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Jelisa Turner appointed director of Henrico’s Department of Outreach and Engagement

Posted on August 29, 2024.

She will direct efforts to promote residents' well-being and resiliency; facilitate outreach and engagement opportunities; and oversee the county’s strategy for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

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.

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.

FEMA flood map changes to impact up to 7,000 Henrico addresses

Posted on March 1, 2024.

Public Works is sending letters to thousands of addresses in Henrico that are impacted by new flood-risk maps of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Changes to the maps may affect whether property owners are required to purchase flood insurance.

‘Welcome to Showtime’: Community celebrates new Sports & Events Center

Ribbon-cutting at Sports & Events Center

Posted on December 5, 2023.

Hundreds of residents, supporters and community members packed the entrance and lobby of the Henrico Sports & Events Center to celebrate the opening of the massive facility that will host games, tournaments, graduations and other events.

The 185,000-square-foot venue began hosting tournaments and other events in late October, but officials reserved the formal dedication and ribbon-cutting for the Community Celebration event, which was held Dec. 4 and welcomed in the public with music, games and giveaways.

From ‘great lighting’ to ‘new arena smell,’ Henrico Sports & Events Center shines for A-10 Media Day

Posted on October 26, 2023.

Atlantic 10 Commissioner Bernadette V. McGlade said she was impressed by the clean, fresh aroma when she stepped inside the new Henrico Sports & Events Center.

It’s almost like when you say, a new car smell. Well, this is a new arena smell, and it’s really nice, McGlade said Thursday in an interview with ESPN’s Angel Gray at the conference’s Media Day event.

Tourist spending in Henrico exceeds $1.7 billion in 2022

Posted on September 26, 2023.

County poised for continued growth with Sports & Events Center opening in fall

Visitors spent more than $1.7 billion in Henrico during 2022. That's 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.

Henrico’s total includes sales of $406 million on food and beverage, $226 million on lodging, $165 million on retail, $167 million on recreation and about $754 million on transportation. Overall, spending by tourists and other visitors to Henrico jumped by 27.2% from 2021.

Tuckahoe Town Meeting meeting Sept. 21 to feature Internal Audit, pedestrian safety

Posted on September 8, 2023.

The Tuckahoe Town Meeting will highlight the work of Henrico’s Internal Audit Department and the county’s efforts to enhance pedestrian safety with more sidewalks and crosswalks and a new public awareness campaign.

Henrico broadens strategy for increasing access to affordable housing

Posted on August 31, 2023.

Henrico has partnered with nonprofit housing developers to sell 12 new or renovated homes to working individuals and families with lower or moderate incomes. To get the maximum impact, the effort has focused on an area of historic Highland Springs, where 10 of the homes are within 1 mile of each other.

Henrico Board of Supervisors approves real estate tax credit for 2nd consecutive year

Posted on August 11, 2023.

Henrico will return $11.2 million in surplus taxes to residential and business property owners.

Each credit will be issued in an amount equal to 2 cents per $100 of the real estate’s taxable value.

Credits of $30 or more will be paid in 95,000 checks issued in September. Amounts less than $30 will be applied directly on 16,000 bills.

Henrico breaks ground on Hungary Road sidewalk project

Posted on July 13, 2023.

$1.85 million project includes 0.7 miles of sidewalk, ADA-accessible ramps, pedestrian crossings

Henrico County officials gathered today to celebrate the start of work on a sidewalk on a portion of Hungary Road that will improve connectivity and pedestrian access between neighborhoods, businesses and community facilities. 

Henrico Extension to host Urban Tree Weather Preparedness program June 22

Posted on June 8, 2023.

Residents will learn how to mitigate the risks of extreme weather events on established urban trees.

Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Lawns program

Posted on June 6, 2023.

For a $30 fee, trained volunteers will visit a home, analyze the lawn and prepare a plan for improving its condition, appearance and health.

Henrico to present 3rd-annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 17 at Dorey Park

Posted on June 2, 2023.

The event is free and open to the public, with entertainment and activities scheduled from 4 to 10 p.m.

Virginia Career Works to hold job and resource fair May 31

Posted on May 24, 2023.

The fair is open to all job seekers but targeted to former employees of the closed Tyson plant and members of immigrant communities.

Extension opens registration for 2023 Henrico Junior 4-H Summer Camp

Posted on March 24, 2023.

The residential camp for youth ages 9 through 14 provides a fun, safe environment to learn, make friends and discover the outdoors.

Statement of Henrico County Sheriff Alisa A. Gregory on Dinwiddie Commonwealth’s Attorney’s announcement of charges against Sheriff’s Office personnel

Posted on March 14, 2023.

As Henrico County sheriff and on behalf of our entire office, I extend my deepest sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Irvo Otieno.

HCPS students to present research projects for Student Government Day

Posted on March 3, 2023.

The annual event, first held in 1958, has been reimagined to give high school students a richer learning experience.

2^nd annual Farm Graze event will celebrate agriculture on March 25

Posted on March 2, 2023.

The event at Deep Run Park will feature live animals, a pet costume contest, activities and more.

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.

Henrico Master Gardener training program accepting applications

Posted on September 8, 2022.

Extension is accepting applications for its volunteer Master Gardener training program, which provides instruction in all aspects of horticulture.

County, HCPS offer preview of FY23 budget plan

Posted on March 2, 2022.

The county manager and superintendent of schools previewed Henrico County’s proposed $1.06 billion budget for fiscal 2022-23, which includes tax rate reductions and a 5% raise for employees and sets the stage for a $511.4 million bond referendum in November.

Henrico 4-H offers SPIN club for youth to teach basics of chess

Posted on February 28, 2022.

The Chessmate special interest club will help youth learn to play chess. A kickoff event is set for March 1. The club starts March 8.

County Manager John Vithoulkas presents 2020 State of the County address

Posted on December 4, 2020.

Virtual format includes 12 videos detailing Henrico’s COVID response, key initiatives in economic development, partnerships, sports tourism and more