Goochland Planning Commission to weigh proposal Sept. 18 that could allow small module nuclear reactor near Henrico border • Visitor spending in Henrico tops $1.9 billion

Goochland Planning Commission to weigh proposal Sept. 18 that could allow small module nuclear reactor near Henrico border

The Goochland County Planning Commission will meet Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Goochland High School to weigh two items, including one that has drawn the attention of some Western Henrico residents.

The commission will consider a proposed amendment to the county’s comprehensive plan that would add a technology overlay district generally along the Route 288 corridor and Henrico-Goochland border, from a point just north of I-64 to a terminus along River Road to the south. Click here to read more

Visitor spending in Henrico tops $1.9 billion

Visitors collectively spent more than $1.9 billion in Henrico County during 2024 – a total that continued to lead localities in Central Virginia and remained the fifth-highest in Virginia, according to an annual study by Virginia Tourism Corp. Direct spending by visitors on lodging, meals, transportation and other services in

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Virginia nursing home accountability board holds first meeting as industry slams state for ‘broken oversight’

A group established by the governor to figure out how to make Virginia’s nursing homes better came together as one body for the first time on Monday. The inaugural meeting came as industry representatives sharply criticized the state government for a “broken oversight system.” The board consists of various experts,

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Henrico substitute teacher will bike 1,400 miles to inspire students to dream big

A 64-year-old substitute teacher in Henrico is embarking on an extraordinary journey to inspire his students: biking 1,400 miles from Virginia to New Orleans. David Lannes, known to students as “the sub that comes to school on his bike,” will travel through eight states and 20 cities over two

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Henrico Business Town Hall event planned for Sept. 25

Henrico County, the Henrico Economic Development Authority and InUnison are inviting local business leaders and entrepreneurs to a special event later this month designed to connect them directly with county leadership and resources to help them thrive. The Henrico Business Town Hall will take place Thursday, Sept. 25, from 2

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VHHA launches podcast series featuring interviews with candidates for Virginia governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general

With the start of early voting just days away, the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association is offering voters a new way to hear directly from the candidates vying to lead the commonwealth. The association’s Patients Come First podcast has released a series of audio interviews with the major party nominees

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‘Nation looks to the Virginia governor’s contest’ as early voting opens Sept. 19

Voters can cast their ballot for the upcoming gubernatorial race starting Friday, Sept. 19. Early voting locations are usually at the local registrar’s office on weekdays, but each locality sets its own early voting locations. Jurisdictions will offer weekend early voting on Saturday, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, with

Henrico CitizenEmily Grinstead, Capital News Service

Virginia human trafficking case uptick could be due to better reporting

The number of identified human trafficking cases last year in Virginia was its highest since 2018, although officials believe this could be attributed to better identification and reporting channels. Two hundred and twenty-eight cases of human trafficking were identified in the state in 2024, according to data released by the

Henrico CitizenMaxwell Walpole, Capital News Service

Restaurant Watch

AUG. 19 Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 7801 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: facility couldn’t provide written procedures for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea; chlorine level is too low at both dish machines; temperatures of Swiss and cheddar cheese in prep cooler

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In the Garden: Add a fall display to your garden, front steps or balcony

Cooler temperatures signal a change of seasons and an opportunity to add some fall décor to the landscape. Garden centers are filled with fall favorites like pumpkins, ornamental squash, pansies, mums, asters and more. Don’t stop there, look for new ways to add a bit of fall to your

Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at ¡Virginia Fiesta! at Dorey Park

Egyptian Festival planned Sept. 20-21 in Henrico's West End

Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad to host open house Sept. 21

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Henrico News Minute – Sept. 18, 2025

Visitors to Henrico spent a record amount last year; the Richmond International Dance Festival comes to Henrico this weekend; a Fairfield Forum town hall meeting is planned tonight; four new exhibits open today at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen; two chances to hear live music tonight; how to

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• Demand up, donations down at Henrico Community Food Bank
• ABB announces $28.5-million expansion in Henrico to meet local power demand
• Henrico School Board sets 3 town hall meetings about possible school redistricting options
• Virginia Racing Commission approves Roseshire’s application in unanimous vote
• Henrico takes back ownership of Best Plaza property

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