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Tucker HS students and staff urge Henrico School Board to address crowded conditions at school • Henrico Library to host All Henrico Reads: An evening with Ruth Reichl

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Tucker High School students and staff urge Henrico School Board to address crowded conditions at school

Makayla Swailes, a senior at J.R. Tucker High School, has seen the common area of her school so crowded during lunchtime that many students end up standing, sitting on the ground, or eating their lunch in the bathroom. Click here to read more

Henrico Library to host All Henrico Reads: An evening with Ruth Reichl, author of ‘The Paris Novel’
All Henrico Reads: An evening with Ruth Reichl, author of The Paris Novel, is happening March 27 at 7 p.m. at the Henrico Sports & Events Center. HCPL Assistant Library Director Alex Hamby stopped by the Virginia This Morning studio to help preview the event. Click here to continue reading
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Long-term lane closure on Varina-Enon Bridge to begin March 10
The left travel lane on Interstate 295 southbound on the Varina-Enon Bridge will be closed from Monday, March 10 at 9 a.m. until March 11 at 6 am. (weather permitting) and then again beginning in the overnight hours March 11 for a period of about four months, to permit
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Virginia lawmakers pass bill to help schools prevent cyberbullying
Students will receive more protections and support from cyberbullying outside of school, in an effort to reduce the growing number of incidents. Sen. Bill Stanley, R-Franklin, introduced Senate Bill 908, which amends previous legislation and separates the definitions for bullying and cyberbullying. A cyberbully by definition uses a technology device
Henrico CitizenMadison Parlopiano, VCU Capital News Service
Youngkin designates March 9-15 as Flood Safety Awareness Week
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has designated March 9-15 as Virginia Flood Safety Awareness Week to highlight the importance of flood preparedness and mitigation as hurricane season and Virginia’s spring downpours near. “Understanding your flood risk and taking action – including securing flood insurance and taking steps to protect your home
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Henrico Crime Report: Feb. 28-March 6, 2025
I-64 West at Mechanicsville Turnpike, Entrance 192-A, Fairfield District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with selling cocaine, possession of synthetic drugs and cocaine, counterfeiting, identity theft, and a warrant service Feb. 28 at 2:43 p.m. 0 block of Hanover Road, Varina District – Police arrested and charged
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Weekend Top 5
Pirate Dog Cards & Collectibles will host its third PokeBash event, and its first in RVA, on Saturday, March 8 from 10 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Lakeside United Methodist Church, 2333 Hilliard Road. The event will feature 25+ of the area’s top TCG vendors for a day of
Henrico CitizenSarah Story, Citizen Online Editor
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Henrico Federal Credit Union to offer free eight-week course on 'Personal Finance 101' starting April 9

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Henrico News Minute – March 7, 2025
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