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Former NICU nurse Erin Strotman sentenced to 3 years in prison in Henrico Doctors' Hospital abuse case • How Henrico is working to preserve Civil War history at Deep Bottom Park

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Former NICU nurse Erin Strotman sentenced to 3 years in prison in Henrico Doctors' Hospital abuse case

A multi-year investigation into former Henrico Doctors' Hospital NICU nurse Erin Strotman came to a close Friday as she was sentenced to three years behind bars as part of a plea deal. Click here to read more

How Henrico is working to preserve Civil War history at Deep Bottom Park
A quick detour off the beaten path at Deep Bottom Park in the Varina District of Henrico County can transport visitors back to the Civil War. What looks like a high bank off a stream is actually an earthen fortification — a structure instrumental in the military tactics of northern troops
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‘Wear Orange Weekend’ aims to reduce firearm injuries, deaths
June 5 is National Gun Violence Awareness Day and the start of Wear Orange Weekend, June 5-7, which aims to encourage people to take precautions that can help reduce firearm-related injuries and deaths. “Community safety means prevention, response, and healing,” said Tamara Jones-Groves, population health manager at Richmond and Henrico
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Mother seeks answers after son’s death in Henrico jail: ‘How could this happen?’
The mother of Samiel Malachi, a 32‑year‑old man who died in custody at Henrico County Jail West in April, is grieving the loss of her only son and calling for answers about the circumstances of his death. “God have mercy… I just don’t understand. I’m trying
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Florida man assaults multiple Short Pump Publix employees
A Florida man is accused of assaulting several employees at a Short Pump Publix earlier this week. Henrico Police say Orlando Lombard, 29, entered the Publix on Pump Road around 5:20 p.m. on Memorial Day and assaulted multiple store employees. When officers arrived, Lombard allegedly turned his aggression
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Obituaries - Henrico Citizen
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Dorey Park Farmers Market opens for the season June 6

Rivanna to perform June 6 at West Broad Village

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen to present Blood Sweat & Years - The Tribute June 7

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