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One year in, Henrico CARES has provided students more than 400 mental healthcare appointments • Henrico Small Business Spotlight: C. P. Dean

One year in, Henrico CARES has provided students more than 400 mental healthcare appointments

Since its launch in March 2024, the Henrico CARES program has been able to provide Henrico County Public Schools students more than 100 free teletherapy appointments and about 300 mental healthcare appointments, according to school system leaders. Click here to read more

Henrico Small Business Spotlight: C. P. Dean
Ask Sarah Ball about her goal for C.P. Dean, and she answers right on cue: “To limit the barriers to having fun in the home.” Her company does just that, with a long history of happy customers to back it up. With about 14,000 square feet of retail
Autism training bill passes both chambers of Virginia General Assembly
A bill aimed at enhancing professional development opportunities for school employees and healthcare professionals working with students with autism spectrum disorder passed the Senate and House unanimously. SB1293, proposed by Sen. William Stanley, R-Franklin County, directs the Board of Education to provide guidance and optional yearly training for staff who
Scholarship surprise
The Chick-fil-A at White Oak Village in Eastern Henrico erupted in cheers Feb. 26 as team member Taylor Powell was surprised with a $25,000 scholarship and a new laptop. Having survived a malignant brain tumor as a child, Powell plans to use the scholarship to major in psychology at
Nash Osborn shares origin story of new Innsbrook restaurant The Fishin’ Pig on ‘Eat It, Virginia!’
Robey Martin and Scott Wise discuss the latest restaurant news in Virginia, including the expansion of The Fishin’ Pig to Innsbrook. Nash Osborn joins to talk about The Fishin’ Pig’s origins, its growth to six locations, and its philanthropic efforts, including supporting Virginia universities and community events. Click here to
Business in brief: March 3, 2025
Where Ya Bin Richmond, a store that sells customer returns and overstocked goods, will officially open on Friday, March 14 at 8910-A Quioccasin Road in Henrico’s West End. Inventory is updated weekly. Prices start at $10 on Fridays and decrease throughout the week all the way to $0.25

Jacob's Chance to host charity pickleball tournament March 8 in Chesterfield


Shooting call leads officers to woman's body inside Henrico apartment (CBS-6)
• Rep. Wittman constituents gather in Henrico to discuss budget concerns (ABC-8)
• Henrico veteran’s life saved by wife’s CPR skills, community action (ABC-8)
• Running the World: A free global fitness group meets every Saturday in a Henrico park (Richmond Magazine)

Henrico News Minute – March 3, 2025
Henrico Police make an arrest in connection with an October homicide; former Richmond DPU director didn’t regularly meet with Henrico County officials about water treatment plant; Henrico-based Owens and Minor makes a significant shift.

• HENRICO: COUNTY OF REFUGE – How Ukrainians fleeing Russian invasion have found hope here
• Henrico School Board proposes boundary adjustments for four high schools
• Proposed Henrico budget would cut key tax rates, raise data center tax, provide 6% pay raise for employees
• Restaurant Watch
• Henrico Schools' budget would provide 6% raise for all staff, higher raises for IAs and support staff

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