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What does Henrico Schools spend its budget on? • Proposed Virginia budget amendments maintain referendum mandate for planned Henrico gaming facility

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What does Henrico Schools spend its budget on?

Henrico Schools approved a $881 million budget last year, and school system officials are looking to increase their budget by $33 million in the coming fiscal year. It takes a lot of money to run a school system – but what is all that money spent on? Click here to read more

Proposed Virginia budget amendments maintain referendum mandate for planned Henrico gaming facility
The planned Roseshire gaming facility in Henrico’s Staples Mill shopping center would not be permitted to open unless voters in the county pass a referendum authorizing it, according to language that survived budget negotiations in the Virginia General Assembly Feb. 20. A bipartisan group of 11 state representatives – six
Henrico CitizenTom Lappas, Citizen Publisher
Henrico students to host LLS benefit soccer tournament Feb. 22
Soccer players of all ages and skill levels will come together this weekend to compete in a unique tournament with a mission to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Scheduled for 3 p.m. Feb. 22 at Glen Allen High School, the event aims to bring the community
Henrico CitizenLauren Jones, Special to the Citizen
Pedestrian struck, injured in Henrico’s Near West End
A pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck and injured by a vehicle Feb. 20 in Henrico’s Near West End. The incident happened at about 8:40 p.m. on Monument Avenue near Pepper Avenue. The driver stopped and cooperated with Henrico Police, who continue to investigate what happened. The condition
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One dead after shooting on I-64 in Henrico
A driver who was shot multiple times along Interstate 64 in Henrico County Thursday night has died, Virginia State Police confirmed Friday morning. The shooting occurred along I-64 East in eastern Henrico County, just past the Nine Mile Road exit. On scene, police found an SUV in a ditch. The
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Democratic gun control bills pass Virginia General Assembly, face likely opposition from Republican governor
Virginia Democrats advanced a series of gun control bills this legislative session that now head to the governor’s office despite resistance from Republicans and gun advocates. Gov. Glenn Youngkin is expected to veto the restrictions, as he has in previous years. Several of the bills that the Democratic-controlled General
Henrico CitizenEmma Beardsley, Richmond Capital News Service
Henrico Crime Report: Feb. 14-20, 2025
East Laburnum Avenue at Meadowbridge Road, Fairfield District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with hit-and-run felony and driving under the influence at a vehicle accident Feb. 14 at 8:42 a.m. 2900 block of North Parham Road, Three Chopt District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with illegal
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Weekend Top 5
River City Community Players will present “Crimes of the Heart” by Beth Henley at The Gayton Kirk Presbyterian Church, 11421 Gayton Road, on Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and on Feb. 22 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The three MaGrath sisters are back
Henrico CitizenSarah Story, Citizen Online Editor
Obituaries - Henrico Citizen
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The Funny Run 5K to benefit CSz Richmond Theater planned March 30 at Deep Run Park

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