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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

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Through new mental health initiative, Henrico Schools now offers free therapy for high-schoolers

As a part of Henrico Schools’ new youth mental health program, all high school students now have access to a free teletherapy service, as well as a free online mental health care coordination service available to all students and staff. Click here to read more

Saturday voting options begin Oct. 26 in Henrico
Henrico County residents can cast their ballots early for the 2024 general election this coming Saturday, Oct. 26, and the following Saturday, Nov. 2, at three locations. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, voters can go to the Voter Registration and Elections offices at the Henrico
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2 Henrico Civil War sites to be protected with state funding
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that more than $3.9 million in grant funding will be allocated to protect 621 acres of Civil War battlefield land throughout Virginia – including significant acreage in Henrico County. In total, 10 projects will receive funding through the Virginia Battlefield Preservation Fund, including two in
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Dorey Park Farmers Market to host community fall festival Oct. 26
The Dorey Park Farmers Market will host its annual community fall festival on its final market day of the season, Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Road in Varina. The event, presented in partnership with Henrico Recreation and Parks, will feature a
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Walk to Defeat ALS Richmond planned Oct. 26
Hundreds will gather at Brown’s Island in Richmond Saturday, Oct. 26 for the 2024 Walk to Defeat ALS Richmond, an event raising funds and awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The walk, organized by the ALS Association, aims to support those living with the progressive neurodegenerative disease, often called Lou Gehrig’s
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Henrico Fur Finder: Oct. 23, 2024
Every Wednesday, the Henrico Fur Finder highlights pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee any animal’s availability, and animals cannot be put on hold. The shelter, located at 10421 Woodman Road in Glen Allen, is
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Henrico Property Transactions: Sept. 25-Oct. 1, 2024
208 Huntsman Road, Varina District - $234,000, 1,872 SF (built in 1989), from Michael E. and Trudy E. Ellis to KB Investments of VA LLC. 641 Lenten Rose Lane, Varina District - $267,000, 1,280 SF (built in 2017), from Nasheema Council to Fred and Virginia Karnas.
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West Broad Village to host HalloweenFest Oct. 26
Pirate Dog Cards & Collectibles Show planned Oct. 26 in Lakeside

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Henrico News Minute – Oct. 23, 2024
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