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Henrico Schools proposes staggered start in fall of 2026, changes to policies on staff duties • Henrico police investigate 'shots fired' call at West End apartment complex

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Henrico Schools proposes staggered start in fall of 2026, changes to policies on staff duties

Henrico School Board members will review the proposed 2026-2027 Henrico Schools calendar, which includes a staggered start, at a March 27 work session and vote on the proposal in May. Click here to read more

Henrico police investigate ‘shots fired’ call at West End apartment complex
Police were on the scene at the Quarter Mill Apartments to investigate reports of shots fired, Crime Insider sources told Jon Burkett. As of 8 a.m., no shooting victim has been found. Police were called to the complex in the 6 a.m. hour after neighbors heard what sounded
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Youngkin signs several maternal health bills, tweaks another on unconscious bias training
For the second year in a row, Youngkin amended a bill designed to reduce bias that can be detrimental to Black maternal health
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Henrico Education Foundation to host Excellence in Education Celebration April 10
The Henrico Education Foundation will host its fifth annual Excellence in Education Celebration April 10 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Science Museum of Virginia.
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Keep Henrico Beautiful accepting nominations for top properties
The Keep Henrico Beautiful Committee is accepting applications for its annual awards program to recognize properties that are beautifully landscaped and highlight sustainable practices. Applications for the residential Land Lover Award and the commercial Clean Business Award are being accepted online and due by April 30. The program, now in
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Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Scapes program
The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is now enrolling interested residents in SMART Scapes, a program that helps residents assess their home landscape for problems; provides instruction on proper planting, pruning, and mulching techniques; and offers guidance on how to select the right plant for the right spot.
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Restaurant Watch
FEB. 28 Zaxby’s, 9110 Staples Mill Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: person in charge states the facility doesn’t have an employee health policy; soda and ice found in register hand sink; observed leak at mop sink; fan grate is broken and the condenser
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In the Garden: Grow, harvest and enjoy all parts of cilantro
Growing cilantro is easy, but this cool-weather herb quickly flowers and goes to seed as temperatures rise. This can be frustrating as some vegetables typically combined with cilantro, like tomatoes and peppers, ripen during the warmer summer months. Try making multiple plantings, using all parts of the plant, or growing
Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

'Soaring Tails' kite flying event planned March 30 at Dorey Park

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Henrico News Minute – March 27, 2025
Is a staggered start to the school year coming for Henrico students in the near future?; Henrico reports its first confirmed case of rabies this year; the board of supervisors hears public input about its proposed budget; a temporary burn ban is in effect in the county; our Henrico Small
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