henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 48mVarina football suffered its first loss of the season Oct. 2, falling 24-17 in overtime to Grimsley of Greensboro, North Carolina. More Friday results here: www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 2h"The strike began on September 2nd, and the Garden continued medical benefits through the end of September. The Garden was hopeful the strike would end before suspending the employer-paid portion of inactive employees’ benefits," Lewis Ginter said in a statement. www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 2hWeekly news and notes from the Henrico business community: www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 03/10/2026From Aug. 18, 2025 to Sept. 4 this year, the division has reduced instructional vacancies from 176 to 107, with a 40% reduction in Fairfield District schools and a nearly 60% reduction in Varina District schools. www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Stay aware of what's happening in your community! Every Friday, we publish a complete list of incidents reported by Henrico Police, including arrests, all organized by magisterial district. Read this week's Henrico Crime Report here: www.henricocitizen.c... 010
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Waypoint was originally called the Richmond Male Orphan Society when it was founded in 1846. It is located on a 30-acre campus on West Broad Street, not far from J.R. Tucker High School. www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Kiron Yonael Anderson, the 20-year-old Henrico man wanted on 12 outstanding criminal warrants, was taken into custody Sept. 30 in the Lakeside area, police announced. www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026On Oct. 2, 2019, Henrico County announced that Cari M. Tretina would become the first chief of staff to the county manager, creating a new position intended to support the county’s top administrator on special projects and coordination across government. www.henricocitizen.c... 010
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Drivers on eastbound and westbound I-64 between South Airport Road (Route 156) and Meadow Road in eastern Henrico should expect intermittent traffic stoppages next week while crews complete overhead utility work. www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Did you miss some of the articles we posted today? They’re all here in our Henrico Newsflash – take a look and sign up: www.henricocitizen.c... 010
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026More than three years after Henrico settled a lawsuit over sewage overflows into the James River, the county’s water reclamation facility is in the middle of its biggest overhaul in decades. www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Robert E. Short, a 61-year-old Glen Allen man, died in Hanover County Sept. 25 after his car ran off the left side of the road and struck several trees, according to the sheriff’s office. www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026In this week's Restaurant Watch, we take a look at recent health department inspections for Tres Machos and Dunkin on Cox Road, KickBack Jacks and District 804 on West Broad Street, Napoli Pizza on Pump Road, several public school cafeterias, and more. www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Looking for something to do this weekend in Henrico? We've compiled our Top 5 picks: Dachtoberfest and JLR's annual Touch-A-Truck at the Richmond Raceway Complex, Soulful Sunday at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, a Halloween Market in Lakeside, and more! www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Henrico County reported 12 business license filings with start dates during the week of Sept. 24-30. www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026“This frictionless entry and exit system will reduce the time that it takes to process payment by 80%, strongly enhancing our passenger experience," a RIC official said. The new system will not increase the airport's parking rates. www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The State Corporation Commission will hold three in-person hearings to collect public testimony on the proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy, in addition to three anticipated days of testimony by phone. www.henricocitizen.c... 010
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Beginning Oct. 1, 2008, “Henrico, VA” became the preferred mailing locality for a number of ZIP codes that previously had used “Richmond, VA,” giving many county residents a postal identity that matched the locality in which they actually lived. www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Get the top stories of the day delivered straight to your inbox with our free weekday Henrico Newsflash. Check it out here: www.henricocitizen.c... 010
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Henrico Police are asking the public for information that could help solve the 1998 killings of Shelly Schantz, 36, and Allen Ripka, 33. Detectives believe the roommates "were shot execution style by a person or persons known to them," according to police. www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Does the Henrico Police Animal Shelter have two ducks available for adoption named Ross and Rachel? 😍 Yes, yes it does. But if being "Friends" with ducks isn't your thing, there's also Ajax (rottweiler), Cher (terrier/pit bull terrier) and Waffles (mastiff). www.henricocitizen.c... 020
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026In this week's Henrico Environmental Watch: DEQ schedules October hearing on Richmond International Airport stormwater permit; Henrico to seek partial grant funding for 2 stream restoration projects. www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Wondering what properties near you are fetching on the open market? Check out a complete list of Henrico home sales in each magisterial district from Sept. 9-15 here: www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026“The great thing about this donation is that it goes straight to our teachers,” Chamberlayne ES Principal Charlie Goad, Jr. said. Officials accepted the check at Burlington's new store at 8155 Brook Road, near Parham Road. www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan is accepting nominations through Oct. 28 for her 2026 Veteran of the Year program, an initiative that recognizes veterans who live in the 4th District for their military service & continued contributions to their communities. www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Whether it’s paying bills, handling bank accounts, filing insurance claims or sorting through taxes, many adult children have to help their aging parents with their finances. We have tips on how to do that while respecting their independence. www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Our weekly roundup highlighting the achievements, honors and other notable accomplishments of Henrico County residents: www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Sign up for our free weekday email news update and stay informed about all things Henrico! Here's what we reported on today: www.henricocitizen.c... 020
