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For Henrico voters in the country’s ‘median district,’ decision in Wittman-Taylor race may be shaped by rising costs and rule of law • Henrico sees 'tremendous turnout' as nearly 52,000 vote early

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For Henrico voters in the country’s ‘median district,’ decision in Wittman-Taylor race may be shaped by rising costs and rule of law

More than 202,000 people already have cast their votes in Virginia’s First Congressional District – the highest total among the state's 11 such districts – in what likely will be one of the country’s most competitive races and what surely will be one of its most watched. (Click here to continue reading)

Henrico sees 'tremendous turnout' as nearly 52,000 vote early in 2026 midterm election
Voters turned out in large numbers in Henrico this early voting season, the county's top election official said. Henrico General Registrar Mark Coakley said the county saw almost 52,000 voters between the start of early voting on Sept. 18 and the final day. He said the turnout surprised
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2026 Virginia Voter Guide
On Nov. 3, Virginians will elect their next slate of congressional representatives, and approve or reject three proposed constitutional amendments that would permanently protect same-sex marriage, reproductive health rights and voting rights for former felons. Click below to learn more about what’s on the ballot in Henrico County,
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Henrico Police work to identify man killed while walking near Staples Mill Road
Authorities are asking for the public's help to identify a man who was hit and killed in a crash early Saturday in Henrico County. Officers were called to the area of Staples Mill Road and Bremner Boulevard around 2:25 a.m. for a report of a crash involving
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Henrico plans five days of Revolutionary War programming at Meadow Farm
Henrico Recreation & Parks will host Revolutionary War Week Nov. 4-8 at Meadow Farm Museum in Crump Park, 3400 Mountain Road. All events are free and open to the public. The VA250 Mobile Museum Experience, titled ‘Out of Many, One,’ explores Virginia’s role in the founding of the United
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Coats for Kids 2026 kicks off at Twin Hickory Elementary
CBS 6 This Morning anchors Reba Hollingsworth and Rob Cardwell helped students at Twin Hickory Elementary launch the 2026 Coats for Kids campaign, a community effort that has provided warm winter clothing to families across Central Virginia for nearly four decades. For 38 years, Puritan Cleaners has collected coats of
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Henrico Business in Brief: Nov. 2, 2026
Weekly news and notes from the Henrico business community. Sarah Payne has joined Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer’s corporate accounting team as a senior financial analyst, the Henrico-based firm announced Oct. 26. Payne previously worked as a financial analyst for the Virginia Department of Health. Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced Oct.
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Henrico Nonprofit Notes: Nov. 2, 2026
Weekly news and notes from the Henrico nonprofit community. Henrico supervisors approved an initial $66,000 contribution to Housing Families First Oct. 27 to support a full-time housing coaching and counseling position. According to the county, the position will assist residents of the former Glenwood Farms community as it
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Henrico Faith and Fellowship: Nov. 2, 2026
Weekly news and notes from the Henrico faith community. St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 4491 Springfield Road in Glen Allen, will hold an Evening Prayer of Remembrance Nov. 2 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in its worship space. The
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This Day in Henrico History: November 2 – Henrico releases assessment of its aging zoning regulations
On November 2, 2017, Henrico County released a consultant’s assessment of its zoning and subdivision ordinances, a step in a larger effort to rewrite development rules that had become difficult to navigate. The release date is identified in a contemporary analysis by the land use practice at McGuireWoods. The
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Heroes Off Duty Comedy Tour planned Nov. 4 at Richmond Funny Bone

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