Henrico Police investigating fatal West Broad Street crash
A 69-year-old man has died from injuries he suffered in a two-vehicle crash last week in Henrico's West End, according to Henrico Police. (Click here to continue reading)
This Henrico organization wants you to find one of the 1,500 books it’s hiding Sept. 17
The Junior League of Richmond will hide more than 1,500 books throughout the Richmond region Thursday, Sept. 17 as part of a community-wide scavenger hunt celebrating Find the Good Day. Books for children, young adults and adults will be placed at locations throughout the region, and participants may
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Henrico Schools to host Life-Ready Expo Sept. 16
Local middle school and high school students and their families are invited to the Henrico County Public Schools’ 2026 Life-Ready Expo on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hermitage High School, 8301 Hungary Spring Road. The Life-Ready Expo offers a fast-paced
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Former basketball coach Bruce Pearl to speak at Jewish Community Federation event in Henrico
Former Auburn University men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl will be the featured guest at the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond’s 30th annual Grand Event Oct. 22 at the Hilton Richmond Hotel in Short Pump, 12042 West Broad Street. Pearl led Auburn to two NCAA Tournament Final Four appearances
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Early in-person voting in Henrico begins Sept. 18
Early in-person voting for the Nov. 3 general election will begin Friday, Sept. 18 at Henrico’s Voter Registration and Elections offices. County voters can cast their early ballots at the offices’ Henrico Government Center and Eastern Government Center locations from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Try Transit Week underway across Virginia
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation is observing Try Transit Week through Friday, Sept. 18, encouraging Virginians who do not regularly use public transportation to explore bus, rail and other transit options available in their communities. Virginia has 41 transit agencies, including GRTC, which provides bus service in
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Tickets for WinterWorld holiday attraction at CarMax Park go on sale Sept. 16
Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 11 a.m. for WinterWorld, a new holiday attraction scheduled to operate at CarMax Park in Richmond from Nov. 18 through Jan. 3. The stadium-wide attraction will feature more than one million lights, a 12,500-square-foot outdoor ice-
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This Day in Henrico History: Sept. 16 – Hurricane Floyd forces an early public-safety radio switch
On Sept. 16, 1999, Hurricane Floyd swept through the Richmond region, leaving fallen trees, flooded roads and widespread debris across Henrico County. Henrico Public Works reported that winds reached about 80 mph in the county and that 140 trees fell across roadways. The department mobilized 130 employees, who cleared virtually
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Henrico Environmental Watch: County adopts PFAS discharge-monitoring rules
Environmental issues, violations, proposals, permits and other related news from throughout Henrico County Henrico adopts PFAS discharge-monitoring rules Henrico County has adopted new industrial-wastewater rules involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, often known as “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down over time. The Henrico Board
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Henrico Scholastic Sports Ticker — Sept. 16, 2026
A roundup of recent results, achievements and other news and notes from Henrico County public- and private-school teams. Deep Run High School Deep Run’s girls volleyball team swept J.R. Tucker 3-0 Sept. 15. The Wildcats improved to 7-2 with their second consecutive victory and have
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Book excerpt: The Heart of the Matter, Chapter 8
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
Gayle Turner, Special to the Citizen
Henrico Fur Finder: Sept. 16, 2026
Every Wednesday, the Henrico Fur Finder highlights pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter. Hover over each animal’s picture to see their name, sex, and breed. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee any animal’s availability, and animals cannot be put
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Henrico Property Transactions: Aug. 26-Sept. 1, 2026
BROOKLAND 4681 Four Seasons Terrace #H, Brookland District - $0, 1,303 SF (built in 1989), from Ilya Zavelsky and Rina Zavelsky to Ilya Zavelsky. 9520 Mesquite Road, Brookland District - $0, 1,556 SF (built in 1992), from Paul G. Griffin and Patricia A. Griffin to Shaun G. Griffin and Stephanie
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September Open House & Artist Reception planned Sept. 18 at Crossroads Art Center
Eastern Henrico Recreation Center to host Senior Fall Mixer Sept. 18
• Joe Morrissey responds to Shannon Taylor ad, accuses her of trying to preempt criticism (Virginia Scope)
• MLB legend Darryl Strawberry offers words of hope at Henrico wellness center for National Recovery Month (WRIC)
Henrico News Minute – Sept. 16, 2026
Henrico Schools has more than 600 HVAC work orders; Henrico confirms its 10th case of rabies this year; an organization plans to hide 1,500 books throughout the region tomorrow; Henrico Schools’ Life-Ready Expo is tonight.
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• Henrico officials break ground on Tuckahoe Park upgrades
• Henrico Schools officials outline new preventative maintenance plan to tackle ongoing HVAC issues
• Average year-over-year weekly wages in Henrico up nearly 6%
• Attorneys: King Overton may have been underwater 10 minutes
• Funding for new I-64/North Gayton Road 'diverging diamond' sets in motion multi-year project to alleviate Short Pump congestion
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