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With US House control hanging in the balance, Wittman faces Taylor in contentious VA-01 race • Demonstrators denounce deportations at Richmond International Airport

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With US House control hanging in the balance, Wittman faces Taylor in contentious VA-01 race

As early voting for the 2026 midterm elections ramps up in Virginia, the commonwealth’s 1st Congressional District, where Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman is battling Democratic challenger Shannon Taylor, has been thrust into the spotlight as one of the most consequential races in the country, with the potential to shift control of the federal legislature. (Click here to continue reading)

Demonstrators denounce deportations at Richmond International Airport
More than 100 people gathered along Williamsburg Road and Airport Drive in eastern Henrico Saturday morning to hold signs that read STOP ICE FLIGHTS, HONK FOR DEMOCRACY and LOVE THY NEIGHBOR, NO EXCEPTIONS. Some drivers passing by the busy intersection on the west side of the Richmond International Airport responded
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Frances May West Byers, one of Virginia’s oldest residents, dies in Henrico at 111
Frances May West Byers, one of the oldest living people in Virginia, died peacefully on Sept. 7 in Henrico County. She was 111 years old. Born on Jan. 23, 1915, in Hanover County, Byers lived for several years at Scotchtown, the historic home of Patrick Henry, Virginia’s first governor.
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No charges will be filed against man detained after teen shot and killed in Henrico, police say
No charges will be filed against the man detained by police after a teenage boy was found shot to death on the back deck of a home in Montrose on Saturday evening, the Henrico Police Division announced Monday. Police said the decision was made after consulting with the Henrico County
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This Day in Henrico History: Sept. 21 – A Henrico census record captures plantation life in 1850
On Sept. 21, 1850, federal census takers recorded the household and enslaved population associated with Henrico County landowner Robert B. Lyne. The surviving census records provide a stark snapshot of antebellum Henrico. Lyne’s entry in the population census was accompanied by a separate slave schedule that recorded enslaved people
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Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen announces four fall performances
The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen has announced four fall performances spanning swing, Broadway, classic rock and zydeco. Good Shot Judy will perform outdoors on Center Field Sunday, Sept. 27 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25. Tony- and Grammy Award-winning actor Christian Borle and choreographer and dancer
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Business in brief: Sept. 21, 2026
Weekly news and notes from the Henrico business community Grove Eye Care opens its new Regency Square office today, Sept. 21, at 1404 North Parham Road, Suite F1. The practice moved from its longtime Grove Avenue location and plans a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 29 in partnership with ChamberRVA. The
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Henrico Nonprofit Notes: Sept. 21, 2026
Weekly news and notes from the Henrico nonprofit community YMCA of Greater Richmond The YMCA of Greater Richmond is holding its annual Y Day of Giving today, Sept. 21, to support youth sports, child care and enrichment, swim lessons and water-safety instruction, wellness programs for older adults, and assistance
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Henrico Faith and Fellowship: Sept. 21, 2026
Weekly news and notes from the Henrico faith community Congregation Or Atid Congregation Or Atid is observing Yom Kippur today, Sept. 21, with a morning service from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., a youth service from 10 a.m. to noon, and a Neilah service and break-
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Henrico Scholastic Sports Ticker — Sept. 21, 2026
A roundup of recent results, achievements and other news and notes from Henrico County public- and private-school teams. Varina High School Varina defeated Hermitage 37-6 Friday in football a matchup of Henrico teams. The Blue Devils improved to 4-0. Douglas S. Freeman High School Freeman defeated Prince
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Learn about Henrico's Affordable Housing Trust Fund at an open house Sept. 24 at Deep Run Recreation Center

Henrico County's Centenarian Celebration planned Sept. 24 at The Springs Recreation Center

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• Virginia unveils draft rules for recreational marijuana sales (Axios Richmond)
• Coffee chain 7 Brew planning new locations in Chesterfield, Henrico (Richmond BizSense)

TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Henrico pair indicted on 40 charges in animal cruelty case
• Henrico School Board to discuss Living Building delay, launch naming process Sept. 24
• Planned Saturday protest seeks end to ongoing deportation flights at RIC
• Henrico Police investigating fatal West Broad Street crash
• Nivar, VanValkenburg talk data centers, NextEra merger, Flock cameras at Western Henrico town hall

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