New Fairfield Area Library opens to fanfare
Topgolf opens in Westwood, drives reinvestment in ‘Scott’s Addition 2.0’
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.
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Panzera named executive director of Henrico CASA
Henrico 4-H sale of peanuts, honey underway
Henrico County’s Senior Safety Day to be held Nov. 20
Henrico taps Tretina for chief of staff position
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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Health Department to offer free flu vaccinations in October
Henrico gives students work experience
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 to acquire 1,184-acre Wilton Farm on James River
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.
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Tuckahoe Town Meeting on Sept. 26 to discuss Fire services, voting
Job fair set for Sept. 24, 27 following closure of Premier XD facilities
Tourist spending in Henrico climbs to $963.5 million
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.
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Henrico Extension Bug Bizarre to be held Sept. 14 in Deep Run Recreation Center
Libbie Mill Library
Henrico Master Gardener training program accepting applications
Henrico to present spoken word artist Joseph Green on Sept. 25 for Recovery Month
Leabough named director of Community Revitalization
Henrico Board of Supervisors adjourns until Sept. 10
County leaders break ground on new pickleball courts
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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Henrico first responders participate in active shooter emergency drill
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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Tour sharpens vision for indoor sports and convocation center
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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Henrico to offer $10 rabies vaccinations for pets Aug. 17