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Henrico sues Virginia Racing Commission over decision to award license to Roseshire • Henrico Chief of Staff Tretina named executive director of Henrico EDA

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Henrico sues Virginia Racing Commission over decision to award license to Roseshire

Henrico County filed a petition against the Virginia Racing Commission on Nov. 12, claiming that the VRC’s decision to award a license to a new gaming parlor in Henrico was “unlawful” and “exceeded its authority.” Click here to read more

Henrico Chief of Staff Tretina named executive director of Henrico EDA
The Henrico Economic Development Authority has appointed Cari M. Tretina to be its next executive director, effective Jan. 1. Tretina has served as Henrico’s chief of staff since 2019 and in an expanded capacity that includes deputy county manager since 2022. Among her accomplishments for Henrico, she has collaborated
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Startup Virginia to open Henrico location, launch new programs
Startup Virginia, a Richmond-based business incubator credited with supporting nearly 20,000 entrepreneurs across Central Virginia, is expanding its footprint into Henrico County. The organization announced Nov. 13 that it will launch new stage-specific incubator programs and open a second location as part of the new Henrico Innovation Hub at
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Henrico County Public Schools wins 22 NACo awards
Twenty-two Henrico County Public Schools programs have been recognized with 2025 National Association of Counties Achievement Awards. The annual awards honor groundbreaking county government programs throughout the nation. One program, R.C. Longan’s “Elementary Students Design and Build a New School” was also recognized with an award from the Virginia
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Henrico Crime Report: Nov. 7-13, 2025
7700 block of Woodman Road, Brookland District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with non-aggravated assault at a place of worship Nov. 7 at 3:56 p.m. 11800 block of West Broad Street, Three Chopt District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with grand larceny at a department/discount
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Weekend Top 5
Short Pump Town Center will host its 11th Annual Grand Illumination in the Main Plaza on Friday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. Welcome Santa and kick off the holiday season with festive treats, family fun and holiday entertainment. Admission is free. Click here for details. The Libbie Mill -
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'Trusted Source' author David Poole to speak at Tuckahoe Area Library Nov. 15

Showmasters Gun Show planned Nov. 15-16 at Richmond Raceway

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Henrico News Minute – Nov. 14, 2025
Henrico County files suit to strip the Roseshire Gaming Parlor of its operational license; Henrico EDA names a new executive director; Startup Virginia expanding into Henrico; Virginia DMV launches Virginia Mobile ID app; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Data shows Roseshire generated $5.6M in HHR revenue during first several days
• Henrico to consider selling county water to Powhatan, Cumberland counties
• NOVA Aquatics opens second-floor expansion at Regency facility
• Henrico Planning Commission to weigh proposals for 358 new homes in Glen Allen, 103 in Eastern Henrico
• A special bond with France: Henrico WWII veteran, 103, holds fond memories of Paris, savoring freedom

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