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Legislative report: Development of data centers could triple energy demands if unconstrained • National recovery advocate speaks in Henrico

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Legislative report: Development of data centers could triple energy demands if unconstrained

The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission released its long awaited report on data centers Monday, detailing the expected soaring energy demands and large economic benefits of the industry ahead of the 2025 General Assembly session. Click here to read more

National recovery advocate speaks in Henrico
Recovery advocate Ryan Hampton spoke about his journey with addiction and signed copies of his third book, Fentanyl Nation Dec. 5 at the McShin Recovery Resource Foundation in Henrico. Hampton spoke about his own opioid addiction and recovery before reading an excerpt from his book about the danger of misinformation
Henrico CitizenMary Margaret Clouse, Special to the Citizen
Henrico Citizen, Henrico EDA partner to award 40 small businesses free advertising
The Henrico Citizen and Henrico Economic Development Authority are partnered to support 40 Henrico small businesses through the second iteration of the Henrico Small Business Boost program. The program, which provides complimentary three-month advertising packages, has doubled in size since its pilot program in 2023. The program aims to help
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Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers’ Crime of the Week: Dec. 9-15, 2024
Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted for breaking into a business, starting a fire and stealing several dirt bikes in Richmond. The incident occurred Dec. 2 at a business located in the 2200 block of Belt Boulevard. The business owner arrived
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Henrico Fur Finder: Dec. 11, 2024
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.
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Henrico Property Transactions: Nov. 13-19, 2024
9398 Wind Haven Court, Unit 0105, Brookland District - $220,000, 956 SF (built in 1986), from Dustin V. Alga to Rodney A. and Morgan Cole. 116 North Fern Avenue, Varina District - $253,000, 1,056 SF (built in 1956), from Dennis W. and Terry Spiller to Amy Little.
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HATTheatre to present 'Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Richmond Christmas Show' Dec. 13, 15

Varina Big Toy Christmas Parade planned Dec. 14

Short Pump Park to host Santa Paws Dec. 14

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HENRICO CITIZEN PODCAST
Henrico News Minute – Dec. 11, 2024
A state senator seeks the opinion of Virginia’s attorney general in relation to the planned Rosie’s Gaming Emporium in Henrico; a single-vehicle crash leaves one woman dead; the Henrico Citizen and Henrico Economic Development Authority announce the second iteration of the Henrico Small Business Boost; the second of three nights
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• VanValkenburg seeks attorney general's opinion about legality of historic horse racing machines
• With almost 200 teacher vacancies, Henrico Schools is leaning on its provisionally-licensed teachers
• Spiders win Cheer and Gear Classic days after Henrico Sports and Events Center celebrates first year
• Henrico Holiday Express parade returns Dec. 10-12
• Henrico supervisors defer consideration of proposed Sheetz to February

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