Milestones: Nov. 12, 2024
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Henrico Democratic lawmakers gather with residents for session sendoff
Four Democratic members of the Virginia General Assembly from Henrico County met with residents Jan. 12 at WayGone Brewery in the Far West End ahead of the General Assembly’s eight-week session. The private event began with conversation among Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburg, Del. May Nivar, Del. Rodney Willett and Del.
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Henrico County now under drought watch
Henrico County is among 61 counties and 18 cities in Virginia now under a drought watch, following action by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. The DEQ, in coordination with the Virginia Drought Monitoring Task Force, also issued a drought warning advisory for 22 counties and 13 cities. Only 12
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McShin Foundation fears losing city funding under new grant system
The McShin Foundation, a Henrico-based addiction recovery organization, is concerned about losing crucial city funding as Richmond plans to overhaul its grant distribution process starting in 2027. The organization's funding has already been reduced from $150,000 two years ago to $50,000 this year. Now, under the
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Central Virginia hospitals encourage masking for respiratory symptoms as flu cases rise
With flu cases and hospitalizations surging across the nation and in Virginia, a number of Central Virginia hospitals and health systems are urging people who may be sick to wear masks in those facilities. In a joint statement issued by HCA Virginia, Bon Secours Mercy Health, VCU Health, Centra, UVA
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