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Spirit Airlines to begin service between Richmond, NY-LaGuardia • Henrico supervisors likely to defer hearing about proposed West End Sheetz

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Spirit Airlines to begin service between Richmond, NY-LaGuardia

Spirit Airlines will launch new nonstop service between Richmond International Airport and New York-LaGuardia Airport beginning May 7. The route becomes Spirit's third destination from RIC, joining existing flights to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. Click here to read more

Henrico supervisors likely to defer hearing about proposed West End Sheetz
The Henrico County Board of Supervisors will hold its next meeting Tuesday, March 11, beginning with a 3:45 p.m. work session in the County Manager’s Conference Room in the Administration Building at the Henrico County Government Center. At that meeting, the board will hear a report on J.
Henrico CitizenJoseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor
Henrico Fire welcomes 20 new recruits
Twenty new Henrico County firefighters graduated from Recruit Academy 83 March 6 during a ceremony at the Henrico Theatre in Highland Springs. Fire officials also recognized the achievements and promotions of several active members during the ceremony. “I’m grateful to our 20 newest firefighters for choosing service above self,
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Invasive species bills aim to close retail gap, educate Virginia consumers
Lawmakers recently sent the governor twin bills that he vetoed last year, which aim to protect the state’s native wildlife by educating consumers on invasive plants. Del. Holly Seibold, D-Fairfax, introduced House Bill 1941 and Sen. Saddam Salim, D-Fairfax, introduced Senate Bill 1166. The bills, which passed with bipartisan
Henrico CitizenSarah Hagen, VCU Capital News Service
Virginia bill expands autism training for school personnel
Instructional personnel and school board employees who work alongside autistic students will have optional, advanced professional development opportunities, according to recent legislation. Sen. William Stanley Jr., R-Franklin, sponsored Senate Bill 1293, which passed both chambers unanimously. School instructors and employees will have the annual option for advanced training to better
Henrico CitizenJaila Hendricks, VCU Capital News Service
Business in brief: March 10, 2025
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recently announced the following lease transactions in Henrico County: Jencare – renewed and expanded its lease of 8,744 SF of retail space at Glen Lea Centre, 3800-3824 Mechanicsville Turnpike (Alicia Brown, Connie Jordan Nielsen and Nicki Jassy represented the landlord); Whispers of Time – renewed its lease of
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On the Air Radio Players to present 'Alice in Wonderland' March 12-13 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen

HATTheatre to perform 'Snapshots, A Musical Scrapbook' March 14-23

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Henrico News Minute – March 10, 2025
Concerns about crowded conditions at Tucker High School; Henrico Fire welcomes 20 new firefighters to its ranks; proposal would offer more anonymity for large-prize winners of the Virginia Lottery; 47 Henrico educators earn or renew national board certification.
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