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Henrico School Board faces fierce opposition to redistricting proposal at town hall • Democrat Spanberger and Republican Reid meet at Henrico polls

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Henrico School Board faces fierce opposition to redistricting proposal at town hall

The hallways of J.R. Tucker High School were filled with hundreds of parents Sept. 18, as well as all five Henrico School Board members – each accompanied at all times by at least one security guard – for a town hall meeting about potential school redistricting options. Click here to read more

Democrat Spanberger and Republican Reid meet at Henrico polls: ‘Hate to be the one to tell you this’
Early voting began Friday morning at the Henrico Government Center, where more than a dozen voters lined up to cast their ballots in Virginia’s statewide elections. A few hours after the polls opened in Henrico, some of the statewide candidates showed up to make their pitch to voters, including Democratic
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Health officials warn of elevated West Nile Virus risk in Henrico
Officials from the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are alerting Henrico County residents to an increased risk of West Nile Virus transmission, after at least half of the mosquitoes caught in county mosquito traps during the past two weeks tested positive for the virus. The traps are managed by Henrico
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At Henrico campaign stop, Wittman touts ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ as win for working families
At a 7-Eleven gas station on Cox Road in Innsbrook Sept. 12, U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) pumped gas for customers and praised the passage of the “Big, Beautiful Bill” as the “largest tax cut in history.” Joined by House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-MI-09), Wittman – who represents
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Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad to host community open house Sept. 21
The Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad will host an open house event Sunday, Sept. 21, from noon to 4 p.m. at its station, 1101 Horsepen Road.
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Play It Forward tennis tournament returns to Henrico to support VCU cancer research center
The Play it Forward Tennis Tournament is returning next month for its fifth year, continuing its mission to raise money for cancer research. “I hate cancer and love tennis, so I found a way to bring them together,” Tara Daudani said. Daudani founded the tennis tournament that raises money for
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Henrico Crime Report: Sept. 12-18, 2025
Dabney Road at Jacque Street, Brookland District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with selling marijuana at an office building Sept. 12 at 2:06 p.m. 11800 block of West Broad Street, Three Chopt District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with shoplifting at a retail store Sept. 12
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Weekend Top 5
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will hold its Fall Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 19-20 in Parking Lot B. Dozens of vendors and knowledgeable Garden volunteers will be on hand to help guests choose the best plants and other garden-related items. Master Gardeners and Master
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Obituaries - Henrico Citizen
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5K Walk 4 Sickle Cell planned Sept. 20 at Dorey Park

The Shepherd's Center of Richmond's Lunch & Life series at St. Mary's Catholic Church starts Sept. 24

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Henrico News Minute – Sept. 19, 2025
Goochland County officials plan a second public hearing next week to consider plans that would allow a small modular nuclear reactor near the Henrico border; early voting begins today in Virginia; at an Innsbrook campaign stop, Congressman Rob Wittman praises the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill;’ Lewis Ginter’s fall plant sale
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• 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
• ABB announces $28.5-million expansion in Henrico to meet local power demand
• Virginia Racing Commission approves Roseshire’s application in unanimous vote
• Demand up, donations down at Henrico Community Food Bank

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