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Henrico Police chief announces 90% drop in homicides, 12% decrease in crime • Sandston business owner surprises Henrico neighbors with turkeys, hams for Thanksgiving

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Henrico Police chief announces 90% drop in homicides, 12% decrease in crime

The Henrico Division of Police has had a “phenomenal year” in 2025, according to Chief Eric English, with the county seeing a 90.4% decline in homicides and a 12% reduction in total crime since 2024. Click here to read more

Sandston business owner surprises Henrico neighbors with turkeys, hams for Thanksgiving
Community members across Central Virginia came together over the weekend to ensure families have everything they need for Thanksgiving dinner. The owner of McCrays Professional Detailing Car Wash on Williamsburg Road partnered with volunteers to distribute 200 turkeys and 80 hams on Sunday to families in the eastern Henrico community.
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Pedestrian hospitalized after hit-and-run crash on Brook Road
A person was hospitalized after being hit by a driver in Henrico County on Sunday night, police confirmed Monday. Officers responded to Brook Road at Bridgeport Avenue around 7:45 p.m. for a reported medical emergency. Once on scene, officers located an adult male in the northbound lanes with
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Dashcam captures tractor-trailer crashing into work crew on I-295 in Henrico
Four people went to the hospital Wednesday night after a tractor-trailer crashed into a work crew repairing potholes on Interstate 295 in Henrico County. Dashcam video from another driver captured the big rig driving into the crew working on I-295 south near the exit (28A) for Interstate 64 east just
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Henrico woman injured in fatal Chesterfield hit-and-run
A Henrico woman suffered life-threatening injuries in a hit-and-run incident on I-95 in Chesterfield County in the early morning hours of Nov. 22 that left another man dead. The incident happened at about 2:24 a.m. on I-95 South near Exit 61B. A 2014 Jeep Compass, driven by 34-year-old
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Richmond Association of Realtors funds Va. Capital Trail enhancements
Henrico-based Richmond Association of Realtors recently used a $10,500 Placemaking grant from the National Association of Realtors to help transform space along the Capital Trail into public destinations for community use and enjoyment. RAR used the funds for the installation of two mobile bike workstations in Charles City County,
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A-Z Dental Art Studio brings boutique-style dental care to Glen Allen
Tucked into a quiet corner near The Shoppes at CrossRidge, the practice of A‑Z Dental Art Studio is refreshing departure from the typical dental-office experience. Under the leadership of Dr. Ashlee Goodman‑Tabari, DMD,
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Savvy Senior: What are the early signs of Parkinson’s disease?
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the early signs of Parkinson’s disease? My husband was recently diagnosed after noticing a slight thumb tremor but we’re wondering if we missed any other early warning signs. -Curious Wife Dear Curious, Recognizing the early signs of Parkinson’s disease is challenging because
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'Christmas at the Inn' arts and crafts show returns to Virginia Cliffe Inn in Glen Allen Nov. 28-Dec. 2

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