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In aftermath of Henrico High School stabbing, officials consider changes to school security, mental health systems • Highland Springs grad Becton talks high school football, Eagles

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In aftermath of Henrico High School stabbing, officials consider changes to school security, mental health systems

The Henrico High School community gathered together in the days after a brutal stabbing occurred on campus to help students process the incident, with county leaders calling for more conversations on bolstering school security and mental health processes. Click here to read more

From Henrico to the city of brotherly love: Highland Springs grad Becton talks high school football, Eagles
Former Highland Springs offensive line coach Kevin Dent remembers a seminal moment from a Springers football practice years ago. Mekhi Becton, who graduated from Highland Springs in 2017 and now plays for the Philadelphia Eagles, was lined up against a defensive end, set to practice his kick step. What ensued
Henrico CitizenJimmy James, Special to the Citizen
Parade of Lights this Saturday on James River to feature boats decked out for Christmas
This weekend the James River will come alive with holiday cheer as the Richmond Boat Parade of Lights returns. The celebration kicks off around 5 p.m. Saturday and will feature more than 20 decorated boats cruising on the river. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico
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Free clothing distribution event planned in Henrico Dec. 14
Newviews Connects and Sentara are teaming up to host “Divine Hearts, Healthy Starts,” a free clothing distribution event Dec. 14. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sentara Community Care Center, located at 5116 Richmond Henrico Turnpike. Attendees can receive a new
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Papa Johns seeks volunteers to help distribute free pizzas to troops returning home Dec. 17-18
Papa Johns Pizza of Central Virginia is teaming up with the Blue Star Mothers of America (Central Virginia Chapter) to distribute free pizzas to military members returning home for the holidays. On Dec. 17 and 18, the USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia will be hosting the event at
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Virginia State Police to conduct Operation DISS-rupt on I-95 Dec. 15-16
In an effort to reduce serious and fatal crashes in Virginia, the Virginia State Police will conduct “Operation DISS-rupt,” a traffic enforcement and educational safety initiative along Interstate 95 Dec. 15-16. The operation will focus on the four key causes of serious crashes: distracted driving, impaired driving, speeding, and seat
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico Crime Report: Dec. 6-12, 2024
2000 block of Williamsburg Road, Varina District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with selling heroin, cocaine and synthetic drugs and a weapons charge at a gas station Dec. 6 at 2:42 p.m. 8600 block of Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s)
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Weekend Top 5
The Drama Department at J.R. Tucker High School, 2910 North Parham Road, will present “A Christmas Story: The Musical” at 7 p.m. Dec. 13-14 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 15. Based off the classic 1983 film of the same name, “A Christmas Story” is about 10-year-old Ralphie,
Henrico CitizenSarah Story, Citizen Online Editor
Obituaries - Henrico Citizen
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Pirate Dog Cards & Collectibles Show planned Dec. 14 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen

The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen to host Richmond Makers Market Dec. 15

Henrico Concert Band to present annual holiday concert Dec. 16

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• To win the state title, Varina will have to snap its opponent's 47-game winning streak (The Richmonder)
• Real estate giant EQT Exeter buys Henrico warehouses for $90M (Richmond BizSense)
• Henrico, Chesterfield & Richmond Police team up to fight crime from the sky (NBC-12)
• Henrico neighbors frustrated with road safety after deadly crash (ABC-8)

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Henrico News Minute – Dec. 13, 2024
Henrico names its teacher of the year; the county has 60 pedestrian-safety projects underway countywide; Henrico Schools earns federal funding for 10 zero-emission buses; Operation DISS-rupt to focus on I-95 corridor this weekend; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

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