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Former Henrico prosecutor sues Commonwealth's Attorney, congressional candidate Shannon Taylor over firing • Henrico expands early voting to daily hours through Oct. 31

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Former Henrico prosecutor sues Commonwealth's Attorney, congressional candidate Shannon Taylor over firing

A former Henrico County prosecutor has filed a lawsuit against Commonwealth's Attorney and Virginia congressional candidate Shannon Taylor, alleging retaliation after he reported sexual assault and harassment at work.

Nicholas Emmons filed the lawsuit Monday in Henrico Circuit Court, just two weeks before the election. (Click here to continue reading)

Henrico expands early voting to daily hours through Oct. 31
Henrico County's three early voting locations are now open daily through Saturday, Oct. 31 for the Nov. 3 general election. The Voter Registration and Elections offices at the Henrico Government Center and Eastern Government Center, along with a satellite site at Varina Area Library, will be open from 8
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Halloween Hustle 5K brings together Richmond-area families caring for kids with rare illnesses
More than 200 people gathered at Deep Run Park in Henrico County on Sunday for the seventh annual Halloween Hustle 5K and Kids Run, an event celebrating families affected by childhood illnesses. The event was organized by Better2gether, a nonprofit that supports Central Virginia families whose children have rare and
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Henrico Police plans Oct. 24 prescription drug take back events
Henrico County Police will collect unused and expired medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day events Saturday, Oct. 24. The collection, in cooperation with the federal Drug Enforcement Agency, is intended to give residents a safe way to dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications without placing them
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Varina American Legion Post 233 to host Sneaker Awards Ball Oct. 24
Varina American Legion Post 233 will host its annual Sneaker Awards Ball Saturday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m. at the post, 8088 Recreation Road in Varina. The event will serve as a fundraiser to support veterans in need and an awards ceremony recognizing selected individuals and organizations. The evening
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Plant Native Festival returns to Dorey Park Oct. 24
Henrico County's Plant Native! Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, next to the Dorey Park Farmers Market at 2999 Darbytown Road. The event will include native plant vendors, educational booths, children's activities, and presentations about native plants, home habitat
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3 months of weekday lane closures begin on Dumbarton Road bridge
Drivers should expect intermittent weekday lane closures for approximately three months on the Dumbarton Road bridge over the CSX railroad between Staples Mill and Byrdhill roads, according to Henrico County officials. The closures are scheduled between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. while crews rehabilitate the overpass. They
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Virginia Board of Education reinstates adult education advisory committee after 3 years
Virginia serves over 17,000 adult learners annually and has awarded $18 million to local adult-education providers for 2026-27 program year.
Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury
Henrico Fur Finder: Oct. 21, 2026
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
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Henrico Property Transactions: Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2026
BROOKLAND 4616 Fort McHenry Parkway, Brookland District – $0, 1,752 SF (built in 1988), from Vicki P. Bailey, trustee to Justin Lee Holland. 9619 Springfield Woods Circle, Brookland District – $0, 1,280 SF (built in 1980), from Roger A. Lacy to Lacy Capital Properties LLC. 9500 Spring Moss Terrace, Brookland
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This Day in Henrico History: October 21 – Pioneering baseball figure Henry Boschen dies in Glen Allen
On Oct. 21, 1898, Henry Boschen, a figure in Richmond's early professional baseball history, died at his residence in Glen Allen. Boschen was associated with baseball during an era when the sport was rapidly developing into a professional enterprise. Richmond had briefly hosted a major-league baseball team, the
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Poe Museum to host Halloween raffle, mobile bookstore visit at The Answer Brewpub in Henrico Oct. 24

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• Clint Black and Midland close Innsbrook’s concert season on Saturday (RVAHub)
• Biscuit Belly brings biscuits back to 2 Richmond-area spots (Axios Richmond)

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Henrico News Minute – Oct. 21, 2026
Hundreds pack a West End meeting about data centers proposed in Goochland County; slate of data center bills that would establish moratoriums on new facilities will greet members of the General Assembly in January; facilities leader with HCPS retires; podcasting course planned tomorrow at Varina Library.
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Hundreds pack Western Henrico meeting about proposed Goochland data centers
• Henrico supervisors pave the way for new housing near Willow Lawn and, potentially, in Highland Springs
• Sadler Road project reaches new construction stage
• Henrico residents call on supervisors to publicly oppose data centers on Goochland-Henrico border
• Henrico man arrested in January Oakland Road homicide

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