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Youngkin vetoes language that would require referendum for Henrico gaming facility • Suspect in fatal Eastern Henrico hit-and-run arrested

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Youngkin vetoes language that would require referendum for planned Henrico gaming facility

In its seemingly on-again, off-again saga, the planned Roseshire gaming facility in Henrico County is on again, at least for now. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin Monday announced that he was vetoing language in the state’s revised budget that would require Churchill Downs, Inc. to earn approval from county voters through a referendum before opening the facility. (Click here to read more)

Suspect in fatal Eastern Henrico hit-and-run arrested
An 18-year-old Hopewell man is under arrest, facing multiple charges in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred March 22 near Richmond International Airport. Tony Lamont Roberts was taken into custody by Hopewell Police the same day the crash occurred, according to Henrico Police. The two-vehicle hit-and-run incident, involving
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Henrico Schools’ 2025-26 kindergarten registration opens March 24
Registration for kindergarten at Henrico County Public Schools will open online March 24 for children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 30. Families also will have the opportunity to go through the entire process in person during the 2025-26 Kindergarten Registration Kickoff at all 46 HCPS elementary schools
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Bagby elected chair of Democratic Party of Virginia
Virginia State Senator Lamont Bagby (D-9th District) was selected as chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia by the party’s Central Committee March 22. Bagby (whose district includes a portion of Henrico County) succeeds Susan Swecker, who served as chair since March 2015. Bagby has represented the 9th District in
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Family of Henrico woman last seen on Lee Bridge still desperate for answers
On Feb. 8, MaReesa Dawn Jones asked Henrico County Animal Control to come get her dog. Then, she disappeared. CBS 6 Crime Insider Jon Burkett talked to Laura Nevares, Jones’ cousin from California, and the detective working the case about what’s next in the missing persons investigation. “I would say
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Business in brief: March 24, 2025
Commonwealth Commercial Partners, LLC recently announced the following lease transactions in Henrico County: HGE MID, LLC dba Home Genius Exteriors – renewed its lease of 1,765 SF at 4198 Cox Road (Eric Hammond, Eliza Izard and Russell Wyatt represented the landlord); Bowen Ten Long & Bal PC – leased 2,340 SF
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Henrico Theatre Company to present 'Pickled as a Picture' March 27 at Henrico Theatre

'All Henrico Reads' featuring author Ruth Reichl planned March 27 at Henrico Sports and Events Center

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Henrico News Minute – March 24, 2025
A joint meeting between the Henrico School Board and Henrico Board of Supervisors turns heated; kindergarten registration begins today; Rotary Club, Henrico Police Athletic League launch new partnership; Henrico fifth-graders honored for their historical awareness projects.
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