Henrico School Board Chair Atkins announces run for Virginia House of Delegates • Henrico's top prosecutor says 'unprofessional' handling of Irvo Otieno case hampered ability to investigate

Henrico School Board Chair Atkins announces run for Virginia House of Delegates

Henrico School Board Chair and Varina District representative Alicia Atkins declared her campaign for the Virginia House of Delegates’ 81st District seat, currently held by Del. Delores McQuinn, in a press release Tuesday. Click here to read more

Henrico’s top prosecutor says ‘unprofessional’ handling of Irvo Otieno case hampered ability to investigate

A year and a half after beginning an investigation into the incidents leading up to Irvo Otieno’s in-custody death at a state psychiatric hospital, Henrico County’s chief prosecutor said “we’ll never know” whether any crimes occurred at the jail where Otieno was held before he died. For the first time,

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Henrico public school named to list of Virginia ‘Purple Star’ schools

The Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children have recognized 190 public and private state schools – including one in Henrico – as “Purple Star” schools for their commitment to supporting military-connected students and families. This is the seventh year the

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McQuinn, Gregory among sponsors of Henrico mental health conversation Nov. 16

Henrico County residents are invited to attend a free community conversation about mental health on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. The event, “A Day of Mental Health & Healing Education,” will be held at the New Bridge Baptist Church, located at 5807 Nine Mile Road in Henrico and hosted

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Holiday-themed safe driving song contest open to Virginia youngsters

Virginia teenagers have the opportunity to win cash prizes and even have their jingle played on the radio statewide by participating in a holiday-themed safe driving song contest. The “Jingle Your Way to a Safe Holiday: Buckle Up and Celebrate Responsibly” contest is open to anyone aged 11-19 in Virginia.

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Milestones: Nov. 12, 2024

Justin Semo of Henrico and Kyle Williams of Glen Allen recently completed the Southside Virginia Community College Power Line Worker Training Program. The 11-week program provides both classroom and hands-on training in safety, climbing techniques, electrical theory, aerial framing, rigging, operating utility service equipment and commercial driver’s license training.

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Savvy Senior: Best CPAP alternatives for sleep apnea

Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea and have been trying to use a CPAP device for the past six months but can’t tolerate it. Are there any alternative treatment options you can tell me about? Sleepy Sam Dear Sam, I’m sorry to hear your

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Vox Humana Choral Ensemble to perform Nov. 15 at River Road Church

Open House + Artist Reception planned Nov. 15 at Crossroads Art Center

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• Startup battling Tiger Woods-backed brand has Henrico ties (Richmond BizSense)
• Gay Henrico veteran recounts trauma of serving under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ (ABC-8)
• How a persistent cough turned into a life-saving change for this Henrico man (CBS-6)

Henrico News Minute – Nov. 12, 2024

Good news on the affordable housing front in Henrico; the school board seeks more funds for HVAC repairs; a Henrico school named a “Purple Star” school in Virginia; mental health event planned Saturday in Eastern Henrico; Virginia enters into an opioid settlement with Kroger.

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• While Henrico’s West End schools work to alleviate overcrowding, Eastern Henrico schools confront emptier buildings
• Henrico School Board proposes $26.5M funding request to address aging buildings, HVAC concerns
• Supervisor Nelson acknowledges 'people are getting frustrated' about crime in Sandston
• 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

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