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With almost 200 teacher vacancies, Henrico Schools is leaning on its provisionally-licensed teachers • Henrico Planning Commission to consider new tools to lower housing costs

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With almost 200 teacher vacancies, Henrico Schools is leaning on its provisionally-licensed teachers

Finding fully licensed teachers to fill vacancies in Henrico's public schools can be “next to impossible,” given teacher shortages in Virginia, according to HCPS’ head of talent acquisition Kenya Jackson, so HCPS is looking to “grow its own” teachers through current staff. Click here to read more

Henrico Planning Commission to consider new tools to lower housing costs
At its Dec. 12 meeting, the Henrico Planning Commission will review proposed design guidelines and related zoning ordinance changes designed to allow and encourage small lot single family developments. This would allow detached homes on lots as small as 3,000 square feet, compared to the current limit of 5,
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Henrico Holiday Express parade returns Dec. 10-12
The Henrico Holiday Express Tour is returning Dec. 10-12. The parade will begin each day at 5 p.m. at a different Henrico County Public Library, travel through designated districts, and conclude at a Henrico County Recreation facility between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. The parade will
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Williamsburg man cited after bringing loaded gun to RIC checkpoint
A Williamsburg man was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration officers found a loaded .45-caliber handgun in his carry-on bag at Richmond International Airport Dec. 3. The handgun was loaded with nine rounds, one chambered. The gun was the 30th firearm that TSA officers have intercepted at the airport
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VIDEO: The Henrico Business Corner – University of Richmond business professor Richard Coughlin
In this week’s edition of the Henrico Business Corner, Mike King of MIKEKINGBIZ speaks about the Henrico and Metro Richmond business ecosystem with University of Richmond business professor Richard Coughlin, who also serves as a keynote speaker, strategic advisor, facilitator and coach for a variety of corporate and non-profit clients.
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Business in brief: Dec. 9, 2024
Commonwealth Commercial Partners, LLC recently announced the following lease transactions in Henrico County: K and C Collective, LLC – leased 867 SF at 5700 Old Richmond Avenue (Tucker Dowdy and Robbie Berndt represented the landlord); McShin Foundation – leased 15,000 SF at 2300 Dumbarton Road (Sam Edwards and Tucker Dowdy represented
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Henrico Pops Chorus to present annual holiday concert 'Comfort & Joy' Dec. 10 at Henrico Theatre

Jingle Bell Bazaar benefiting GoochlandCares planned Dec. 10 at Richmond Country Club

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Henrico News Minute – Dec. 9, 2024
A proposal before the Henrico Planning Commission this week could spur the development of more affordable housing units in the county; a senior living community is being planned in the Varina District; how Henrico Schools is working to fill teacher vacancies.
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