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Boil water advisory issued for all of Henrico County • Henrico crews complete water valve closures, begin filling Eastern, Northern Henrico water zones

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Boil water advisory issued for all of Henrico County

Henrico County officials have issued a boil water advisory for the entire county, Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas announced during a Wednesday afternoon press conference at the Tuckahoe Area Library. Click here to read more

HENRICO WATER CRISIS
Henrico crews complete water valve closures, begin filling Eastern, Northern Henrico water zones
Water service restoration is closer for residents of Eastern and Northern Henrico who have been without water for more than 36 hours. Shortly after noon on Wednesday, Henrico County Public Utilities crews completed a series of water valve closures that will prevent any water from flowing backwards to the city
Henrico CitizenTom Lappas, Citizen Publisher
Henrico crews working to close 14 small water valves, which could lead to restored service
Henrico Public Utilities officials Wednesday morning were continuing to work on the county’s water system to restore water service to Eastern and Northern Henrico, after overnight efforts managed to restore some service in the Mechanicsville Turnpike area. Shortly before midnight Wednesday, officials believed that they could have service restored
Henrico CitizenTom Lappas, Citizen Publisher
Henrico water service restoration taking longer than anticipated; ‘We’re doing everything we can’
Water valve issues delay process; Henrico could eventually stop purchasing water from Richmond; Henrico NAACP expresses frustration with county’s response
Henrico CitizenTom Lappas, Citizen Publisher
Henrico School Board to elect new chair, vice-chair at Jan. 9 meeting
Henrico School Board members will meet at 3 p.m. on Thursday to elect a new school board chair and vice-chair for 2025. Alicia Atkins, who represents the Varina District, is the current board chair, while Marcie Shea, representing the Tuckahoe District, serves as the current vice-chair. Atkins is the
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter
Henrico Fur Finder: Jan. 8, 2025
Every Wednesday, the Henrico Fur Finder highlights pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter. Hover over each animal’s picture to see their name, sex, and breed. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee any animal’s availability, and animals cannot be put on
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico Property Transactions: Dec. 4-10, 2024
8422 O’Bannon Court, Unit 04, Brookland District - $199,990, 912 SF (built in 1985), from David P. Zarling to Joseph Simonpietri. 1505 Yellow Tavern Court, Fairfield District - $215,200, 1,058 SF (built in 1980), from Nabil E. and Kareen Anne Bedewi Trustees to Opendoor Property Trust
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Savvy Senior: What happens to your debt when you die?
Dear Savvy Senior, Can my kids inherit my debt after I die? I have taken on a lot of credit card debt over the past 10 years or so, and I’m worried that my son and daughter will get stuck with it when I die. -Indebted Senior Dear Indebted,
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

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