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Henrico to consider selling county water to Powhatan, Cumberland counties • Federal shutdown strains Virginia’s skies as controllers work without pay

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Henrico to consider selling county water to Powhatan, Cumberland counties

Henrico County is reigniting talks with both Powhatan and Cumberland counties on a 2011 proposal that would allow Henrico to sell other localities water from the county's Virgil R. Hazelett Reservoir at Cobbs Creek in Cumberland. Click here to read more

Federal shutdown strains Virginia’s skies as controllers work without pay
Flights face delays amid FAA staffing shortages; more than 1,100 Virginia controllers continue working as airports brace for deeper flight cuts
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Shutdown leaves Virginia SNAP recipients waiting for food
Virginians who rely on SNAP benefits are stuck in limbo as government funding remains stalled and court battles continue over emergency payments. The government shutdown has created uncertainty for thousands of families who depend on food assistance. Two potential solutions exist, but neither offers immediate relief. The first path involves
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
73-year-old Henrico bicyclist dies weeks after being hit by GRTC bus
A 73-year-old man has died more than two weeks after he was hit by a GRTC bus while riding his bike along West Broad Street in Henrico County. Henrico Police said Gerald Joseph Kopecky, of Henrico, was struck along eastbound Broad Street between the exit ramp for I-64 and Forest
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Henrico Recreation and Parks winter program registration begins Nov. 17
Registration for Henrico Recreation and Parks’ winter programs will begin Monday, Nov. 17 for county residents and Friday, Nov. 21 for all others. Registration will be available online and in person at Belmont Recreation Center, Deep Run Recreation Center, Dorey Recreation Center and the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center beginning that
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
‘Symphony of Color’ exhibit to open Nov. 13 at Cultural Arts Center
The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen will host a grand opening for its “Symphony of Color” exhibit Thursday, Nov. 13, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the center, 2880 Mountain Road in Glen Allen. The exhibit is described as “a celebration of the vibrant, dynamic energy
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico Fur Finder: Nov. 12, 2025
Every Wednesday, the Henrico Fur Finder highlights pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter. Hover over each animal’s picture to see their name, sex, and breed. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee any animal’s availability, and animals cannot be put on
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico Property Transactions: Oct. 22-28, 2025
7 Rodes Avenue, Varina District - $210,000, 890 SF (built in 1918), from Lindsey L. Heller to Marie Ashley Byron. 505 Fayette Avenue, Fairfield District - $245,000, 1,053 SF (built in 1948), from 505 Fayette Avenue LLC to Cameron L. Handy. 214 Greenpark Road, Varina District -
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Everyone Deserves a Literate Life: How READ RVA is Changing Futures Through Adult Literacy
(Sponsored Content) Most of us take for granted the ease at which we accomplish everyday tasks like reading a prescription label, filling out a job application, or helping a child with homework. But across the Richmond metro area, more than 100,000 adults live with low literacy skills, and these
Henrico CitizenSponsored Content

'Merry Midtown' planned Nov. 14 at Libbie Mill—Midtown

Susan Greenbaum to perform at Shady Grove Coffeehouse Nov. 15

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Henrico News Minute – Nov. 12, 2025
Henrico reignites talks to sell water from new reservoir to other localities; memories from a 103-year-old Henrico WWII veteran; the immersive Claude Monet experience opens in Short Pump; registration for winter programs through Henrico Recreation and Parks opens Monday.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
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