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Statewide diaper drive planned in recognition of Diaper Need Awareness Week
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August 30, 2024
Several organizations are organizing a statewide diaper drive to help families in Virginia that are struggling to buy diapers. Diaper banks, maternal health hubs, and diaper pantries across the state...
VDOT to host Touch-A-Truck event Oct. 26
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August 30, 2024
The Virginia Department of Transportation will host its annual Touch-A-Truck event Oct. 26 at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds as part of National Crash Responders Safety Week. The free event will...
Henrico Crime Report: Aug. 23-29, 2024
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August 30, 2024
11200 block of West Broad Street, Three Chopt District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with shoplifting at a retail store Aug. 23 at 1:40 p.m. 3200 block of...
Police: Toddler struck and killed on Staples Mill Road after wandering away from residence
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August 30, 2024
A two-year-old girl wandered away from her home Thursday night into eastbound traffic on Staples Mill Road, where she was struck by a passing vehicle, according to Henrico Police. She...
Henrico supervisors approve subsidized housing project in Eastern Henrico, $27 million in other projects
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By Joseph Maltby, Special to the Citizen | August 30, 2024
The Henrico Board of Supervisors approved a $625,000 grant in support of an affordable housing project in Eastern Henrico at its most recent meeting Aug. 27. Project:HOMES, a Richmond-based nonprofit,...
Weekend Top 5
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August 30, 2024
The Henrico Theatre, 305 East Nine Mile Road, will show four movies this weekend: Argylle at 7 p.m. Aug. 30, If at 3 p.m. Aug. 31, Furiosa: A Mad Max...
Richmond Raceway’s fall 2025 NASCAR Cup Series race returning to Saturday night
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August 29, 2024
Richmond Raceway will return to its familiar Saturday night time slot for its lone NASCAR Cup Series race in 2025, NASCAR officials announced Thursday as part of the formal release...
ESPN’s Jay Bilas to speak in Henrico at VCU event
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August 29, 2024
The Virginia Commonwealth University Business School’s Kornblau Real Estate Program will host its 32nd annual Real Estate Trends Conference Oct. 10 in Henrico, headlined by keynote speaker Jay Bilas, an...
Turner named to lead new Henrico Department of Outreach and Engagement
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August 29, 2024
Jelisa Turner has been appointed to lead the Henrico Department of Outreach and Engagement, Henrico's newest government agency. Turner, who previously served as the Henrico Fire Community Assistance, Resources, and...
Youngkin announces expansion of ‘It Only Takes One’ fentanyl awareness program
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August 29, 2024
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin this week announced the expansion of the statewide "It Only Takes One" campaign to help combat the ongoing fentanyl crisis. The initiative will see the First...
Restaurant Watch
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August 29, 2024
AUG. 5 Anant Cuisine of India, 4348 Pouncey Tract Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: employees are rinsing hands in three-compartment sink instead of using...
Distracted driving reaches ‘crisis’ level, officials say at Virginia summit
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August 29, 2024
State and local leaders are gathered in Richmond earlier this month for Drive Smart Virginia's 11th Annual Distracted Driving Summit, discussing strategies for changing motorist behavior to reduce distracted driving...
Dunkin’ to offer free coffee for a year to first 100 people at new Henrico location Aug. 30
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August 29, 2024
Dunkin’ will open a new Henrico location Aug. 30 and will give free coffee for a year to the first 100 people in line at the store beginning at 6...
In the Garden: Don’t let frost end your garden season
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By Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen | August 29, 2024
No matter where you garden there never seems to be enough time to grow and enjoy all your favorite vegetables. Start preparing now to extend your growing season and continue...
Henrico News Minute – Aug. 29, 2024
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August 29, 2024
An update coming today on Richmond Raceway; recapping U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman's online safety seminar at Tuckahoe Library; why UR is offering free tuition to some Virginia students; new projects...
Virginia students whose parents earn less than $75,000 annually will qualify for free tuition at UR
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August 28, 2024
Beginning in the fall of 2025, admitted students from Virginia whose parents earn a combined total of $75,000 annually or less will qualify for free tuition at the University of...
Some Richmond racing fans unsurprised at NASCAR announcement: ‘It doesn’t draw the same crowd’
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By Maggi Marshall, WTVR.com | August 28, 2024
Some Richmonders expressed different feelings following the Tuesday announcement that NASCAR will strip the city of one of two races in the 2025 season. There has never been a one-race...
5 Henrico officials appointed to NACo committees
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August 28, 2024
Five Henrico County officials have been appointed to the National Association of Counties, a national grassroots organization of more than 3,000 counties across the United States. The county officials who...
Henrico EDA earns 4 awards from international council
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August 28, 2024
The Henrico Economic Development Authority has been recognized by the International Economic Development Council for four innovative economic development projects. The IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Awards program honors economic...
NASCAR officials promise ‘good news’ for Richmond Raceway despite loss of spring race weekend to Mexico City
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August 28, 2024
The news that local officials had feared for years could come finally arrived Tuesday, when NASCAR officials confirmed they were yanking away Richmond Raceway’s spring race weekend in 2025 and...
