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Henrico high-schoolers get a ‘leg up’ in their career at Henrico Schools’ Career Rodeo • Armed security coming to GRTC buses in Richmond

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Henrico high-schoolers get a ‘leg up’ in their career at Henrico Schools’ Career Rodeo

Melanie Ochoa, a senior in Henrico Schools’ practical nursing program, was showcasing how to take a patient’s vital signs at the division’s “Career Rodeo” event when she heard an employer walk by and say the magic words: “We’re hiring!” Click here to read more

Armed security coming to GRTC buses in Richmond
Armed security will begin patrolling the GRTC bus system in Richmond next month as part of a new program to make riders feel safer. This program includes Public Safety Officers and Public Safety Ambassadors and comes in response to concerns about unsafe behavior on the buses and at bus stops.
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Virginia car tax credit hits dead end before Senate panel
Youngkin’s marquee tax cuts sidelined; cannabis marketplace advances to next stage
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Henrico Citizen debuts language translation options
The Henrico Citizen has debuted a new language translation option on HenricoCitizen.com, allowing all content on the website to be viewed in more than 30 languages. The enhancement is designed to allow better access to Henrico news and information for the county’s immigrant and refugee populations and others for
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Virginia Medicaid recipients on edge as GOP weighs cuts
With Trump back in office and funding in question, lawmakers scramble to protect health coverage for 630,000 Virginians
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Henrico 4-H to offer ‘Ready, Set, Camp!’ workshop for first-time 4-H campers
Henrico County youth interested in attending Junior 4-H Camp for the first time this summer are invited to participate in a daylong workshop Tuesday, Feb. 18 to preview the camp, including team-building games, outdoor activities and campfire traditions. The Ready, Set, Camp! workshop is designed for prospective campers who will
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Henrico Crime Report: Jan. 24-30, 2025
7300 block of Willow Crossing Terrace, Brookland District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with vandalism of an automobile and vandalism of a residence at a single-family home Jan. 24 at 1:03 a.m. 8700 block of Osborne Turnpike, Varina District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s)
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Weekend Top 5
Celebrate UnlockingRVA’s 9th anniversary with a one-of-a-kind Silent Party experience featuring DJ Rayvon & Markus Gold at the Henrico Sports and Events Center on Friday, Jan. 31 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Vibe to popular songs on wireless headphones and participate in glow-in-the-dark activities. There also will be
Henrico CitizenSarah Story, Citizen Online Editor
Obituaries - Henrico Citizen
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Brunswick Stew sale to benefit Knights of Columbus Council 395 planned Feb. 8

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