‘Something’s not right’
Henrico Supervisor Nelson, others express frustrations with school board and concerns about growing animosity
Liana Hardy
41-year-old Texas man killed, 26-year-old Colorado woman injured in Henrico motorcycle crash
A 41-year-old Texas man riding a motorcycle on Interstate 295 in Henrico County on the morning of Oct. 26 died after he struck an exposed lip between the lanes and crashed, police said. Virginia State Police responded to the single-vehicle crash at 11:15 a.m. on northbound 295, about
Citizen Staff Reports
New Pouncey Tract Park pickleball complex to open Nov. 2
The newest pickleball courts in Henrico – at Pouncey Tract Park in Short Pump – will open Saturday, Nov. 2. The county will host a dedication ceremony and “first serve” at 10 a.m., and then the courts will be open to the public. The new $4.4-million complex features 12 illuminated
Citizen Staff Reports
Henrico Police investigating homicide after homeless man found dead in wooded area
Henrico Police are investigating after they found a man’s body in a wooded area on Staples Mill Road last week. Officers responded to the 9100 block of Staples Mill Road for a reported death Oct. 24 at 3:33 p.m. When they arrived, they found the body of an
Citizen Staff Reports
Middle-schoolers go ‘gaga’ for recess at Short Pump Middle School
School began offering 25-minute ‘brain break’ last year 2-3 times weekly
Liana Hardy
Dec. 3 ceremony to honor memory of Henrico homicide victims
Henrico County and the Henrico Commonwealth Attorney’s Victim/Witness Program will host its annual candlelight and ribbon-tying ceremony to honor the memory of homicide victims Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. The event will take place outside the Henrico County Government Center, 4301 East Parham Road, with an outdoor reception
Citizen Staff Reports
Henrico Police seek 3 suspects in rental theft cases
Henrico Police are searching for two people who are accused of stealing heavy equipment from a Henrico County Home Depot by asking others to rent it for them. Police believe that in August, the suspects twice approached people at the Home Depot in the 6500 block of West Broad Street
Citizen Staff Reports
5 Henrico schools earn Exemplar Performance Awards
Five Henrico County Public Schools have been recognized by the Virginia Board of Education as part of the 2024-25 Exemplar Performance Awards for exceeding state standards or demonstrating continuous improvement in key academic areas. Echo Lake Elementary School received the Highest Achievement Award, while Henrico High School, Hermitage High School,
Citizen Staff Reports
Through new mental health initiative, Henrico Schools now offers free therapy for high-schoolers
As a part of Henrico Schools’ new youth mental health program, all high school students now have access to a free teletherapy service, as well as a free online mental health care coordination service available to all students and staff. HCPS announced its new mental health program “Henrico CARES” this
Liana Hardy
Their Election Day routine starts at 3:30 a.m., but preparation takes months
A look into the preparation and behind the scenes work of Henrico election officials before Election Day.
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