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Henrico School Board responds to school accreditation ratings, dropout rates
At an Oct. 10 meeting, Henrico School Board members addressed the drop in the number of Henrico’s fully accredited schools and expressed concerns about the state’s new accreditation system that will be implemented next year. Fourteen Henrico schools were designated as “accredited with conditions” by the Virginia Department
Henrico spending millions to renovate golf course with goal of securing a PGA Champions Tour event
When Tiger Woods turns 50 in 2025, Henrico County wants to be ready with a new golf course prepared to host a Champions Tour event should the world’s most famous golfer join. As the only remaining professional golf tournament still played annually in Virginia, the Dominion Energy Charity Classic, which


Youngkin issues executive order creating Office of First Responder Wellness - The Henrico Citizen
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin Oct. 7 issued Executive Order 38, which directs the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security to establish an Office of First Responder Wellness at the Department of Criminal Justice Services. The initiative aims to address the mental and physical health challenges faced by first responders in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Citing the recent devastation caused <a href=“https://www.henricocitizen.com/articles/youngkin-issues-executive-order-creating-office-of-f
Henrico Crime Report: Oct. 11-17, 2024
5200 block of Williamsburg Road, Varina District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with non-aggravated assault and being drunk in a public place at a restaurant Oct. 11 at 1:48 a.m. 800 block of Pleasant Street, Fairfield District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with selling


Weekend Top 5
SB’s Lakeside Love Shack will host Halloween in the Hub, its annual trunk or treat festival, on Friday, Oct. 18 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in The Hub Shopping Center’s parking lot, 6935 Lakeside Avenue. Participating Lakeside businesses will be offering activities and game stations,
Obituaries - Henrico Citizen

Henrico Recreation and Parks to host ‘Awesome Autumn Afternoon’ Oct. 20 at Dorey Park


Henrico News Minute – Oct. 17, 2024
Henrico Schools plans a newcomer event this weekend; the Henrico Citizen earns a national Press Forward grant; 40 animals await adoption at the Henrico Animal Shelter; this week’s edition of “In the Garden.”

• Henrico Planning Commission recommends denial of proposed data center near Henrico HS
• VDOT to host Oct. 29 public hearing about Short Pump interstate improvements
• Henrico School Board approves 3-story building design for Quioccasin Middle School rebuild project
• Henrico Citizen earns national Press Forward grant
• Life with Justin


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