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Henrico floats possibility of purchasing Richmond water treatment facility; consultant outlines 5 options for Henrico water system enhancements

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Henrico floats possibility of purchasing Richmond water treatment facility; consultant outlines 6 options for Henrico water system enhancements

Henrico County officials are meeting today with counterparts from the City of Richmond to discuss options to serve the region's water customers – including the possibility that Henrico could purchase the city's beleaguered water treatment facility, help form a regional authority to operate it or even become the region's primary water supplier itself. Click here to read more

Young Henrico Scout holds supervisors accountable; new townhomes approved for Church Road
Emily Waterbury, a local Webelos Scout, came to the Jan. 28 Henrico Board of Supervisors meeting with a mission. Two years ago, she visited the board with her Troop as members worked on their Inside Government badge and spoke with Brookland Supervisor Dan Schmitt about getting a sidewalk installed to
Henrico CitizenJoseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor
Henrico School Board to hold public hearing on budget, give update on mental health plan
The Henrico School Board will hold a 5 p.m. public hearing to seek community input on the recommended 2025-2026 budget after their 3:30 p.m. work session Feb. 13. The $914 million proposed budget, which the board will vote on Feb. 27, would be a $33 million increase
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter
Where these Henrico County high school athletes are heading for college
Wednesday began the period for high school athletes to sign National Letters of Intent to accept college scholarships. Here’s a partial list of local athletes that signed and where they are headed. GLEN ALLEN (All football except where noted) • Dallas Chavis – Emory and Henry • Ahmed Kamara – Emory and Henry
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Virginia housing advocates promote legislation to foster affordable options, end homelessness
Housing advocates and homeless-service professionals gathered at the state capitol Wednesday for Housing Advocacy Day, calling on lawmakers to support legislation that promotes affordable housing and ends homelessness. The event was planned by the Virginia Housing Alliance, the only statewide organization that represents affordable housing and homelessness organizations. More than
Henrico CitizenSeraina Caviezel, Richmond Capital News Service
Virginia House targets speed camera ‘cash grab’
Bill advances to Senate, aiming to curb profiteering and ensure cameras focus on safety, not revenue
Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury
Anti-Trump protesters gather at Virginia General Assembly
Hundreds gathered outside the General Assembly Feb. 5 to protest the Trump Administration’s early actions, including the slew of executive orders presented by the president and Project 2025. The demonstration was one of many nationwide as part of the 50 Protests, 50 States, One Day initiative known as 50501.
Henrico CitizenEmma Beardsley, Richmond Capital News Service
Milestones: Feb. 11, 2025
Kenley Barrett Sapp of Glen Allen graduated magna cum laude in December from Furman University in South Carolina. Sapp earned a bachelor of arts in Communication Studies: Media Studies with a minor in Visual Strategy and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies. Shannon McDaniel Hays of Glen Allen was named to
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Savvy Senior: The surprising dangers of earwax
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that excessive earwax can cause serious health problems in elderly seniors. What can you tell me about this? -Caregiving Daughter Dear Caregiving, It’s true! Excessive amounts of earwax can indeed cause problems in elderly seniors including hearing loss or ringing in your ears.
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

Curtain Call's Spring Home and Decor Consignment Sale planned Feb. 14-March 2 at Regency

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Henrico News Minute – Feb. 11, 2025
A report due this morning will detail Henrico’s water crisis and possible next steps; Henrico supervisors expand eligibility for the county’s Employee Home Purchase Assistance Program; the 20th Cap2Cap bike ride is planned in May; a look at where some Henrico County high school student-athletes are headed to play sports
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