Henrico County News Archives from 2024

NOVA to add 1,000-seat mezzanine to aquatics center at Regency

Posted on June 12, 2024.

Henrico announces $2.5 million grant for project that's projected to generate $20 million in annual economic activity

Since opening in 2021, the NOVA Aquatics Center at Regency has helped to develop some of the area’s most elite swimmers. It’s also hosted high school meets and community programs, including those of the Henrico Police Athletic League and the Learn2Swim program of Henrico County Public Schools.

11 people holding a red ribbon with scissors in hand at Cool Lane Press Conference

‘Homelessness is solvable,’ project backers celebrate opening of 86-unit Cool Lane Commons

Posted on June 11, 2024.

The opening of Cool Lane Commons has done more than revive a vacant building and offer stable housing for residents in crisis. It’s also brought the region closer to ending homelessness.

Henrico County officials joined representatives of the nonprofit Virginia Supportive Housing, the City of Richmond and others today to celebrate the opening of the $24 million apartment community at 1900 Cool Lane, off Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Alexis Piero to be inducted into the Mary Ann Bergeron Hall of Fame for contributions to mental health services

Posted on June 7, 2024.

The Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (MHDS) Board is posthumously recognizing Alexis Piero as the 2024 Mary Ann Bergeron Hall of Fame honoree

Fairfield meeting June 20 to highlight budget, provide updates from Police, Recreation & Parks, Schools

Posted on June 6, 2024.

Fairfield District Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper III will host a Fairfield District Forum Constituent Meeting on Thursday, June 20

Henrico to host annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 15 at Dorey Park

Posted on June 4, 2024.

Henrico County will celebrate Juneteenth – also known as “Emancipation Day” or “Day of Freedom” – on Saturday, June 15, with a day of family fun and entertainment

Henrico County Testing Clinic For Wells And Other Private Supplies

Henrico Extension to offer water-testing clinic for residents on private wells

Posted on May 17, 2024.

The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is offering a three-part clinic to help residents test the water in their wells, springs and cisterns for potentially harmful contaminants.

Henrico to create trust to enhance access to affordable homeownership

Posted on May 16, 2024.

Trust will be established at $60 million, supported with dedicated revenue stream

Henrico County will establish an affordable housing trust with $60 million in cash and a dedicated revenue stream from new economic development, transforming local efforts to make homeownership possible for more of the area’s workforce.

Master Gardeners to hold plant sale, pollinator festival June 8 at Deep Run Park

Posted on May 14, 2024.

The Henrico Master Gardener Association will hold its annual Spring Plant Sale and Pollinator Festival from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at the Recreation Center at Deep Run Park, at 9900 Ridgefield Parkway. Admission is free.

Universal broadband in Henrico advances with $725,000 in federal funding

Posted on May 13, 2024.

Access to fast, reliable internet in all corners of Henrico County is closer to reality, with a federal appropriation of $725,000.

U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan, of the 4th Congressional District, on Monday presented county officials with an oversized check for the amount to support a project that will extend broadband service to the outer edges of the Varina District.

Tuckahoe Talk meeting on May 20 to highlight Tuckahoe Creek Park, Police Division, new flood maps, HEART environmental initiatives

Posted on May 7, 2024.

Tuckahoe District Supervisor Jody K. Rogish will host a Tuckahoe Talk constituent meeting Monday, May 20

Inaugural concert at Henrico Sports & Events Center to feature bluegrass

Posted on May 1, 2024.

Sips & Strings event June 21 will present South Hill Banks, Harwell Grice Band

Virginia bluegrass bands South Hill Banks and The Harwell Grice Band will headline the first concert at the Henrico Sports & Events Center on Friday, June 21.

Henrico Sports & Events Center named Commercial Development of the Year CoStar Impact Award Winner

Posted on April 29, 2024.

