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Henrico terminated its Flock contract more than 2 weeks ago; the cameras are still up • Moody Middle, Tuckahoe Elementary ranked as Henrico’s best K-8 public schools by U.S. News & World Report

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Henrico terminated its Flock contract more than 2 weeks ago; the cameras are still up

Earlier this month, Henrico Police announced the division would immediately cancel its contract with Flock Safety, citing residents’ growing concerns about privacy and the potential for misuse.

But more than three weeks after that announcement, all 128 Flock cameras throughout the county remain up, said Henrico County Attorney Andrew Newby, despite county officials having asked Flock staff to remove the cameras within two weeks of contract termination. (Click here to continue reading)

Moody Middle, Tuckahoe Elementary ranked as Henrico’s best K-8 public schools by U.S. News & World Report
George H. Moody Middle recently was ranked as Henrico Schools’ top middle school and Tuckahoe Elementary as the division’s best elementary school by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News, which began ranking elementary and middle schools in 2021, released the 2026-2027 rankings of more than 100,
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Henrico breaks ground on $300M water line, Richmond-Henrico Turnpike improvements
Henrico County officials broke ground Oct. 28 on the first section of a $300 million-plus water transmission line designed in part to prevent a repeat of the January 2025 water crisis, while also launching a project to widen a portion of Richmond-Henrico Turnpike. The two projects, which officials
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RIC airport commission plans for growth, prepares for slight drop in end-of-year passenger traffic
The Capital Region Airport Commission approved several facility expansions at its board meeting Oct. 27, along with strategic planning initiatives to support airlines and staff. The commission approved two major infrastructure projects. After winning an RFP award this summer, Gresham Smith was formally selected as the lead architectural design firm
Henrico CitizenDina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
Remediation efforts underway after sewage discharge in Henrico's Gillies Creek
The Henrico County Department of Public Utilities is remediating conditions following two sewer main breaks in Gillies Creek that occurred Friday and Monday. Crews were dispatched immediately on Friday evening and have completed repairs. However, as a result of the break, wastewater has flowed into a short section of Gillies
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Innsbrook Halloween costume contest offers $200 prize
Innsbrook is inviting residents to enter its sixth annual Halloween Costume Contest for a chance to win a $200 gift card to an Innsbrook Shoppes restaurant of their choice. According to organizers, participants can enter by sharing a photograph of their costume on the contest post on Innsbrook’s Facebook
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Dorey Park Farmers Market plans fall festival on final market day
Dorey Park Farmers Market is planning a community fall festival on its final market day of the season. The free festival will take place Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to noon, with local farmers and vendors, live music, a petting farm, pumpkin patch, hayrides, face painting, balloon twisting,
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Restaurant Watch: Oct. 9-16, 2026
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 7801 West Broad Street, Suite 10 – During a routine inspection on Oct. 9, inspectors observed a straw and rag in the bar hand sink; chlorine sanitizer below 25 ppm in the bar dish machine even after priming; stained sauce containers and stickers remaining on food
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Weekend Top 5
Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. and the Legendary Ils Sont Partis Band will perform Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Road. Zydeco Jr. has performed over 2,500 shows worldwide, sharing the stage with legends like Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Willie
Henrico CitizenSarah Story, Citizen Online Editor
This Day in Henrico History: October 29 – Future Brookland supervisor Dick Glover is born
On October 29, 1934, Richard Wade “Dick” Glover was born in Victoria, Virginia. He would later make his home in Glen Allen and become one of the most enduring figures in Henrico County government. Glover’s route to public office included Navy service and a business career. His obituary states
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Henrico Business Watch: Business license filings Oct. 22–28, 2026
Henrico County reported the following business license filings with start dates during the week. The filings are listed alphabetically by business or trade name, followed by a registered address and business industry classification. Autonomy Salon and Wellness, 5714 Brook Road, Henrico – Hairdressing services. CK Workshop LLC, 5613 Burberry Court, Glen
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Hardywood Park Brewing in West Creek to host Splootfest Nov. 1

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