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Stories are in the spotlight for Henrico refugee resettlement agency fundraiser • Retired Henrico sheriff makes plea to candidates: 'Talk about mental illness'

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Stories are in the spotlight for Henrico refugee resettlement agency fundraiser

War, displacement, resettlement and acculturation mark the refugee experience.

The International Rescue Committee has resettled people from war-torn countries in Henrico for a decade. To mark that milestone, the IRC is holding a fundraiser Oct. 24,that focuses on the lived experiences of the people the humanitarian group has impacted. Click here to read more

Retired Henrico sheriff makes plea to candidates: ‘Talk about mental illness’
In the latest episode of “Untold – A WTVR Podcast,” host Catie Beck sits down with Mike Wade, the former sheriff of Henrico County. Wade spent two decades running one of the largest jail systems in the state, and has been credited with implementing one of the nation’s best substance abuse
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Henrico Police arrest two men in connection with Fairfield Avenue homicide
Two men have been arrested in connection with a homicide in the Fairfield District earlier this month. Police were called to the Mallard Greens Apartments off Fairfield Avenue at approximately 7:59 p.m. Oct. 4 for reports of shots fired. On scene, they found 19-year-old Xavier Christopher Carter dead
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How the Virginia Department of Health is healing internal issues amid federal funding cuts
In Part One of the Mercury’s Pulse Check series, we examine the challenges that were roiling the state health department even before this year’s federal cuts introduced new hurdles, and how officials are responding
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Fairfield meeting Oct. 30 to highlight resources for seniors, voting in Henrico and school redistricting
Fairfield District Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper III will host a Fairfield Forum meeting Thursday, Oct. 30 to discuss resources for seniors, voting and school boundary adjustments in Henrico County. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. at Harvie Elementary School, 3401 Harvie Road. Residents are welcome to attend
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Franco’s Fine Clothier to debut Johnnie-O Signature Shop
Franco’s Fine Clothier will unveil the region’s first Johnnie-O Signature Shop inside its Short Pump Town Center store on Saturday, Oct. 25, marking a new chapter in the store’s partnership with the popular Southern California-inspired menswear brand. The grand opening celebration will run from 10 a.m.
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Henrico Crime Report: Oct. 17-23, 2025
9200 block of Pavilion Drive, Tuckahoe District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with non-aggravated assault at an apartment complex Oct. 17 at 1:31 a.m. 4000 block of Glenside Drive, Brookland District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with grand larceny at a convenience store Oct. 17 at
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Weekend Top 5
The Taters will perform a Halloween show at the Henrico Theatre on Friday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. This year’s Halloween show features dancers from the Henrico Theatre Company and includes favorite Halloween songs throughout the years as well as selections from their album, “Don’t Scream! Songs
Henrico CitizenSarah Story, Citizen Online Editor
Obituaries - Henrico Citizen
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A-Z Dental Art Studio brings boutique-style dental care to Glen Allen
(Sponsored Content) Tucked into a quiet corner near The Shoppes at CrossRidge, the practice of A‑Z Dental Art Studio is refreshing departure from the typical dental-office experience. Under the leadership of Dr. Ashlee Goodman‑Tabari, DMD, this Glen Allen practice has adopted a “white glove” and spa-inspired approach to
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Clean Culture Car Show planned Oct. 26 at Richmond Raceway

Trinity United Methodist Church in Henrico to host fall festival Oct. 26

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