News Release :: Henrico County, Virginia

Henrico supervisors, deputy county managers appointed to VACo committees

Posted on February 22, 2022.

Four members of Henrico County’s Board of Supervisors and two of its deputy county managers will serve on committees of the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) during 2022.

Extension berry plant, bag clip sale underway to benefit 4-H programs

Posted on February 22, 2022.

The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is selling a variety of berry plants and large bag clips to support local 4-H Youth Development programs.

Extension to offer virtual programs on building savings, improving credit

Posted on February 16, 2022.

The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension will hold free virtual workshops in February and March to help consumers improve their savings and strengthen their credit ratings.

Fairfield meeting Feb. 23 to discuss bond referendum, boards, recreation

Posted on February 11, 2022.

Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold a virtual Fairfield Constituent Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 23 to discuss Henrico County’s plans for a bond referendum on the Nov. 8 ballot.

Tuckahoe meeting Feb. 17 to discuss state of COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on February 3, 2022.

Henrico County Board of Supervisors Chairman and Tuckahoe District Supervisor Patricia S. O’Bannon will host a Tuckahoe Town Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 17 to assess the state of COVID-19.

My Henrico Academy now accepting applications

Posted on January 31, 2022.

Free program helps immigrants engage with county, community

Henrico County offices, facilities and courts to open at 10 a.m. Friday

Posted on January 21, 2022.

Henrico County offices, facilities and courts will open at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21 due to the wintry weather’s impact on road conditions.

Andrew Newby named county attorney for Henrico

Posted on January 18, 2022.

Newby, who currently serves as a deputy county attorney for Henrico, will succeed Joseph T. “Tom” Tokarz II in the position.

Tuckahoe’s Patricia O’Bannon elected chairman of Board of Supervisors

Posted on January 12, 2022.

Fairfield District Supervisor Frank Thornton to serve as vice chairman in 2022

Henrico declares local emergency as COVID-19 cases surge again

Posted on January 11, 2022.

Declaration enables expedited purchases of test kits, supplies

Fairfield meeting Jan. 19 to discuss reapportionment, support for older residents

Posted on January 10, 2022.

Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold a virtual Fairfield Constituent Meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 19 to highlight Henrico County’s new reapportionment plan as well as programs and resources that are available for older residents.

Henrico CASA seeks volunteers to serve as child advocates

Posted on January 6, 2022.

Henrico County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) will hold virtual information sessions at noon Wednesday, Jan. 12 and at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13 for individuals who would like to learn about volunteering to work in the court system on behalf of abused or neglected children.

Varina meeting on Jan. 20 to highlight district updates, State of the County

Posted on January 6, 2022.

Varina District Supervisor Tyrone E. Nelson will host a virtual Community Conversations meeting Thursday, Jan. 20 to provide updates on initiatives, including well-testing, parks and schools, plus an overview of Henrico’s State of the County address.

Brookland Beat meeting Jan. 18 to highlight service of resident representatives

Posted on January 5, 2022.

Brookland District Supervisor Dan Schmitt will host a virtual Brookland Beat meeting Tuesday, Jan. 18 to highlight the work of district residents who serve on Henrico County boards and commissions.

Henrico County offices, facilities and courts to open at 11 a.m. Tuesday

Posted on January 4, 2022.

Trash pickup expected to resume Wednesday on a two-day delay

UPDATE: All Henrico County general government offices, courts and facilities are closed Monday, Jan. 3, due to the winter storm

Posted on January 3, 2022.

County libraries, recreation centers to close; trash pickup canceled

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Henrico to accept Christmas trees for recycling Dec. 26 through Jan. 9

Posted on December 20, 2021.

Henrico County will accept Christmas trees for recycling into mulch from Sunday, Dec. 26 through Sunday, Jan. 9.

Henrico launches more road, trail, sidewalk projects with funds from CVTA

Posted on December 17, 2021.

With Thornton as chairman, transportation authority marks successful first year

For years, Henrico County’s transportation needs have exceeded its available funding. As a result, major projects – like building the Fall Line Trail, Lambert Way or the Magellan Parkway extension over Interstate 95 – have often had to wait years to proceed.

Board to hold special meeting Thursday for reapportionment vote

Posted on December 15, 2021.

The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, in the Government Center Board Room, 4301 E. Parham Road, to vote on a reapportionment plan for the county’s magisterial districts.

The meeting is open to the public; individuals who attend are required to wear a face covering. The meeting also can be viewed via livestream on the county website and on the WebEx platform. Links are available at https://henrico.gov/supervisors/next-meeting/.

Henrico to consider real estate tax dividend, 2-cent rate cut

Posted on December 10, 2021.

“We’ve not wavered in keeping our promises,” County Manager John Vithoulkas says in State of the County address.

Henrico's county manager outlined a series of recommendations, including real estate tax relief, as part of his 2021 State of the County address.

Henrico prepares to test private wells due to concerns about PFAS chemicals

Posted on December 1, 2021.

About 120 properties in White Oak area are eligible for testing at no cost

Varina Supervisor Tyrone Nelson to host community meeting Thursday

Henrico Public Works to host job fair Dec. 8

Posted on November 30, 2021.

Opportunities are available in Road Maintenance, Engineering, Design and more

Henrico taps Sheila Minor to lead Department of Finance

Posted on November 17, 2021.

Henrico County has appointed Sheila S. Minor director of the Department of Finance, effective Saturday, Dec. 18.

Minor comes to Henrico from the city of Colonial Heights, where she has served as finance director since June 2017.

Board approves Henrico Investment Program to spur development, investment

Posted on November 10, 2021.

Board also amends commercial rehab tax credit program to provide flexibility

Henrico County is creating a program that will provide incentives to encourage development and redevelopment on qualified properties in designated areas, including in long-established business corridors.

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.

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