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Vigil held for Henrico boy killed in crash on what would have been his 7th birthday

Community

Vigil held for Henrico boy killed in crash on what would have been his 7th birthday

Community members gathered at the Highland Springs baseball field Thursday night to honor the life of Justus Lee on what would have been his 7th birthday. Justus was killed in a crash on I-64 over the weekend. The first-grader at Fair Oaks Elementary had a passion for sports and played

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January 23, 2026

Candlelight vigil planned Jan. 22 in Henrico for 6-year-old killed in I-64 crash

Eastern Henrico

Candlelight vigil planned Jan. 22 in Henrico for 6-year-old killed in I-64 crash

A candlelight vigil has been scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. at the Highland Springs Little League complex in memory of Justus Lee, the child killed in a crash on I-64 Jan. 18. The vigil will take place on what would have been Lee's seventh

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 21, 2026

Missing 18-year-old last seen in Highland Springs

Community

Missing 18-year-old last seen in Highland Springs

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, and WTVR CBS 6

November 26, 2025

Henrico Too Smart 2 Start to host 'It Takes a Village' conversation about substance misuse Nov. 18

Community

Henrico Too Smart 2 Start to host 'It Takes a Village' conversation about substance misuse Nov. 18

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 17, 2025

Henrico Planning Commission endorses River Mill expansion, opposes 2 other residential cases

Henrico Planning Commission

Henrico Planning Commission endorses River Mill expansion, opposes 2 other residential cases

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, and Joseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor

October 11, 2025

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Public Safety

Man critically injured in Highland Springs shooting

, and WTVR CBS 6

September 22, 2025

Man critically injured in Highland Springs shooting

Government

Henrico Board of Supervisors denies plans for 49-home subdivision in Highland Springs

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

September 11, 2025

Henrico Board of Supervisors denies plans for 49-home subdivision in Highland Springs

Sports

Highland Springs coaching legend George Lancaster dead at 80: 'His impact will forever be felt'

, and WTVR CBS 6

August 25, 2025

Highland Springs coaching legend George Lancaster dead at 80: 'His impact will forever be felt'

Government

Highland Springs residents torn on proposed 49-home development

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

August 15, 2025

Highland Springs residents torn on proposed 49-home development

Government

Henrico Planning Commission to weigh 3 residential developments in Fairfield District, data center in Varina Aug. 14

, and Joseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor

August 8, 2025

Henrico Planning Commission to weigh 3 residential developments in Fairfield District, data center in Varina Aug. 14

Teenage boy injured in Henrico County shooting, police say

Public Safety

Teenage boy injured in Henrico County shooting, police say

, and WTVR CBS 6

July 28, 2025

Henrico Planning Commission endorses proposed Highland Springs subdivision, but not Northern Henrico gas station

Government

Henrico Planning Commission endorses proposed Highland Springs subdivision, but not Northern Henrico gas station

, and Joseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor

July 18, 2025

Henrico Planning Commission to weigh proposed Highland Springs subdivision, gas station on Laburnum Avenue

Government

Henrico Planning Commission to weigh proposed Highland Springs subdivision, gas station on Laburnum Avenue

, and Joseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor

July 9, 2025

Long after his death, Highland Springs HS band student’s legacy of love and music lives on

Education

Long after his death, Highland Springs HS band student’s legacy of love and music lives on

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

June 16, 2025

Henrico Theatre plans summer 'Americana' series

Entertainment

Henrico Theatre plans summer 'Americana' series

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 3, 2025

Henrico's Top Teachers – Keylon Mayo, Highland Springs High School, business and marketing

Education

Henrico's Top Teachers – Keylon Mayo, Highland Springs High School, business and marketing

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

May 28, 2025

3 current NFL, former Highland Springs football players to host football camp June 14

Sports

3 current NFL, former Highland Springs football players to host football camp June 14

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 14, 2025

Henrico to present ‘Speaking Through Me’ documentary in teen-focused event May 12 during National Prevention Week

Health

Henrico to present ‘Speaking Through Me’ documentary in teen-focused event May 12 during National Prevention Week

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 6, 2025

Henrico County unveils new $15.2M police station

Government

Henrico County unveils new $15.2M police station

, and Seraina Caviezel

March 25, 2025

Aird to host legislative update meeting for constituents Feb. 8

General Assembly 2025

Aird to host legislative update meeting for constituents Feb. 8

, and Citizen Staff Reports

February 4, 2025

Henrico crews working to close 14 small water valves, which could lead to restored service

Henrico water crisis

Henrico crews working to close 14 small water valves, which could lead to restored service

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

January 8, 2025

Henrico water service restoration taking longer than anticipated; 'We're doing everything we can'

Henrico water crisis

Henrico water service restoration taking longer than anticipated; 'We're doing everything we can'

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

January 8, 2025

Vithoulkas: Eastern, Northern Henrico residents without water should see service restored by Tuesday afternoon

Henrico water crisis

Vithoulkas: Eastern, Northern Henrico residents without water should see service restored by Tuesday afternoon

