benz dealership revs up major renovation on Broad Street in Henrico (Richmond BizSense)
• Henrico to renovate pickleball courts at Pouncey Tract Park (ABC 8)

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Henrico News Minute – June 2, 2025
An update on the Henrico water situation; Varina teen shot and killed on I-64; county officials surprised by Henrico’s temporary inclusion on DHS ‘sanctuary city’ list; Lakeside woman struck and injured by vehicle; Virginia officials concerned by federal cuts to food oversight agencies.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
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