NHGA came about because “there just wasn’t any training for public safety honor guards,” said Doug Swartz, the academy’s founder and commanding officer.
“Traditions were being missed or misrepresented and our fallen just weren’t being honored the way we wanted them to, so we put a training program together.”
The 45-hour course offered a mix of classroom and hands-on learning. Materials covered basic drills, church and casket protocols, proper casket handling, precise movements and flag etiquette. It culminated with a full, mock line-of-duty funeral procession to give participants a chance to practice all they learned.
Instructors are retired or active public safety officers, with both civilian and military experience. Continue reading With discipline and precision, National Honor Guard Academy shares expertise with local units
The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Harvie Elementary School, 3401 Harvie Road. Residents are welcome to attend in-person or participate remotely via WebEx. Continue reading Fairfield meeting Oct. 30 to highlight resources for seniors, voting in Henrico and school redistricting
Located at 5618 Nine Mile Road, Firehouse 23 is named after its surrounding neighborhood of modest bungalow houses dating to the 1920s. “It’s tight-knit and resilient – a thriving community to this day,” Varina Supervisor Tyrone Nelson said of Bungalow City. “So, the name has deep roots, and it’s appropriate the fire station’s title reflects the community which it serves.” Continue reading Community celebrates opening of Bungalow City Firehouse 23
Eight members of the Saudi Aramco Fire Department spent the past six months training at four of the county’s stations through the International Fellowship Program of the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
The county's 'quadruple AAA' status reflects that it has received the top ratings from all four of the main municipal rating agencies: S&P Global Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service, Fitch Ratings and Kroll Bond Rating Agency.
In August, Henrico became the third county in the nation to receive AAA ratings for general obligation bonds from the four agencies.
Continue reading Henrico becomes first to earn ‘quadruple AAA’ status for water, sewer bonds
“The Community Impact Grants Program aims to inspire and empower residents and organizations to look closely at their neighborhoods and communities for ways to create a more resilient environment,” said Samantha Hudson, director of Henrico’s Sustainability Division. “The collective impact of even small, hyperlocal projects can be quite significant, especially when paired with all the county is doing to reduce carbon emissions and build a stronger, more sustainable community.” Continue reading HEART invites nonprofits to apply for second round of Community Impact Grants
Continue reading Henrico to acquire 5.2 miles of historic Kanawha Canal through CSX donation
Targeted to open in late 2026, the 15,000-square-foot Living Building at Wilton Farm will provide a learning space for students in the Center for Environmental Studies and Sustainability.
Continue reading Living Building at Wilton Farm set for construction
Ultimately, the Fall Line is planned to extend 43 miles and cross through seven jurisdictions between Ashland and the city of Petersburg. Henrico opened its first portion of the trail – the 1,400-foot Park Street section in Lakeside – in July 2024. Continue reading A ‘generational project,’ Fall Line trail’s northern section opens with connection at Woodman Road
