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Henrico Schools breaks ground on new $16.3-million environmental ‘Living Building’ • Gun that accidentally discharged at Henrico youth soccer game belonged to retired federal agent

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Henrico County Public Schools breaks ground on new $16.3-million environmental ‘Living Building’

Henrico County and Henrico Schools officials gathered at the Wilton Farm property Sept. 29 to celebrate the upcoming construction of a new environmental education center for HCPS students. Click here to read more

Gun that accidentally discharged at Henrico youth soccer game belonged to retired federal agent
A gun accidentally discharged during a youth soccer game at Holman Middle School in Henrico County on Saturday morning, leaving families with questions about safety and accountability days after the incident. The firearm belonged to a retired federal law enforcement officer, according to Crime Insider sources. The Secret Service confirmed
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Goochland nears approval of rezoning for data centers, power plants
Last week, the Goochland County Planning Commission voted to create a proposed technology overlay district (TOD) and technology zone, with some recommendations. These areas of zoning would incentivise companies, like data centers, to build within them and clear the way for peaker gas plants and small modular reactors to be
Henrico CitizenShannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury
Henrico Small Business Spotlight: Sticks Kebob Shop
Sticks Kebob Shop is the product of three friends in fine dining wanting to bring something new to Virginia. It’s since become a local staple beloved by customers and employees, alike. Sticks Kebob Shop was born out of a desire to bring Mediterranean food to Virginia in a fast
Henrico CitizenAbigail Seaberg, Special to the Citizen
Varina remains in top spot on CBS 6/910 The Fan high school football poll
Varina, Dinwiddie and Manchester keep their hold on the top three spots of the the CBS 6/910 The Fan High School Coaches Poll for Week 6. Last week, Varina and Dinwiddie both shut out their opponents, while Manchester defeated Cosby 50-13. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com,
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Milestones: Sept. 30, 2025
Anabelle Krawitz of Henrico is the recipient of The Dwight N. Lindley Prize at Hamilton College in New York. Established in honor of the 1942 Hamilton graduate who was also a professor of English at the College from 1952 to 1986, the award recognizes the best essay written during the
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Savvy Senior: Top pet products for seniors with mobility issues
Dear Savvy Senior, My pet-loving mother has two cats and a dog, but her knee and back problems make caring for them increasingly difficult. Are there pet care products you can recommend that help elderly pet owners with mobility problems? -Searching Susan Dear Susan, Great question! For older pet owners
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

Henrico Theatre Company to present 'Blues, Blues, and a Little More Blues' at Henrico Theatre Oct. 3-12

RVA Dachtoberfest planned Oct. 4 at Richmond Raceway

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Henrico News Minute – Sept. 30, 2025
A groundbreaking celebration in Varina; a shot is fired during a youth soccer game in Henrico; some Northern Henrico residents and businesses could experience lower-than-normal water pressure this morning.
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Henrico plans to replace bridges on historic Kanawha Canal with recent purchase
• Gun fired at Henrico youth soccer game
• Henrico School Board removes several scenarios from school redistricting proposal
• Hidden in plain sight: Richmond International Airport is ICE deportation flight hub, according to human rights organization
• In push to limit future development, Henrico proposes preservation of one-fourth of county land

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