Henrico County has appointed Cari M. Tretina as chief of staff to the county manager, effective Saturday, Oct. 12.
Tretina currently serves as director of administration for Henrico’s Division of Fire, a position she has held since April 2017.
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In August, four high school freshmen earned a big opportunity. The Cristo Rey Richmond students became paid Henrico County interns.
“I like learning to work because this will help me so much in the future,” said student Celiana Gutierrez Ayala.
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Henrico County has agreed to buy the historic Wilton Farm property on the James River in Varina for a variety of potential future uses, including a park with 2.8 miles of river frontage, economic development, schools and a history museum.
Continue reading Henrico to acquire 1,184-acre Wilton Farm on James River
Visitors spent $963.5 million in Henrico County during 2018, the highest total of any locality in central Virginia and the fifth highest in Virginia, according to an annual study for the Virginia Tourism Corp.
Continue reading Tourist spending in Henrico climbs to $963.5 million
Henrico County leaders broke ground on Aug. 3 for eight new outdoor pickleball courts under construction at Pouncey Tract Park.
Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the country. The paddle sport combines elements of ping pong, badminton and tennis.
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On Saturday, Aug. 3, first responders participated in an active shooter drill inside the Henrico County Courthouse.
“Sadly, the scenario of an active shooter is a sign of our times,” said Emergency Management Coordinator Emily Ashley. “The purpose of our exercise was to test our first responders in the event of a hostile threat.”
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Update: On Aug. 13, the Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to authorize the county manager to request detailed proposals for an indoor sports and convocation center. The six entities that submitted initial proposals will be invited to offer detailed proposals that would include a controllable site for the center and the county’s purchase price for the land.
Henrico officials recently toured an indoor sports and events venue in Rocky Mount, N.C. as the county prepares to sharpen its pursuit of a similar facility here.
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