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The 3.2-mile New Market Heights Trail, whose planning began three years ago, will stretch from Deep Bottom Park along the James River to Four Mile Creek Park near the interchange of Route 5 and I-295, traversing the battlefield along the way. www.henricocitizen.c... 010
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026No one was hurt when an ambulance overturned following a crash Monday morning near the intersection of Staples Mill Road and Bethlehem Road in Henrico. The ambulance wasn't affiliated with the county. www.henricocitizen.c... 020
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026In this week's "In the Garden" column: Bring a little fall color indoors by adding a croton to your indoor garden. Their colorful leaves, which come in a variety of shapes, echo many fall colors in the landscape, including red, yellow, orange, green and purple. www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The Virginia DMV's average wait time at offices throughout the Commonwealth fell to 8.3 minutes in 2026 from about 37 minutes in 2019. The improvement follows the 2023 launch of the Perfect 10 initiative, which aimed to keep waits to 10 minutes or less. www.henricocitizen.c... 101
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Utility work will reduce traffic to one lane in each direction on Mayland Drive between Pemberton Road and Andover Hills Place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily through Friday, Oct. 2. www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Nominations are open through Nov. 5 for the 2027 REB Awards for Distinguished Educational Leadership, which recognize outstanding principals in Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover counties and Richmond. www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Weekly news and notes from the Henrico faith community: www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Before dawn on Sept. 29, 1864, thousands of Union soldiers crossed the James River and advanced toward Richmond’s defenses in eastern Henrico. At New Market Heights, Black soldiers serving in the U.S. Colored Troops were assigned a central role in the attack. www.henricocitizen.c... 020
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Had a busy day? Get caught up with all of today’s news here: www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026As plaques were handed out to each honoree, each resident’s life story was summarized – raising families, completing careers, traveling – along with their keys to longevity. Some said they stay busy, stay positive and enjoy the people they love. www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Weekly news and notes from the Henrico business community: www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026A roundup of recent results, achievements and other news and notes from Henrico County public and private school teams. www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The Richmond Animal League surpassed its fundraising goal at its annual Woofstock outdoor festival in Glen Allen on Saturday, raising more than $100,000 — topping the nonprofit's $95,000 target. www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Ashtain Noel Davis, 28, joined the Henrico Division of Fire in 2025 after a career in armed security and military service. Troopers believe the SUV that hit him is a dark blue or black 2014-2019 Jeep Cherokee or Compass with a missing mirror. www.henricocitizen.c... 020
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 26/09/2026The Henrico Newsflash is delivered to your inbox every weekday; read it here and stay informed about your county: www.henricocitizen.c... 010
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 26/09/2026A former Skipwith ES teacher was blunt in her assessment of how HCPS has been handling the numerous HVAC issues: “This has been a years-long issue, and until you acknowledge that and admit that it has been poorly handled by you, we cannot trust anything you say.” www.henricocitizen.c... 031
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Once complete, the 13-mile, 42-inch and 48-inch pipeline segments would allow the far eastern parts of Henrico – which currently rely on water from the City of Richmond – to receive water from Western Henrico, uniting the county under one water system. www.henricocitizen.c... 010
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Virginians may fish in the Commonwealth’s fresh and salt waters without purchasing a fishing license from Friday, Sept. 25, through Sunday, Sept. 27. The added fall free fishing weekend coincides with National Hunting and Fishing Day and National Public Lands Day. www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Jackson Davis, an educator whose work in Henrico County would help shape a new approach to educating African American children throughout the South, was born in Cumberland County Sept. 25, 1882. An elementary school was later named for him in 1962. www.henricocitizen.c... 000
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Find out what's happening near your home, office or school in Henrico with our weekly crime report. Every Friday, we publish a complete list of incidents reported by Henrico Police, including arrests, all organized by magisterial district. www.henricocitizen.c... 010
henricocitizen.bsky.social @henricocitizen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Shady Grove Coffeehouse will open its 25th season Oct. 3 with a concert by local singer-songwriter Susan Greenbaum at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church in Glen Allen. The folk music series has presented more than 200 concerts in its 25-year history. www.henricocitizen.c... 021
