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Henrico Police: Only confirmed Short Pump Town Center fight involved just 2 teens • Tornado Watch in effect for much of Central Virginia until 7 p.m.

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Henrico Police: Only confirmed Short Pump Town Center fight involved just 2 teens

A "takeover event" that prompted heavy police response and caused Short Pump Town Center to close early March 14 involved only one known and confirmed fight between two teenagers, Henrico Police officials said Monday. Click here to read more

Tornado Watch in effect for much of Central Virginia until 7 p.m.
A tornado watch has been issued from much of Central Virginia until 7 p.m. The clouds and rain so far today have helped stabilize the atmosphere a bit. Thunderstorms are possible through mid-evening. Some storms could be severe with strong wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. Click here
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Henrico Schools opens application period for 2026-27 Early Learning Preschool program
Applications for Henrico County Public Schools’ Early Learning Preschool program, a free pre-K option to qualifying families across Henrico County, are open for the 2026-27 school year. There are Early Learning Preschool classrooms at 23 of Henrico’s public elementary schools. Classes are full-day programs that follow the HCPS school calendar
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Disagreement in prayer line led to fight at Henrico mosque
Two people were injured after a fight at a mosque in Henrico County on Saturday evening, Crime Insider sources told Jon Burkett. Henrico Police responded to the 7700 block of Impala Drive just after 8:15 p.m. following a call for an altercation with injuries. That is the address
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
The 10 most important things that happened in Virginia’s 2026 legislative session
Democrats used their new trifecta to push a wide-ranging agenda on affordability, civil rights and gun policy, while a late dispute over data center tax breaks left lawmakers without a final budget deal
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Another round of ‘Momnibus’ bills are headed towards the governor this year
The Democrat-led package saw a mix of signatures and vetoes by former Gov. Glenn Youngkin last year. A few more are on their way to Spanberger this year
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Henrico Schools to close April 21 for special redistricting election; March 19 to become full instructional day
Henrico County public schools will be closed on Tuesday, April 21, as the result of a special redistricting election scheduled that day that will require the use of several dozen schools. In order to make up the time, the school system will convert March 19 (previously planned as a half-day)
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

Martin Townes will present 'The Townes Family History at the Executive Mansion' at The Virginia Council meeting March 18

Jewish Family Theatre will perform Arthur Miller's 'Broken Glass' March 19-29 at the Weinstein JCC

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