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Henrico town hall to educate community on how to prevent human trafficking
Several nonprofits in Central Va. are teaming up to prevent youth from being trafficked for sex or labor, saying there's been an increase in concern over juveniles falling prey to predators online.
Henrico program seeks to ‘CONNECT’ with kids in high-risk communities
Jacquelyn Smith-White’s energy and passion for community is infectious; something she’s developed working directly with the people who make it up. Smith-White, now the manager of the CONNECT program in Henrico County, has spent the last 23 years working in low-income communities in Henrico. She first worked at Henrico Arms apartments, where she served as CONNECT program coordinator there for 19 years.
LINK microtransit service starts in Sandston/Elko area
Residents of the Sandston and Elko area now have a free public transportation option available at their front door. GRTC and Henrico County officials came together Thursday to announce the LINK microtransit service to the Sandston/Elko Zone, which begins Monday. LINK is an on-demand van service designed to fulfill the transportation needs of areas that might not support traditional fixed-route transit service. Users can call (804) 358-4782 or download and use the GRTC On the Go app to request a ride within the designated zone.
Henrico Schools earns 8 public relations awards
Henrico County Public Schools’ Communications Division recently earned eight awards from the National School Public Relations Association in its 2024 awards program. “This national recognition demonstrates our commitment to engaging families and stakeholders by telling the story of our Henrico schools and community in wide-ranging and creative ways,” said Amy Cashwell, superintendent. “I am so proud of our talented communications professionals.”
2 displaced after early morning house fire in Henrico
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - Two people are displaced after an early morning house fire in Henrico County on Thursday. Fire crews responded to a house fire on Tall Grass Court in Highland Springs. Officials say the fire started on the stoop are of the house and spread to the attic.
Officials speak about dry conditions and warn against burning after fires in Virginia
Officials are weighing in on the current dry conditions that have all of Virginia under either a drought watch or warning that's been in effect since Monday, June 24. That means Central Virginia is also experiencing an increasing danger of fires.
Richmond area health officials promote HIV testing, prevention
In honor of National HIV Testing Day on June 27, health officials in Richmond and Henrico County are urging residents to get tested and learn about prevention methods. The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts emphasize the importance of regular HIV testing and awareness of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) treatment. “You are...
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending on Saturday, June 22, confirmed hospital admissions for COVID-19 in Virginia fell 15.3% from the previous week. One death associated with COVID-19 was reported statewide during that time frame. COVID-19 wastewater levels in the Greater Richmond area, on average, remain below detection. The Richmond and Henrico...
Colonial Ridge Apartments in disrepair despite HUD funding
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. (WWBT) - Ever since the On Your Side Investigators looked into complaints of mismanagement at Place One Apartments in Henrico, residents of a sister property in Colonial Heights started flooding the newsroom with complaints of unsafe and unhealthy living conditions there. FPI Management is the California-based company...
Henrico Property Transactions: May 29-June 4, 2024
– $250,000, 1,076 SF (built in 1989), from Katrina White to Skylar Wayne Akers and Kayleigh E. Ness. 3805 Benton Avenue – $285,000, 1,324 SF (built in 1939), from Sara Jo Anton to Tremayne L. Thompson. 209 Orange Blossom Run – $306,490, 1,280 SF (built in 2024), from NVR...
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