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Henrico supervisors defer vote on potential data center restrictions, propose tougher guidelines • Henrico supervisors green-light St. Mary's hospital expansion

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Henrico supervisors defer vote on potential data center restrictions, propose tougher guidelines

The Henrico Board of Supervisors voted unanimously May 15 to delay until June 10 votes on proposed amendments to the county’s zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan that would restrict hyperscale data center development to the White Oak Technology park region in Sandston, after hearing concerns from citizens during a public hearing. Click here to read more

Henrico supervisors green-light St. Mary’s hospital expansion
The Henrico Board of Supervisors approved the expansion of Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital, at the corner of Libbie and Monument avenues May 13. This clears the facility to build a new, eight-story building, ranging from 100 to 158 feet tall, between the north and south towers of the
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Man shot during argument at Henrico 7-Eleven gas station
A man was shot in the leg during an argument outside a 7-Eleven gas station in Henrico Thursday night, according to Crime Insider sources. The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. at the convenience store located in the 6300 block of Horsepen Road. Click here to continue reading on
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Inside an aircraft emergency drill at Richmond International Airport
It’s an airport emergency you hope never to experience: a Boeing 737 crashing into a Gulf Stream 6 private jet while attempting to land. But as bad as it seemed, the controlled chaos at Richmond International Airport on Thursday morning was just a drill. Everything from the lights, victims, and
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Henrico Police to host rabies vaccination clinic May 17
The Henrico County Police Division will hold a rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 17 at the Henrico County Western Government Complex at 4301 East Parham Road. Pet owners must register and pay at the cashier’s office in the
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Suzka’s Cakes & Cookies-Lakeside’s Best Kept Secret!
(Sponsored Content) Hello Henrico neighbors! Did you know there is a delicious home bakery in your neighborhood?
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Henrico Crime Report: May 9-15, 2025
7000 block of Messer Road, Varina District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with selling marijuana at a school May 9 at 12 p.m. West Broad Street at Forest Avenue, Tuckahoe District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with obstruction of justice, two weapons charges, and a warrant
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St. Anthony Maronite Catholic Church, 4611 Sadler Road in Glen Allen, will host its 40th Annual Lebanese Food Festival May 16-18. Savor traditional Lebanese food like kabobs, hummus, falafel, baklawa and more, as well as Lebanese beer and wine. There also will be lively entertainment featuring traditional Lebanese music and
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K-Cettes to hold indoor yard and bake sale May 17 to benefit St. Joseph's Villa

'Ink to Inspiration' Authors Festival planned May 17 in Libbie Mill-Midtown

Lewis Ginter to host Richmond Rose Society Show May 17-18

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Henrico News Minute – May 15, 2025
Henrico officials delay adoption of proposed data center restrictions in part to consider even tougher standards; the fourth in our series of articles about refugees in Henrico; a former nurse aid found to have sexually abused two people at a Henrico nursing home never faced charges; Henrico opens its spray
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