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‘We are not safe’ – Henrico High students call for more security measures after school stabbing • Henrico Citizen to add new community vitality reporter through partnership with Report for America

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‘We are not safe’ – Henrico High students call for more security measures after school stabbing

Several Henrico High School students said they fear for their safety after a recent stabbing on campus and during a Dec. 12 meeting urged members of the Henrico School Board to make immediate security enhancements at the school. Click here to read more

Henrico Citizen to add new community vitality reporter through partnership with Report for America
For the second time in four years, the Henrico Citizen has been selected to serve as a host newsroom for the national Report for America program. Through the national nonprofit service program, the Citizen and 65 other host newsrooms nationwide will add new full-time journalists in 2025 to cover critical
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Henrico Police clarify timing of events related to shooting death of 17-year-old in Eastern Henrico
Henrico County Police are continuing to investigate a shooting that killed a 17-year-old boy and damaged a home in Eastern Henrico early Monday morning. Police on Tuesday clarified that they had received a call about 3:25 a.m. for a reported shooting in the 3300 block of Reynolds Road
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Voting opens for RVA Sports Awards; Joyner-Kersee to serve as keynote speaker
Voting is now open for the eighth annual RVA Sports Awards, which will be held Feb. 8 at an event headlined by keynote speaker and U.S. Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kerese. The event, organized by the Richmond Region Tourism Foundation, will celebrate outstanding athletic achievements in the Richmond region from the
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2 more ‘After Hours Concerts at Innsbrook’ shows announced
SERVPRO After Hours Concerts at the Innsbrook Pavilion this week announced two new additions to its 2025 ‘Tribute Thursdays’ lineup: Kenny and Luke’s Country Beach Party on Thursday, Aug. 21, and Separate Ways The Band - Ultimate Journey Tribute Show on Thursday, Sept. 25. Tickets for both shows go on
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Milestones: Dec. 17, 2024
Our weekly roundup recognizing the academic honors and personal achievements of Henrico residents.
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Savvy Senior: How to know if you’re getting osteoporosis
Dear Savvy Senior, Can a person in their early fifties have osteoporosis? When I fell and broke my wrist last winter the doctor that treated me told me I might have osteoporosis. -Surprised Susan Dear Susan, While osteoporosis is much more common in adults over age 60, it can strike
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Central Virginia Dance Academy to present 'The Nutcracker' Dec. 19-22 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen

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Henrico News Minute – Dec. 17, 2024
One teen is killed and another injured in two separate shootings in Henrico; this week’s edition of The Henrico Business Corner with Mike King features an interview with Henrico County Chief of Staff Cari Tretina; spotlighting Highland Springs HS graduate Mekhi Becton, who is playing a key role on the
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• In aftermath of Henrico High School stabbing, officials consider changes to school security, mental health systems
• From Henrico to the city of brotherly love: Highland Springs grad Becton talks high school football, Eagles
• Hermitage High's Suders named 2025 Henrico Teacher of the Year
• Henrico prioritizing pedestrian safety improvements, sidewalks near schools and busy streets
• National recovery advocate speaks in Henrico

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