“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.”
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.
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.
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
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
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
March Madness might stick around for a while.
The Atlantic 10 Conference Women’s Basketball Championship concluded its second year at the Henrico Sports & Events Center as the George Mason Patriots defeated the Saint Joseph’s Hawks 73-58 in Sunday’s final.
Continue reading A-10 to consider extension for women’s basketball championship in Henrico
Facility formally named in honor of retired County Manager Virgil Hazelett
Henrico has accepted responsibility for the operations of Cobbs Creek Reservoir, following a declaration Friday that construction has reached “substantial completion,” a key milestone in a 22-year project to secure the county’s long-term water needs.
Continue reading Henrico accepts operational control of Cobbs Creek Reservoir
As the longtime president of Richmond Region Tourism, Jack Berry helped Henrico County and the region attract more visitors by making the area more welcoming.
Continue reading Celebrating the ‘Jack Berry Way,’ Henrico honors longtime tourism advocate at Sports & Events Center
The members of Henrico County’s next Board of Supervisors and School Board as well as its constitutional officers and Henricopolis directors have been sworn in to begin serving their terms on Jan. 1.
“Welcome, we all look forward to working with you and seeing you succeed as a group,” County Manager John A. Vithoulkas said at the conclusion of the Henrico County 2024 Investiture, which was held Dec. 15 at the Henrico Sports & Events Center.
Continue reading Oaths administered to incoming supervisors, School Board members, constitutional officers, Henricopolis directors
For nearly 20 years, the Henrico County Police Division has based its southeastern units in leased space on Eastpark Court, near North Airport Drive and Interstate 64.
But by early 2025, the Fair Oaks Station will give way to a permanent South Station, which also will include training facilities for the county’s emergency communications and division’s K-9 unit.
Continue reading South Station represents permanent home, ‘sound investment’ for Police
Sandston park will feature skate park, pump track, nature and water play areas, memorial garden and events lawn
Site work is expected to start in late February on Taylor Farm Park in Sandston – the first large community park to be built in the Varina District since Dorey Park opened in 1982.
Continue reading Board of Supervisors awards contract for development of Taylor Farm Park
Locations extend to all magisterial districts for voters’ convenience
Henrico County has increased the number of locations where absentee ballots can be returned by those voting early in Virginia’s June 8 primary elections.
Continue reading Henrico offers 5 drop boxes for early voting in June 8 primary elections