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The Henrico Newsflash is the Henrico Citizen's daily weekday news update.

Henrico Planning Commission endorses first development proposed in new small-lot residential zoning district • Sewage leak temporarily closes portion of Virginia Capital Trail in Varina
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Henrico Planning Commission endorses first development proposed in new small-lot residential zoning district • Sewage leak temporarily closes portion of Virginia Capital Trail in Varina

Henrico Planning Commission endorses first development proposed in new small-lot residential zoning district The first residential development proposed under a new small-lot zoning district in Henrico County earned the unanimous endorsement of the Henrico Planning Commission Aug. 14. Click here to read more Sewage leak temporarily closes portion of Virginia

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Henrico Schools begins school year with stricter cell phone rules • Portion of Azalea Avenue reopened after utility issue
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Henrico Schools begins school year with stricter cell phone rules • Portion of Azalea Avenue reopened after utility issue

Henrico Schools begins school year with stricter cell phone rules Henrico Schools welcomed students back Monday to a “phone-free” school year with a new expectation: all teachers must collect students’ cell phones at the beginning of each class and place them in division-provided storage containers until class ends. Click here

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Highland Springs residents torn on proposed 49-home development • NASCAR returns to Richmond Raceway for Saturday night race, near sellout expected
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Highland Springs residents torn on proposed 49-home development • NASCAR returns to Richmond Raceway for Saturday night race, near sellout expected

Highland Springs residents torn on proposed 49-home development About a dozen Henrico residents spoke out during an Aug. 12 Henrico Board of Supervisors meeting about a new housing development proposed in Highland Springs, with some residents in vehement opposition to the plans, while others hope the development can provide more

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Henrico School Board to give updates on phone policy, school security, vacancies, and more at Aug. 14 meeting • Henrico Police complete Innsbrook investigation: 'No threat'
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Henrico School Board to give updates on phone policy, school security, vacancies, and more at Aug. 14 meeting • Henrico Police complete Innsbrook investigation: 'No threat'

Henrico School Board to give updates on phone policy, school security, vacancies, and more at Aug. 14 meeting At a work session Aug. 14, the Henrico School Board will share updates on Henrico Schools’ 2025-2026 school year, which begins this Monday, Aug. 18. Click here to read more Henrico police

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