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Click here to read moreReport finds Henrico’s water restoration efforts hampered by lack of communication from Richmond
Despite a “Herculean effort” to maintain water service to its residents during last month’s water crisis, Henrico County’s attempts were hampered at various points by a series of errors by – and lack of prompt communication from – City of Richmond officials, a report from a consulting firm hired by
Click here to read moreHenrico floats possibility of purchasing Richmond water treatment facility; consultant outlines 5 options for Henrico water system enhancements
Henrico County officials are meeting today with counterparts from the City of Richmond to discuss options to serve the region's water customers – including the possibility that Henrico could purchase the city's beleaguered water treatment facility, help form a regional authority to operate it or even become
Click here to read moreVirginia braces for winter storm as Youngkin declares state of emergency
With a powerful winter storm set to bring up to 6 inches of snow, ice, and flooding across Virginia, Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency, mobilizing resources to prepare for hazardous conditions expected to hit overnight Monday into Tuesday. “With another round of winter weather across the
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