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In Henrico, Miyares announces creation of Elder Abuse Investigation Center
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June 17, 2024
In an effort to address the growing issue of elder abuse and neglect, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares' office Monday announced the creation of the Elder Abuse Investigation Center. During...
Virginia Credit Union gives $45k to Children’s Hospital
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June 17, 2024
Virginia Credit Union has donated $45,000 to Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU to support the hospital’s Child Life Program, which helps families adjust to the clinical setting of a...
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June 17, 2024
The law firm of Allen, Allen, Allen and Allen has named 15 Virginia students – including two from Henrico – as recipients of its George E. Allen Academic Scholarship 2024...
Eastern Henrico shooting leaves one man dead
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June 17, 2024
Henrico Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the 4600 block of Grand Ledge Court, in the Townhouses of White Oak community near The Shops at White Oak...
Henrico Planning Commission recommends location restrictions for vaping shops, horse racing machines
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By Joseph Maltby, Special to the Citizen | June 17, 2024
The Henrico Planning Commission last week endorsed proposals to incorporate into the county's zoning code regulations restricting the location of vaping shops and historical horse racing machines. The proposals will...
Henrico supervisors approve Costco expansion
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By Joseph Maltby, Special to the Citizen | June 17, 2024
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....
Henrico government switching to .gov domain
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June 17, 2024
Effective July 1, the Henrico County government will move its website and email addresses to the .gov domain as part of an effort to improve cybersecurity. The new domain, henrico.gov,...
Henrico County agencies earn 52 NACo awards
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June 17, 2024
Henrico County has earned 52 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties for 2024, a total that is believed to be the most awards the county has ever received...
Cultural Arts Center announces 2024-25 season
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June 17, 2024
The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen has announced its 2024-2025 season – its 25th overall – which features a wide range of arts and entertainment designed for all ages....
Human trafficking-awareness event planned June 27 in Henrico
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June 17, 2024
To raise awareness about the prevalence of human trafficking in Henrico County and what steps can be taken to prevent it, three community organizations are hosting a forum about the...
Johnson and Johnson stops sales of baby and body powders following settlement with Virginia, 42 other states
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June 17, 2024
Virginia and 42 other states have reached a $700-million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations about the marketing of Johnson and Johnson's baby powder and body powder products that contained talc....
Henrico mother, doula concerned about the future of IVF
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By Elizabeth Holmes, WTVR.com | June 17, 2024
A Henrico mother is expressing her concerns over the future of in vitro fertilization (IVF) after Senate Republicans struck down a piece of legislation meant to protect it, and other...
Arby’s Foundation donates to Special Olympics Virginia
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June 17, 2024
Childhood hunger is a year-round problem in the United States, but the summer months are said to be the hungriest time of the year for children. In an effort to...
IRS warns of scams targeting seniors
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June 17, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers of a new scam aimed at the senior community from people claiming to be government officials. The scam is targeting older adults and...
Business in brief: June 17, 2024
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June 17, 2024
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recently announced the following lease transactions in Henrico County: Tycon Medical Systems, Inc. – leased 2,000 SF of industrial space at 2079-2099 Dabney Road (Chrissy...
Henrico News Minute – June 17, 2024
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June 17, 2024
More changes coming to Regency mall; VDOT officials want your input on two proposed projects; two more guns stopped at RIC; a new affordable housing complex opens in Eastern Henrico;...
Obituary – Cornelia Nichols Deyerle
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June 16, 2024
Deyerle, Cornelia “Connie” Nichols, 71, passed away on June 1, 2024. She was born in Richmond, Virginia on June 18, 1952 to the late Richard Wilton Deyerle and Cornelia Nichols...
Obituary – Ira Waverly Franklin
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June 16, 2024
Ira Waverly Franklin, 104, died peacefully at his Henrico County home on June 6, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Sarah LaGrande Nichols Franklin;...
Obituary – John Thomas Quick Jr.
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June 16, 2024
John Thomas Quick, Jr., 77 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Henrico Virginia from complications of dementia. Born in...
Obituary – Jennifer Sangston Schooler
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June 16, 2024
Jennifer Sangston Schooler, 59, of Henrico County, VA, formerly Spotsylvania, VA, died on Monday, June 3, 2024, in the compassionate care of Bon Secours Community Hospice House after spending the...
Obituary – Joanne Marie Sourbeck
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June 16, 2024
Joanne Marie Sourbeck, 75, of Henrico, Va., passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024. Joanne was preceded in passing by her parents, James and Mary North; and her brother-in-law, Stewart...