Winners were selected by a panel of more than 660 industry professionals across 128 markets at the third annual commercial real estate awards

2 hotels, 2 restaurants set for construction beside Sports & Events Center

Posted on April 26, 2024.

Venue drew about 112,000 visitors in first 4 months

Traveling teams, families and other visitors will soon have more places to stay and eat when they head to the Henrico Sports & Events Center.

20 years after Gaston’s rains, Henrico celebrates start of work to revive Lake Overton

Posted on April 18, 2024.

Project will bring new dam, environmental improvements, public access

Richard Flanagan can’t wait to see Lake Overton vibrant once again, with fishing and other recreation, as it was before Hurricane Gaston’s remnants brought pounding rain in 2004.

Henrico property owners to save on flood insurance due to new certification

Posted on April 11, 2024.

Henrico County property owners will be able to save on flood insurance costs beginning in October with the county's participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Community Rating System (CRS). The county is entering the system with a rating of Class 5* — one of the highest in the state and the highest ever obtained by a municipality in its first year under the current program requirements, according to FEMA.

Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Scapes

Posted on April 2, 2024.

For a $10 fee, Master Gardener volunteers will visit a home, analyze the landscape and prepare reference materials customized for the property. The program is designed to promote the development of a beautiful, healthy and sustainable landscape.

Henrico awarded $10.6 million from state for adult crisis, detoxification center

Posted on March 29, 2024.

The adult treatment facility will include 16 crisis stabilization unit beds for short-term overnight care, 16 detoxification beds and 16 23-hour recliners for evaluation, calming and additional treatment and support.

Varina community meetings April 15-16 to discuss county budget, other efforts

Posted on March 28, 2024.

Henrico Board of Supervisors Chairman and Varina District Supervisor Tyrone E. Nelson will host a series of Varina Community Conversations

Henrico 4-H, 4 Art 2 Heart to offer free virtual art camp for youth April 1-4

Posted on March 27, 2024.

The camp, for ages 5-18, will explore different styles of art and highlight festivals around the world. 4-H membership is not required to participate.

Extension opens registration for 2024 Henrico Junior 4-H Summer Camp

Posted on March 22, 2024.

The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is accepting registrations for the 2024 Henrico Junior 4-H Camp, which will be held from July 29 through Aug. 2

All Henrico Reads to feature bestselling author Cheryl Strayed

Posted on March 14, 2024.

She will discuss memoir ‘Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail’

Henrico County’s long-running literary event All Henrico Reads will return Thursday, March 28, with bestselling and award-winning author Cheryl Strayed.

Henrico Board of Supervisors approves proposed budget for fiscal 2024-25

Posted on March 13, 2024.

Plan retains 85-cent real estate rate, supports RECAP program, doubles BPOL exemption, advances bond projects, reinvests in education, safety, employees

UPDATE: The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously April 9 to adopt the county’s proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The approved budget added $4.5 million to create a reserve fund for Henrico County Public Schools to expand planning periods at elementary schools and $89,500 to fund a community health worker position. It also adjusted funding for several nondepartmental agencies.

Supervisor Cooper to hold first Fairfield District Forum on March 21

Posted on March 13, 2024.

Fairfield District Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper III will hold his first Fairfield District Forum constituent meeting Thursday, March 21.

Henrico CARES signals ‘call to action’ to strengthen youth mental health services

Posted on March 8, 2024.

Plan focuses on service access, coordination, navigation in schools, community

With children and teenagers struggling more than ever with depression, sadness and hopelessness, Henrico County and Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) are implementing a plan to strengthen access to high-quality mental health services by making them more available in schools and expanding efforts focused on prevention, support, and early and intensive intervention.

HCPS students to share projects, experiences on Student Government Day

Posted on March 5, 2024.

‘Immersive’ event gives high schoolers a chance to lead on local issues

High school students from Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) will present community research projects and reflect on their experiences during Henrico County’s 65th Student Government Day on Wednesday, March 6.

Henrico News Archives for Year: 2024