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Henrico Schools’ new chief of operations is not asking for more HVAC funding from the county. Here’s why • Henrico man charged in connection with shooting death of 5-year-old boy

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Henrico Schools’ new chief of operations is not asking for more HVAC funding from the county. Here’s why

Despite months of HVAC outages at dozens of schools, Henrico Schools’ Chief of Operations Greg Dunaway is not asking Henrico County for additional mechanical funding this year.

Dunaway, who joined the division this past summer, presented his Capital Improvement Plan proposal to the Henrico School Board Oct. 22, requesting $20 million in mechanical funding for fiscal year 2027–28 – the same amount allocated for the current fiscal year, which ends June 30, 2027. (Click here to continue reading)

Henrico man charged in connection with shooting death of 5-year-old boy
A 26-year-old Henrico man has been arrested and charged with two firearms offenses in connection with the shooting death of a five-year-old boy at a home in Henrico County Oct. 24, according to Henrico Police. Steven Renard Blakeney Jr., 26, was taken into custody Oct. 24
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Southwest plans nonstop service from RIC to Dallas Love Field in 2027
Southwest Airlines plans to begin nonstop service between Richmond International Airport and Dallas Love Field (DAL) on June 5, 2027, according to an announcement from RIC. The Dallas route is the second new Southwest route announced for Richmond in 2027. The airline previously announced plans to begin nonstop service between
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Elections chief says Virginia is ready for midterms, potential federal interference
Steve Koski outlines safeguards for ballots and counting, rejects claims about deceased voters and says mail voting remains unchanged.
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Henrico CASA named finalist for Gas South funding
Henrico Court Appointed Special Advocates has been selected as one of 10 finalists for Gas South's 2026 Impact Investment funding program. Gas South said customers will help direct $100,000 in funding by voting for three organizations. Five of the 10 finalists will receive funding. Voting is open through
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This Day in Henrico History: October 26 – Virginia Randolph begins a pioneering countywide teaching role
On October 26, 1908, Virginia Estelle Randolph began work as an industrial teacher serving Henrico County’s Black schools, taking a classroom approach beyond the walls of her Mountain Road school and into a countywide assignment. The date is documented in a letter from Jackson T. Davis to James H.
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Henrico to offer free life-skills workshops for adults in recovery
The Empower Henrico Task Force will offer a series of free life-skills workshops from Oct. 27 through Feb. 16 at Fairfield Area Library, 1401 North Laburnum Avenue.
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Henrico remains under drought watch as Virginia updates advisories
Henrico County remains under a drought watch advisory after Virginia environmental officials reviewed conditions across the state this month. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality said Oct. 23 that the Drought Monitoring Task Force maintained the watch designation for the portion of the Middle James drought region that includes Henrico,
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Henrico Business in Brief: Oct. 26, 2026
Weekly news and notes from the Henrico business community Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reported that First Access Support Services LLC expanded its retail space at Brookhill Azalea, 5300 Chamberlayne Road, to a total of 7,078 square feet. A Party 4 U leased 4,050 square feet at the same center.
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10 ways to support the Henrico Citizen
Local journalism is stronger when the community is part of it. For 25 years, the Henrico Citizen has worked to provide independent, locally focused journalism about the people, places, issues and institutions that shape Henrico County. If you value having a local news organization dedicated specifically to Henrico, there are
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Lantern-lit storytelling walk planned Oct. 28 at Meadow Farm

Twisted Carrot Farm to offer pasta making workshop Oct. 28

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Henrico News Minute – Oct. 26, 2026
Proposed regulations for marijuana businesses in Henrico County advance; arrest made in connection with death of Henrico firefighter; Southwest Airlines announces service to new destination from RIC; principal holding himself and school accountable after child wanders off from West End elementary school.
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