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Habitat for Humanity’s 3D printed walls destined for a Henrico County affordable housing development project • Lewis Ginter cancels health coverage for striking employees

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Habitat for Humanity’s 3D printed walls destined for a Henrico County affordable housing development project

When Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity celebrated its 40th anniversary earlier this year, the nonprofit marked the construction of 400 homes over the years.

Last week, the home builder that relies on donations, volunteers and sweat equity to renovate and build affordable residences, demonstrated an innovative, mobile, 3D concrete wall printer that could potentially change the pace and cost of the organization’s homebuilding. (Click here to continue reading)

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden cancels health coverage for striking employees
Striking employees of the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden are being removed from the nonprofit’s healthcare plan, according to a letter from the garden. Lewis Ginter wrote to CBS 6: “The law does not require employers to continue paying wages or unaccrued benefits to striking workers who are not actively
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Stranger found upstairs in bed at Henrico home shot dead after argument, police say
A man is dead after residents of a Henrico home came home to find a stranger lying in an upstairs bed, sparking an argument that ended in a shooting Friday night, police said. Steven Alan Jones, 39, of Gloucester, was found dead in a bedroom at a home in the
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
This Day in Henrico History: Oct. 5 – Henrico voter registration climbs ahead of 2020 election
On Oct. 5, 2020, Henrico County entered the final month before the presidential election with a voter-registration total 4.5% higher than it had been a year earlier, according to data reported by the Henrico Citizen. The increase came during an unusual election season shaped by the COVID-19
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FBI offering $15,000 reward for man wanted in Henrico murder
The FBI has joined the search for a Henrico murder suspect, offering up to $15,000 for information leading to his arrest. Federal agents are working with Henrico Police in the search for Kemondre Travis Daily, who is wanted in connection with the Jan. 8, 2026, shooting death of 38-
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Henrico Small Business Spotlight: Small Batch Brewing
Dan Jablow believes the right drink can bring people together. Small Batch Brewing is his way of making that happen for people all over Virginia. As a kid, Jablow was hooked on all the cooking television shows. He always knew he wanted to pursue a career in the culinary field,
Henrico CitizenAbigail Seaberg, Special to the Citizen
Henrico Police arrest man wanted on 12 warrants
Henrico Police arrested a 20-year-old Henrico man wanted on 12 outstanding criminal warrants, the department announced Thursday. Kiron Yonael Anderson was taken into custody Sept. 30 in the Lakeside area, police said. The warrants stem from an Aug. 11 burglary and kidnapping in the 5800 block of Grammarcy
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Henrico Faith and Fellowship: Oct. 5, 2026
Weekly news and notes from the Henrico faith community. Heights Church Heights Church will hold its fourth annual Christmas Miracle Mall Dec. 11, with plans to provide Christmas gifts for 1,000 children across the greater Richmond area. Family registration opens Nov. 2. The church describes the event as a
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Business in brief: Oct. 5, 2026
Weekly news and notes from the Henrico business community. Better Business Bureau serving Central Virginia, headquartered in Glen Allen, has begun continuously monitoring licenses and regulatory credentials of its accredited businesses through a partnership with Branvio Inc. BBB said the system replaces repeated manual database checks and has freed more
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Henrico Scholastic Sports Ticker — Oct. 5, 2026
A roundup of recent results, achievements and other news and notes from Henrico County public and private school teams. Highland Springs High School Highland Springs defeated Phoebus 57-7 Friday, Oct. 2 in football. Glen Allen High School Glen Allen defeated Deep Run 28-14 Friday, Oct. 2 in football.
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TSCOR's 'Lunch and Life' lecture series continues Oct. 7 at St. Mary's Catholic Church

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Henrico judge orders striking Lewis Ginter workers to rein in picketing activity (VPM News)
• Henrico-based senior care startup At Home Harmony closes on $5M capital raise (Richmond BizSense)
• PHOTOS: 5th annual Dachtoberfest at Richmond Raceway (WRIC)

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Henrico News Minute – Oct. 5, 2026
How federal benefits changes could impact hunger and Medicaid in Henrico; 3D-printed walls are destined for affordable housing units in Henrico; the county plans a $4.5-million improvement project along the Staples Mill Road corridor.
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• Henrico makes headway on $304-million East End water pipeline
• New touchless parking coming to RIC
• Changes to federal benefits this week, with more on the way, likely to impact hunger in Henrico

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