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Principals of Short Pump MS, ES earn REB Award recognition • Severe storms knock out power to thousands; some area schools delay opening

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Principals of Short Pump MS, ES earn REB Award recognition

Short Pump Middle School Principal Jessica Seal earned the 2026 REB Award for Distinguished Educational Leadership for Henrico County Public Schools last week, while Short Pump Elementary School Principal Paige Smith was named runner-up. Click here to read more

Severe storms knock out power to thousands; some area schools delay opening
Two Henrico County Public Schools opened two hours late Tuesday after a line of severe thunderstorms swept through central Virginia Monday night, knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes, businesses and schools. Twin Hickory Elementary School and Deep Run High School both operated on a two-hour delay March
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Crew cleans up storm-damaged Henrico home: ‘Glad that nobody got hurt’
A homeowner in Henrico County is cleaning up Tuesday after two trees fell on her property during Monday night’s severe storms, with one of the trees striking her house. Elder Ruiz, the owner of the landscaping company hired to remove the trees, said the homeowner had already been planning to
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Henrico Small Business Spotlight: DG Books
“I really just want to spread the love of reading.” That’s the simple, yet powerful, message from local author and school counselor David Gorman. As the man behind DG Books, he’s hoping “The Waldameer Mystery Files” and his speaking engagements can do exactly that. Born and raised in
Henrico CitizenAbigail Seaberg, Special to the Citizen
Data center bills dominated this year’s General Assembly. Here’s what passed.
The rapid growth of Virginia’s data center industry was a key point of focus during the 2026 legislative session, as lawmakers sought to balance the sector’s benefits — including over $80 billion in state investments and thousands of jobs — against its enormous electricity and water needs, which are a
Henrico CitizenShannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury
Plug-in solar panels near approval by General Assembly
In a legislative effort to save people money and help them generate their own electricity, if only a small amount, bills allowing for portable solar generation devices are nearing the finish line to be sent to the governor’s desk. “The big thing is it’s a way that suburban
Henrico CitizenShannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury
Henrico Senior and Caregiver Expo scheduled March 27
Henrico County’s annual Senior and Caregiver Resource Expo will be held Friday, March 27, designed to promote wellness and safe aging in place among older adults. The free, open-house event is organized by Henrico’s Advocate for the Aging’s Office and intended for people age 60 and older
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Savvy Senior: Top senior scams and how to avoid them
Dear Savvy Senior, My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are most commonly aimed at seniors right now? --Almost 80 Dear Almost, Your kids’ concerns are well founded. Financial fraud is a massive – and rapidly
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

Cultural Arts Center to unveil new exhibits at Gallery Show March 19

Artist Reception planned March 20 at Crossroads Art Center

Bill, Babi Evans to perform March 21 at Shady Grove Coffeehouse

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Henrico News Minute – March 17, 2026
Storm spares most of Henrico from significant damage; fight at Short Pump Town Center Saturday night involved only two teens, according to police; Henrico’s housing market increasingly difficult for many to afford, according to new report; two injured in a fight outside a mosque in Henrico.
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