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Proposed data center incites opposition from hundreds of Henrico, Hanover residents • Trinity Care grand opening turns a family’s fatal addiction battle into critical health services in Henrico and beyond

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Proposed data center incites opposition from hundreds of Henrico, Hanover residents

A crowd of several hundred people packed the gymnasium of South Anna Elementary School Nov. 17 in Hanover to push back against the Hunting Hawk Technology Center proposed on the Hanover-Henrico border. Click here to read more

Trinity Care grand opening turns a family’s fatal addiction battle into critical health services in Henrico and beyond
The Nov. 15 grand opening and naming ceremony for Trinity Care’s Taj & Najee Callender Crisis Receiving Center, marks a new site in Henrico for critical addiction and behavioral health care. “The mission of Trinity Care Crisis Receiving Center is to make sure that we are providing a quality life
Henrico CitizenDina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
Henrico Planning Commission recommends new effort to regulate vape shops, sale of ‘recreational substances’
At its Nov. 13 meeting, the Henrico Planning Commission recommended approval of new zoning ordinances meant to regulate vape shops in the county. The number of shops has continued to grow, reaching more than 70 known stores, and more are being established regularly, according to county officials. “Despite two attempts
Henrico CitizenJoseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor
St. Joseph’s Villa celebrates new Housing Success Center
On Nov. 14, St. Joseph’s Villa celebrated the grand opening of the Flagler Housing Success Center, a 10,000-square-foot facility that will provide a range of services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The center will combine Flagler’s Housing & Homeless services with other Villa programs, allowing clients to access mental
Henrico CitizenPatty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor
Man charged after gun accidentally discharged at Henrico youth soccer game
A man has been charged after a gun accidentally discharged during a youth soccer game at Holman Middle School in Henrico County in September. Henrico Police have charged 59-year-old Alexandria man Richard J. Fiesel with one count of reckless handling of a firearm. Officers said the firearm fell out of
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Henrico Crime Report: Nov. 14-20, 2025
4100 block of East Wood Harbor Court, Varina District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with brandishing a firearm and disorderly conduct at an apartment complex Nov. 14 at 3:25 p.m. 11800 West Broad Street, Three Chopt District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with possession
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Weekend Top 5
The Concert Ballet of Virginia will present “The Nutcracker Suite” at Discovery United Methodist Church, 13000 Gayton Road, on Friday, Nov. 21 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Talented dancers will bring this beloved holiday story to life through beautiful music, dazzling costumes and enchanting choreography. Tickets
Henrico CitizenSarah Story, Citizen Online Editor
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'Paws for a Cause Silent Auction' to benefit Heart-n-Soul Animal Foundation planned Nov. 22 at Tuckahoe Moose Lodge

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Henrico News Minute – Nov. 21, 2025
Plans for a 358-home development off Nuckols Road advance; hundreds show up to oppose planned data center complex along Hanover-Henrico line; Henrico Planning Commission endorses plans to crack down on vape and recreational substance shops; RIC hosting networking and engagement event today to showcase contracting opportunities at the airport.
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Plans for 358-home development along Nuckols Road advance
• Proposed housing developments strike continued debate over Henrico’s population growth
• Henrico sues Virginia Racing Commission over decision to award license to Roseshire
• Inaugural seeds planted at new Henrico County community farm groundbreaking in Varina
• Henrico County farms to be featured on Virginia Farm Bureau Real Virginia program

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