How Henrico is addressing pedestrian deaths on its roads • Sandston business owner out 'almost $5,000' after thieves break into vape shop

How Henrico is addressing pedestrian deaths on its roads

During the past year, Henrico County has witnessed 70 crashes involving pedestrians – 11 of which resulted in fatalities, according to Henrico Police Executive Chief Ken Burnett. That total has already surpassed the number of pedestrian deaths the county experienced last year (nine). Click here to read more

Sandston business owner out ‘almost $5,000’ after caught-on-camera thieves break into vape shop

Car break-ins and business break-ins are becoming more frequent in Sandston, with over two dozen victims in just a month. Surveillance cameras captured one of these break-ins, as suspects used a broken piece of cinderblock to smash in the door at a vape shop on Williamsburg Road. The break-in and

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Richmond International Airport witnesses busiest summer on record

Richmond International Airport celebrated its busiest summer ever, with 1.765 million passengers traveling through the airport between May and August, according to airport statistics. The total represented an increase of about 2.5% compared to the same period last year. May marked RIC’s busiest month on record, with a

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day events planned Oct. 26

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 26, and a number of locations throughout Henrico County and Metro Richmond will be accepting unused and unwanted prescription drugs. The effort is an initiative of the U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Office of Diversion Control.

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UR launches ‘Electing the President’ interactive map

As Americans prepare to cast their votes in the upcoming presidential election, the University of Richmond’s Digital Scholarship Lab has launched a new interactive map that offers a historical perspective on presidential elections. Electing the President visualizes the results of every presidential election from 1840 to 2020, allowing users to

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Restaurant Watch

SEPT. 24 Gayton Elementary School, 12481 Church Road – The following violation was reported during a routine inspection: floor drain (grates) under three-compartment sink and under the serving line are heavily rusted. Carver Elementary School, 1801 Lauderdale Drive – No violations reported during a routine inspection. Arthur Ashe Elementary School, 1001 Cedar

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In the Garden: A winter season of colorful amaryllis blooms

By Melinda Myers This winter, brighten your mood and surroundings by planting and growing a few amaryllis. Your thoughts may turn to red when considering this plant but now you can find a variety of colors and flower shapes. Select the color that best suits your mood and indoor décor.

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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to host HarvestFest fall festival Oct. 27

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• Henrico County artist rebuilding after art studio fire (ABC-8)
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Henrico News Minute – Oct. 24, 2024

Saturday voting begins this weekend; Henrico Schools officials launch first elements of student mental health initiative; two Henrico Civil War battlefields are protected; public comment opens as part of Henrico Police re-accreditation process; UR launches interactive map about US presidential elections.

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• Through new mental health initiative, Henrico Schools now offers free therapy for high-schoolers
• Saturday voting options begin Oct. 26 in Henrico
• Henrico School Board responds to school accreditation ratings, dropout rates
• 2 Henrico Civil War sites to be protected with state funding
• Henrico students compete at 'Revolutionary Rhetoric' event in Williamsburg

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