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Walk for Peace attracts thousands across Henrico, ‘comes at a critical time’ for communities, nation

A photo of monks on their Walk for Peace are greeted by supporters and walk on a path created by flowers placed on the road.
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.”

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Henrico braces for snow and ice, encourages residents to be ready for potential power outages 

A snow plow clears snow from a road.
In anticipation of the storm, Henrico has declared a state of local emergency and opened its Emergency Operations Center.

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.

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Henrico, Capital Region Land Conservancy and developer partner to protect historic land by Roslyn Hills Park

Wooded property by Roslyn Hills Park
The 6.4 acres of wooded property was part of Ziontown, a Black community established following emancipation by Henry Pryor, who had been enslaved at nearby Ravenswood plantation. Ziontown, which means “heavenly place,” began with Pryor’s purchase of 5 acres and prospered into the 1960s, with about 50 homes and as many as 275 residents, according to research for a historical marker installed by the county in 2020 along Ridge.

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.

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Board of Supervisors recap: Public hearing on animal cruelty registry set for Dec. 2

Henrico Board of Supervisors 2024
At its Oct. 28 meeting, the board initiated its process to consider establishing a local animal cruelty registry. A public hearing for the proposed ordinance will be advertised for Dec. 2. A state law that took effect in July 2024 allows localities to create a registry that includes the names and relevant information of people convicted of certain felony offenses of animal cruelty. Continue reading Board of Supervisors recap: Public hearing on animal cruelty registry set for Dec. 2

Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance to be available for SNAP participants

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Due to expected delays and gaps in accessing benefits, Henrico is collaborating with neighboring localities and Feed More, central Virginia’s nonprofit food bank, to ensure that the community’s nutritional needs are met. About 116,000 individuals in Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover counties and the city of Richmond typically qualify for SNAP. Continue reading Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance to be available for SNAP participants

Community celebrates opening of Bungalow City Firehouse 23

A little girl sits in a fire engine and touches a fire helmet on a man’s head.
Since opening in mid-February, Firehouse 23 has enhanced fire protection and emergency medical response to areas of eastern Henrico. Officials celebrated the station and its new fire engine with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting event that included a traditional fire engine push-in ceremony.

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

Henrico becomes first to earn ‘quadruple AAA’ status for water, sewer bonds

Utility worker working on a water valve with four sets of AAA.

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.

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Varina meetings in October to highlight proposed Prime Agriculture/Rural Conservation land-use designation, New Market Heights Trail

Varina Supervisor Tyrone E. Nelson's Varina District Community Conversations. Monday, Oct. 20, 6 p.m. at Varina High School, 7053 Messer Road. Thursday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m. at Elko Community Center, 6216 White Oak Road. Monday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. at Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Road. https://henrico.gov/supervisors/varina-district
Varina District Supervisor Tyrone E. Nelson will host the meetings Oct. 20, 23 and 27 to discuss a proposed land-use designation to help preserve farmland and other rural properties in Henrico County. The Prime Agriculture/Rural Conservation category is being considered as part of the county’s 2045 comprehensive plan. Continue reading Varina meetings in October to highlight proposed Prime Agriculture/Rural Conservation land-use designation, New Market Heights Trail

Henrico’s water remains safe, stable following Richmond water main break

A forklift operator loads a pallet of bottled water at Best Plaza for distribution
Henrico customers may experience lower-than-normal water pressure as crews work to address the impacts of a water main break on Canal Street. Customers are encouraged to limit water use when possible. Henrico has opened a drive-thru water distribution site at Best Plaza, 1400 Best Plaza Drive. A distribution site at Harvie Elementary School, 3401 Harvie Road, will open Saturday. Residents may pick up bottled water – one case per car – daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Continue reading Henrico’s water remains safe, stable following Richmond water main break

Henrico accepts operational control of Cobbs Creek Reservoir

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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.

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Oaths administered to incoming supervisors, School Board members, constitutional officers, Henricopolis directors

Investiture School Board

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.

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South Station represents permanent home, ‘sound investment’ for Police

South Station Groundbreaking 1

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.

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