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Roseshire opens in Henrico with gaming, live music and a restaurant • Henrico plans to replace bridges on historic Kanawha Canal with recent purchase

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Roseshire opens in Henrico with gaming, live music and a restaurant

Roseshire gaming parlor opened its doors Monday morning in Henrico County despite opposition from local leaders who fought to prevent the new facility from launching so quickly. Click here to read more

Henrico plans to replace bridges on historic Kanawha Canal with recent purchase
For $1, Henrico County recently purchased a five-mile stretch of the Kanawha Canal from railroad company CSX. The county intends to replace all four bridges on the 65-acre site. County officials and CSX leaders celebrated the sale on Friday at the Roslyn Retreat Center, which sits just off of the
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Gun fired at Henrico youth soccer game
A gun accidentally discharged during a YMCA soccer game at Holman Middle School in Glen Allen on Saturday morning, causing panic among parents and players. Police were called to the scene shortly before 10:30 a.m. after the loud noise disrupted the youth game. “All the parents started to
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Testing means some Henrico water customers could have low water pressure Sept. 30
Field testing by the City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities, in conjunction with officials from Henrico and Hanover counties, could result in low water pressure for some water customers in Henrico Sept. 30. The testing will take place on the 36-inch water transmission main along Hermitage Road, which the
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Western Henrico Rotary Club collects coats and outerwear for charity
Members of the Western Henrico Rotary worked from May through August to collect coats and other new and slightly worn outerwear items for those in need. Led by club member Jerry Suyes, WHRC members rounded up a total of 343 men’s and 293 women’s coats (many new), in addition
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Nominations open for REB Awards for Distinguished Educational Leadership
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 REB Awards for Distinguished Educational Leadership, which provide an opportunity to recognize the work of principals in the Metro Richmond region. The awards, established by the REB Foundation and Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond, honor outstanding principals each year. Nominations must
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Youngkin’s education board moves to toughen proficiency standards
New math and English cut scores, set to take effect in 2026, mark a push to close Virginia’s “honesty gap” but raise questions about support for teachers and students
Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury
Business in brief: Sept. 29, 2025
A Henrico-based barter exchange company has switched back to its original name. BancMarc, a company founded more than 45 years ago in the Richmond region, had been operating under The Barter Authority name for a number of years after acquiring a Virginia Beach company of that name but recently made
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! - American Community Insurance Agency
(Sponsored Content) The new kid on the insurance block in Henrico County is ACIA - American Community Insurance Agency. The company is a start-up venture from Affinity Group Underwriters, an established insurance services company that has called Henrico home for 28 years.
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Stephen Wilson Jr. to perform at Groovin' in the Garden at Lewis Ginter Oct. 2

The New Romance will present 'Ultimate 80s Prom' at The Tin Pan Oct. 3

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Henrico News Minute – Sept. 29, 2025
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