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Statistics show July was RIC’s busiest month ever • More than 32,000 ballots cast on first day of early voting in Virginia

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Statistics show July was RIC’s busiest month ever

July was the busiest month ever at Richmond International Airport, with more than 467,000 passengers traveling to and from the facility, according to monthly statistics released recently by the airport. Click here to read more

More than 32,000 ballots cast on first day of early voting in Virginia
Virginia experienced a surge in early voting on the first day of the election period, with over 32,000 people casting ballots Friday. That’s more than double the turnout from the same day in 2021, the last time Virginia elected a governor. The strong early voting numbers come as Virginians
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Country Club of Virginia wins 32nd Thalhimer Challenge tennis event
The Country Club of Virginia won the 32nd annual Thalhimer Challenge tennis competition Sept. 21, claiming the title as the top tennis club among the region’s 12 largest country clubs for the second straight year. The competition featured almost 400 doubles matches during a four-day period. “This annual event is
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Job fair set for Sept. 26 in Eastern Henrico
Job seekers will have the chance to meet face-to-face with hiring employers at a job fair Friday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 North Laburnum Avenue.
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Man critically injured in Highland Springs shooting
A man was critically injured in a shooting in a Highland Springs neighborhood on Sunday night, Crime Insider sources told Jon Burkett. Henrico Police were called to a report of a shooting in the 400 block Alamosa Drive around 8:20 p.m., according to online emergency communication logs. That
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Virginia ABC offering discounts during Virginia Spirits Month in September
September is Virginia Spirits Month, and the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority is marking the occasion with a monthlong “Sale-A-Bration” celebration of the commonwealth’s distillers and spirits history, offering 20% savings on nearly 200 Virginia-made bourbons, moonshines, gins, vodkas and ready-to-drink cocktails. The promotion is a partnership among Virginia
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Business in brief: Sept. 22, 2025
Park Lane Tavern in West Broad Village has closed after six years in business. Its three other Virginia locations remain open. A Facebook post described mechanical and plumbing issues that were beyond the restaurant’s control as a deciding factor in the closure. Electrical engineering company ABB will be investing $28.
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Final After Hours Innsbrook concert of the season to feature Journey tribute band on Sept. 25

Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute to perform at Lewis Ginter's Groovin' in the Garden concert Sept. 25

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Legendary Highland Springs coach George Lancaster made an impact on all who knew him (The Richmonder)
• Growing Up: Local students are planting (and eating) their veggies with Fit4Kids (Richmond Magazine)
• “A place to call home”: Henrico funding helps shelters provide more than a roof for families (ABC 8)
• Tractor trailer crashes into GRTC bus in Henrico (NBC 12)

TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Henrico School Board faces fierce opposition to redistricting proposal at town hall
• Visitor spending in Henrico tops $1.9 billion
• ABB announces $28.5-million expansion in Henrico to meet local power demand
• Goochland Planning Commission to weigh proposal Sept. 18 that could allow small module nuclear reactor near Henrico border
• Demand up, donations down at Henrico Community Food Bank

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