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Teacher vacancies down 40% in Henrico's public schools since start of 2025-26 school year • Henrico cancels Flock Safety contract

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Teacher vacancies down 40% in Henrico's public schools since start of 2025-26 school year

Since August 2025, Henrico Schools has filled nearly 70 teacher vacancies, with 58 of those positions being filled at schools in Eastern Henrico.

From Aug. 18, 2025 to Sept. 4 this year, the division has reduced instructional vacancies from 176 to 107, with a 40% reduction in Fairfield District schools and a nearly 60% reduction in Varina District schools. (Click here to continue reading)

BREAKING: Henrico cancels Flock Safety contract
The Henrico County Division of Police is terminating its contract with Flock Safety as the result of “privacy concerns about the company’s system of automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras,” according to a statement released by the county Tuesday morning. “As a county, we have listened as our residents
Henrico CitizenTom Lappas, Citizen Publisher
Henrico daycare director found guilty of failing to report suspected child abuse
A Henrico Juvenile Court judge found a daycare director guilty on one of two counts of failing to report suspected child abuse, issuing a split ruling Monday. Laressa Jefferson was fined $500 as required by state law. The charges stemmed from Laressa Jefferson being a mandatory reporter as she worked
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
This Day in Henrico History: Oct. 6 – New Fairfield Area Library welcomes more than 2,500 on opening day
On this day in 2019, Henrico County opened the new Fairfield Area Library at 1401 North Laburnum Avenue, drawing more than 2,500 visitors to the building on its first day. The 44,803-square-foot, two-story library replaced the former Fairfield Library, which had served the community since
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Four Henrico restaurants participating in Virginia Restaurante Week
Four Henrico County restaurants are listed among the participants in Virginia Restaurante Week, a statewide event organized by the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce that runs through Sunday, Oct. 11. The event highlights Hispanic- and Latino-owned food businesses. The Henrico-area participants identified by the chamber are Con Salsa
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico Kiwanis Club to host 20th annual golf tournament fundraiser for Henrico CASA
The Kiwanis Club of Henrico Foundation will host its 20th Annual Golf Classic Oct. 12 at The Dominion Club in Glen Allen, with proceeds benefiting Henrico Court Appointed Special Advocates.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Savvy Senior: Planning a simple, affordable funeral
Dear Savvy Senior, I’d like to make my end-of-life arrangements, but I want to keep things simple and affordable. What are my options? --86-Year-Old Dear 86, Smart thinking! Planning ahead can save your loved ones a lot of stress, and money. With a traditional burial
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen
In the Garden: Plant, grow and enjoy paperwhites
Brighten indoor décor with one or more containers of paperwhites. The fragrant flowers can perfume a room or if preferred, grow one of the less fragrant varieties. Just plant the bulbs – no cold treatment needed – and watch them grow into blooming beauties. Ziva is intensely fragrant and the most common
Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen
Book excerpt: The Heart of the Matter, Chapter 11
Editor’s note: Each week, the Henrico Citizen will present a new chapter of The Heart of the Matter, a forthcoming book by Gayle Turner and Shelli Jost Brady, longtime Central Virginia leadership consultants, storytellers, and community builders. Through stories and reflection, the authors explore how the values people hold
Henrico CitizenGayle Turner, Special to the Citizen

Jazz keyboardist Brian Simpson to perform Oct. 9 at The Tin Pan

Richmond Funny Bone to present comedian Jamie Lissow Oct. 9-10

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HENRICO CITIZEN PODCAST
Henrico News Minute – Oct. 6, 2026
FBI announces $15,000 reward for information about man wanted in connection with Henrico murder; how Henrico County government organization is helping keep streams clean; open house for two Varina High School specialty centers tonight; Central Virginia Legal Aid Society to host breakfast event tomorrow.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
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