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Henrico officials support Youngkin's $5M sports tourism grant program proposal

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Henrico officials support Youngkin's $5M sports tourism grant program proposal

Henrico County sports tourism officials reacted with excitement to a budget proposal from Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin that would include $5 million to fund a new sports tourism grant program in the state. The Virginia Sports Grants Incentive Program, administered through the Virginia Tourism Authority, would be used to help

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 19, 2024

Voting opens for RVA Sports Awards; Joyner-Kersee to serve as keynote speaker

RVA Sports Awards

Voting opens for RVA Sports Awards; Joyner-Kersee to serve as keynote speaker

Voting is now open for the eighth annual RVA Sports Awards, which will be held Feb. 8 at an event headlined by keynote speaker and U.S. Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kerese. The event, organized by the Richmond Region Tourism Foundation, will celebrate outstanding athletic achievements in the Richmond region from the

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December 17, 2024

Varina falls in Class 4 title game to Phoebus 23-6

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Varina falls in Class 4 title game to Phoebus 23-6

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December 16, 2024

From Henrico to the city of brotherly love: Highland Springs grad Becton talks high school football, Eagles

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From Henrico to the city of brotherly love: Highland Springs grad Becton talks high school football, Eagles

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, and Jimmy James, Special to the Citizen

December 13, 2024

Spiders win Cheer and Gear Classic days after Henrico Sports and Events Center celebrates first year

Sports

Spiders win Cheer and Gear Classic days after Henrico Sports and Events Center celebrates first year

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, and Jimmy James, Special to the Citizen

December 9, 2024

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Varina beats Dinwiddie 41-27 to win Region 4B championship

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December 2, 2024

Varina beats Dinwiddie 41-27 to win Region 4B championship

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Rugby Olympian from Henrico hosts clinic in Glen Allen

, and Lauren Jones, Special to the Citizen

November 29, 2024

Rugby Olympian from Henrico hosts clinic in Glen Allen

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Richmond Strikers break ground on expansion of Striker Park in Glen Allen

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November 22, 2024

Richmond Strikers break ground on expansion of Striker Park in Glen Allen

Business

Papa Johns foundation donates $15,000 to Metro Richmond youth organizations

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November 15, 2024

Papa Johns foundation donates $15,000 to Metro Richmond youth organizations

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Ivy grows in Metro Richmond

, and JoJo McShane, Special to the Citizen

October 30, 2024

Ivy grows in Metro Richmond

New Pouncey Tract Park pickleball complex to open Nov. 2

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New Pouncey Tract Park pickleball complex to open Nov. 2

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October 29, 2024

Nomination period for RVA Sports Awards opens

RVA Sports Awards

Nomination period for RVA Sports Awards opens

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October 25, 2024

Flying Squirrels to host 'Squirrel-O-Ween' Oct. 25

Sports

Flying Squirrels to host 'Squirrel-O-Ween' Oct. 25

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October 23, 2024

PHOTOS: Dominion Energy Charity Classic 2024 - Day 3

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PHOTOS: Dominion Energy Charity Classic 2024 - Day 3

, and Dave Pearson, Citizen Contributor

October 20, 2024

PHOTOS: Dominion Energy Charity Classic 2024 - Day 1

Sports

PHOTOS: Dominion Energy Charity Classic 2024 - Day 1

, and Dave Pearson, Citizen Contributor

October 20, 2024

PHOTOS: Dominion Energy Charity Classic 2024 - Pro Am

Sports

PHOTOS: Dominion Energy Charity Classic 2024 - Pro Am

, and Dave Pearson, Citizen Contributor

October 20, 2024

Henrico spending millions to renovate golf course with goal of securing a PGA Champions Tour event

Sports

Henrico spending millions to renovate golf course with goal of securing a PGA Champions Tour event

, and WTVR CBS 6

October 18, 2024

Richmond Raceway to host 'Track Laps for Charity' Oct. 16

Eastern Henrico

Richmond Raceway to host 'Track Laps for Charity' Oct. 16

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October 11, 2024

Deep Run High School graduate Kirkland reflects on his journey to the Richmond Kickers

Sports

Deep Run High School graduate Kirkland reflects on his journey to the Richmond Kickers

, and Ryan Stacy, Special to the Citizen

October 10, 2024

As Henrico Sports and Events Center nears its one-year anniversary, officials discuss future plans

Glen Allen

As Henrico Sports and Events Center nears its one-year anniversary, officials discuss future plans

, and Jimmy James, Special to the Citizen

October 9, 2024

Henrico Sports and Events Center to host 'Cheer and Gear Classic' featuring UR, Columbia women's teams

Sports

Henrico Sports and Events Center to host 'Cheer and Gear Classic' featuring UR, Columbia women's teams

