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Supervisors approve new St. Mary's Hospital lot • Man shot and killed by federal agent outside Henrico motel

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 11, 2026

Henrico Newsflash

Lewis Ginter workers consider striking after more failed wage negotiations • Wittman seeks to keep 1st District seat, as Democratic challengers face crowded primary

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 10, 2026

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Henrico’s draft Comprehensive Plan recommends preservation of 50% of Varina as rural, increased density in pockets of the West End • Board of Supervisors to vote on townhouses near Short Pump, expanded parking lot for St. Mary’s

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 9, 2026

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Brawl mars weekend basketball tournament at Henrico Sports and Events Center • Postal worker sentenced to prison for stealing mail from Sandston USPS facility

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 8, 2026

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Former NICU nurse Erin Strotman sentenced to 3 years in prison in Henrico Doctors' Hospital abuse case • How Henrico is working to preserve Civil War history at Deep Bottom Park

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 5, 2026

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Henrico Schools proposing ban on student phone use during lunch and in between classes • Henrico sterilization facility facing $53K fine after 600-pound toxic gas release

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 4, 2026

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Henrico reveals arena-anchored development proposal for Best Products and Brook Road sites • VCU study maps pollution sources in Eastern Henrico

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 3, 2026

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Richmond airport commission approves growth in 2027 budget • Glen Allen doctor says people travel from across East Coast for his unique allergy relief treatments

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 2, 2026

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Tucker HS student killed in Henrico apartment complex shooting • Digital infrastructure firm Hyper Solutions to expand Henrico operations, add 56 new jobs

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 1, 2026

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Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – May 24-30, 2026

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 31, 2026

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Moody MS eighth-grader finishes 30th at Scripps National Spelling Bee • Henrico Planning Commission endorses plans for new St. Mary’s Hospital parking lot

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 29, 2026

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Henrico's Top Teachers - 2026 • Hanover Board of Supervisors denies controversial Mountain Road data center development near Henrico line

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 28, 2026

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Man charged in hit-and-run death of Henrico teen had previous DUI arrest • Glen Allen student wins First District Congressional Art Competition

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 27, 2026

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Pain at the pump for Memorial Day weekend pushes Henrico drivers and travelers to search for savings • Henrico EDA honors 12 businesses

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 26, 2026

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Birthplace of Powhatan at Henrico's Tree Hill Farm added to list of Virginia's most endangered historic places • Henrico Behavioral Health Docket pathway to healing

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 22, 2026

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New Henrico Schools software will allow teachers to see and control what students are doing on their computers in real time • Glen Allen mosque responds after teens kill three men at San Diego Islamic center

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 21, 2026

Data center concerns draw crowd to Varina town hall meeting • GRTC's fare-free service to continue for another year, as agency passes FY27 budget

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Data center concerns draw crowd to Varina town hall meeting • GRTC's fare-free service to continue for another year, as agency passes FY27 budget

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 20, 2026

Henrico legislators tout 'historic progress' with passage of housing, energy bills; call on Spanberger to pass cannabis bill • Parents frustrated over broken AC at Henrico elementary school

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Henrico legislators tout 'historic progress' with passage of housing, energy bills; call on Spanberger to pass cannabis bill • Parents frustrated over broken AC at Henrico elementary school

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 19, 2026

Henrico Schools unveils design for new elementary school in Glen Allen • GRTC officials to host virtual update on North-South Pulse routes May 18

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Henrico Schools unveils design for new elementary school in Glen Allen • GRTC officials to host virtual update on North-South Pulse routes May 18

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 18, 2026

Turning 'prevention into power': Henrico agencies, organizations celebrate impact of nurses during National Nurses Week • Mangled Henrico fire engine serves as reminder of dangers first responders face on the road

Henrico Newsflash

Turning 'prevention into power': Henrico agencies, organizations celebrate impact of nurses during National Nurses Week • Mangled Henrico fire engine serves as reminder of dangers first responders face on the road

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 16, 2026

Henrico supervisors defer decisions on proposed 7-story apartment building, 74-unit townhouse complex • Man charged in connection with Collegiate graduate Whitney Robeson's death

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Henrico supervisors defer decisions on proposed 7-story apartment building, 74-unit townhouse complex • Man charged in connection with Collegiate graduate Whitney Robeson's death

