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Lewis Ginter workers protest against 'low pay,' 'unsafe' working conditions • Henrico Police seek tips in 2000 cold case involving baby found in landfill

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Lewis Ginter workers protest against 'low pay,' 'unsafe' working conditions

As Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden prepares to unveil its $31-million expansion project in just less than a month, workers are still fiercely fighting for higher pay and better benefits in what has been a year-and-a-half-long negotiation process. Click here to read more

Henrico Police seek tips in 2000 cold case involving baby found in landfill
On Aug. 10, 2000, employees at the landfill on Charles City Road made a horrifying discovery: a dead baby wrapped in a blanket. No arrests have been made in connection with the infant’s death, but Henrico Police now are seeking the public’s assistance in providing additional information, after new details
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10th Annual Henrico County Public Safety Games to take place May 4
Henrico County’s Police and Fire divisions will compete in a friendly fitness competition May 4 at Richmond Raceway to earn the title of the “Fittest Public Safety Division of the Year” as part of Henrico’s 10th Annual Public Safety Fitness Games. The final competition will be held from 6 p.
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Henrico officials present 8 ‘Heart of Service’ awards
Eight people, businesses and groups have been recognized with the 2026 Henrico Heart of Service Awards, in celebration of their community service. Henrico Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Misty Roundtree (Three Chopt District), County Manager John A. Vithoulkas and other officials recognized the winners earlier this month during a ceremony
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Meadow Road reopens following bridge construction
Henrico’s Meadow Road between Woodview Drive and the railroad tracks in Sandston has reopened to traffic, weeks ahead of its scheduled reopening in late May. The road closed in November to replace the bridge over Boar Swamp Creek. The bridge now contains three culverts, replacing a single culvert. Other improvements
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Denim Day raises awareness of domestic violence
For many, wearing denim is little more than a fashion statement. But on the final Wednesday in April, known as Denim Day, it means much more. “We stand in solidarity with victims today,” said Alexandria Wall, the senior director of operations for Safe Harbor. Safe Harbor provides support for victims
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Henrico Crime Report: April 24-30, 2026
6900 block of Forest Avenue, Tuckahoe District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with shoplifting at a department/discount store April 24 at 3:40 p.m. 5300 block of Chamberlayne Road, Fairfield District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with non-aggravated assault at a grocery store April 24 at
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Obituaries - Henrico Citizen
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West End Dunkin' to host Firefighters and Indianapolis Clowns meet-and-greet May 2

H.E.A.R.T. stream cleanup near Adams ES planned May 2

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Henrico News Minute – May 1, 2026
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