The Glen Allen High School Jaguars’ girls cross country and boys volleyball teams won Virginia High School League Class 5 championships in November.
The Virgil R. Hazelett Reservoir at Cobbs Creek was named the 2026 Project of the Year by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the American Public Works Association. The reservoir received the award in the category of environment projects of more than $75 million.
VACo’s steering committees review legislative requests from member counties, recommend an annual legislative program and provide policy guidance to staff. Continue reading Henrico Supervisors Dan Schmitt, Tyrone Nelson appointed to VACo committees
The meeting will include an overview of the draft plan and its key components as well as an opportunity to provide feedback in real time and to ask questions. Continue reading Residents invited to share input for HenricoNEXT at March 9 meeting
Information on Henrico County's affordable housing initiative will be available at an event on Wednesday, March 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave. Continue reading Henrico, community partners plan March 4 open house on Affordable Housing Trust Fund
The pilot project is being funded by allocations made to the county from opioid litigation settlements. Henrico received $17,986 from the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority and contributed an additional $5,000 in settlement funds made directly to the county.
Individuals are encouraged to take a box of naloxone if they or someone they know is at risk of an opioid overdose. Each box has two doses of naloxone. Individuals are asked to take only one box per visit, as supplies are limited.
Continue reading Henrico boosts access to free naloxone to reduce opioid overdose deaths
The Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 10. An agenda and complete video of the meeting are available on the county website.
Highlights include:
Employee recognized for dedication and service during Winter Storm Fern
Winter Storm Fern made getting around extremely difficult for travelers, and county employees were no exception. At the Board’s work session, County Manager John A. Vithoulkas recognized custodial maintenance worker Julie Smith. Continue reading Board of Supervisors meeting recap: Employee recognized for going above and beyond during Winter Storm Fern, department heads discuss storm response
Join Supervisor Rogish for a town hall meeting at the Tuckahoe Area Library at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 23. Continue reading Supervisor Jody Rogish’s Tuckahoe Talk meeting on Feb. 23 to include updates from Police, Fire, Planning
Bhikkhu Pannakara, spiritual leader of the Walk for Peace, spoke to county officials and other supporters during a lunchtime stop. He emphasized the importance of being happy with what you have, of practicing mindfulness, of avoiding the distraction of cellphones and other devices, and of adopting peacefulness as a mindset.
“We are mindful on each and every step we make,” he said. “I focus on my breathing when I walk, it's not just a walk, but walk with practicing mindfulness.”
The Sustainability Division is inviting residents and other community stakeholders to share their perspectives in a public survey through March 16 and to attend one of five open-house meetings planned in February and March. Continue reading Henrico seeks input for climate action and adaptation strategy
Residents may drop off their household waste at the Springfield Road Public Use Area, 10600 Fords Country Lane, and the Charles City Road Public Use Area, 2075 Charles City Road. The normal fee of $3 per vehicle per trip will be waived through Sunday, Feb. 22. Continue reading Henrico temporarily waives drop-off fees at public-use areas as crews work to resume normal trash collection