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Irvo Otieno's mother supports legislation she thinks could have saved his life • County officials unveil Ashe mural at Henrico Sports and Events Center

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Irvo Otieno's mother supports legislation she thinks could have saved his life: 'Put a stop to this absurdity'

Caroline Ouko, the mother of Irvo Otieno, is putting her support behind a piece of legislation that she says could have helped saved him from being sent to jail and his eventual death. Click here to read more

County officials unveil Ashe mural at Henrico Sports and Events Center
The late Arthur Ashe Jr. was a trailblazing giant on the tennis court and in advocating for human rights and social change. Now, the Richmond native is celebrated in a larger-than-life mural at the Henrico Sports and Events Center. Henrico County officials, members of Ashe’s family and others unveiled
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Bill eliminating supplementary breast exam costs clears Virginia legislature on third push
The Virginia General Assembly passed a measure Thursday prohibiting health insurance carriers from imposing cost sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations. The passage comes after three consecutive attempts from Del. Shelly A. Simonds, D-Newport News. House Bill 1828 is recommended this year by the Health Insurance Reform Commission. “I
Henrico CitizenBrooke Lindberg, VCU Capital News Service
School funding showdown looms as legislature sends sales tax bill to Youngkin again
Localities say they need more revenue, but the governor’s opposition remains a hurdle
Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury
Launched with love
A crowd of friends, family, neighbors, and fellow church members joined Sarah Mayfield Feb. 8 for the launch of her new book, This Sure Thing, at Community West Church on Pump Road in Henrico. Mayfield, a resident of Crown Grant, wrote This Sure Thing as a tribute both to her
Henrico CitizenPatty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor
Henrico Crime Report: Feb. 7-13, 2025
Oakleys Lane at Williamsburg Road, Varina District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with possession of cocaine, possessing a concealed weapon, and a weapons charge at a gas station Feb. 7 at 11:39 a.m. 11400 block of West Broad Street, Three Chopt District – Police arrested and charged
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Weekend Top 5
Curtain Call’s Spring Home and Decor Consignment Sale will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 14-16 in the former JC Penney’s at Regency Mall, 1420 North Parham Road. Items for sale include window treatments, furniture, rugs, lamps, mirrors, pictures, floral arrangements, bedding, silver, china, designer
Henrico CitizenSarah Story, Citizen Online Editor
Obituaries - Henrico Citizen
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The Lawrence Olds Band to perform Feb. 18 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen

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Henrico News Minute – Feb. 14, 2025
A former Henrico Doctors’ Hospital NICU nurse is granted bond; why some students at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School shook a lot of hands recently; Henrico Education Foundation to host annual event; General Assembly passes breast exam bill; our weekly Henrico Fur Finder, Restaurant Watch and Weekend Top 5.
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