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'Folks are struggling': Henrico delegates are laser-focused on affordability for the 2026 legislative session • Hanover Planning Commission votes to deny rezoning request for data center development

Henrico Newsflash

'Folks are struggling': Henrico delegates are laser-focused on affordability for the 2026 legislative session • Hanover Planning Commission votes to deny rezoning request for data center development

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 16, 2026

Former NICU nurse pleads no contest to child abuse charges involving nine babies • 3 face charges in 2025 death of Henrico toddler

Henrico Newsflash

Former NICU nurse pleads no contest to child abuse charges involving nine babies • 3 face charges in 2025 death of Henrico toddler

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 15, 2026

Cooper, elected chair of Henrico Board of Supervisors, emphasizes his focus on education • Henrico Democratic lawmakers gather with residents for session sendoff

Henrico Newsflash

Cooper, elected chair of Henrico Board of Supervisors, emphasizes his focus on education • Henrico Democratic lawmakers gather with residents for session sendoff

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 14, 2026

3 Henrico businesses to participate in 'Made in Virginia Market' as part of Spanberger's inauguration weekend • Man on bicycle seriously injured in hit-and-run crash on I-95 in Henrico

Henrico Newsflash

3 Henrico businesses to participate in 'Made in Virginia Market' as part of Spanberger's inauguration weekend • Man on bicycle seriously injured in hit-and-run crash on I-95 in Henrico

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 13, 2026

Donors give $60,000 to launch endowments for Tucker and Freeman high schools • As flu cases continue to spread, Henrico healthcare providers warn: 'We're still very much in the woods'

Henrico Newsflash

Donors give $60,000 to launch endowments for Tucker and Freeman high schools • As flu cases continue to spread, Henrico healthcare providers warn: 'We're still very much in the woods'

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 12, 2026

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Quioccasin MS chorus teacher named 2026 Henrico Teacher of the Year • In rare non-unanimous vote, Henrico School Board elects Irving as chair

Henrico Newsflash

Quioccasin MS chorus teacher named 2026 Henrico Teacher of the Year • In rare non-unanimous vote, Henrico School Board elects Irving as chair

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 9, 2026

Henrico bakery's holiday Rosca de Reyes cake is key to Mexican Three Kings' Day celebration and culinary tradition • Plea hearing scheduled for former NICU nurse accused of abusing infants

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico bakery's holiday Rosca de Reyes cake is key to Mexican Three Kings' Day celebration and culinary tradition • Plea hearing scheduled for former NICU nurse accused of abusing infants

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 8, 2026

Henrico County builds water resilience after Richmond crisis exposed regional vulnerabilities • Glen Allen man dies in Chesterfield crash

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico County builds water resilience after Richmond crisis exposed regional vulnerabilities • Glen Allen man dies in Chesterfield crash

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 7, 2026

Henrico history students shine at annual awards night • 'My Henrico Academy' accepting applications for spring program

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Henrico history students shine at annual awards night • 'My Henrico Academy' accepting applications for spring program

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 6, 2026

Some Henrico stores mistakenly charging plastic bag tax • Firefighters host 'Ignite the Fun' family safety event in Henrico

Henrico Newsflash

Some Henrico stores mistakenly charging plastic bag tax • Firefighters host 'Ignite the Fun' family safety event in Henrico

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 5, 2026

Suspects used car to break in to Western Henrico vape shop • Where you can take your Christmas tree for recycling in Henrico

Henrico Newsflash

Suspects used car to break in to Western Henrico vape shop • Where you can take your Christmas tree for recycling in Henrico

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 29, 2025

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Dec. 21-27, 2025

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December 28, 2025

At Henrico town hall, VanValkenburg pushes for a statewide policy that would create more housing • No injuries reported in Glen Allen townhome fire

Henrico Newsflash

At Henrico town hall, VanValkenburg pushes for a statewide policy that would create more housing • No injuries reported in Glen Allen townhome fire

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 24, 2025

Henrico man giving away late father's die-cast coin bank collection for free during holidays • Gov.-elect Spanberger outlines energy priorities with focus on efficiency, battery storage

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico man giving away late father's die-cast coin bank collection for free during holidays • Gov.-elect Spanberger outlines energy priorities with focus on efficiency, battery storage

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 23, 2025

Powerball ticket worth $150,000 sold at Henrico grocery store • Christmas on Wendhurst ends 27-year run of holiday lights display

Henrico Newsflash

Powerball ticket worth $150,000 sold at Henrico grocery store • Christmas on Wendhurst ends 27-year run of holiday lights display

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 22, 2025

Henrico School Board passes redistricting plan, but unaddressed concerns linger • Henrico broadens vape shop regulations to apply to other retail stores

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico School Board passes redistricting plan, but unaddressed concerns linger • Henrico broadens vape shop regulations to apply to other retail stores

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 19, 2025

Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by driver in Lakeside • Henrico Police warn about scammers impersonating officers

