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'It’s inhumane' – Officials, human rights advocates, readers react to ICE flights from RIC • Henrico Police arrest and charge 8 following multi-jurisdictional vape shop stings

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'It’s inhumane' – Officials, human rights advocates, readers react to ICE flights from RIC

The volume and frequency of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation flights from Richmond International Airport this year, detailed in a Henrico Citizen investigation last week, has caught some airport officials and board members by surprise. Click here to read more

Henrico Police arrest and charge 8 following multi-jurisdictional vape shop stings
Eight people are facing drug-related charges after a series of multi-jurisdictional stings on local vape shops by Henrico Police and other local law enforcement agencies found more than 60 pounds of marijuana flower, more than 12 pounds of THC edibles, about $100,000 in cash and multiple firearms and vehicles.
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Student attempts to bring loaded gun into Henrico middle school
A 12-year-old student was arrested at Fairfield Middle School Wednesday morning for attempting to bring a loaded firearm into the building. The student, a female according to Crime Insider sources, was detained after she walked through the school’s OpenGate weapons detection system. Administrators were alerted, and a gun was found
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Henrico Investment Program expands with 4 new commercial zones
More Henrico business and commercial property owners now can access a range of grants, technical assistance and other support to improve their properties with the recent expansion of the Henrico Investment Program – an effort designed to encourage redevelopment in the county’s mature commercial corridors. At a September meeting, the
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Henrico-based barter exchange group switches back to original name
A Henrico-based barter exchange company has switched back to its original name. BancMarc, a company founded more than 45 years ago in the Richmond region, had been operating under The Barter Authority name for a number of years after acquiring a Virginia Beach company of that name but recently made
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Henrico Property Transactions: Sept. 10-16, 2025
204 Greenpark Road, Varina District - $193,550, 1,342 SF (built in 2025), from HHHunt Homes LC to Emma Catherine Swainston. 4123 Bremner Boulevard, Brookland District - $235,000, 1,464 SF (built in 1948), from Thomas K. and A. Marie Christophersen to Goldlink LLC. 9410 Links Lane, Unit
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Henrico Fur Finder: Oct. 1, 2025
Every Wednesday, the Henrico Fur Finder highlights pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter. Hover over each animal’s picture to see their name, sex, and breed. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee any animal’s availability, and animals cannot be put on
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Glen Allen Day planned Oct. 4 at Crump Park

Lucy Kaplansky to perform at the Shady Grove Coffeehouse Oct. 4

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Henrico approves settlement involving police officer, detainee in 2022 fatal crash (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
• Henrico County moves forward with $300M water system improvement plan (VPM News)
• Amigos restaurant next to Willow Lawn closes as building is put up for sale (Richmond BizSense)

HENRICO CITIZEN PODCAST
Henrico News Minute – Oct. 1, 2025
Local candidates for the Virginia General Assembly discuss housing affordability; ChamberRVA to host Henrico Business Council program today at 1; your chance to hear lives blues each of the next two weekends.
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Henrico plans to replace bridges on historic Kanawha Canal with recent purchase
• Gun fired at Henrico youth soccer game
• Henrico County Public Schools breaks ground on new $16.3-million environmental ‘Living Building’
• Hidden in plain sight: Richmond International Airport is ICE deportation flight hub, according to human rights organization
• In push to limit future development, Henrico proposes preservation of one-fourth of county land

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