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Inside Henrico’s $100-million wastewater overhaul • Glen Allen man dies in single-vehicle crash in Hanover

Inside Henrico’s $100-million wastewater overhaul More than three years after Henrico County settled a lawsuit over sewage overflows into the James River, the county’s water reclamation facility is in the middle of its biggest overhaul in decades. (Click here to continue reading) Glen Allen man dies in

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October 1, 2026

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New touchless parking coming to RIC • Henrico Police seek tips in unsolved 1998 double homicide

New touchless parking coming to RIC This winter, people who park at Richmond International Airport facilities will encounter a new ticketless and touchless parking access and payment technology system. (Click here to continue reading) Henrico Police seeking tips in unsolved 1998 double homicideHenrico Police are asking the public for information

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September 30, 2026

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Henrico officials, partners celebrate planned New Market Heights Trail in Varina • Ambulance overturns in Henrico County crash

Henrico officials, partners celebrate planned New Market Heights Trail in Varina Henrico officials Tuesday afternoon joined a group of partners from state and federal organizations to commemorate the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of New Market Heights by celebrating the planned construction of the 3.2-mile New Market Heights

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September 29, 2026

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Henrico County honors centenarians • Woofstock 2026: Richmond Animal League crushes $95K fundraising goal

Henrico County honors centenarians The 17 centenarians honored by Henrico County’s Outreach and Engagement Agency Thursday at the Springs Recreation Center in Highland Springs all received plaques honoring their lives, contributions and remarkable achievements. (Click here to continue reading) Woofstock 2026: Richmond Animal League crushes $95K fundraising goalThe Richmond

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September 28, 2026

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Amid HVAC issues, Henrico parents and teachers urge division leaders for more transparency • Henrico makes headway on $304-million East End water pipeline

Amid HVAC issues, Henrico parents and teachers urge division leaders for more transparency At Thursday’s Henrico School Board meeting, several parents and teachers pushed the school board and Superintendent Amy Cashwell to “take accountability” for the widespread HVAC issues the division has experienced. Earlier that day, Henrico Schools released

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September 25, 2026

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Henrico Schools superintendent apologizes for HVAC problems • Virginia home sales fall 4.6% in August as mortgage rates rise

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September 24, 2026

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Chesterfield man sentenced to 15 years in Henrico animal cruelty, fraud case • 'We need our Henrico leadership to step up': Nearby Goochland data center park prompts concerns for Henrico residents

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September 23, 2026

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An inside look at Henrico Police’s new social media monitoring technology • 'Rebuild Henrico' seeks to enhance Williamsburg Road corridor

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September 22, 2026

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With US House control hanging in the balance, Wittman faces Taylor in contentious VA-01 race • Demonstrators denounce deportations at Richmond International Airport

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September 21, 2026

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September 20, 2026

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Henrico pair indicted on 40 charges in animal cruelty case • Henrico School Board to discuss Living Building delay, launch naming process Sept. 24

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September 18, 2026

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Planned Saturday protest seeks end to ongoing deportation flights at RIC • Nivar, VanValkenburg talk data centers, NextEra merger, Flock cameras at Western Henrico town hall

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September 17, 2026

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Henrico Police investigating fatal West Broad Street crash • This Henrico organization wants you to find one of the 1,500 books it's hiding Sept. 17

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September 16, 2026

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Attorneys: King Overton may have been underwater 10 minutes • 625 open HVAC work orders in Henrico schools, COO questions data accuracy

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September 15, 2026

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Henrico officials break ground on Tuckahoe Park upgrades • Wittman, running again in VA-01, supports Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense spending budget

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September 14, 2026

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Henrico Schools officials outline new preventative maintenance plan to tackle ongoing HVAC issues • Henrico supervisors defer land-use cases that would permit more housing near Willow Lawn, Highland Springs

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September 11, 2026

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Average year-over-year weekly wages in Henrico up nearly 6% • Lebanese Food Festival returns to Glen Allen this weekend

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September 10, 2026

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Funding for new I-64/North Gayton Road 'diverging diamond' sets in motion multi-year project to alleviate Short Pump congestion • Henrico supervisors approve speed cameras for all high schools, 2 middle schools

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September 9, 2026

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HenBIKEo cycling festival returns to Glen Allen's Crump Park Sept. 12 • Wittman voted 60 times to undo the Affordable Care Act. Then he backed extending its subsidies.

