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How Henrico County’s housing compares regionally
Henrico County’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund was officially brought to life as the county’s board of supervisors unanimously approved creating the $60 million reserve during a public hearing Tuesday. Those funds will be available to distribute among nonprofits and housing resources starting in July, according to county officials.
Henrico Crime Report: June 21-27, 2024
Varina District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with strangulation and non-aggravated assault at a single-family home June 21 at 2:50 a.m. Chamberlayne Avenue at Westbrook Avenue, Fairfield District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with possession of cocaine and synthetic drugs, obstruction of justice, identity theft, and a warrant service June 21 at 12 p.m.
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.
Henrico BBQ restaurant wins 'Best Chef'
The Original Ronnie’s BBQ restaurant in Henrico County took home first place this month at the Six in the City Southern BBQ Experience in Chicago, Illinois. The annual competition is a friendly contest against pitmasters and chefs from six Southern states known to smoke some of the country’s best barbeque. The event featured smoked meats from Birmingham, Alabama; Columbia, South Carolina; Louisville, Kentucky; Memphis, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina and Richmond.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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