Henrico News

Henrico officials were joined by U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan of Virginia’s 4th District in Sandston Thursday to announce new federal funding for an ongoing utility project across eastern Henrico.

Fairfield District Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper III will host a constituent meeting on Thursday, Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m. at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave. Topics include resources for older adults, the county’s budget process and voter registration and early voting for the Nov. 3 general election.

“As a county, we have listened as our residents have shared legitimate concerns about Flock Safety, the proliferation of its cameras across the nation and whether the data collected is sufficiently safeguarded to protect the privacy of individuals in our community,” said Board of Supervisors Chair Roscoe D. Cooper III, of the Fairfield District. “While we are confident that Henrico Police has used ALPR data appropriately for legitimate law-enforcement purposes only, we cannot ignore the potential for misuse of system data by others. Ending this contract is the right thing to do for our residents and community.”

“Better soldiers never shouldered a musket.” Years later, that is how Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler, of the Union Army, remembered the men of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) who fought in the Battle of New Market Heights on Sept. 29, 1864.

“Significant fire investigations can take time," Deputy Fire Chief Scott Sutton said. "Our goal is not to provide the fastest answer. Our responsibility is to provide the most accurate answer that can be supported by the totality of the evidence.”  Investigators concluded the cause of the July fire at SwimRVA-North was accidental. An investigation into the Darby House Senior Apartments fire is ongoing.

It will visit Dorey Park three days in September and October. The mobile lab is an interactive classroom where youth learn about different scientific topics. Registration is required for two of the days.

After a public hearing at its Sept. 8 meeting, the Henrico County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance to approve photo speed cameras in school crossing zones to slow drivers and improve pedestrian safety.