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September 8, 2026

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Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Aug. 30-Sept. 5, 2026

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September 6, 2026

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Hanover teacher from Henrico arrested after 'disturbing online conversations' with minor • Henrico supervisors to consider school-zone speed cameras, six land-use cases Sept. 8

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September 4, 2026

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Lakeside residents divided on proposed bike lanes and traffic-slowing measures • How track work at DC's Union Station will affect Metro Richmond train commuters in October

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September 3, 2026

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Lewis Ginter to remain open as some workers strike • Hadad’s Lake redevelopment, revised industrial project, 7 Brew plans appear on Sept. 10 Henrico Planning Commission agenda

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September 2, 2026

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'Through the Eyes of a Foster Child' art exhibit showcases unaccompanied refugee minor foster care youth • As student well-being concerns grow, Va. advocates push for stricter school tech guidelines

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September 1, 2026

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Special prosecutor takes over King Overton drowning case after Henrico attorney reveals SwimRVA ties • Virginia considers calls for mandatory school nurses as healthcare gaps persist

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August 31, 2026

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Henrico Schools leaders assure parents that AC issues are ‘top priority’ amid outages across the division • Henrico illustrator creates hand-drawn maps of the world, no passport required

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August 28, 2026

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Henrico aims to tackle its serious speeding issue with new 'life-altering' program • Primrose School of Glen Allen celebrates groundbreaking at former Henrico Walgreens site

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August 27, 2026

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New Medicaid work requirements expected to impact more than 20,000 in Henrico • Henrico Crash Tracker: County witnessed 453 traffic crashes in May; 49 on West Broad Street

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August 26, 2026

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Henrico students show modest improvement on SOLs but still trail Virginia peers in reading, math • 3 Henrico schools ranked in Richmond’s top ten public high schools by U.S. News & World Report

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August 25, 2026

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Henrico School Board to consider new school-naming rules Aug. 27 • Henrico supervisors expected to vote on $13.8M Tuckahoe Park improvement project, new regulations for PFAS chemicals Aug. 25

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August 24, 2026

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Henrico’s Back-to-School Guide: new cell phone rules, screen time limits, staggered start, and more • Henrico Schools, VDH issue strong vaccination messaging as schools prepare to open doors

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August 21, 2026

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Henrico unveils new building for Longan Elementary School • Flu vaccine studies seek young participants ahead of return to school

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August 20, 2026

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Future of historic Varina site: ‘Like the rediscovery of Jamestown all over again’ • Henrico Schools addressing HVAC concerns ahead of first day of school

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August 19, 2026

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Tech, staff, stability key to new Glen Allen group home for adults with intellectual disabilities • Highland Springs student named a winner in statewide STEAM essay contest

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August 18, 2026

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Henrico Schools sets screen time limits, prohibits digital homework for elementary students, bans YouTube access for ES and MS students • Court documents reveal Instagram messages from Henrico teen who is alleged VSU shooter

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August 17, 2026

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Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Aug. 9-15, 2026

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August 16, 2026

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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden workers reject 'final' raise offer; strike possible • NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Spurlock returns home to Highland Springs ahead of Richmond race

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August 14, 2026

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Henrico residents voice concerns about data centers, Flock cameras at supervisors’ meeting • Teen killed in Henrico crash identified as Glen Allen HS student

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August 13, 2026

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Flock cameras are a ‘gamechanger,’ Henrico Police chief says, but residents' privacy concerns still abound • Henrico School Board to hear back-to-school plans, HVAC repair updates at Aug. 13 meeting

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August 12, 2026

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Two 17-year-olds killed, another injured in Glen Allen crash • RIC officials dedicate inaugural public, nature-inspired art

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August 11, 2026

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Henrico planners oppose 2 of 3 development proposals scheduled to be considered by planning commission Aug. 13 • Henrico's top prosecutor says hospital blocked full investigation into NICU nurse who broke babies' bones

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August 10, 2026

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Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Aug. 2-8, 2026

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August 9, 2026

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At Henrico roundtable, county, state leaders address vaping • Native tribes fight to save Chief Powhatan's birthplace from development

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August 7, 2026

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Worker hospitalized after being electrocuted while in tree near Henrico home • Henrico Education Foundation launches alumni network, plans inaugural 5K Fun Run/Walk

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August 6, 2026

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Taylor wins Democratic primary, will face longtime Republican incumbent Wittman • VDOT’s Six-Year Improvement Program funds 26 transportation projects in Henrico

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August 5, 2026

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Virginia Democrats pick nominees in 2 US House seats they hope to flip in midterms • ICNA Relief provides backpacks, food to local families

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August 4, 2026

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Henrico U.S. Post Office workers, retirees join nationwide rally for funding, protections for vote-by-mail • Henrico supervisors approve new Short Pump townhomes despite continued resistance from some local residents

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August 3, 2026

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Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – July 26-Aug. 1, 2026

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August 2, 2026

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Henrico to place speed cameras at certain schools by 2027 • VDOT to close ramps at I-295/I-64 interchange in Eastern Henrico for multiple overnight periods

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July 31, 2026

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How Henrico watches for floods during a historic drought • Henrico transfers The Crossings Golf Club to McConnell Golf

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July 30, 2026