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At Sandston meeting, county officials, citizens discuss recent crime spree • HCPS halts free winter meals sign-up after 500 families sign up within an hour

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At Sandston meeting, county officials, citizens discuss recent crime spree

Eastern Henrico residents gathered at Sandston Elementary School Nov. 19 to voice their concerns about recent acts of vandalism in Sandston – including one night during which 34 separate instances occurred. Click here to read more

Henrico Schools halts free winter meals sign-up after 500 families sign up within an hour
A free winter food distribution sign-up posted by Henrico Schools Nov. 19 was open for only an hour when it quickly reached capacity, with 500 families requesting meals. The meal pick-up, offered by HCPS’ Division of Family and Community Engagement in partnership with the Henrico Community Food Bank, intends to
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Man dies in single-vehicle crash on Mechanicsville Turnpike
A man died Nov. 20 after a single-vehicle crash just before 9:30 a.m. on Mechanicsville Turnpike near the Hanover County line, Henrico Police reported. The crash occurred near the intersection of Mechanicsville Turnpike and Neale Street. Police found the vehicle off the roadway in the wood line near
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52-year-old Henrico woman struck and killed on Azalea Avenue
A 52-year-old woman was killed after being struck by multiple vehicles Nov. 18 in Northern Henrico County. Camilla Dawn Nichols, of Henrico, was in the left westbound lane of Azalea Avenue when she was struck by a Hyundai Sonata around 10:45 p.m., Henrico Police said. Two additional vehicles
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6 Innsbrook After Hours shows announced
Organizers of the Innsbrook After Hours have unveiled six shows for the series’ 2025 “Tribute Thursdays” season, featuring a lineup of acclaimed tribute bands. The concerts announced Nov. 20 will take place on select Thursdays in June, July, and August at the Innsbrook Pavilion, 4901 Lake Brook Drive in Glen
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Henrico Fur Finder: Nov. 20, 2024
Every Wednesday, the Henrico Fur Finder highlights pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter. Hover over or click each animal’s picture to see their name, sex, and breed. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee any animal’s availability, and animals cannot be
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Henrico Property Transactions: Oct. 23-29, 2024
439 Newbridge Terrace, Varina District - $190,000, 1,178 SF (built in 1984), from LPB Equities LLC to Katelyn and B.J. Hicks. 2124 Clover Road, Brookland District - $230,000, 744 SF (built in 1941), from Ida Lucille Chalkley to Kevin Bruce Cameron. 3200 Denver Street, Varina District
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Claire’s Antiques, Odd Balls Collectibles to host indoor/outdoor Christmas Vendor Market Nov. 23

Richmond VA Comicon planned Nov. 23 at Richmond Raceway

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• White supremacist stickers found posted outside Henrico County library (ABC-8)
• Performance Food Group countersues Henrico landlord over lease dispute (Richmond BizSense)
• Recycling is way up in Henrico, Hanover and Goochland counties (Axios Richmond)

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Henrico News Minute – Nov. 20, 2024
Sandston community members meet with county officials to discuss vandalism incidents, as police investigate 10 new incidents countywide; a 52-year-old woman dies after being struck by multiple cars; the new Ford’s Garage restaurant opens in Short Pump; the Henrico Planning Commission endorses a 24-hour Sheetz location.
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Henrico officials celebrate Cobbs Creek Reservoir – 'a marvel of civil engineering'
• Innsbrook After Hours returning, with a twist
• Eastern Henrico farm placed entirely under conservation easements
• Restaurant Watch
• Girl Scouts of Virginia move headquarters to Henrico's West End

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