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Teen injured, Henrico woman charged in Dec. 18 hit-and-run • Henrico Schools to provide 400 additional meals after closing winter food sign-up

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Teen injured, Henrico woman charged in Dec. 18 hit-and-run

A Henrico woman has been charged with hit-and-run after a Dec. 18 crash in Northern Henrico left a teen bicyclist injured. Click here to read more

Henrico Schools to provide 400 additional meals after closing winter food sign-up
Henrico Schools will distribute approximately 400 additional meal packages to families after the division’s winter meal sign-up launched last month was halted due to overwhelming demand. The additional meals will be provided to families directly identified by HCPS’ Family and Community Engagement team as needing support, HCPS Communications Director
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter
McClellan urges extension of law permitting states to reimburse stolen SNAP benefits
Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-4th District) is urging Congress to extend the authority for states to replace stolen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. In a letter to House Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Andy Harris (MD) and Ranking Member Sanford Bishop (GA), McClellan emphasized the urgent need to protect vulnerable families facing a
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Virginia State Police receive more than 150 reports about drone sightings
The Virginia Fusion Center, a division of the Virginia State Police Homeland Security Department, has received more than 150 tips about drone activity throughout the state in December. The surge in reports follows drone sightings in other states, including New Jersey. The VFC is currently investigating all tips and collaborating
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Holidays, on tour
Henrico County’s three-day Holiday Express Tour visited all five of the county’s magisterial districts Dec. 10-12, winding its way through neighborhoods to bring holiday greetings to citizens along the route. The parade included a Henrico Recreation and Parks Parade Float along with a decorated fire truck, dump truck, library van,
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Restaurant Watch
NOV. 19 Eggs Up Grill, 2238 John Rolfe Parkway – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: facility couldn’t provide proof that staff is trained on employee health; management and employees are not aware or been informed of their responsibilities in reporting symptoms or diagnosis of diseases transmissible
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In the Garden: Winter celebrations and cold temperatures
The winter solstice marks the Northern Hemisphere’s first day of winter and the day with the fewest hours of sunlight. It usually occurs around December 21st, like this year, and has been celebrated worldwide since ancient times. A variety of plants have been used to celebrate this change of
Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

Cinema at the Center Dec. 21 at Meadow Farm to show 'Home Alone'

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Henrico News Minute – Dec. 19, 2024
Henrico Schools officials expand the school system’s winter meals effort; historic land in Henrico will be protected; Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan urges Congress to extend states’ ability to replace stolen SNAP funds; “The Nutcracker” begins tonight at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
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