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Former Henrico officer sobs in court, sentenced to 20 years for abusing his children • Henrico man charged in connection with Outer Banks hit-and-run crash

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Former Henrico officer sobs in court, sentenced to 20 years for abusing his children

Chesterfield Judge Edward Robbins sentenced a former Henrico County police officer to 20 years on Thursday for abusing his two elementary-age sons and allowing his fiancée to abuse them as well. Click here to read more

Henrico man charged in connection with Outer Banks hit-and-run crash
A Henrico County man is charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Benton W. Hausser is charged with felony hit-and-run with serious injury or death, failure to report an accident, and failure to give information and/or assist an injured person. According to a post
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Student volunteers help with upkeep of Henrico’s Woodland Cemetery
Nearly 230 student volunteers from Steward School, St. Christopher’s School and St. Catherine’s School have spent time this year assisting with upkeep efforts at Henrico’s Woodland Cemetery, according to John Shuck
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VDOT, police plan slow-rolls on I-295 in Henrico for sign installations May 12-15
The Virginia Department of Transportation and the Virginia State Police will conduct controlled traffic slowdowns, or slow rolls, on northbound and southbound Interstate 295 in Henrico County May 12-15 to allow for the installation of overhead digital message signs. Motorists should obey the reduced speeds or seek alternate routes to
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VA250 invites Virginians to take part in statewide storytelling initiative
VA250 is commemorating the anniversary of the American Revolution and the founding of the nation, and the VA250 Commission is inviting people throughout the state to share stories, reflections and perspectives. The goal is to create a more complete story of Virginia. Details and instructions for submitting stories can be
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Va. hemp growers worry about the future of their industry amid state and federal shifts
“We needed this rain,” farmer and entrepreneur Graham Redfern said from his front porch in Caroline County Wednesday as U.S. Rep. Eugene Vindman, who represents Virginia’s 7th District in Congress, approached. The lawmaker was there to learn about the crops and products at Redfern Hemp Co., one of
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Henrico official among 19 statewide honored by Virginia attorney general
A Henrico County victim services specialist is among 19 public servants statewide to be honored by Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones as part of the 2026 Unsung Heroes Awards. Ashley Crews, of the Henrico County Victim Witness program (part of the Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office), was one of awardees; each
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Business in brief: May 11, 2026
Sound Hall Studios, a first-of-its-kind community music hub designed to serve musicians of all ages and skill levels, will open June 29 in Henrico’s West End. The studios, to be located at 2821 North Parham Road, Suite 204 (across from Tucker High School), aim to offer Central Virginia’s music
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Henrico Pops Chorus to present spring concert May 12 at Henrico Theatre

HenBIKEo Safety Workshop planned May 13 at Libbie Mill Library

Glen Allen HS Jazz Ensemble to perform at The Tin Pan May 13

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• Va. SOLs will be later and harder next year (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
• What’s Popping: New venues, refreshed faves and expanded seasons hit the local music scene (Richmond Magazine)

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• 400 homes – and building: Habitat for Humanity to celebrate milestone May 16
• Henrico commits $900k to Salvation Army shelter in Richmond
• Henrico Schools aims to reduce 'homework overload' through new policy changes
• Lewis Ginter workers protest against 'low pay,' 'unsafe' working conditions
• Breeze to launch nonstop service from RIC to Cancún

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