These were the 25 most-read articles on HenricoCitizen.com in 2024
Five Henrico schools lose full accreditation status - The Henrico Citizen
Fourteen of Henrico County’s public schools were marked as “accredited with conditions” by the Virginia Department of Education’s accreditation system this year, including five that were labeled “fully accredited” last year. VDOE data released Sept. 30 designated 14% of schools statewide as accredited with conditions, compared to 21% of schools in Henrico. Virginia’s school accreditation system, which is set to <a href=“https://www.henricocitizen.com/articles/five-henrico-schools-lose-full-accr
Liana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter
Woman dies after jumping off Parham Road bridge into I-64 traffic
A woman is dead after jumping off the Parham Road bridge over I-64 into oncoming traffic on I-64 East, according to Henrico Police. It happened shortly after 6:30 a.m. Monday.
Citizen Staff Reports
Henrico Schools’ new environmental center will be the first public K-12 ‘living building’ in the world
There are only 30 “living buildings” in the world – the ultimate measure of environmental sustainability according to the International Living Future Institute. But Henrico Schools plans to add another building to that list.
Liana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter
Freeman High School principal apologizes after sending students home minutes into first school day
Freeman High School, located in the West End of Henrico County, closed Monday morning just hours after it opened for the first day of classes.
WTVR CBS 6
With almost 200 teacher vacancies, Henrico Schools is leaning on its provisionally-licensed teachers
Finding fully licensed teachers to fill vacancies in Henrico’s public schools can be “next to impossible,” given teacher shortages in Virginia, according to HCPS’ head of talent acquisition Kenya Jackson, so HCPS is looking to “grow its own” teachers through current staff.
Citizen Staff Reports
12 Henrico schools federally identified as needing more support for at-risk students
Five additional Henrico schools have been listed by the Virginia Department of Education for 2023-2024 as federally identified for needing more support for certain student groups.
Liana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter
Henrico supervisor proposes ending ‘The Henrico Way’
Could it be the end of “The Henrico Way?”
For years, elected and appointed Henrico officials and rank-and-file members of county government have championed the phrase
Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher
Henrico HS student in critical condition after being stabbed at school
A student from Henrico High School is fighting for his life at a hospital after being stabbed by another student during an altercation at the school Wednesday afternoon.
Citizen Staff Reports
Virginia students whose parents earn less than $75,000 annually will qualify for free tuition at UR
Beginning in the fall of 2025, admitted students from Virginia whose parents earn a combined total of $75,000 annually or less will qualify for free tuition at the University of Richmond as part of the school’s “Richmond’s Promise to Virginia” initiative.
Citizen Staff Reports
New service from RIC to Jacksonville, Long Island, Baltimore and Nashville begins soon
The daily flights to Nashville will leave most days between 10:55 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Return flights daily will arrive in Richmond between 3:20 p.m. and 7:55 p.m., depending upon the day.
Citizen Staff Reports
Henrico’s Top Teachers - 2024
Welcome to the 12th edition of the Henrico Citizen’s Henrico’s Top Teachers section, highlighting the work and efforts of 20 outstanding teachers in Henrico County.
Citizen Staff Reports
Report: Richmond Raceway to lose its first race weekend in 2025
Richmond Raceway may be losing its first NASCAR race weekend in 2025.
Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher
Developer seeks to transform Near West End office park into massive mixed-use development
The owners of a familiar 52-acre office park in Henrico’s West End want to turn it into a massive urban mixed-use development with more than 1,500 apartment and townhome units, a town center, event space and more than 30,000 square feet of retail space.
Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher
Henrico supervisors approve Costco expansion
At its June 11 meeting, the Board of Supervisors approved a proposal from the Costco Corporation to expand its store on West Broad by demolishing several offices on neighboring property.
Citizen Staff Reports
Henrico County purchases The Crossings Golf Club
Northern Henrico’s sports tourism corridor is getting another upgrade.
Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher
While Henrico’s West End schools work to alleviate overcrowding, Eastern Henrico schools confront emptier buildings
Overcrowding in schools in Henrico’s West End has decreased since last year, with only one school overcapacity. But the division still confronts capacity concerns, including the lack of students in Eastern Henrico’s school buildings.
Liana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter
‘Something’s not right’
Henrico Supervisor Nelson, others express frustrations with school board and concerns about growing animosity
Liana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter
Colonial Shooting Academy in Henrico closing Sept. 4
Colonial Shooting Academy will close in September after more than a decade in business on West Broad Street in Henrico County, a message on the gun store and shooting range’s website read.
WTVR CBS 6
Henrico Schools’ theater teachers raise concerns about after-school pay
After 19 years of serving as the Drama head for J.R. Tucker High School, putting on dozens of plays, musicals, and one act shows, theater teacher Lisa Dyer will be stepping down from her after school position.
Liana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter
Applications open for Henrico’s $60M Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Applications have opened for Henrico County’s $60-million Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher
Henrico Schools considering staggered start to school year in 2025
Henrico Schools is seeking input from parents, students and staff on the proposed 2025-2026 divisionwide school year calendar, which would stagger the start of the year for different grade levels.
Liana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter
Henrico supervisors deny proposed 6-story apartment building on Parham Road
The Henrico Board of Supervisors issued a rare development denial May 14, rejecting a provisional use permit request from Gateway Apartments that would have allowed the construction of a six-story apartment building overlooking Parham Road.
Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher
Teenager found dead behind Henrico home
A teenager was found dead behind a Henrico County home on Monday morning, according to Henrico Police. An investigation into how the 17-year-old died outside the home along Reynolds Road, near Ratcliffe Elementary School, is now underway. Neighbors told CBS 6 they heard gunshots before sunrise. “At approximately 6:07
WTVR CBS 6
Siblings arrested, charged in connection to Lakeside Burgers & Fries fire
A brother and sister have been arrested and charged in connection to a fire that damaged a Lakeside restaurant in February.
Citizen Staff Reports
Henrico’s new Taylor Farm Park brings unique features to the county’s park system
Taylor Farm Park, the Varina District’s first new community park since 1982, is set to open Tuesday, bringing a one-of-a-kind recreational area to Sandston.
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