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Proposed Henrico budget would cut key tax rates, raise data center tax, provide 6% pay raise for employees • Man charged with raping women he met on dating apps lived in Henrico County, police say

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Proposed Henrico budget would cut key tax rates, raise data center tax, provide 6% pay raise for employees

Henrico County officials are planning to cut several key tax rates in the coming fiscal year, raise one that applies to data centers, give county employees a 6% pay raise and allocate money for future water resiliency countywide. Click here to read more

Man charged with raping women he met on dating apps lived in Henrico County, police say
Police in Missouri want people in Central Virginia to see the face of a man recently arrested there in connection with multiple rapes in that state. Yahya Maly, 28, lived in Henrico County from 2013 to 2021, according to the St. Louis County Police Department. “Maly met several of his
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Parent thanks Henrico teacher who helped her son learn how to speak: ‘This is my job, but it’s also a passion’
CBS 6 Gives recently recognized Samantha Yearout, a special education teacher at Pinchbeck Elementary School, for her outstanding contributions to the community. Melissa Singh, a parent at Pinchbeck Elementary, nominated Yearout for the honor, highlighting Yearout’s impact on her son’s ability to learn how to talk. “I tell
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
As Trump cuts federal jobs, Virginia lawmakers race to respond
Emergency committee explores impact on workers, local economies, and critical state programs
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Virginia cracks down on illegal street takeovers and reckless driving
New legislation targeting exhibition driving heads to Youngkin’s desk, bringing tougher penalties for offenders
Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury
Henrico Division of Fire earns 2024 Governor’s Fire Service Award
The Henrico County Division of Fire was one of two fire departments in Virginia to earn the Excellence in Virginia Fire Services Award from Virginia Gov. Glen Youngkin, who announced award recipients Feb. 21. Youngkin praised Henrico Fire as a “highly regarded department known for its dedication to training and
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Savvy Senior: How to choose and use a home blood pressure monitor
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you offer me any tips on choosing and using a home blood pressure monitor? I just found out I have high blood pressure and my doctor recommended I get a home monitor so I can keep tabs on it. -Just Turned 63 Dear 63, Everyone with
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

Summer Camp and Activities Fair 2025 planned at Deep Run HS Feb. 27

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to host Virginia Orchid Society's annual show and sale Feb. 28-March 2

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