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Third-party study highlights dysfunction, lack of transparency in Henrico’s HVAC management • Varina alum and artist celebrates school’s historic milestone with gifted painting

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Third-party study highlights dysfunction, lack of transparency in Henrico’s HVAC management

Neither Henrico County nor Henrico County Public Schools has a formal set of practices or a centralized system for addressing the numerous HVAC problems occurring throughout the county, according to an outside study.

During a 30-day assessment, CapTech Consulting delved into the county’s HVAC operations and spoke to both county and HCPS staff to identify what caused the widespread HVAC outages that occurred this past August. (Click here to continue reading)

Varina alum and artist celebrates school’s historic milestone with gifted painting
Artist Joseph Mack has been commissioned by the families of several legendary entertainers – Chadwick Boseman, James Brown, B. B. King, and others – to create portraits of them. But coming home to dedicate a portrait to his alma mater, Varina High School, was a special full-circle moment for Mack. The
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Henrico reports third sewage spill in two weeks
Two weeks after Henrico County officials reported the first of two sewer main breaks in Gillies Creek, which sent about 1.4 million gallons of sewage into the creek, another sewer spill occurred in Eastern Henrico. The third and most recent incident happened at 8:43 a.m., Nov. 6
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Henrico's Challenger Day brings baseball, teamwork and joy to students of all abilities
The Milwaukee Brewers may have won the World Series, but a Henrico program is winning the hearts of students and parents when it comes to baseball. Challenger Day introduces the fundamentals of baseball to K-5 students in Henrico schools with physical and cognitive disabilities. It's fun, inviting and
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Henrico School Bell: Nov. 13, 2026
A weekly look at what’s happening in public and private schools throughout Henrico County. Henrico Schools Henrico County Public Schools highlighted the work of its more than 30 school psychologists during National School Psychology Week, Nov. 9-13. The division profiled Mike Capehart, who serves Arthur Ashe and Crestview
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Varina LandLab open house planned Nov. 14
Capital Region Land Conservancy will hold an open house Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Varina LandLab Conservation Area in eastern Henrico County.
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VanValkenburg launches 2027 re-election bid for Senate
Virginia Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburg, D-Henrico, announced Nov. 10 that he will seek a second term representing western Henrico County in the Virginia Senate, with housing affordability and public education among his campaign priorities. VanValkenburg, who teaches history and U.S. government at Glen Allen High School, said he wants
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Willett announces 2027 re-election campaign
Del. Rodney Willett (D-Henrico) announced Nov. 12 that he will seek another term in the Virginia House of Delegates in 2027, launching a re-election campaign in House District 58. Willet represented the former District 73 from 2020 through 2023 and District 58 beginning in 2024. He is an
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Henrico Crime Report: Nov. 2-8, 2026
BROOKLAND 5300 block of Lucas Road, Brookland District – Police reported a medical emergency inside a building on Nov. 2 at 5:19 a.m. 2100 block of Maywill Street, Brookland District – Police reported felony hit-and-run and assault with other weapon in a parking area on Nov. 2 at
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This Day in Henrico History: Nov. 13 – Henrico establishes Chesapeake Bay protection areas
On Nov. 13, 1991, Henrico County established Chesapeake Bay protection areas, bringing new attention to the connection between development along local waterways and the health of the bay. The county’s program included Resource Protection Areas beside tributaries draining toward the Chesapeake. Its purpose was to limit harm from development,
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Richmond SPCA to present 'Understanding Canine Body Language' Nov. 14 at Varina Library

Comedian Trae Crowder to perform Nov. 14 at Richmond Funny Bone

Henrico County to hold community meeting about Deep Bottom Park at Varina Library Nov. 16

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