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October 3, 2024

Randolph-Macon to host 2027 D3 women's volleyball championship in Henrico

Northern Henrico

Randolph-Macon to host 2027 D3 women's volleyball championship in Henrico

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October 2, 2024

CCV wins Thalhimer Challenge tennis tournament

Western Henrico

CCV wins Thalhimer Challenge tennis tournament

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September 27, 2024

Why Play It Forward charity tournament gives this breast cancer survivor hope

Sports

Why Play It Forward charity tournament gives this breast cancer survivor hope

, and Special to the Citizen

September 27, 2024

Christian Bolar is a rising Highland Springs star for both the Springers and the Singers

Education

Christian Bolar is a rising Highland Springs star for both the Springers and the Singers

, and Special to the Citizen

September 27, 2024

Henrico Sports and Events Center to host 'Meet the Brewer' event, JMU football watch party Oct. 10

Northern Henrico

Henrico Sports and Events Center to host 'Meet the Brewer' event, JMU football watch party Oct. 10

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September 25, 2024

Lugbill retiring from Sports Backers in June

Sports

Lugbill retiring from Sports Backers in June

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September 23, 2024

Henrico Sports and Events Center named 'Attraction of the Year'

Glen Allen

Henrico Sports and Events Center named 'Attraction of the Year'

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September 16, 2024

Deep Run HS graduate Kirkland signs with Richmond Kickers

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Deep Run HS graduate Kirkland signs with Richmond Kickers

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September 12, 2024

Tourist spending in Henrico approaches $1.9B

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Tourist spending in Henrico approaches $1.9B

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September 11, 2024

National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum debuts University of Richmond mascot bobblehead

Tuckahoe/Near West End

National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum debuts University of Richmond mascot bobblehead

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September 6, 2024

National Wheelchair Basketball Association national championships returning to Henrico in 2025

Glen Allen

National Wheelchair Basketball Association national championships returning to Henrico in 2025

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September 5, 2024

Richmond Raceway’s fall 2025 NASCAR Cup Series race returning to Saturday night

Northern Henrico

Richmond Raceway’s fall 2025 NASCAR Cup Series race returning to Saturday night

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August 29, 2024

Some Richmond racing fans unsurprised at NASCAR announcement: 'It doesn't draw the same crowd'

Sports

Some Richmond racing fans unsurprised at NASCAR announcement: 'It doesn't draw the same crowd'

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August 28, 2024

NASCAR officials promise 'good news' for Richmond Raceway despite loss of spring race weekend to Mexico City

Northern Henrico

NASCAR officials promise 'good news' for Richmond Raceway despite loss of spring race weekend to Mexico City

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

August 28, 2024

Report: Richmond Raceway to lose its first race weekend in 2025

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Report: Richmond Raceway to lose its first race weekend in 2025

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

August 26, 2024

Recreation

Henrico Recreation and Parks changing fitness class registration process

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August 20, 2024

Glen Allen 13-year-old all-stars fall 3-2 in World Series title game

Glen Allen

Glen Allen 13-year-old all-stars fall 3-2 in World Series title game

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

August 18, 2024

Glen Allen 13U all-stars advance to World Series championship game Saturday at RF&P Stadium

Glen Allen

Glen Allen 13U all-stars advance to World Series championship game Saturday at RF&P Stadium

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

August 16, 2024

Glen Allen 13U all-stars win in dramatic fashion, now 2 wins from World Series title

Glen Allen

Glen Allen 13U all-stars win in dramatic fashion, now 2 wins from World Series title

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

August 15, 2024

Glen Allen 13-year-old all-star baseball team seeks World Series title at home

Glen Allen

Glen Allen 13-year-old all-star baseball team seeks World Series title at home

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

August 14, 2024

Henrico officials dedicating sign for Berry at Henrico Sports and Events Center

Glen Allen

Henrico officials dedicating sign for Berry at Henrico Sports and Events Center

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August 13, 2024

Glen Allen hosting 13-year-old Babe Ruth World Series Aug. 9-17

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Glen Allen hosting 13-year-old Babe Ruth World Series Aug. 9-17

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August 9, 2024

Sportable to host Virginia Adaptive Sports Festival Oct. 19-20 in Henrico

Glen Allen

Sportable to host Virginia Adaptive Sports Festival Oct. 19-20 in Henrico

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August 8, 2024

Henrico County purchases The Crossings Golf Club

Glen Allen

Henrico County purchases The Crossings Golf Club

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

August 8, 2024

Richmond Raceway prepares for race weekend Aug. 10-11, cancels all pre-event activities because of storm

Northern Henrico

Richmond Raceway prepares for race weekend Aug. 10-11, cancels all pre-event activities because of storm

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August 7, 2024

Prep Baseball Tournaments plans to open Glover Park complex by fall 2025

Glen Allen

Prep Baseball Tournaments plans to open Glover Park complex by fall 2025

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August 5, 2024

For Henrico's Smith, ESPY Award resulted from efforts to 'See It, Be It'

Community

For Henrico's Smith, ESPY Award resulted from efforts to 'See It, Be It'

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August 2, 2024

Thalhimer donates to Sportable

Community

Thalhimer donates to Sportable

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July 24, 2024