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Virginia Racing Commission to weigh Roseshire’s application at Sept. 8 meeting • Pedestrian dead, driver badly injured in tractor-trailer crash that has South Laburnum Avenue shut down

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Virginia Racing Commission to weigh Roseshire’s application at Sept. 8 meeting

At its Sept. 8 meeting, the Virginia Racing Commission is expected to decide whether to issue an operational license to the Roseshire Gaming Parlor in Henrico’s Near West End, which would clear the way for the facility to open this fall. Click here to read more

Pedestrian dead, driver badly injured in tractor-trailer crash that has South Laburnum Avenue shut down
A pedestrian is dead and a driver is facing life-threatening injuries after two tractor-trailers crashed along South Laburnum Avenue, Henrico Police said. The crash happened near the intersection with Williamsburg Road around 11:45 a.m. Thursday. Police said the pedestrian, a man who has not yet been identified, was
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Woman killed crossing Henrico road at night
A woman was hit by a car and killed when she attempted to cross Patterson Avenue, not far from Gaskins Road, in the West End of Henrico, according to police. The deceased was identified as Alexandria Current, 25, of Oklahoma. Police said dark clothing, low lighting and not crossing at
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Gabe Henderson Memorial 5K to honor late Deep Run HS student, support foundation
Henrico residents are invited to lace up their running shoes later this month for a special 5K honoring the memory of a beloved Deep Run High School football player who died five years ago. The Gabe Henderson Memorial 5K Run/Walk will be held Sunday, Sept. 28, at 10 a.
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Henrico Zaxbys location closes
A Zaxbys restaurant in Henrico’s Near West End has closed permanently, a company official confirmed to the Citizen Sept. 4. The location at 5816 West Broad Street, near the intersection of West Broad and Libbie Avenue, closed this week. Signs posted on the restaurant’s drive-through window and doors encouraged patrons
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Henrico fire chief appointed to governor’s newly created Nursing Home Oversight and Accountability Board
Henrico Fire Chief Jackson Baynard has been appointed to Virginia’s newly established Nursing Home Oversight and Accountability Advisory Board, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Sept. 4. The board was created under Executive Order 52 to strengthen nursing home safety, quality, and transparency throughout Virginia. Baynard is among 20 appointees selected for
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Tuckahoe Kiwanis Golf Classic Sept. 8 to benefit Henrico CASA
The Tuckahoe Kiwanis Club will host its annual Golf Classic on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, at The Dominion Club, with proceeds supporting Henrico Court Appointed Special Advocates. The event will begin with registration and lunch on the cart at 11 a.m., followed by a 12:30 p.m. shotgun
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Restaurant Watch
AUG. 5 RVA Outlaw BBQ, 4040-B Cox Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: food protection manager certificate is unavailable; facility couldn’t provide written procedures for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea; prep unit’s ambient air temperature is elevated. Garden Café at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden,
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In the Garden: Beautify and expand your indoor garden
Keep your houseplants looking their best with a bit of pinching, trimming and cleanup. A few well-placed snips can improve a plant’s appearance and create cuttings to start new plants. Start by removing any dead stems and leaves. Improve the overall beauty of spider plants, dracaenas and palms by
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Richmond VA Comicon planned Sept. 6 at Richmond Raceway Complex

McShin Foundation to host annual Recovery Fest Sept. 6

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