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Henrico Police officer faces DWI charge in New Kent County • At Eastern Henrico campaign stop, Spanberger calls on voters to flip statewide seats

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Henrico Police officer faces DWI charge in New Kent County

According to Chief Deputy Joe McLaughin with the New Kent County Sheriff's Office, the arrest happened overnight Saturday into Sunday when a 911 call came in for a car in a ditch at Airport and Terminal roads. Click here to read more

‘Let your rage fuel you’: At Eastern Henrico campaign stop, Spanberger calls on voters to flip statewide seats
Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger greeted a small crowd of voters at the Eastern Henrico Government Center Sept. 19, celebrating the first day of early voting in her “native” Henrico. Several local Henrico officials came out to support Spanberger, highlighting her and her family’s ties to the local
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Here’s where Henrico County is planning to add speed cushions in fall 2025
In an effort to address speeding and cut-through traffic concerns in neighborhoods throughout the county, Henrico officials use a variety of traffic-calming measures — including the implementation of speed cushions, raised crosswalks, curb extensions, and neighborhood roundabouts — to slow vehicles and create safer streets for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Speed cushions
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Sept. 24 community meeting to address safety near site of fatal Three Chopt Road crash
Henrico County officials, including Tuckahoe District Supervisor Jody Rogish and Three Chopt District Supervisor Misty Roundtree, will host a community meeting to address safety along the Three Chopt Road corridor between Freeman High School and Tuckahoe Middle School (a stretch that also includes Ridge Elementary School). A Tuckahoe Middle School
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Henrico Board of Supervisors to provide update on Comprehensive Plan at Sept. 23 meeting
At a 3:30 p.m. special meeting Sept. 23, the Henrico Board of Supervisors will give an update on the Comprehensive Plan, which sets the county’s vision for 2045. The plan is expected to focus on improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists, and other new ways to utilize land.
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Henrico Library launches ‘Haunted Henrico Reading Challenge’
Henrico County Public Library officials are inviting county residents to add a literary twist to their spooky season with their Haunted Henrico Reading Challenge, a BINGO-style activity that runs Sept. 22 through Nov. 3. The challenge offers a grid of reading prompts and Halloween-themed activities designed to get participants in
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Richmond International Film Festival returns with 175 film premieres from 25 countries
The Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) will showcase films and music from around the world during its six-day run. The festival returns to Richmond Tuesday, September 23 through Sunday, September 28 with 175 film premieres from 25 countries. This year’s theme, “Bare Naked,” focuses on authentic storytelling and creative vulnerability.
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Savvy Senior: What seniors need to know about this fall’s vaccines
Dear Savvy Senior, With a longtime vaccine critic leading the nation’s health departments, can you give me updated information on which vaccines are recommended for Medicare seniors this fall? -Medicare Mary Dear Mary, Even though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is undergoing major cultural changes and
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The Pumpkin Patch at Gallmeyer Farms opens for the season Sept. 26

Safe Harbor's Walk to End It planned Sept. 27 at Libbie Mill

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Henrico News Minute – Sept. 23, 2025
RIC’s busiest month ever; Henrico Schools officials host a community meeting to receive input about proposed redistricting options; an elevated risk of West Nile Virus in Henrico; the Henrico Investment Program expands to four new areas.
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Henrico School Board faces fierce opposition to redistricting proposal at town hall
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• Statistics show July was RIC’s busiest month ever
• 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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