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Henrico officials celebrate Cobbs Creek Reservoir – 'a marvel of civil engineering' • Henrico officials to host Sandston community meeting

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Henrico officials celebrate Cobbs Creek Reservoir – 'a marvel of civil engineering'

The Angus hamburger steak is a popular entree choice at the County Seat Restaurant and Gathering Place on Old Buckingham Road in Powhatan, but the main course for a private event there one day 11 years ago was water – and lots of it. Click here to read more

Henrico officials to host Sandston community meeting
Henrico County officials will host a community meeting in Sandston Tuesday, Nov. 19, to address recent vandalism in the area. The meeting, hosted by Varina District Supervisor Tyrone Nelson, will be held at 6 p.m. at Sandston Elementary School, located at 7 Naglee Avenue. Henrico County Manager John A.
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2 new Henrico townhome communities become first beneficiaries of Affordable Housing Trust Fund program
Two new townhome communities in Henrico County are set to become the first beneficiaries of the county’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund program, county officials announced recently. A total of 30 units in the Parkside Townes community and Discovery Ridge soon will be available to first-time homebuyers who meet specific household
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Virginia ABC sets sales record despite falling short of budget projection
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority announced a record-breaking $1.47 billion in sales for fiscal year 2024, despite falling short of its budgeted target by $44.9 million. The results, released after the ABC Board of Directors approved the budget for FY 2025, show a 2% increase in total
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Youngkin establishes AI task force for Virginia
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently established a new Artificial Intelligence Task Force through Executive Order 30. The task force will comprise 10 experts in AI from Virginia’s universities, non-profits, and private corporations.
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Restaurant Watch
OCT. 17 Taco Bell, 7210 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: utensils and fryer baskets are stored on top of grease-stained cardboard; observed a layer of dust buildup above ovens and on single-service items rack. OCT. 21 TGI Friday’s, 4459 South Laburnum Avenue
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In the Garden: Holiday cacti add weeks of color and enjoyment
Add weeks of colorful flowers and decades of enjoyment to your indoor plant collection with holiday cacti. Dress one up with a decorative basket, container, or foil wrap and give it to a favorite gardener or holiday hostess. You’ll find a variety for sale at your local garden center
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Virginia Cider Week events planned Nov. 18-20 at Blue Bee Cider

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Henrico News Minute – Nov. 14, 2024
The Henrico Planning Commission will meet tonight; Innsbrook After Hours is coming back; Henrico School Board members are set to vote on their 2025 legislative priorities, new class offerings today; Weinstein JCC increases its capital campaign goal.
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