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Henrico School Board proposes $26.5M funding request to address aging buildings, HVAC concerns • Henrico Police investigating racist texts targeting Black residents

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Henrico School Board proposes $26.5M funding request to address aging buildings, HVAC concerns

The Henrico School Board is seeking to increase its annual school maintenance funding by several million from last year to help tackle a list of $56-million worth of HVAC projects. Click here to read more

Henrico Police investigating racist texts targeting Black residents
Henrico County Police officials are investigating after receiving reports of racist text messages being sent to residents, some specifically targeting those in the Highland Springs area. In a statement, Henrico Police Chief Eric English said that police officials have been made aware of the racist text messages circulating locally and
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Supervisor Nelson acknowledges ‘people are getting frustrated’ about crime in Sandston
A member of the Henrico Board of Supervisors said a community meeting is planned with police to address a recent spate of vandalism and break-ins in Sandston. Henrico County Board of Supervisors Chairman Tyrone Nelson, who represents the county’s Varina district, said in a video posted to social media Saturday
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6 Henrico teachers named REB Award winners
Six Henrico County Public Schools educators received the 2024 REB Award for Teaching Excellence. The award, which includes a grant from $10,000-$15,000, recognizes Richmond-area teachers who demonstrate inspiring classroom instruction. The Community Foundation awards the grants to support teachers who have distinguished themselves. The HCPS winners, selected
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Virginia’s Operation FREE seizes more than 550 pounds of fentanyl in 45 days
Operation FREE, a state-led initiative targeting fentanyl trafficking, seized more than 550 pounds of illicit fentanyl in Virginia during a recent 45-day period. The operation, launched under Executive Order 26 signed by Virginia Gov. Youngkin in May 2023, has led to a significant reduction in fentanyl supply and disruption of
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Glen Allen Supermarket collecting supplies for Southwest Virginians still reeling from Helene
The impacts of Hurricane Helene continue to be felt across the Commonwealth, especially in Southwest Virginia, where hundreds of people lost their homes and farms were destroyed. Six weeks after the storm, efforts to assist those still struggling remain ongoing. One group of Central Virginians is working to help those
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Business in brief: Nov. 11, 2024
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recently announced the following lease transactions in Henrico County: H&W Enterprises of N.C., LLC – renewed its lease of 3,741 SF of industrial space at Staples Mill Business Center, 8209-8231 Hermitage Road (Gregg Beck represented the landlord); True North Advisors LLC – renewed its lease of
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The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen to unveil new exhibits during Art Night Nov. 14

Full Circle Grief Center's Fall Fest celebration, fundraiser planned Nov. 15 at Triple Crossing-Fulton

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Elizabeth Holladay Elementary School closed Monday due to power outage (ABC-8)
• Faison Center Invites You to Wine Women and Shoes Fundraiser (Richmond Family Magazine)

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Henrico News Minute – Nov. 11, 2024
A community meeting is being planned to address a rash of break-ins and vandalism in Sandston; a farm in Sandston is now permanently protected from development; 6 Henrico teachers are honored with the REB Award; Virginia’s Operation FREE seizes more than 550 pounds of illicit fentanyl.
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• While Henrico’s West End schools work to alleviate overcrowding, Eastern Henrico schools confront emptier buildings
• Henrico Police make 3 arrests in connection with September Brook Road homicide
• Staples Mill Amtrak station receives $5.8M in federal matching funding to enhance and expand rail service
• Warner announces funding for consolidated security checkpoint at Richmond International Airport
• Disco Sports closing retail store after 54 years in business

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