Fifteen elected officials are set to begin new terms for Henrico County on Jan. 1, following a swearing-in ceremony that included several firsts and a surprise marriage proposal.
Continue reading Henrico officials take oaths to begin terms in January
Construction is expected to begin in March on a roundabout at Woodman and Greenwood roads — the first of several planned in Henrico County to promote safe, efficient traffic flow.
Continue reading Woodman-Greenwood roundabout set to begin construction in March
By building two high schools simultaneously, acquiring 1,200 acres on the James River and pursuing an indoor sports complex, Henrico County shows it’s willing to make bold moves to ensure the community’s success, County Manager John A. Vithoulkas said during his State of the County address for 2019.
Continue reading State of the County address reflects on ‘moon shots’
Henrico County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) will hold information sessions at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 and at noon Wednesday, Dec. 11 for people who may be interested in volunteering to work in the court system on behalf of abused or neglected children.
Continue reading Henrico CASA seeks volunteers to serve as child advocates
In welcoming an improved Hope Village during today’s ribbon-cutting ceremony, Henrico officials said their experiences with the project validated the county’s new approach for seeking better living conditions at older apartment complexes.
Fairstead Affordable, operating as Hope Preservation LP, bought the property in 2018 and invested more than $5 million in renovations as part of a $14 million tax-exempt financing package. The financing was approved by the Henrico Board of Supervisors based on the complex’s location and issued through the Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
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The Henrico County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday authorized negotiations for an indoor sports and convocation center that would be developed on the property of Virginia Center Commons mall.
With its unanimous vote, the board accepted the recommendation of a working group and County Manager John A. Vithoulkas to enter formal talks with The Rebkee Company. The real estate development firm was one of three companies to respond to Henrico’s request for proposals for a venue that could host indoor sports and other large gatherings, such as high school graduations.
Continue reading Henrico Board authorizes negotiations over indoor sports, convocation center 
Construction has begun on a new J.R. Tucker High School and a new Highland Springs High School, a pair of ambitious projects that will deliver modern, state-of-the-art facilities to replace two of Henrico County’s oldest high schools.
County government and school officials commemorated the start of work at twin ground-breaking ceremonies held Nov. 1 with students, staff and other guests.
Continue reading Work starts on new Tucker, Highland Springs
Henrico County officials helped celebrate the opening of Topgolf’s first golf and entertainment venue in the region.
But the three-level, 55,000-square-foot, high-tech complex represents more than a new recreational and social option for residents.
Pictured: County Manager John Vithoulkas (at left) and Henrico EDA Director Anthony Romanello (second from right) helped christen the new Topgolf Richmond with Topgolf officials Cliff Twiggs (holding the scissors) and Tanner Micheli during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 4.
Continue reading Topgolf opens in Westwood, drives reinvestment in ‘Scott’s Addition 2.0’