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 15, 2026

‘The data centers are coming’ – but some Hanover and Henrico residents are fighting to stop them • Bike Month events in Henrico spotlight health benefits of cycling, growing bicycle safety infrastructure

Henrico Newsflash

‘The data centers are coming’ – but some Hanover and Henrico residents are fighting to stop them • Bike Month events in Henrico spotlight health benefits of cycling, growing bicycle safety infrastructure

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 14, 2026

Former Henrico officer sobs in court, sentenced to 20 years for abusing his children • Henrico man charged in connection with Outer Banks hit-and-run crash

Henrico Newsflash

Former Henrico officer sobs in court, sentenced to 20 years for abusing his children • Henrico man charged in connection with Outer Banks hit-and-run crash

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 11, 2026

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Henrico Rewind: Week in Review May 3-9, 2026

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 10, 2026

Henrico man dies in Woodman Road crash • Golf simulator helps Henrico students learn math, science and coding

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Henrico man dies in Woodman Road crash • Golf simulator helps Henrico students learn math, science and coding

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 8, 2026

400 homes – and building: Habitat for Humanity to celebrate milestone May 16 • Mother waits for justice in Henrico double murder tied to underground gambling

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400 homes – and building: Habitat for Humanity to celebrate milestone May 16 • Mother waits for justice in Henrico double murder tied to underground gambling

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 7, 2026

Henrico Schools aims to reduce 'homework overload' through new policy changes • Henrico commits $900k to Salvation Army shelter in Richmond

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Henrico Schools aims to reduce 'homework overload' through new policy changes • Henrico commits $900k to Salvation Army shelter in Richmond

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 6, 2026

Breeze to launch nonstop service from RIC to Cancun • Coal Pit Learning Center celebrates 50 years

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Breeze to launch nonstop service from RIC to Cancun • Coal Pit Learning Center celebrates 50 years

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 5, 2026

Police identify driver killed in head-on crash that closed Route 5 in eastern Henrico • Here's what 'shocked' Richmond travelers need to know after Spirit Airlines shuts down

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Police identify driver killed in head-on crash that closed Route 5 in eastern Henrico • Here's what 'shocked' Richmond travelers need to know after Spirit Airlines shuts down

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 4, 2026

Lewis Ginter workers protest against 'low pay,' 'unsafe' working conditions • Henrico Police seek tips in 2000 cold case involving baby found in landfill

Henrico Newsflash

Lewis Ginter workers protest against 'low pay,' 'unsafe' working conditions • Henrico Police seek tips in 2000 cold case involving baby found in landfill

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 1, 2026

'His future is our future': Trades businesses welcome 74 Henrico graduating seniors to the workforce • 3 firefighters hospitalized after wreck that shut down all eastbound lanes of I-64 in Henrico

Henrico Newsflash

'His future is our future': Trades businesses welcome 74 Henrico graduating seniors to the workforce • 3 firefighters hospitalized after wreck that shut down all eastbound lanes of I-64 in Henrico

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 30, 2026

At RIC, Spirit Airlines shrinks, FBI imprint grows, summer traveler numbers expected to fall with geopolitical issues, rising fuel costs • Virginia Sports Hall of Fame honors UVA legends, local 'Distinguished Virginian'

Henrico Newsflash

At RIC, Spirit Airlines shrinks, FBI imprint grows, summer traveler numbers expected to fall with geopolitical issues, rising fuel costs • Virginia Sports Hall of Fame honors UVA legends, local 'Distinguished Virginian'

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 29, 2026

Henrico to consider updating county laws and zoning codes • Henrico hopes to lure new arena to county as demolition of former Best Products HQ is set to begin

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico to consider updating county laws and zoning codes • Henrico hopes to lure new arena to county as demolition of former Best Products HQ is set to begin

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 28, 2026

Is Henrico’s air safe to breathe? DEQ, Lung Association clock ozone levels • Broken AC at Henrico elementary school raises health concerns among parents

Henrico Newsflash

Is Henrico’s air safe to breathe? DEQ, Lung Association clock ozone levels • Broken AC at Henrico elementary school raises health concerns among parents

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 27, 2026

Henrico celebrates Arbor Day with 10,000 trees planted this year • Small business owner feels 'robbed' after Painted Tree announces bankruptcy

