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.
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
Firefighters, officials celebrate ‘raising the beam’ at Firehouse 6 construction site
On Jan. 6, county and public safety officials celebrated the new Eastover Gardens Firehouse 6 construction progress in a “topping out” ceremony. Continue reading Firefighters, officials celebrate ‘raising the beam’ at Firehouse 6 construction site
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.
Continue reading New Board of Supervisors taps veterans Nelson, Schmitt for leadership postsVarina District meetings in September to highlight bond referendum projects
Varina District Supervisor Tyrone E. Nelson will hold three meetings in September to discuss proposed bond referendum projects. Continue reading Varina District meetings in September to highlight bond referendum projects
Varina meetings to highlight meals tax referendum
August 22, 2013 CONTACT: Veta Herbaugh, Executive Assistant, Henrico County Board of Supervisors PHONE: (804) 501-4208 Varina District Supervisor Tyrone E. Nelson will hold a series of Community Conversations meetings Continue reading Varina meetings to highlight meals tax referendum