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19-year-old killed in Henrico apartment shooting • Henrico County Public Schools Band Showcase planned for Oct. 6

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19-year-old killed in Henrico apartment shooting

Police have identified the person shot and killed at a Henrico apartment complex Saturday night as 19-year-old Xavierx Christopher Carter. Click here to read more

Henrico County Public Schools Band Showcase planned for Oct. 6
All nine of Henrico County’s comprehensive public high schools will participate in the Henrico County Public Schools’ 2025 Band Showcase, scheduled for Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. at Hermitage High School, 8301 Hungary Spring Road. The event is free, but donations will be accepted at the gate for the
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Richmond Ren Faire coming to Dorey Park April 18-19
The Richmond Renaissance Faire will take place at Dorey Park in Varina April 18-19, 2026, inviting guests to step back in time while experiencing a globally inspired celebration of history, artistry, and community. The event, inspired by the multicultural exchanges of the Silk Road, is designed to celebrate the diverse
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‘Beyond disqualifying’: Jay Jones controversy jolts Virginia’s pivotal 2025 elections
The Democratic attorney general nominee’s 2022 texts about “two bullets to the head” spark bipartisan condemnation, GOP attack ads, and a Trump intervention on behalf of Jason Miyares
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Next Virginia governor will inherit education system issues
Virginia recently ranked last among all states and Washington, D.C. in math recovery and No. 41 in reading recovery, making education a topic of interest in the gubernatorial race. Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger released a “Strengthening Virginia Schools Plan” that covers her proposals for K-12 and higher education,
Henrico CitizenElla VanGundy, Capital News Service
Mill House to host 16th annual Pig Out BBQ fundraiser Oct. 10
The Mill House will host its 16th annual Pig Out barbecue fundraiser Friday, Oct. 10 at its Henrico location, 7812 Shrader Road. The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., helps raise money in support of the organization’s services for people living with brain injuries.
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Business in brief: Oct. 6, 2025
Kole Tang Aquatics, a residential and commercial aquarium installation and maintenance service, will soon open its first physical storefront in Henrico County at 7250 West Broad Street, Richmond BizSense recently reported. Owner Kole Elkin, who launched the business 18 months ago, says the brick-and-mortar location is something customers have been
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Henrico to host Health & Fitness Expo for ages 50+ at Eastern Henrico Recreation Center Oct. 9

Mill House Pig Out barbecue fundraiser planned Oct. 10

'Say No to Data Centers Varina' to hold community meeting Oct. 11

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Henrico News Minute – Oct. 6, 2025
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