Henrico launches its first veterans' docket, targeting vets with substance use and mental health challenges • Henrico Board of Supervisors denies plans for 49-home subdivision in Highland Springs

'Honor restored:' Henrico launches its first veterans' docket, targeting vets with substance use and mental health challenges

At the Henrico General District Courthouse, Judge Nicole Fox overlooks the first defendant on the docket, a man charged with his second DWI offense. 

In a typical courtroom, the defendant would stand before the judge alone, or maybe alongside their attorney. But Fox allows her defendant to approach the bench with his wife next to him, and even asks him questions about himself: "How many children do you have? What about grandchildren? Can I see photos of your grandchildren?" Click here to read more

Henrico Board of Supervisors denies plans for 49-home subdivision in Highland Springs

Henrico’s Board of Supervisors Sept. 9 unanimously voted against a rezoning case that would have brought 49 new single-family homes to the Highland Springs area. The controversial case has seen both support and opposition from Varina residents. Several residents living nearby the proposed site spoke out about how the

Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

Henrico Planning Commission to consider development proposal on Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area buffer

Lingerfelt Development LLC is proposing to build a warehouse and distribution facility in the Varina District, at the end of Techpark Place and next to a tributary of White Oak Swamp Creek. The Henrico Planning Commission will consider the proposal during its Sept. 11 meeting. Part of this facility would

Henrico CitizenJoseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor

Hundreds ‘climb with a purpose’ at Richmond Raceway to honor 9/11 victims

Hundreds gathered at Richmond Raceway last Saturday morning to take part in the Metro Richmond 9/11 Stair Climb & Walk to honor the 2,977 lives lost nearly 24 years ago. Participants climbed stairs representing the 110 stories of the World Trade Center towers that first responders ascended on Sept.

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Kennanee Native Arts Festival at Lewis Ginter Sept. 14 to spotlight indigenous traditions

Henrico residents will have the chance to immerse themselves in Indigenous culture Sept. 14 at the Kennanee Native Arts Festival, a community celebration of art, food and tradition hosted by Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. The festival, presented in collaboration with the Virginia Native Arts Alliance and Indigenous voices from across

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Reynolds CC, VCU to launch dual-admission program

Virginia Commonwealth University and Reynolds Community College launched a new dual-admission initiative, NEXT Step VCU, at a signing ceremony Sept. 8, aimed at making the path from community college to a VCU bachelor’s degree more seamless for eligible students. The program will offer cost savings, guaranteed credit transfer, personalized

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McClellan, Wittman to host Service Academy Day Sept. 13

Students interested in attending one of the nation’s military service academies will have an opportunity to learn more during a Service Academy Day event hosted by U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) and Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04) Saturday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at

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Bon Secours opens new urgent care facility in Henrico

Bon Secours Urgent Care has opened a new Henrico location at 8800 Staples Mill Road (at the intersection of Staples Mill and Parham roads). The facility, which opened Sept. 3, will operate Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is one of 10 urgent care

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Restaurant Watch

AUG. 13 Pho 1 Grill, 201 Towne Center West Boulevard – The following violations were reported during a follow-up inspection: hot water at hand sink next to three-compartment sink doesn’t reach the required temperature; knobs on this hand sink are leaking; interior shield of ice machine still has a buildup

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In the Garden: Plant bulbs this fall for beautiful spring bouquets

This fall plant an array of spring-flowering bulbs to brighten your garden and bouquets. There are plenty of daffodils, tulips, hyacinths and alliums that will delight with an assortment of flower colors and sizes that will bloom throughout the spring. Include animal resistant double, bicolor and split cup daffodils that

Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

Henrico Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park Dog Walk planned Sept. 13 at Crump Park

Lewis Ginter to host Kenaanee Native Arts Festival Sept. 14

Pacifica Quartet with Anthony McGill to perform Sept. 14 at UR Modlin Center for the Arts

• Wild Ones Play Cafe to climb into Staples Mill Plaza Shopping Center (Richmond BizSense)
• Trading Up: Students in the region have ample opportunities to train for high-growth industries (Richmond Magazine)
• High school football report: Dinwiddie visits Highland Springs for highly anticipated matchup (The Richmonder)

Henrico News Minute – Sept. 11, 2025

Henrico supervisors reject plans for a 49-home subdivision in Highland Springs; the Henrico School Board will meet today and weigh potential options to address capacity issues at several schools; details about Henrico’s new veterans’ docket and how officials hope it will help veterans facing legal charges.

Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

• Warner's visit to affordable housing groundbreaking spotlights Henrico as innovative, national model
• Henrico Planning Commission to revisit Varina data center, Fairfield subdivision proposals Sept. 11
• Roseshire's application now scheduled to be heard by Virginia Racing Commission Sept. 15 in Richmond
• Henrico students improve slightly on reading, science SOLs but still trail statewide averages on most grade-level exams
• 4 residential developments proposed in Varina, Tuckahoe, and Fairfield

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