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Cool Lane Commons officials opens in Eastern Henrico
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June 13, 2024
An 86-unit supportive housing apartment complex has officially opened its doors in Eastern Henrico County. Officials from Virginia Supportive Housing, Henrico and the city of Richmond gathered June 11 to...
Henrico Schools’ theater teachers raise concerns about after-school pay
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June 13, 2024
After 19 years of serving as the Drama head for J.R. Tucker High School, putting on dozens of plays, musicals, and one act shows, theater teacher Lisa Dyer will be...
HCA Virginia to host mental health event June 15
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June 13, 2024
HCA Virginia will host "The Jubilee: A Celebrational Fair to Promote Healthy Living" June 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Retreat Doctors' Hospital in Richmond to focus on...
University of Richmond culinary team wins silver medal in national competition
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June 13, 2024
For the third consecutive year, the University of Richmond culinary team won a silver medal at the American Culinary Federation Team Competition. The four-person team, composed of UR Dining Services...
University of Richmond wins 2 national awards for culinary programs
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June 13, 2024
The University of Richmond recently earned two silver awards from the National Association of College & University Food Services for its demonstration kitchen and its International Education Week programs. in...
VDOT seeks public input on improvement plans for Patterson Avenue, Chamberlayne Road corridors
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June 13, 2024
The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking public input about two separate transportation studies involving potential safety improvements along two corridors in Henrico County. Both studies are part of the...
Wittman among congressional representatives to commemorate D-Day in France
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June 13, 2024
Earlier this month, U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman (R-1st District) helped commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion by visiting Normandy, France to honor veterans who died during the operation....
Public voting opens for Library of Virginia’s ‘People’s Choice Awards’ for fiction, nonfiction books
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June 13, 2024
The Library of Virginia has announced the 13 finalists for the People’s Choice Awards, which honors the most requested fiction and nonfiction titles published in Virginia, and a public vote...
VLCF accepting applications for land conservation grants in Virginia
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June 13, 2024
The Virginia Land Conservation Foundation is accepting applications for $13.5 million in land conservation grants, designed to support conservation of farmland, forestland, historic areas, natural areas, and open spaces and...
Federal officials warn of dangers of abandoned coal mines
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June 13, 2024
The arrival of summer is bringing a warning from officials with the U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, urging people to stay out of any abandoned coal mines...
Henrico Schools, VDH to host 4 free vaccination clinics for students
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June 13, 2024
To help students prepare for the 2024-2025 school year, Henrico County Public Schools and the Virginia Department of Health, will be hosting four free walk-in vaccination clinics for students entering...
Restaurant Watch
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June 13, 2024
MAY 21 Red Lobster, 8009 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: plastic container found in bar hand sink; temperature of diced tomatoes on...
In the Garden: Celebrate Pollinator Month by inviting a variety of pollinators to your garden
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By Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen | June 13, 2024
June is National Pollinator Month and it’s a great time to celebrate all the pollinators that play an important role in producing food, fiber, medicine, and more that we rely...
Henrico News Minute – June 13, 2024
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June 13, 2024
New plans for a Henrico aquatic center; a Henrico County high school drama teacher urges equal pay for afterschool efforts; Henrico Police arrest a suspect in a Glen Allen homicide;...
An old Macy’s store turned aquatic center pumps millions into Henrico County
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By Jake Burns, WTVR.com | June 13, 2024
For several years, the old Macy's sales floor at Regency Square Mall in Henrico County has churned out Olympic trial competitors. Home of the NOVA of Virginia Aquatics facility since...
Raising Cane’s opens new Glen Allen location
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By WTVR.com | June 12, 2024
Lovers of chicken had a lot to be thankful for this week in Central Virginia as Raising Cane's opened its fifth location in the Richmond area Tuesday. Located at 10093...
Henrico Police arrest suspect in connection with Hope Road homicide
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By WTVR.com | June 12, 2024
Henrico Police have now arrested a suspect they believe is connected to a murder that happened on Hope Road in the county. Police say Tuesday they arrested 31-year-old Travis Lee...
Henrico Fur Finder: June 12, 2024
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June 12, 2024
Welcome to Henrico Fur Finder, where each week we highlight pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Animal Shelter. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee...
Pets 6/12/24
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June 12, 2024
Henrico Property Transactions: May 15-21, 2024
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June 12, 2024
5904 Lakeside Avenue - $220,000, 1,080 SF (built in 1940), from Stephen T. and Shelia B. Jones to Elk Creek Capital LLC. 5118 Kemp Street - $259,000, 1,080 SF (built...
AARP Virginia warns of elder financial exploitation
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June 11, 2024
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the AARP of Virginia is urging seniors and their caregivers to be aware of potential scams and elder financial...
2 Henrico railroad crossings closed through June 14
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June 11, 2024
CSX Railroad will be performing maintenance work until June 14 on the railroad crossings at Beulah Road and Sandy Lane, necessitating detours around both spots. The Beulah Road crossing is...
