Officials urge residents to avoid traveling, if possible, once road conditions become hazardous and to have 72 hours of emergency food, water, medications and supplies in the event of a loss of power.
SRAC will complement the work of two other groups focused on the environment - Henrico's Environmental Action Resource Team and Keep Henrico Beautiful.
Continue reading Board of Supervisors appoints new Sustainability and Resilience Advisory Committee
“First quarter 2026 will also bring us, finally, an announcement of team that will bring home the arena-anchored Best Products Reimagined project, [in] none other than the Fairfield Magisterial District,” he said. “I’m filled with both excitement and humility, and a sense of duty as we embark on this journey together, continuing our collective efforts to make Henrico County an even better place to live, work, play and visit, and raise your family.”
Cooper becomes the first person to serve as chair of Henrico's School Board and Board of Supervisors.
Continue reading Fairfield’s Roscoe Cooper III to lead Henrico Board of Supervisors in 2026
Entering its sixth year, My Henrico Academy offers up to 20 immigrant and descendant participants an opportunity to meet with county officials, tour facilities and deepen their understanding of local programs, services and resources. Continue reading My Henrico Academy accepting applications for spring program
In addition, such stores would not be allowed within 1,000 feet of a school or 2,000 feet of a religious institution, day care center, public park or existing store selling recreational substances.
Continue reading Henrico Board of Supervisors adopts tighter regulations on vape shops
The extension provides taxpayers with additional time to submit payments without penalty. Continue reading Henrico extends tax payment deadline to Monday, with offices closed due to inclement weather
The Board of Supervisors voted Oct. 28 to acquire the land in collaboration with CRLC. With a $850,000 grant from the county, CRLC acquired the property from Dan and Linda Wilson, of University Park LLC, through a part-gift and part-sale transaction. Then, CRLC donated it to Henrico, and the county conveyed a conservation easement to CRLC, designating the site for the perpetual preservation of open space and restricting future development. The closing was finalized Nov. 24.
“I can tell you this has been a remarkable year in our county,” County Manager John A. Vithoulkas said to open the 2025 State of the County address.
Continue reading 2025 State of the County address highlights ‘remarkable year’
A pair of science-themed workshops geared for youth ages 9 to 13 - Make it Merry and Make it Bright - will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Dec. 22 and Friday, Jan. 2 at the Belmont Recreation Center, 1600 Hilliard Road.
Continue reading Henrico 4-H to offer holiday-themed activities in December and January
Farmers will be able to apply to use plots as small as a half-acre, beginning in late fall. Once it is operating at capacity year-round, the farm’s annual yield could total as much as 500,000 pounds of produce – a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains and flowers.
Continue reading Henrico, Happily Natural Day to establish community farm in Varina
EDA is responsible for attracting business growth and investment in Henrico, which has more than 353,000 residents, 25,000 businesses and 200,000 jobs. Overall, the county represents the fourth largest economy in Virginia. Continue reading Henrico Chief of Staff/Deputy County Manager Cari Tretina selected to lead Economic Development Authority