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

January 7, 2025

From Henrico to the city of brotherly love: Highland Springs grad Becton talks high school football, Eagles

Top News

From Henrico to the city of brotherly love: Highland Springs grad Becton talks high school football, Eagles

, and Jimmy James, Special to the Citizen

December 13, 2024

Henrico Police investigating racist texts targeting Black residents

Top News

Henrico Police investigating racist texts targeting Black residents

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November 10, 2024

Henrico Police seek person of interest in Rocketts Landing thefts

Highland Springs

Henrico Police seek person of interest in Rocketts Landing thefts

, and Citizen Staff Reports

September 23, 2024

Henrico Police arrest 18-year-old in connection with shooting death of 30-year-old in Highland Springs

Highland Springs

Henrico Police arrest 18-year-old in connection with shooting death of 30-year-old in Highland Springs

, and Citizen Staff Reports

September 16, 2024

Voter education event planned in Highland Springs Sept. 24

Highland Springs

Voter education event planned in Highland Springs Sept. 24

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September 12, 2024

Henrico Theatre announces its 'Henrico Live' 2024-25 season

Highland Springs

Henrico Theatre announces its 'Henrico Live' 2024-25 season

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September 12, 2024

Henrico NAACP honors community members, organizations

Highland Springs

Henrico NAACP honors community members, organizations

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September 10, 2024

Man on tricycle struck and killed in Highland Springs

Highland Springs

Man on tricycle struck and killed in Highland Springs

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 28, 2024

Henrico Police seek suspect who shot 2 dogs in Highland Springs

Pets & Animals

Henrico Police seek suspect who shot 2 dogs in Highland Springs

, and Special to the Citizen

May 14, 2024

Highland Springs HS teacher among seven statewide selected for Virginia Humanities fellowship

Highland Springs

Highland Springs HS teacher among seven statewide selected for Virginia Humanities fellowship

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 2, 2024

Abducted Highland Springs girl found safe; search continues for suspect

Highland Springs

Abducted Highland Springs girl found safe; search continues for suspect

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 5, 2024

Amber Alert issued for 15-year-old Henrico girl

Highland Springs

Amber Alert issued for 15-year-old Henrico girl

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 4, 2024

Henrico Sheriff's Office to host drug-awareness event for families March 19

Highland Springs

Henrico Sheriff's Office to host drug-awareness event for families March 19

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 19, 2024

Henrico supervisors approve affordable housing plans in Varina District, study of possible second Tuckahoe Creek Park boardwalk

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Henrico supervisors approve affordable housing plans in Varina District, study of possible second Tuckahoe Creek Park boardwalk

, and Special to the Citizen

March 16, 2024

‘It’s a lot more than ‘Stop, drop and roll’'

Highland Springs

‘It’s a lot more than ‘Stop, drop and roll’'

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

March 8, 2024

Henrico Schools to dedicate new ACE Centers at Hermitage, Highland Springs

Highland Springs

Henrico Schools to dedicate new ACE Centers at Hermitage, Highland Springs

, and Citizen Staff Reports

February 15, 2024

Subdivision, early childhood education facility proposed in Highland Springs

Tuckahoe/Near West End

Subdivision, early childhood education facility proposed in Highland Springs

, and Special to the Citizen

February 11, 2024

Henrico Schools, Henrico Social Services partner to launch new program at The Oak

Highland Springs

Henrico Schools, Henrico Social Services partner to launch new program at The Oak

, and Citizen Staff Reports

February 5, 2024

Highland Springs HS recognizes 1959-60 championship basketball team

Highland Springs

Highland Springs HS recognizes 1959-60 championship basketball team

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 9, 2024

Early childhood education instructor named 2024 Henrico Teacher of the Year

Highland Springs

Early childhood education instructor named 2024 Henrico Teacher of the Year

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 18, 2023

Henrico Schools terminates partnership with Achievable Dream Academy

Highland Springs

Henrico Schools terminates partnership with Achievable Dream Academy

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

December 15, 2023

Family coding event brings Henrico elementary schoolers into the world of computer science

Highland Springs

Family coding event brings Henrico elementary schoolers into the world of computer science

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

December 14, 2023

Henrico News Minute – Dec. 14, 2023

Henrico News Minute podcast

Henrico News Minute – Dec. 14, 2023

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 14, 2023

Henrico officials break ground for new police station in Highland Springs

Highland Springs

Henrico officials break ground for new police station in Highland Springs

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

November 14, 2023

ELECTION 2023: Varina District Supervisor – Tyrone Nelson (Democrat)

Henrico Board of Supervisors

ELECTION 2023: Varina District Supervisor – Tyrone Nelson (Democrat)

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

October 30, 2023

ELECTION 2023: Varina’s school board candidates speak about parent engagement, school safety, and more

Election 2023

ELECTION 2023: Varina’s school board candidates speak about parent engagement, school safety, and more

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 13, 2023

Construction worker shortages have hit Virginia hard, but trades education programs in Henrico have seen record demand

Highland Springs

Construction worker shortages have hit Virginia hard, but trades education programs in Henrico have seen record demand

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

October 12, 2023