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3 Henrico transportation projects recommended for SMART SCALE funding; Short Pump interchange plans not among them • Henrico man arrested for driving over 140 mph in police pursuit

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Virginia transportation officials are recommending funding for three transportation projects in Henrico County as part of the state’s biennial SMART SCALE program but have declined to recommend funds for a costly series of interstate improvements in Short Pump for which the county also had sought money. Click here to read more

19-year-old Henrico man arrested for driving over 140 mph in police pursuit
A Henrico County teenager was arrested over the weekend after hitting nearly 140 mph on I-64 West. According to the New Kent County Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday night, 19-year-old Christopher James William Carroll drove past a deputy stationed near the West Point exit on I-64 at 137 mph. The deputy
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Henrico man identified as victim of Richmond cemetery shooting
A Henrico man has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting at a Richmond cemetery. Larry Hill, 35, died after being shot following an altercation at a funeral April 16 at Oakwood Cemtery on Nine Mile Road in Richmond, according to Richmond Police. The shooting happened just before
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18th Annual ‘RavenCon’ sci-fi convention returns to Glen Allen April 25-27
Virginia’s largest fan-run science fiction and fantasy convention returns April 25-27 at The Virginia Crossings Hotel in Glen Allen. RavenCon 2025 will feature more than 300 hours of programming, including author signings, expert panels, workshops, reading, concerts and more. Fans can participate in cosplay and costume contests, an escape
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Fairfield MS to host ‘All-About-Me Day’ April 26
Fairfield Middle School will hold its fourth-annual “All-About-Me Day Community Festival” Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature games, music, student performances, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and more and is open to the public. Middle and high school students can register for
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Henrico Property Transactions: April 2-8, 2025
2011 Holly Street, Fairfield District - $183,000, 1,052 SF (built in 1959), from Carol J. Cox and Phillip K. Stone Et Al to Maple Tree Investments LLC. 2301 Binford Lane, Fairfield District - $206,500, 1,092 SF (built in 1970), from Mary E. Hall to Niamh Strei
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Henrico Fur Finder: April 23, 2025
Every Wednesday, the Henrico Fur Finder highlights pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter. Hover over each animal’s picture to see their name, sex, and breed. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee any animal’s availability, and animals cannot be put on
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Richmond Animal League to host 'Woofstock' in Innsbrook April 26

Folk musician John McCutcheon to perform April 26 at The Tin Pan

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Henrico-based Elephant Insurance to be sold to N.Y.-based private equity firm (Richmond BizSense)
• Green Renovation: Henrico County is giving The Crossings Golf Club a much-needed facelift (Richmond Magazine)
• Virginia health officials confirm first 2025 measles case (VPM News)

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Henrico News Minute – April 23, 2025
A former Henrico Doctors’ Hospital NICU nurse faces new charges of abusing infants; the Henrico School Board approves a final budget for the coming fiscal year; Henrico Democrats protest Trump administration; Henrico man identified as victim of fatal funeral shooting in Richmond; Fairfield MS plans “All-About-Me Day” Saturday.
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• NICU nurse now accused of abusing 4 premature babies at Henrico hospital
• Henrico School Board approves $944 million budget, with largest state aid in recent history
• Kokosing makes $25,000 donation to assist with ACE Center project
• Art project supporting Noah’s Children brings together record number of local schools
• Henrico supervisors decry water system expansion ‘conspiracy theories,’ discuss planned fee increase with citizens

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