Category: Features

Henrico mourns retired County Manager William LaVecchia upon his death

Posted on November 12, 2021.

Noted for his compassion, vision and professionalism, he led the county’s administration from 1984 to 1992.

Henrico County is honoring the life and service of retired County Manager William F. “Bill” LaVecchia, whose warmth, sincerity, vision and expertise allowed Henrico to prosper through decades of considerable growth.

Late Police Capt. Don Lambert honored with new road – Lambert Way

Posted on November 10, 2021.

Road will link new portion of Woodman with Glover Park

A ½-mile road planned for construction next year will be named Lambert Way in honor of the life and service of the late Donald L. Lambert Jr., a captain with the Henrico County Police Division who was killed in a hit-and-run crash early this year.

Board of Supervisors Chairman Dan Schmitt announced the naming in a ceremony Wednesday along where Woodman Road is being extended northeastward from Greenwood Road.

Henrico County to begin 2021-22 leaf collection efforts week of Nov. 8

Posted on November 1, 2021.

Henrico County will begin providing annual leaf-collection services Monday, Nov. 8, with both free and paid options available for county residents.

Free collection of bagged leaves is scheduled through Feb. 12. Crews will work week to week in five zones; each zone will receive two pickups over the course of the program. Residents living outside these areas can order free pickup of bagged leaves by calling (804) 727-8770.

Henrico presents draft plan for reapportionment

Posted on October 25, 2021.

Proposal would shift boundaries of magisterial districts to balance population

Henrico released today a draft plan that would make minor shifts to the boundaries of its five magisterial districts to ensure equal representation following population changes from the past decade.

Residents encouraged to provide input to shape vision for Henrico’s future

Posted on August 18, 2021.

HenricoNext process kicks off with website, surveys to gather feedback on services, growth, economic development, other priorities

Henrico County is inviting residents to share their vision for public services, growth, economic development and other needs and priorities as it prepares to update its Comprehensive Plan for the next 20 years.

‘Road diet’ set for 4-lane section of Church Road

Posted on July 16, 2021.

1.8-mile project will enhance safety, connectivity for bicyclists and pedestrians

A four-lane stretch of Church Road will be reconfigured this summer in a “road diet” conversion aimed at enhancing safety as well as connectivity for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Henrico’s fire boat: an ambulance, engine company on the river

Posted on May 25, 2021.

Marine unit ensures safety on lower James from new home at Rocketts Landing

The bow of Henrico County’s fire boat lifts as firefighter Carlo Vernieri hits the accelerator, propelling the 32-foot-long vessel along a channel in the lower James River.

Belmont Celebrates Grand Re-Opening

Posted on May 24, 2021.

Course will reopen to the public on Saturday, May 29

First Tee — Greater Richmond, Henrico County and Love Golf Design celebrated the grand re-opening of Belmont at a ceremony on Monday, May 24.

Officials from all three parties offered remarks at the event, with Davis Love III saying, “We [Love Golf Design] have never created a course that will have such an impact on golf.” Continue reading Belmont Celebrates Grand Re-Opening

160,000 shots later, Henrico prepares to end mass vaccination events

Posted on May 21, 2021.

‘It’s good to know we’ve impacted our community in a positive way’

Robin Gilbert’s thumbs are scraped and sore – a testament to the more than 160,000 COVID-19 vaccine shots given at Richmond Raceway over the past four months.

Henrico County Police releases information about 2018 death investigation

Posted on May 19, 2021.

Detectives hope details and “Unsolved Henrico” video will generate leads Henrico County

Henrico County Police needs the public’s help to solve the 2018 death investigation of Starquay Spruill. HPD is releasing new information it hopes could spur leads to help detectives close the case.

Henrico County to hold series of walk-up COVID-19 vaccination events

Posted on May 13, 2021.

UPDATE, MAY 13:

Henrico County’s walk-up COVID-19 vaccination events at Richmond Raceway now will be available to individuals 12 and older. The remaining events, set for May 19, 20, 26 and 27, will offer extended hours, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. An appointment is not required.

Continue reading Henrico County to hold series of walk-up COVID-19 vaccination events

Virginia begins early voting in June 8 primary elections

Posted on April 23, 2021.

Henrico offers 5 drop box locations for convenience in returning ballots

With early voting in Virginia’s June 8 primary elections underway, Henrico County has begun fielding requests for absentee ballots and has expanded the number of locations where they can be returned.

Henrico launches survey on residents’ communication preferences

Posted on April 21, 2021.

Henrico County is conducting a brief survey to guide and expand how it shares information with the community.

The survey asks respondents to rank eight ways the county currently provides public information about initiatives, programs and services.

Jails offer video calls to inmates after COVID-19 halts in-person visitation

Posted on March 31, 2021.

‘Family connection and support is vital,’ Sheriff Alisa Gregory says

Henrico County jail inmates were meeting in person with family and friends an average of 100 times per day before sweeping measures to contain the coronavirus abruptly ended the visitations last March.

Henrico taking measures to address residential flooding, drainage

Posted on March 19, 2021.

April showers might bring May flowers, but the rain can cause problems too. Heavy downpours may lead to flooding.

Henrico outlines $1.4 billion proposed budget for fiscal 2021-22

Posted on March 9, 2021.

Plan would advance projects, services after this year’s ‘ultraconservative’ budget

Financial assistance available to eligible renters impacted by COVID-19

Posted on February 25, 2021.

Henrico’s emergency program has already covered nearly $400,000 in costs

Henrico outlines plan for comprehensive pay adjustments for employees

Posted on February 9, 2021.

Raises for government, HCPS workers would range from 4.4% to more than 14%

Henrico County has detailed a proposal that would provide sweeping salary adjustments for employees of the county’s general government and Henrico County Public Schools, beginning this spring and continuing into fiscal year 2021-22.

Henrico unveils online platform for zoning complaints, building permits, more

Posted on February 3, 2021.

Build Henrico website aims to transform county’s land management services; code enforcement section to roll out Feb. 16

COVID-19 vaccinations underway for region’s public safety, public schools employees

Posted on January 21, 2021.

Richmond Raceway, Westwood Pharmacy supporting effort

A mass effort to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to public safety and public schools employees in the region is underway at Richmond Raceway in Henrico County with help from a local pharmacy.

COVID-19 vaccinations underway in Henrico

Posted on January 8, 2021.

The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) are working diligently to provide COVID-19 vaccinations. More than 13,000 people have received the vaccine at RHHD vaccination events and in hospitals and long-term care facilities.