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Hundreds pack Western Henrico meeting about proposed Goochland data centers • 'Stranger' identified, charged after child assaulted at school bus stop

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Hundreds pack Western Henrico meeting about proposed Goochland data centers

People may not come out to trick-or-treat in significant numbers any more or show up to the neighborhood block party, but they will certainly come out for one thing: data centers. (Click here to continue reading)

'Stranger' identified, charged after child assaulted at school bus stop
A 47-year-old woman is facing an assault and battery charge after school officials say a child was assaulted at a bus stop near Ratcliffe Elementary School Friday morning. Court documents identify the suspect as Marie Tulette Marsh. Marsh appeared before a judge Monday and is being held without
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Henrico Schools facilities director retires amid HVAC problems
A longtime facilities leader with Henrico County Public Schools has retired amid a restructuring of the department responsible for maintaining school buildings and as CBS 6 continues investigating HVAC problems across the division. Susan Moore retired Oct. 8. Her salary at the time of her retirement was $174,282, according
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Data center moratorium bills stack up ahead of Virginia legislative session in January
Lawmakers are pushing to curb data center development in the commonwealth as some feel the governor’s proposed plan doesn’t go far enough
Henrico CitizenShannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury
This Day in Henrico History: October 20 – Henrico zoning appeals board weighs neighborhood land-use requests
On October 20, 2011, the Henrico County Board of Zoning Appeals considered a series of applications that illustrate the routine but consequential decisions involved in managing residential growth. The county’s official meeting record lists requests involving a home site, a kennel, a swimming pool and a proposed electric substation.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Savvy Senior: Can my children get Social Security benefits when I retire?
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m getting ready to start my Social Security retirement benefits and have two children at home, ages 17 and 15. I’ve heard they may also be eligible for benefits on my record while I’m collecting. Is that true, and if so, how does it
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen
In the Garden: Enjoy the many benefits of apples
October is National Apple Month and an excellent time to find more ways to incorporate this healthy food into your daily diet. This superfood is low in calories, high in fiber, rich in nutrients, promotes heart and oral health, and can aid in weight loss. Have an apple or other
Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen
Henrico Milestones: Oct. 20, 2026
Reynolds Community College President Paula P. Pando received the 2026 Liderazgo Visionario Award from the National Community College Hispanic Council, which honored her at its leadership symposium in Washington, D.C., in September. The council cited her work expanding educational opportunity, strengthening student outcomes and building partnerships. Pando, a Glen
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Book excerpt: The Heart of the Matter, Chapter 13
Editor's note: Each week, the Henrico Citizen will present a new chapter of The Heart of the Matter, a forthcoming book by Gayle Turner and Shelli Jost Brady, longtime Central Virginia leadership consultants, storytellers, and community builders. Through stories and reflection, the authors explore how the values people hold
Henrico CitizenGayle Turner, Special to the Citizen

Dominion Energy Cap Trail Classic planned Oct. 24

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Henrico News Minute – Oct. 20, 2026
A 47-year-old woman is faces charges after allegedly assaulting a student at a Henrico bus stop; police arrest a man on charges related to a January murder; Sadler Road project expected to be completed next summer; more than 200 people participate in Halloween Hustle 5K and Kids Run.
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• Henrico supervisors pave the way for new housing near Willow Lawn and, potentially, in Highland Springs
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• Henrico man charged after bringing firearm into elementary school

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