Henrico County News Archives from 2022

Henrico to accept Christmas trees for recycling Dec. 26 through Jan. 8

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Posted on December 21, 2022.

Henrico County will accept Christmas trees for recycling into mulch from Monday, Dec. 26 through Sunday, Jan. 8.

Henrico 4-H to offer rock-climbing workshop for youth Dec. 19

Posted on December 7, 2022.

Henrico 4-H Youth Development will hold a rock-climbing workshop Monday, Dec. 19

‘This is what a library is supposed to feel like’

Posted on November 30, 2022.

‘Refreshed’ Sandston Branch Library reopens to community

A brighter, more modern Sandston Branch Library reopened Wednesday with a celebration of its recent improvements, which include user-friendly shelving and fresh carpeting and paint throughout the building.

Sandston library to reopen with Nov. 30 open house following ‘refresh’ project

Posted on November 28, 2022.

Sandston Branch Library will hold an open house Wednesday, Nov. 30 to celebrate its reopening after receiving extensive improvements to its interior and exterior.

Tuckahoe meeting Dec. 1 to highlight planning process, development projects

Posted on November 17, 2022.

Henrico County Board of Supervisors Chairman and Tuckahoe District Supervisor Patricia S. O’Bannon will host a Tuckahoe Town Meeting on Thursday, Dec. 1 to discuss the planning process and current development projects in the area.

In State of the County address, Vithoulkas credits community engagement for success on bond referendum, other initiatives

Posted on November 16, 2022.

'We engage our community ... and establish a trust that strengthens over time.'

Henrico voters’ resounding approval of a $511 million bond referendum last week is evidence of a “strong feedback loop” that keeps the county in sync with the community’s needs, County Manager John A. Vithoulkas said in his annual State of the County address.

Henrico voters approve all 4 bond referendum questions

Posted on November 9, 2022.

Vote authorizes $511 million in projects for schools, parks, public safety, drainage

Henrico voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved all four questions in a bond referendum, clearing the way for the county to issue nearly $511.4 million in debt to fund capital projects for schools, parks and other public facilities. Officials have emphasized that approval of the bonds would require no increase to county tax rates.

Henrico to offer free pickup of bagged leaves, other collection services starting Nov. 7

Posted on October 31, 2022.

Henrico County will begin providing annual leaf-collection services Monday, Nov. 7, with both free and paid options available for county residents.

Henrico Recreation & Parks to hold job fair Nov. 1

Posted on October 26, 2022.

The Henrico County Division of Recreation & Parks will host a job fair from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 at its main office, 6800 Staples Mill Road.

Henrico officials to serve on NACo committees

Posted on October 20, 2022.

The National Association of Counties (NACo) has appointed six Henrico County officials to the organization’s committees for 2022-23.

County officials honor Oscar Contreras for exemplary service to community

Posted on October 19, 2022.

Radio Poder host presented 2022 Community Impact Award

Community service is instinctive for Henrico resident Oscar Contreras, a program host and marketing specialist for the Spanish-language station Radio Poder WBTK 1380 AM.

Tuckahoe Town Meeting Oct. 27 to provide information on wills, probates

Posted on October 17, 2022.

O’Bannon will host a discussion about wills and the probate process at a Tuckahoe Town Meeting Thursday, Oct. 27.

Fairfield meeting Oct. 17 to highlight Social Services, Habitat for Humanity

Posted on October 10, 2022.

Meeting on Monday, Oct. 17 to highlight the roles and services of the Department of Social Services and Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity

Henrico MHDS board member Karen Grizzard receives 2022 Gartlan Award

Posted on October 7, 2022.

Karen Grizzard, a longtime member of the Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (MHDS) Board of Directors, has been honored with the top award from the Virginia Association of Community Services Boards.

Art Nooks installed at Deep Run, Dorey, Echo Lake parks

Posted on October 7, 2022.

Initiative to be celebrated with free event, art lesson Oct. 9 at Deep Run

Tourist spending in Henrico eclipses $1.3 billion

Posted on October 4, 2022.

County poised for further growth, with development, enhanced focus on sports tourism

Visitors spent more than $1.3 billion in Henrico County during 2021, the highest total of any locality in central Virginia and the fifth highest in Virginia, according to an annual study released today for the Virginia Tourism Corp.

Henrico to offer $10 rabies vaccinations for pets Oct. 15

Posted on October 4, 2022.

The Henrico County Police Division will provide rabies vaccines for dogs and cats from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Henrico County Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road.

Registration opens for new 4-H special interest clubs for youth

Posted on October 4, 2022.

Henrico County 4-H Youth Development is accepting registrations for three new special interest clubs that will encourage youth to have fun while exploring agriculture, animal science and cake decorating.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to buy 6.2 acres from Lakeside Baptist Church

Posted on September 29, 2022.

Henrico will support purchase with $750,000 contribution over 3 years

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will acquire 6.2 acres along the western edge of its Lakeside Avenue location through a purchase agreement with Lakeside Baptist Church that is being supported by Henrico County.

Henrico 4-H sale of apples, peanuts, honey, cookbooks, bag clips underway

Posted on September 27, 2022.

The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is selling Virginia apples, peanuts and honey as well as cookbooks and bag clips to benefit local 4-H youth programs.

Ryan Stevens named superintendent of James River Juvenile Detention Center

Posted on September 23, 2022.

Ryan Stevens Sr. has been appointed superintendent of James River Juvenile Detention Center. He had served as assistant and later acting superintendent of the 60-bed facility.

Absentee voting now underway

Posted on September 23, 2022.

Voting by absentee ballot is underway for the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Henrico establishes Sports & Entertainment Authority to enhance tourism

Posted on September 14, 2022.

Authority will oversee growing portfolio of facilities, including new indoor center

Henrico to offer forum, speaker series to support LGBTQIA+ community

Posted on September 13, 2022.

Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (MHDS) will hold a community forum Saturday, Sept. 17 and a weekly speaker series through Oct. 18

Henrico 4-H open house Oct. 5 will highlight clubs, camps, opportunities

Posted on September 13, 2022.

Henrico 4-H will hold an open house Wednesday, Oct. 5 to showcase its many clubs, camps, contests and volunteer opportunities available for youth ages 5 to 19.