Henrico’s water treatment facility could be equipped to serve all of the county within 5-10 years ‘or sooner’ • Why do some Henrico residents still get their water from Richmond?

Henrico’s water treatment facility could be equipped to serve all of the county within 5-10 years ‘or sooner’

Although it is contractually obligated to purchase an average of about 12 million gallons of water per day from the City of Richmond until midway through 2040, Henrico County should have the infrastructure in place to supply all county customers with water from its own treatment facility well before then, according to a top county official. Click here to read more

Why do some Henrico residents still get their water from Richmond?

Last week’s water crisis in Richmond, which spilled over to Henrico since much of Eastern and Northern Henrico receive their water through the city’s system, has caused some Henrico residents to wonder why they are reliant upon the city’s water supply and not Henrico’s. The reason

Henrico CitizenTom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

What Henrico officials are doing following reports of cloudy, milky water in Eastern Henrico

In the aftermath of last week’s water crisis in Richmond and parts of Henrico, some Eastern Henrico residents this week have reported cloudy or milky water coming from their home faucets. But Henrico officials are reminding them that those are common results of increased pressure in water lines. Henrico Public

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After first week back in school following water crisis, Henrico students reflect: ‘It was pretty rough’

Henrico students have returned to school after a “rough week” of unforeseen challenges, with a snow storm and county-wide water issues causing schools to close from Jan. 6 to Jan. 10. Many students living in Eastern and Northern Henrico lost access to tap water altogether last week, while some reported

Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter

Henrico Police officer dies after fight with aggressive brain cancer

The Henrico County Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. Officer Evan O’Dell died Wednesday after a fight with an aggressive form of brain cancer. O’Dell joined the Henrico County Police Department in May 2011. He aspired to work alongside students and staff in Henrico County

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Henrico Crime Report: Jan. 10-16, 2025

1600 block of Tunbridge Drive, Tuckahoe District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with non-aggravated assault at a single-family home Jan. 10 at 10:36 a.m. 11200 block of West Broad Street, Three Chopt District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with shoplifting, possession of cocaine, and identity

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Weekend Top 5

Crossroads Art Center, 2016 Staples Mill Road, will hold its January Open House + Artist Reception on Friday, Jan. 17 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Featured exhibits include “Love,” the gallery member exhibition theme; a 24-year retrospective of photos and design for Richmond Triangle Players by John MacLellan;

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Book People to host 'New Year, New Story' writing workshop Jan. 18

• Henrico Police unveils new way to report many kinds of crime (ABC-8)
• Deep-dish Deliverance: Chicago-style pizza finds a home in Henrico (Richmond Magazine)
• Pilates franchise stretching out with new locations in Carytown, Henrico (Richmond BizSense)

Henrico News Minute – Jan. 17, 2025

Richmond Montessori School receives a six-month warning from the VDOE; Henrico plans a winter weather preparedness event next week; a new look for Virginia’s vehicle inspection stickers; applications open for My Henrico Academy; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.

Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

• Richmond Montessori gets six months to improve after child runs onto busy road
• 'My Henrico Academy' to accept applications through Feb. 28
• Henrico officials hire 2 firms to analyze county’s water crisis management
• Deep Run HS students win Congressional App Challenge for Virginia's First District
• Near his Henrico foaling site, Boston gets his due

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