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Inside Henrico’s $100-million wastewater overhaul • Glen Allen man dies in single-vehicle crash in Hanover

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Inside Henrico’s $100-million wastewater overhaul

More than three years after Henrico County settled a lawsuit over sewage overflows into the James River, the county’s water reclamation facility is in the middle of its biggest overhaul in decades. (Click here to continue reading)

Glen Allen man dies in single-vehicle crash in Hanover
A 61-year-old Glen Allen man died in a single-vehicle crash in Hanover County Sept. 25, according to the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the 15200 block of Ashland Road at about 10:03 p.m. for a reported crash. A preliminary investigation determined that
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Virginia Home for Boys and Girls becomes Waypoint
The Virginia Home for Boys and Girls has a new name. The 180-year-old Henrico organization is now known as Waypoint; officials made the announcement Oct. 1. Initially, the organization cared for orphaned boys in Richmond as the Richmond Male Orphan Society, a name it carried from its founding
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I-64 traffic stoppages planned in eastern Henrico Oct. 5-9
Drivers on Interstate 64 in eastern Henrico should expect intermittent traffic stoppages next week while crews complete overhead utility work. The stoppages will affect eastbound and westbound I-64 between South Airport Road (Route 156) and Meadow Road, including ramps within the work zone. Each stoppage may last up to
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McClellan opens applications for 2026-27 Youth Advisory Council
U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan has opened applications for her 2026-27 Youth Advisory Council, a program for high school students who live or attend school in Virginia’s Fourth Congressional District. Members will meet virtually each month from October through May with McClellan’s Washington and district staff. The
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This Day in Henrico History: Oct. 1 – Henrico mailing address change strengthens county identity
Beginning Oct. 1, 2008, “Henrico, VA” became the preferred mailing locality for a number of ZIP codes that previously had used “Richmond, VA,” giving many county residents a postal identity that matched the locality in which they actually lived. The U.S. Postal Service formally announced the change in an
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Weekend Top 5
The Dachshund Enlightenment Foundation will host the 5th Annual Dachtoberfest at the Richmond Raceway Complex on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This celebration of wiener dogs will include costume contests, dog races, demonstrations, guest speakers, vendors, raffles, silent auctions and more. Attendees are
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Restaurant Watch: Sept. 7-14, 2026
Panera Bread, 1370 North Parham Road - During a risk factor inspection on Sept. 8, inspectors observed lettuce at 49 degrees and spring mix at 48 degrees in a salad drawer unit. Richmond Marriott Short Pump, 4240 Dominion Boulevard - During a risk factor inspection on Sept. 8, inspectors observed a soda
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Henrico Business Watch: Business license filings Sept. 24-30, 2026
Henrico County reported the following business license filings with start dates during the week. The filings are listed alphabetically by business or trade name, followed by a registered address and business industry classification. Better Health Psychiatry PLLC, 8206 Reinland Drive, Henrico – Nurse and personal care. C Squared Creations LLC, 5407
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Crump Park to host 'A Night Under the Stars' Oct. 3

Childrens author Christina Shawn to share 'No Love Potion' Oct. 3 at Book People

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• Spirit Halloween haunts Richmond's retail ghosts (Axios Richmond)
• Going Mobile: University of Richmond program manager Dan Jablow brings his beer on the road (Style Weekly)

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Henrico News Minute – Oct. 1, 2026
New touchless parking is coming to Richmond International Airport; Henrico to seek partial funding for two stream-restoration projects; hearing scheduled for public input on airport stormwater permit; Health and Fitness Expo planned this morning.
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• Chesterfield man sentenced to 15 years in Henrico animal cruelty, fraud case
• Henrico County honors centenarians

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