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico celebrates Arbor Day with 10,000 trees planted this year • Small business owner feels 'robbed' after Painted Tree announces bankruptcy

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 24, 2026

Funding for GRTC Pulse expansion into Henrico authorized, as officials await state budget clarity • Glen Allen family loses belongings, 2 dogs in fire

Henrico Newsflash

Funding for GRTC Pulse expansion into Henrico authorized, as officials await state budget clarity • Glen Allen family loses belongings, 2 dogs in fire

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 23, 2026

Redistricting results illustrate slight shift in Henrico vote from November to April • Fair Oaks ES to commemorate 100 years with community celebration May 2

Henrico Newsflash

Redistricting results illustrate slight shift in Henrico vote from November to April • Fair Oaks ES to commemorate 100 years with community celebration May 2

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 22, 2026

Henrico man sought in Richmond shooting that killed teen, injured sibling and mother • After a month of contention, Henrico School Board passes budget with little fanfare

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Henrico man sought in Richmond shooting that killed teen, injured sibling and mother • After a month of contention, Henrico School Board passes budget with little fanfare

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 21, 2026

Sold-out Richmond Ren Faire brings 'fantasy and freedom' to Dorey Park • Police identify Henrico man who drowned at Belle Isle

Henrico Newsflash

Sold-out Richmond Ren Faire brings 'fantasy and freedom' to Dorey Park • Police identify Henrico man who drowned at Belle Isle

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 20, 2026

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – April 12-18, 2026

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April 19, 2026

Henrico Democrats and Republicans make final campaign pushes ahead of redistricting referendum • Henrico County runners to represent, keep pace in the Monument Avenue 10K

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico Democrats and Republicans make final campaign pushes ahead of redistricting referendum • Henrico County runners to represent, keep pace in the Monument Avenue 10K

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 17, 2026

'A sacrifice zone' – Eastern Henrico event spotlights industrial emissions concerns, as EPA seeks to loosen standards • Henrico School Board to vote on county’s adopted $971-million schools budget

Henrico Newsflash

'A sacrifice zone' – Eastern Henrico event spotlights industrial emissions concerns, as EPA seeks to loosen standards • Henrico School Board to vote on county’s adopted $971-million schools budget

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 16, 2026

Henrico Board of Supervisors approves $2-billion budget, decries 'false narrative' that schools are not fully funded • Henrico Planning Commission recommends approval of residential developments in Near West End, Short Pump

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Henrico Board of Supervisors approves $2-billion budget, decries 'false narrative' that schools are not fully funded • Henrico Planning Commission recommends approval of residential developments in Near West End, Short Pump

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 15, 2026

Henrico Board of Supervisors set to approve 91 new school positions; some school board members still advocating for 153 • Henrico County issues immediate burn ban

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Henrico Board of Supervisors set to approve 91 new school positions; some school board members still advocating for 153 • Henrico County issues immediate burn ban

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 14, 2026

Highland Springs Little League team honors late teammate Justus Lee • Communities In Schools of Richmond names Henrico Schools official as president and CEO

Henrico Newsflash

Highland Springs Little League team honors late teammate Justus Lee • Communities In Schools of Richmond names Henrico Schools official as president and CEO

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 13, 2026

Henrico Schools completes several HVAC repairs, but 13 schools still experiencing issues • Eaton's $50M manufacturing project breaks ground in Henrico

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Henrico Schools completes several HVAC repairs, but 13 schools still experiencing issues • Eaton's $50M manufacturing project breaks ground in Henrico

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 10, 2026

Henrico tenant describes year-long battle to get security deposit back from landlord • Gov. Spanberger signs legislation to raise minimum wage, invest in workforce

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico tenant describes year-long battle to get security deposit back from landlord • Gov. Spanberger signs legislation to raise minimum wage, invest in workforce

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 9, 2026

Henrico Newsflash

LOCAL NEWS DAY: In the ‘artificial’ era, invest in something authentic

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

April 9, 2026

Parents demand answers after Henrico Virtual Academy eliminates grades K-2 • New residential developments proposed in Near West End, Short Pump

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Parents demand answers after Henrico Virtual Academy eliminates grades K-2 • New residential developments proposed in Near West End, Short Pump

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 8, 2026

Henrico Newsflash

From the reporter's desk: Why l love this work

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

April 7, 2026