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‘Public distrust is at an all time high’ as frustrations boil over at Henrico School Board redistricting town hall • What's at stake when Spanberger and Earle-Sears debate Thursday night

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‘Public distrust is at an all time high’ as frustrations boil over at Henrico School Board redistricting town hall

Heated exchanges erupted Oct. 7 at the Henrico School Board's third and final redistricting town hall about a controversial school board proposal that would redistrict 11 schools. Click here to read more

What’s at stake when Spanberger and Earle-Sears debate Thursday night
Former Democratic Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger and Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears are set to debate on television Thursday in their first and likely only meeting of the Virginia gubernatorial race. Spanberger — a Democrat critical of the Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress over Medicaid cuts and federal workforce layoffs — will
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Doorbell video shows men police want to question in fatal Henrico shooting
Henrico Police are still searching for suspects after a 19-year-old was shot and killed at an apartment complex off Fairfield Avenue over the weekend. Police were called to the Mallard Greens Apartments around 7:50 p.m. Saturday for reports of shots fired. On scene, they found 19-year-old Xavier Christopher
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BikeWalkRVA honors bike advocates
BikeWalkRVA held its 2025 Bike Awards Sept. 25, recognizing and honoring leaders and supporters of Metro Richmond’s bike scene. The event, held at Basic City Beer in Richmond, honored recipients for their efforts to advocate for cyclists, support bike infrastructure, lead rides, and host educational, family-oriented, and accessible Bike Month
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Henrico Extension to host 2025 Bug Bizarre Oct. 11
The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension will host the 2025 Bug Bizarre Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Deep Run Recreation Center, 9900 Ridgefield Parkway, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The family-oriented event celebrates the science of entomology through activities and learning opportunities. Youngsters and adults
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‘Pickleball for a Cause’ to benefit Henrico PAL Oct. 11
The Rotary Club of Innsbrook will host “Pickleball For A Cause” Oct. 11, a fundraiser supporting the Henrico Police Athletic League and other local non-profits benefiting children’s education and development. The event will take place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Performance Pickleball, 8641 Quioccasin Road,
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West Nile Virus risk drops in Henrico, health officials say
The risk of West Nile Virus transmission in Henrico County has fallen below the threshold that signals elevated concern, following weeks of targeted mosquito control efforts, according to health officials. The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts reported this week that as of Oct. 7, fewer than 50% of mosquito trap
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Restaurant Watch
SEPT. 9 Empanadas Market, 1110 Westbriar Drive – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: sliced deli ham is past its expiration date; prepared foods in the walk-in cooler are date marked for eight days instead of seven; two spray bottles of sanitizer are unlabeled; small chest freezer near
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In the Garden: Collect and save some heirloom vegetable seeds
Be a part of history and save money when planting next year’s garden. Collect and save the seeds from your favorite heirloom tomatoes, peppers, beans and peas this fall. Seeds of heirloom plants have been collected and passed along for generations, producing offspring identical to the parent plant. Hybrids,
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Innsbrook to host Central Virginia Heart Walk Oct. 11

Virginia Bridal & Wedding Expo planned Oct. 12 at Richmond Raceway

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