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Demand up, donations down at Henrico Community Food Bank • Henrico School Board sets 3 town hall meetings about possible school redistricting options

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Demand up, donations down at Henrico Community Food Bank

Four years after its founding, the Henrico Community Food Bank is serving a growing population of food-insecure county residents, even as donations take a dive because of economic uncertainty and rising prices for goods and food. Click here to read more

Henrico School Board sets 3 town hall meetings about possible school redistricting options
The Henrico School Board has scheduled three town hall meetings between Sept. 18 and Oct. 7 to receive public input about possible adjustments to school boundaries that could affect as many as 16 schools. The meetings are scheduled for: • Thursday, Sept. 18, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Henrico Planning Commission recommends denial of Varina data center plan
At its Sept. 11 meeting, the Henrico Planning Commission recommended denial of a request from Wagner Urban Logistics LLC for a permit to build a data center in Varina, not far from Baker Elementary School. The recommendation is part of a potential trend toward more caution from the county related
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Henrico Police seek missing 83-year-old man
Henrico Police officials are seeking the public’s help to safely locate a missing 83-year-old man. Theo Ever Loving was last seen Sept. 16 at about 10 a.m. in the 1900 block of New Market Road in Varina. He may be traveling on foot, and there are concerns for his
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Henrico’s Kain Road closed after fatal accident
Henrico Police have closed a portion of Kain Road, between Willane Road to the 12500 block of Kain, following a fatal crash on the road Sept. 16. Crash team investigators are beginning a preliminary investigation into what caused the crash. No further details have yet been released.
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Fairfield Forum meeting Sept. 18 to focus on transportation, community development
Henrico County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair and Fairfield District Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper III will host a Fairfield Forum meeting Thursday, Sept. 18 to discuss a range of road, recreation, housing and other projects planned and underway in the district. The meeting is open to all residents and will
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Varina remains in No. 1 spot on CBS 6/910 The Fan high school football poll
Varina High School continues at No. 1 in the CBS 6/910 The Fan High School Coaches Poll for Week 4. The Blue Devils received 16 first place votes this week after shutting out I.C. Norcom on Friday. Dinwiddie rose to the No. 2 spot for Week 4. Click
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Milestones: Sept. 16, 2025
Marie Thumma of Glen Allen recently received the Elmira College Key Award for academic and community leadership. A tradition that goes back to 1935, the EC Key Award is presented to outstanding students in their junior year of high school. Recipients receive an $88,000 scholarship over a four-year period
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Savvy Senior: How to get help with your Medicare costs
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare offer any financial assistance for struggling seniors? My mom lives primarily on her Social Security survivor benefit and is having a hard time paying her Medicare costs. -Need Assistance Dear Need, There are actually several different financial assistance programs that can help Medicare beneficiaries who
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The English Channel to perform at Henrico Theatre Sept. 19

Crossroads Art Center to host Open House & Artist Reception Sept. 19

Fall plant sale planned Sept. 19-20 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

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Henrico News Minute – Sept. 16, 2025
Approval, and an opening date, for the Roseshire Gaming Parlor in Henrico’s Near West End; Henrico County reclaims control of the former Best Products site in Northern Henrico; Bark in the Park event raises $20,000 for homeless pets; it’s Virginia Spirits Month; our birthday week continues with your chance
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• Virginia Racing Commission approves Roseshire’s application in unanimous vote
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• 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
• Henrico takes back ownership of Best Plaza property

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