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Revitalized Varina American Legion serves veterans, community • Henrico Police identify pedestrian killed in Staples Mill Road crash

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Revitalized Varina American Legion serves veterans, community

Patriotism, community and service have driven veterans to rebuild the American Legion Post 233 on Recreation Drive in Varina.

The post was founded more than 100 years ago, after World War I, with the mission to support and advocate for veterans and active-duty personnel as well as mentor youth and strengthen communities. (Click here to continue reading)

Henrico Police identify pedestrian killed in Staples Mill Road crash
Henrico Police have identified the pedestrian killed in an Oct. 31 crash near Staples Mill Road and Bremner Boulevard as Manuel Cortez Pineda, 31, of Henrico. Officers responded to the intersection in the Brookland District at about 2:25 a.m. and found Pineda with traumatic injuries. He was pronounced
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Henrico family honors late mother’s legacy with free Thanksgiving dinner
Inspired by their late mother’s generosity, the Scott Family Charity is inviting the public to a free Thanksgiving dinner on November 26. Wanda Scott-Johnson said in September her 40 family members decided to give back to the community instead of having their holiday meal at home. The family
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Football playoffs begin for 5 Henrico high schools
November means playoffs. High school football teams through Henrico County are gearing up for the final push towards the ultimate goal: a state title. This year, Henrico has four teams in contention for the state title in Class 5, and another in Class 4. Here is a breakdown of the
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Weekend Top 5
Short Pump Town Center, 11800 West Broad Street, will hold its 12th Annual Grand Illumination in the Main Plaza on Friday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. The mall will light up its Christmas tree and offer festive treats, live music and family fun. There also will be a special
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Restaurant Watch: Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026
Kung Fu Tea, 10827 West Broad Street – During a routine inspection on Oct. 26, inspectors observed the designated hand sink outside the kitchen being used as a dump sink, with no front counter hand sinks used for handwashing; dark buildup on the back kitchen ice machine shield; no food thermometer;
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Henrico Business Watch: Business license filings Nov. 5-11, 2026
Henrico County reported the following business license filings with start dates during the week. The filings are listed alphabetically by business or trade name, followed by a registered address and business industry classification. 7-Eleven #42618A, 301 South Airport Drive, Henrico – retail food and gasoline sales. Adrian Nunez Irizarry, 1567
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This Day in Henrico History: Nov. 12 – Freeman announces Mavericks as its new nickname
On Nov. 12, 2020, Douglas S. Freeman High School announced that its teams would become the Mavericks, replacing the Rebels nickname. Principal John Marshall shared the new name and logo with students, families and staff in a Thursday message. The announcement followed the school’s August decision to retire Rebels
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Glover Park Community Paw-ty planned Nov. 15

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Henrico News Minute – Nov. 12, 2026
Hundreds turn out to protest potential data center developments along the Goochland-Henrico line; Varina American Legion Post 233 making a comeback as it supports veterans; Varina native returns to his alma mater to dedicate portrait to principal; driver fleeing police crashes, hospitalized.
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