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Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by driver in Lakeside • Henrico Police warn about scammers impersonating officers

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 18, 2025

GRTC board takes issue with 'financial cliff' narrative, projects confidence for expansion and growth • Henrico Police accepting applications for 2026 Citizens, Senior Citizens police academies

Henrico Newsflash

GRTC board takes issue with 'financial cliff' narrative, projects confidence for expansion and growth • Henrico Police accepting applications for 2026 Citizens, Senior Citizens police academies

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 17, 2025

Developer breaks ground on $500M Midtown64 mixed-use site in Henrico • Henrico School Board poised to make final vote on school redistricting proposal Dec. 18

Henrico Newsflash

Developer breaks ground on $500M Midtown64 mixed-use site in Henrico • Henrico School Board poised to make final vote on school redistricting proposal Dec. 18

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 16, 2025

Henrico Christmas Mother program brings 'a lot of hope and comfort during the holidays' • Henrico supervisors to weigh broader regulations on shops selling vapes, smoking products

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico Christmas Mother program brings 'a lot of hope and comfort during the holidays' • Henrico supervisors to weigh broader regulations on shops selling vapes, smoking products

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December 15, 2025

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Dec. 7-13, 2025

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December 14, 2025

More than half of Henrico's public schools ranked as ‘off track’ or in need of ‘intensive support’ by new state system • At Va. journalists’ forum, Spanberger talks energy policy, combating health care concerns

Henrico Newsflash

More than half of Henrico's public schools ranked as ‘off track’ or in need of ‘intensive support’ by new state system • At Va. journalists’ forum, Spanberger talks energy policy, combating health care concerns

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 12, 2025

At winter emergency preparedness event, Henrico officials offer tips on health, safety, savings and wellness • 2 arrested and charged in fatal Henrico hotel shooting

Henrico Newsflash

At winter emergency preparedness event, Henrico officials offer tips on health, safety, savings and wellness • 2 arrested and charged in fatal Henrico hotel shooting

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 11, 2025

Henrico Newsflash

Free advertising (yes, really!) for your small Henrico business

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

December 11, 2025

Star-studded class of 9 to be inducted into Virginia Sports Hall of Fame during Henrico ceremony • Power solutions company announces $50M Henrico expansion

Henrico Newsflash

Star-studded class of 9 to be inducted into Virginia Sports Hall of Fame during Henrico ceremony • Power solutions company announces $50M Henrico expansion

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 10, 2025

Schedule changes coming to Staples Mill Amtrak station ahead of new Potomac River bridge construction • Airport in Sandston records 3.5 inches of snow during winter storm

Henrico Newsflash

Schedule changes coming to Staples Mill Amtrak station ahead of new Potomac River bridge construction • Airport in Sandston records 3.5 inches of snow during winter storm

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 9, 2025

Henrico School Board makes $48M request to county for 'much-needed' maintenance funds • Girl killed, woman hurt in Henrico hotel party shooting

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico School Board makes $48M request to county for 'much-needed' maintenance funds • Girl killed, woman hurt in Henrico hotel party shooting

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 8, 2025

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2025

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December 7, 2025

Resonance performance this weekend a production of the West End Academy-based Conflux Dance Theater • Henrico nonprofit opened doors for Christmas celebration on Giving Tuesday

Henrico Newsflash

Resonance performance this weekend a production of the West End Academy-based Conflux Dance Theater • Henrico nonprofit opened doors for Christmas celebration on Giving Tuesday

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 5, 2025

Henrico supervisors shoot down 370-home development proposed near Wyndham Forest, citing area’s overcrowded schools • Winter Weather Advisory: Tracking snow in Virginia on Friday

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico supervisors shoot down 370-home development proposed near Wyndham Forest, citing area’s overcrowded schools • Winter Weather Advisory: Tracking snow in Virginia on Friday

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 4, 2025

'Grief is a lonely thing' – Henrico homicide vigil remembers victims • Henrico supervisors establish animal cruelty registry, approve new solar power facility

Henrico Newsflash

'Grief is a lonely thing' – Henrico homicide vigil remembers victims • Henrico supervisors establish animal cruelty registry, approve new solar power facility

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 3, 2025

‘Is any of this even necessary?’ – some Henrico School Board members question the need for redistricting • Spanberger endorses Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor in congressional race

Henrico Newsflash

‘Is any of this even necessary?’ – some Henrico School Board members question the need for redistricting • Spanberger endorses Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor in congressional race

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 2, 2025

How the Chick-fil-A menu led to national recognition for group of Tucker HS students • Henrico site is featured destination in Virginia 250 Passport

Henrico Newsflash

How the Chick-fil-A menu led to national recognition for group of Tucker HS students • Henrico site is featured destination in Virginia 250 Passport

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 1, 2025

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review - Nov. 23-29, 2025

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher , and Citizen Staff Reports

November 30, 2025

Plans for bright, airy consolidated security checkpoint design highlighted during RIC meeting • Virginia Lt. Governor-Elect joins Henrico food pantry for pre-Thanksgiving distribution

