After delay, planned Henrico treatment and detox center nears reality • Henrico School Board ditches high school boundary change proposal, will weigh 'comprehensive' school redistricting this fall

After delay, planned Henrico treatment and detox center nears reality

When a Henrico resident is struggling with an opioid or substance abuse problem, he or she typically ends up in one of several places: jail, a recovery home, or in the temporary care of Henrico Area Mental Health and Developmental Services or a private behavioral health crisis agency.

Often, though, none of those options is an ideal one, according to Deputy Henrico County Manager for Public Safety Michael Feinmel, since what many people in those situations need is a longer-term, comprehensive treatment plan to help end their dependence and – and that’s why the county is partnering with a private company to create a new solution. Click here to read more

Henrico School Board ditches high school boundary change proposal, will weigh ‘comprehensive’ school redistricting this fall

With a 3-2 informal vote at their March 13 meeting, Henrico School Board members decided to drop a proposal that would have changed the attendance zones of four high schools to help balance out capacity. The proposed changes, which would have gone into effect during the 2026-2027 school year, would

Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter

Henrico Police seek man wanted in string of robberies

Henrico Police officials are seeking the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection to several robberies in Henrico and Chesterfield counties. Between Jan. 16 and March 8, both law enforcement agencies received several calls for service for robberies. In Henrico, the incidents were connected to businesses in the

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Portion of Old Sadler and Sadler roads closing for improvements

A portion of Old Sadler Road between the CarMax parking lot and Sadler Road closed beginning Monday, March 17 for improvements. A detour will use Sadler, Dominion Boulevard and West Broad Street. The closure will be in effect for approximately eight weeks. A portion of Sadler between the Old Sadler

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Rogish to host Tuckahoe Talk meeting March 27

Tuckahoe District Supervisor Jody K. Rogish will host a Tuckahoe Talk constituent meeting Thursday, March 27 to discuss a variety of topics, including reports commissioned by Henrico County to review issues related to the water-service outages of early January. In addition, the meeting will highlight the Henrico Alert emergency notification

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Savvy Senior: When to worry about your memory

Dear Savvy Senior, At age 70, I’ve become more and more forgetful lately and am concerned it may be an early sign of dementia. Are there any memory screening tools or services that you can recommend to help me gauge my problem, without going to a neurologist? -Forgetful Frank

Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen to unveil four new exhibits March 20

Open House + Artist Reception planned March 21 at Crossroads Art Center

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Henrico News Minute – March 18, 2025

The Henrico School Board passes on a plan to redistrict four high schools – for now; students from 17 schools compete in a Rubik’s Cube challenge; our weekly Henrico Small Business Spotlight feature; a western Henrico home fire causes damage.

Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

• Henrico's GreenCity plans collapse as developer misses payment deadline
• Can you conquer 'the Cube?' Henrico students put their skills to the test during lively competition
• 140-home subdivision proposed in Montrose; 26-home development planned in Short Pump
• New Henrico shooting range to open in former Colonial Shooting Academy location
• Henrico’s Black History 'Soul Bowl' highlights local trailblazers, emphasizes substance use prevention

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