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'It’s our comeback year' – state, local leaders celebrate performance improvements throughout Henrico schools • Proposed Henrico zoning changes would allow taller buildings in some areas

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'It’s our comeback year' – state, local leaders celebrate performance improvements throughout Henrico schools

Excitement buzzed through the hallways of Glen Lea Elementary on the morning of Oct. 9, as Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger and other local officials congratulated staff on the school’s monumental rise in state ratings.

The Title I school saw its state school performance rating increase by 15 points this past year – the sixth-largest gain out of all Virginia elementary schools – moving from “Needs Intensive Support” to the “Approaching Expectations” category. (Click here to continue reading)

Proposed Henrico zoning changes would allow taller buildings in some areas
Henrico County officials are considering zoning changes that would allow buildings as tall as 110 feet in certain designated development areas – and potentially as tall as 200 feet with special approval – while imposing additional restrictions on new car washes and modifying outdoor restaurant food preparation regulations. The proposals are part
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Help us name the Henrico Citizen beer!
In recognition of its 25th anniversary, the Henrico Citizen is getting its own beer — and we need your help naming it! We’re teaming up with Henrico-based Intermission Beer Company to create a special Henrico Citizen beer that will be sold exclusively at Intermission Beer Co., and rather than
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Henrico supervisors to consider six development proposals, nearly $10 million in construction contracts Oct. 13
The Henrico Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider six development and land-use proposals as part of seven zoning and provisional-use-permit cases Oct. 13, including a mixed-use apartment project in the Westwood area, a 7 Brew drive-through coffee shop near Richmond International Airport, a DogServices
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Tuckahoe Sports completes 6,600-square-foot training center expansion
Tuckahoe Sports Inc. has completed a 6,600-square-foot expansion and renovation of its training center at 2450 Little League Drive in Henrico. The project added seven retractable batting cages on a new second floor. Four of the cages measure 13 feet by 70 feet, allowing pitchers and catchers
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Fairfield Forum to cover older adult resources, voting and Henrico budget process
Fairfield District Supervisor and Henrico County Board of Supervisors Chair Roscoe D. Cooper III will hold a constituent meeting Thursday, Oct. 15, focused on services for older adults, the county budget process and voting information. The Fairfield Forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Eastern Henrico Recreation
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This Day in Henrico History: Oct. 12 – Lakeside store owner shot in 1972
On October 12, 1972, an attempted robbery at a Lakeside Avenue business left its 68-year-old owner critically wounded. Waverly W. Gibbs Sr. was shot while closing his convenience store at 7305 Lakeside Avenue in Henrico County, according to a cold case record maintained by Virginia State Police. The
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Henrico Business in Brief: Oct. 12, 2026
HHHunt announced a leadership transition that will take effect July 1, 2027. Buck Hunt will step down as chief executive officer and remain chairman. Chief Financial Officer Ann Kelly will become CEO, Steve Brant will become CFO, and Steve Fritz will remain chief operating officer. Clinic Properties purchased an 8,
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Henrico Faith and Fellowship: Oct. 12, 2026
Lakeside United Methodist Church will mark its 85th anniversary Sunday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. at 2333 Hilliard Road. The event will include a worship service and lunch. Details are available at lakesideum.org. Faith communities may submit items for consideration to news@henricocitizen.com.
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Henrico Nonprofit Notes: Oct. 12, 2026
Henrico Christmas Mother is accepting applications for holiday assistance from eligible Henrico residents Oct. 12, 17, 19 and 26 at 360 Dabbs House Road. Eligible applicants include families with school-age children, residents age 65 or older and adults with documented disabilities. Applicants must bring required identity, residency, income and
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Henrico Scholastic Sports Ticker: Oct. 12, 2026
A roundup of verified results involving Henrico County public and private school teams from the weekend. Football Henrico defeated J.R. Tucker 36-0 on Friday, Oct. 9. Coaches and athletic directors may submit verified scores and noteworthy achievements to news@henricocitizen.com.
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Sierra Club to present 'Lessons Learned from Virginia’s Data Center Boom and Pathways Forward' Oct. 13 at Science Museum of Virginia

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• Construction underway on new 60-bed substance abuse treatment center opening in Henrico (WRIC)
• 250 apartments planned for former church site near Parham and Broad in Henrico (Richmond BizSense)

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Henrico News Minute – Oct. 12, 2026
Henrico weighs regulations for marijuana businesses; proposal would permit taller buildings in specific parts of Henrico; 24-hour daycare proposed near Richmond International Airport; Henrico Schools’ Living Building delayed until next year.
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Henrico proposes new marijuana business regulations
• Henrico Schools’ Living Building will open a year later than planned due to construction delays
• Henrico cancels Flock Safety contract
• GRTC expands into Henrico’s Lakeside area with growing Azalea LINK service
• Proposed 24-hour YMCA child-care in Sandston could serve airport employees, others

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