Richmond breaks ground on the 13-mile section of Fall Line trail that will connect to Henrico’s portion
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August 28, 2024
Officials from the city of Richmond broke ground Aug. 28 at Bryan Park on the 13-mile portion of the trail that will run through the city, connecting with the Henrico...
McClellan visits RIC to celebrate $500k in funding for cargo facilities, runway projects
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August 28, 2024
U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04) visited Richmond International Airport Aug. 26 to celebrate $500,000 in funding that she helped provide the airport through Congress' Community Project Funding Program. The funding...
Virginia State Police to participate in Operation CARE during Labor Day weekend
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August 28, 2024
Virginia State Police will be joining law enforcement officials nationwide for the Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort, which is designed to help reduce auto crashes and fatalities during the Labor...
Man on tricycle struck and killed in Highland Springs
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August 28, 2024
A man riding a tricycle in Highland Springs just before 10 p.m. Aug. 27 was killed when he was struck by a pick-up truck, according to Henrico Police. Warren Wilson...
Henrico Crime Report: Aug. 23-29, 2024
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ByCitizen Staff|onAugust 30, 2024
11200 block of West Broad Street, Three Chopt District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with shoplifting at a retail store Aug. 23 at 1:40 p.m. 3200 block of Britton Road, Varina District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with possession of cocaine, heroin and synthetic drugs and a warrant service Aug. 23 at 5:11 p.m. Watts Lane […]
Henrico Crime Report: Aug. 16-22, 2024
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ByCitizen Staff|onAugust 23, 2024
12100 block of Oxford Landing Drive, Three Chopt District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with vandalism of an automobile at an apartment complex Aug. 16 at 12:30 a.m. 1500 block of Split Oak Lane, Tuckahoe District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with discharging a firearm at an apartment complex Aug. 16 at 1 a.m. 1500 block […]
West End business owner says Henrico Police didn’t notify him of burglary
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BySpecial to the Citizen|onAugust 22, 2024
By Caroline Coleburn, WTVR.com
Brett McCray has sold jewelry and antiques at his store Need-Ful Things & More on Pemberton Road in Henrico for the past seven years. “It was my dream,” said McCray. “I have five stars. I mean, people love me and my customers. I even give the little ladies little coupons for a hug when they come in, because that’s the […]
Henrico Police seek person of interest in connection with March double-homicide
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ByCitizen Staff|onAugust 21, 2024
The Henrico County Police Division has identified a person of interest in connection with a double-homicide that occurred in March. Xavier Perkins, 36, is wanted in connection with the March 29 shootings inside a business in the 900 block of Nine Mile Road and also is wanted by Richmond Police on unrelated charges. He is considered armed and dangerous. The […]
Chester man stopped at RIC checkpoint with loaded gun
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ByCitizen Staff|onAugust 16, 2024
A Chester man is facing a fine of up to $15,000 after the Transportation Security Administration found a loaded gun in his carry-on luggage at Richmond International Airport Aug. 13. The .22-caliber revolver was found to be loaded with six bullets, with six hollow-point bullets packed inside. TSA officers discovered the gun as the man entered a security checkpoint. “Our […]
Henrico Crime Report: Aug. 9-15, 2024
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ByCitizen Staff|onAugust 16, 2024
5300 block of Chamberlayne Road, Fairfield District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with shoplifting and a warrant service at a grocery store Aug. 9 at 12:19 p.m. 3100 block of Williamsburg Road, Varina District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with selling marijuana Aug. 9 at 4:19 p.m. 6900 block of West Broad Street, Brookland District – […]
TSA officials stop 22nd gun this year at RIC checkpoint
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ByCitizen Staff|onAugust 12, 2024
Transportation Security Administration are reminding travelers about gun laws after another firearm was confiscated at the security checkpoint at Richmond International Airport. The 9mm handgun found in a Chester man’s carry-on was loaded with 10 bullets, according to TSA. “This was the 22nd firearm that our officers have intercepted at our checkpoints so far this year and we are on […]
Henrico Police arrest 22-year-old in connection with shooting death of 32-year-old
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ByCitizen Staff|onAugust 12, 2024
Henrico Police officials have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with the Aug. 11 shooting death of a 32-year-old Henrico man. Christopher Devonte Bolden was found suffering from gunshot wounds shortly after 5 p.m. near the intersection of Newbridge Road and Hawkes Lane in Eastern Henrico. He was taken to a local hospital, where he later died. During the course […]
Henrico Crime Report: Aug. 2-8, 2024
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ByCitizen Staff|onAugust 09, 2024
5300 block of Chamberlayne Road, Fairfield District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with non-aggravated assault, possession of stolen property, and other county violations at a grocery store Aug. 2 at 11:26 a.m. East Nine Mile Road at Jennings Road, Varina District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with hit-and-run felony and driving under the influence at a […]
Henrico County worker killed in Glen Allen was a ‘loving father,’ family says
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BySpecial to the Citizen|onAugust 06, 2024
By Jake Burns, WTVR.com
The 33-year-old man who Henrico Police said was killed following a shooting early Sunday morning was a loving father to a young daughter, according to family members. Officers were called to a neighborhood just off Virginia Center Parkway around 2:32 a.m. Sunday, when they found Deondre Jermaine Spinks with a gunshot wound to the stomach. He was later pronounced dead […]
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