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Man dies in head-on crash in Henrico's West End • Henrico nursing home identified as one of the worst care facilities in the country

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Man dies in head-on crash in Henrico's West End

A man died in a head-on crash in Henrico's West End Thursday at about 2:13 p.m., according to Henrico Police. The crash happened on Pemberton Road near Bohollow Drive. Click here to read more

Henrico nursing home identified as one of the worst care facilities in the country
A Henrico County nursing home has been identified as one of the worst long-term care facilities in the country, and is now subject to increased oversight by state and federal regulators due to a “history of serious quality issues.” Cynthia Jefferson and Sandy Patron see themselves as advocates for the
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Bickmeier, Original Ronnie’s BBQ honored by Richmond Region Tourism
Henrico Sports and Entertainment Authority Executive Director Dennis Bickmeier was honored with the Tourism Leadership Award from Richmond Region Tourism Foundation during its 2025 Awards and Annual Meeting May 7 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Bickmeier was among 10 honorees – a list that also included The Original Ronnie’s
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Henrico to host ‘Building Safety Month’ event May 10
Henrico County Building Inspections officials will host a “Building Safety Month” event May 10 to offer information on safety tips and building code essentials and highlight its efforts to help keep the community safe. Participants can learn when a permit is needed, get practical disaster preparedness tips, gain awareness of
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How to vote early in Henrico in the June 2025 primary elections
Early in-person voting for the June 17 primary election is underway at Henrico’s Voter Registration and Elections offices, and county voters also may cast ballots by mail or by dropping them off in one of five drop boxes in the county. Henrico voters led the state Friday – the first
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Restaurant Watch
APRIL 14 Longhorn Steakhouse, 11311-A West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: box of bread is stored directly on walk-in freezer floor; bread cutting knife is stored in crevice of first prep unit on the line; top shelf of prep line storing take-out containers is
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In the Garden: Creating and caring for shade gardens
Those shady spots in the landscape can make it challenging to grow a beautiful garden. Fortunately, there are more plants than you may think that will thrive in low light. Monitor the amount of sunlight the area receives throughout the day, season and year. You may be surprised that it
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Richmond Makers Market planned May 10 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen

Pirate Dog Cards & Collectibles to host PokeBash 5 RVA at The Answer Brewpub May 10

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Henrico News Minute – May 8, 2025
More charges introduced against a former Henrico Doctors’ Hospital nurse accused of abusing babies; how to vote early in Henrico County; a meeting planned Monday about planned pedestrian enhancements along one West End road; honors for Henrico Sports and Entertainment Authority Executive Director Dennis Bickmeier and The Original Ronnie’s BBQ
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