Melton named 2024 Henrico Christmas Mother
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June 11, 2024
The Henrico Christmas Mother organization has named Linda R. Melton to serve as the 2024 Henrico Christmas Mother. Melton is the daughter of former Henrico Christmas Mother Charlotte Melton, who...
Milestones: June 11, 2024
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June 11, 2024
Nick Erickson, Connor Giles and Liliana Manyara of Henrico were named to the spring 2024 dean’s list at Middle Tennessee State University. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students...
Henrico Police arrest suspect in connection with Hope Road homicide
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BySpecial to the Citizen|onJune 12, 2024
By WTVR.com
Henrico Police have now arrested a suspect they believe is connected to a murder that happened on Hope Road in the county. Police say Tuesday they arrested 31-year-old Travis Lee Terry of Richmond and charged him with second degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. He […]
Henrico, Richmond officers honored for takedown of Henrico gang responsible for teen’s death
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BySpecial to the Citizen|onJune 10, 2024
By Jon Burkett, WTVR.com
In 2023, the murderers of a 15-year-old Richmond girl were convicted, sentenced, and are now serving lengthy prison sentences. Tynashia Humphrey’s 2022 murder in Richmond’s Jackson Ward neighborhood helped police from both Richmond and Henrico cripple a violent homegrown gang. On Sept. 12, 2022, Tynashia was walking home from a store when she was shot and killed – an innocent […]
Police pursuits increasing significantly in Henrico, dropping in Chesterfield
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BySpecial to the Citizen|onJune 07, 2024
By Tyler Layne, WTVR.com
Police pursuits are one of the most dangerous activities officers can engage in due to the safety risks they pose to officers themselves, the fleeing suspect, and civilians on the road. The balance of risk versus reward puts police departments in a challenging position of determining when officers should and should not give chase. Here’s a look at some pursuit […]
Henrico Crime Report: May 31-June 6, 2024
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ByCitizen Staff|onJune 07, 2024
3600 block of Kings Point Court – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with obstruction of justice, possession of stolen property, and state criminal violations at an apartment complex May 31 at 3:56 a.m. 4900 block of Nine Mile Road – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with shoplifting and obstruction of justice at a liquor store May 31 at […]
25 traffic fatalities reported statewide during Virginia’s first week of summer
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ByCitizen Staff|onJune 06, 2024
A total of 25 people died in vehicle crashes in Virginia during the first week of summer, and Virginia State Police officials are urging drivers to take precautions to prevent more crashes during the coming weeks. The Virginia State Police investigated 21 traffic crashes between May 28 and June 4, which resulted in the 25 fatalities. None of the crashes […]
Three people hospitalized following shooting on Interstate 64
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BySpecial to the Citizen|onJune 05, 2024
By WTVR.com
Virginia State Police say they are investigating a shooting that happened on Interstate 64 sending three adults to the hospital. According to State Police, the shooting happened on westbound I-64 near the 192 mile marker at around 8 p.m. Tuesday. That’s near the on/off-ramp for Route 360/Mechanicsville Turnpike. Troopers say their initial investigation leads them to believe that there was […]
Henrico Police, prosecutors grappling with ‘exponential’ rise in car thefts, but are cases getting solved?
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BySpecial to the Citizen|onJune 05, 2024
By Tyler Layne, WTVR.com
Twenty years ago, Henrico Police had just one property crime detective assigned to car thefts. Now, there are four. Major Chris Eley, who oversees investigations at the Henrico Police Division, said auto thefts have “grown exponentially” in the county in recent years, especially among Kias and Hyundais after a viral social media trend suggested they were easy vehicles to steal. […]
Hope Road homicide victim identified as 31-year-old Glen Allen man
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BySpecial to the Citizen|onJune 05, 2024
By WTVR.com
Henrico Police say they are now investigating a death on Hope Road as a homicide. On Monday June 3, at 8:08 a.m., Henrico Police say they were called to the 1600 block of Hope Road for a reported domestic disturbance. Once on scene officers say they located an adult man with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at […]
Man found dead in Henrico yard after woman calls police
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BySpecial to the Citizen|onJune 03, 2024
By WTVR.com
Police began a death investigation Monday morning outside a Hope Road apartment in the Fairfield community of Henrico County. “Henrico Police responded to the 1600 block of Hope Road for a reported domestic disturbance. Once on scene, officers spoke with the caller about her concerns,” a Henrico Police spokesperson wrote in an email about the situation. “As other officers arrived, […]
Police identify woman killed skateboarding in Henrico
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BySpecial to the Citizen|onMay 31, 2024
By WTVR.com
Sterling Marie Wilson was killed while skateboarding Sunday night along Brook Road in Henrico County, according to police. Police were called to the area of Brook Road and Magellan Parkway at about 10:30 p.m. where they found Wilson, 27, of Cumberland, Maryland, deceased in the roadway. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico Citizen partner organization.
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