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Henrico man dies in Woodman Road crash • Golf simulator helps Henrico students learn math, science and coding

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Henrico man dies in Woodman Road crash

A 45-year-old Henrico man died in a two-vehicle crash on Woodman Road May 7. Click here to read more

Golf simulator helps Henrico students learn math, science and coding
Students at Fairfield Middle School in Henrico County are learning math, science and coding with the help of a golf simulator. The technology records swing tracking data that students log for each other, calculate averages from, and represent in multiple ways as part of math and science lessons. A separate
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Tucker HS grad, former General Motors CEO Wagoner to give VCU commencement address
Former General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner, a graduate of Henrico’s J.R. Tucker High School, will give the commencement address at Virginia Commonwealth University’s May graduation ceremonies May 9. VCU will hold the universitywide ceremony at 10 a.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 North Third Street. The
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Supreme Court of Virginia strikes down redistricting amendment, keeps current maps in place
Groundbreaking ruling upholds lower court’s decision and caps monthslong legal fight with national implications
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Public health officials warn of rise in measles, as Va. hantavirus patient under monitor
As summer travel season is a factor in disease spread, state and federal government leaders offer guidance and resources
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Henrico groups, youth leaders to host ‘Above the Influence’ marijuana prevention event May 13
Several Henrico County organizations are partnering with youth leaders to host “Above the Influence,” an event designed to address marijuana use prevention and youth mental health May 13 in Highland Springs. The event, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Oak Avenue Complex, will bring
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HCPS hosting ‘Drive the Bus’ event May 16, job fair May 13
Henrico County Public Schools officials will host their annual “Drive the Bus” job Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., as well as a monthly job fair Wednesday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Both events will take place at the HCPS
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Henrico Crime Report: May 1-7, 2026
Lauderdale Drive at West Broad Street, Three Chopt District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with brandishing a firearm May 1 at 11:25 a.m. North Laburnum Avenue at Creighton Road, Varina District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with possession of cocaine and a warrant service May
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Obituaries - Henrico Citizen
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Henrico Recreation and Parks to present 'Dapper Dogs: Dogs in Art' at Meadow Farm May 9

Kentucky Derby Day Party planned May 10 in Varina

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