TSA officers stop two more weapons at RIC
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June 14, 2024
Transportation Security Administration officials stopped two more weapons at the security checkpoint at Richmond International Airport last weekend, bringing to 18 the total number of times they've done so this...
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June 14, 2024
The Buffalo Wild Wings Foundation recently made a $5,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond as part of nearly $3 million in donations it is making...
CSX railroad crossing on Mountain Road to close June 17-21
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June 14, 2024
The CSX railroad crossing on Mountain Road in Glen Allen will close on Monday, June 17 for maintenance work, impacting traffic that moves between Old Washington and Warren Road, Henrico...
In Henrico, Miyares announces creation of Elder Abuse Investigation Center
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ByCitizen Staff|onJune 17, 2024
In an effort to address the growing issue of elder abuse and neglect, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares’ office Monday announced the creation of the Elder Abuse Investigation Center. During a press conference at the Shady Grove Family YMCA in Henrico’s West End, Miyares said that the center will be a specialized unit designed to streamline collaboration among Central Virginia […]
Henrico Planning Commission recommends location restrictions for vaping shops, horse racing machines
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BySpecial to the Citizen|onJune 17, 2024
By Joseph Maltby, Special to the Citizen
The Henrico Planning Commission last week endorsed proposals to incorporate into the county’s zoning code regulations restricting the location of vaping shops and historical horse racing machines. The proposals will proceed to the Henrico Board of Supervisors for a final decision. Vaping shop regulations were developed after several shops were built near schools. They would define a vaping shop as […]
Henrico supervisors approve Costco expansion
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As part of project, sidewalk gap along Springfield Road also will be closed
ByCitizen Staff|onJune 17, 2024
By Joseph Maltby, Special to the Citizen
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. Costco also will address concerns about traffic on Stillman Parkway by studying potential changes to the Stillman entrance and will partner with Henrico to fill the longstanding gap in sidewalk […]
Henrico government switching to .gov domain
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ByCitizen Staff|onJune 17, 2024
Effective July 1, the Henrico County government will move its website and email addresses to the .gov domain as part of an effort to improve cybersecurity. The new domain, henrico.gov, will replace the current domain, henrico.us, and county email addresses, which end in @henrico.gov, with the more secure .gov format, which is available only to official, U.S.-based government organizations and […]
Henrico County agencies earn 52 NACo awards
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ByCitizen Staff|onJune 17, 2024
Henrico County has earned 52 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties for 2024, a total that is believed to be the most awards the county has ever received in the annual competition. The awards are designed to recognize innovative programs and initiatives across 18 categories, including children and youth, financial management, county resiliency, libraries, parks and recreation, and […]
Johnson and Johnson stops sales of baby and body powders following settlement with Virginia, 42 other states
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ByCitizen Staff|onJune 17, 2024
Virginia and 42 other states have reached a $700-million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations about the marketing of Johnson and Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. As part of the settlement, the company has agreed to stop selling the popular products in the United States after the mineral has been linked to serious health issues, such […]
IRS warns of scams targeting seniors
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ByCitizen Staff|onJune 17, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers of a new scam aimed at the senior community from people claiming to be government officials. The scam is targeting older adults and is causing the agency to lose millions of dollars to victims, according to a press release from the agency. The scam artists pose as IRS agents and other agencies and […]
Recently passed bills aim to enhance behavioral, mental health in Virginia
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ByCitizen Staff|onJune 14, 2024
Virginia state officials are touting the state’s commitment to improving behavioral and mental health for its citizens, following the recent passage of a comprehensive set of bills. In a statement June 14, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said the measures would pay dividends statewide. “With fortified support for mental health professionals and steadfast commitment to timely crisis intervention, we’re addressing critical […]
VDOT seeks public input on improvement plans for Patterson Avenue, Chamberlayne Road corridors
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ByCitizen Staff|onJune 13, 2024
The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking public input about two separate transportation studies involving potential safety improvements along two corridors in Henrico County. Both studies are part of the Project Pipeline program, which is led by Virginia’s Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment, with the goal of identifying cost-effective solutions to address multimodal transportation needs throughout Virginia. One study […]
Wittman among congressional representatives to commemorate D-Day in France
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ByCitizen Staff|onJune 13, 2024
Earlier this month, U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman (R-1st District) helped commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion by visiting Normandy, France to honor veterans who died during the operation. Wittman, whose district includes Henrico’s western half, was part of a bipartisan congressional delegation that took part in observance of the anniversary with veterans, active duty service members, and foreign […]
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