Henrico Newsflash

Plans for bright, airy consolidated security checkpoint design highlighted during RIC meeting • Virginia Lt. Governor-Elect joins Henrico food pantry for pre-Thanksgiving distribution

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 28, 2025

'Know Your Rights' event captures Henrico residents’ Constitutional worries • National music acts returning to Innsbrook in 2026

Henrico Newsflash

'Know Your Rights' event captures Henrico residents’ Constitutional worries • National music acts returning to Innsbrook in 2026

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 26, 2025

Henrico Police chief announces 90% drop in homicides, 12% decrease in crime • Sandston business owner surprises Henrico neighbors with turkeys, hams for Thanksgiving

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico Police chief announces 90% drop in homicides, 12% decrease in crime • Sandston business owner surprises Henrico neighbors with turkeys, hams for Thanksgiving

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 25, 2025

Richmond Gun Show showcases weaponry steps from Henrico’s firearms hotspot • Pardon me: Vithoulkas gives holiday reprieve to aging bird

Henrico Newsflash

Richmond Gun Show showcases weaponry steps from Henrico’s firearms hotspot • Pardon me: Vithoulkas gives holiday reprieve to aging bird

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 24, 2025

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review - Nov. 16-22, 2025

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November 23, 2025

Proposed data center incites opposition from hundreds of Henrico, Hanover residents • Trinity Care grand opening turns a family’s fatal addiction battle into critical health services in Henrico and beyond

Henrico Newsflash

Proposed data center incites opposition from hundreds of Henrico, Hanover residents • Trinity Care grand opening turns a family’s fatal addiction battle into critical health services in Henrico and beyond

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 21, 2025

Plans for 358-home development along Nuckols Road advance • Tractor-trailer driver charged with reckless driving after 5-car crash on I-295 in Henrico

Henrico Newsflash

Plans for 358-home development along Nuckols Road advance • Tractor-trailer driver charged with reckless driving after 5-car crash on I-295 in Henrico

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 20, 2025

CVWMA expanding food scrap composting • Henrico Police share results after focusing efforts on domestic violence in October

Henrico Newsflash

CVWMA expanding food scrap composting • Henrico Police share results after focusing efforts on domestic violence in October

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November 19, 2025

Inaugural seeds planted at new Henrico County community farm groundbreaking in Varina • Proposed housing developments strike continued debate over Henrico’s population growth

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Inaugural seeds planted at new Henrico County community farm groundbreaking in Varina • Proposed housing developments strike continued debate over Henrico’s population growth

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 18, 2025

Henrico County farms to be featured on Virginia Farm Bureau Real Virginia program • Investigation substantiates neglect after Henrico nursing home resident's wound 'infested' with maggots

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico County farms to be featured on Virginia Farm Bureau Real Virginia program • Investigation substantiates neglect after Henrico nursing home resident's wound 'infested' with maggots

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 17, 2025

Henrico sues Virginia Racing Commission over decision to award license to Roseshire • Henrico Chief of Staff Tretina named executive director of Henrico EDA

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico sues Virginia Racing Commission over decision to award license to Roseshire • Henrico Chief of Staff Tretina named executive director of Henrico EDA

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November 14, 2025

Data shows Roseshire generated $5.6M in HHR revenue during first several days • Henrico SNAP recipients will get 90% of usual benefits in November

Henrico Newsflash

Data shows Roseshire generated $5.6M in HHR revenue during first several days • Henrico SNAP recipients will get 90% of usual benefits in November

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 13, 2025

Henrico to consider selling county water to Powhatan, Cumberland counties • Federal shutdown strains Virginia’s skies as controllers work without pay

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico to consider selling county water to Powhatan, Cumberland counties • Federal shutdown strains Virginia’s skies as controllers work without pay

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 12, 2025

Henrico Planning Commission to weigh proposals for 358 new homes in Glen Allen, 103 in Eastern Henrico • Henrico WWII veteran, 103, holds fond memories of Paris, savoring freedom

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico Planning Commission to weigh proposals for 358 new homes in Glen Allen, 103 in Eastern Henrico • Henrico WWII veteran, 103, holds fond memories of Paris, savoring freedom

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 11, 2025

Across Henrico, SNAP cuts create uncertainty, increase hunger • NOVA Aquatics opens second-floor expansion at Regency facility

Henrico Newsflash

Across Henrico, SNAP cuts create uncertainty, increase hunger • NOVA Aquatics opens second-floor expansion at Regency facility

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 10, 2025

'I’m struggling' – Federal airport workers direct concerns to Henrico Congressman Rob Wittman at sparsely attended RIC meeting • ELECTION 2025: Every precinct in Henrico turned bluer this year

Henrico Newsflash

'I’m struggling' – Federal airport workers direct concerns to Henrico Congressman Rob Wittman at sparsely attended RIC meeting • ELECTION 2025: Every precinct in Henrico turned bluer this year

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 7, 2025