Report will offer various options for enhanced water supply to Eastern Henrico • What goes into the decision to delay or close schools in Central Virginia?

Report will offer various options for enhanced water supply to Eastern Henrico

Henrico County will spend about $90,000 for an external report that will analyze the county’s response to this month’s water crisis and provide it with ideas about how to effectively provide its own water to Eastern Henrico in short-term, mid-term and longer-term scenarios. The county also will spend an as-yet-unknown amount for a second outside report related to the crisis. Click here to read more

What goes into the decision to delay or close schools in Central Virginia?

Winter weather has disrupted many Central Virginia schools’ schedules for a third week in a row. Wednesday morning, many families woke up expecting delayed starts to the school day. But those delays would soon switch to school closings. Richmond, Henrico, Hanover and Chesterfield all updated families of the changes between

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Win 2 tickets to Virginia Rep’s Moriarty!

We’re giving away two tickets to Virginia Repertory Theatre's production of Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty, good for the performance Friday, Jan. 24, at 8 p.m. or Sunday, Jan. 26, at 3 p.m. at Hanover Tavern (13181 Hanover Courthouse Road). To enter, simply email us and let us know who you’d bring with you to the show and which date you’d like to attend. We’ll pick a winner later today. Good luck!

Restorative justice for schools: Virginia lawmakers aim to reform discipline

Pilot program advances to Senate Education Committee as debate heats over alternatives to suspensions and expulsions

Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury

Democrats push $15 minimum wage, GOP raises business concerns

Virginia House Democrats renewed their push to once again raise the state’s minimum wage, framing the legislation as a lifeline for struggling workers and families. But the proposal faces stiff opposition from Republican lawmakers and business groups, and Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who vetoed a similar measure in 2024. “Last

Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury

Henrico Police: No evidence nurse accused in Henrico Doctors’ Hospital NICU cases targeted babies by race

There is no evidence that a former Henrico Doctors’ Hospital nurse accused of abusing a newborn in the hospital’s NICU unit targeted children based upon their race, Henrico Police Chief Eric English said in a statement Jan. 7.

Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

Restaurant Watch

DEC. 17 Arilang Sushi, 2239 Old Brick Road – The following violation was reported during a routine inspection: soiled cardboard is lining shelves in the walk-in cooler. Taco Bell, 9420 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: there is low grouting throughout the kitchen; ceiling vents

Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

In the Garden: Kid- and pet-friendly indoor gardening

Creating an indoor oasis of greenery can help lift your spirits, reduce stress and improve your overall wellbeing. Challenges arise when growing indoor plants with kids and pets in the house. Keep them safe by selecting pet- and kid-safe plants and pest management strategies. Increase your indoor gardening success by

Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

Program on Helen Keller planned Jan. 25 at Meadow Farm

Twisted Carrot Farm to host Winter Wonderland Market Jan. 26 at Lakeside Farmers' Market

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Henrico News Minute – Jan. 23, 2025

A former Henrico Doctors’ Hospital NICU nurse accused of assault appears in court; an 18-home subdivision proposed in Lakeside; details about a police chase that ended in Varina; our weekly Henrico Fur Finder.

Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

• VanValkenburg's bill aims to force planned Henrico gaming facility to face public referendum or lose revenue
• 18-home subdivision proposed in Lakeside
• NICU nurse to remain jailed as court awaits findings of mental health evaluation
• Tuckahoe MS student repeats as Henrico Schools' spelling champ
• Henrico students weigh in on school system's cell phone policy

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