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A wooded area with remains of a Civil War fort by a ditch filled with water.

New Market Heights battlefield acquisition expands land preservation efforts, sets stage for 3.2-mile trail 

As envisioned, the New Market Heights Trail will be a 3.2-mile shared-used path connecting Four Mile Creek Park and Deep Bottom Park. The trail will highlight how 14 members of the U.S. Colored Troops played a central role in the Union victory in the Battle of New Market Heights and subsequently became the first Black soldiers to earn the Medal of Honor. 

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Photo of Varina District Supervisor Tyrone Nelson with text Community Conversations, Monday May 18 at 10:30 a.m. Henrico Theatre 305 Nine Mile Road and Tuesday May 19 at 6 p.m. Varina Area Library 1875 New Market Road.

Varina meetings May 18-19 to highlight budget overview, summer programs

Varina District Supervisor Tyrone E. Nelson will host two Community Conversations meetings May 18-19 to share details of Henrico County’s budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and programs available this summer from Recreation & Parks. The meeting also will provide updates from the Planning and Public Works departments. Continue reading Varina meetings May 18-19 to highlight budget overview, summer programs
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New Board of Supervisors taps veterans Nelson, Schmitt for leadership posts

Embrace the moment, Nelson urges, citing county’s fiscal strength, sustainability efforts

The veteran supervisors were elected by unanimous votes during the board’s organizational meeting Tuesday. Joining Nelson and Schmitt on the dais are newly elected Supervisors Roscoe D. Cooper III, of the Fairfield District; Misty D. Whitehead, of the Three Chopt District; and Jody K. Rogish, of the Tuckahoe District.

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