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Here’s the 2024 graduation schedule for Henrico County high schools
High school graduations begin May 20 in Henrico County, and next week the county’s nine comprehensive high schools will, for the first time, hold their ceremonies at the new Henrico Sports and Events Center. Those graduations will be held May 29-31. The move to the new site near the...
Henrico News Minute – May 20, 2024
Two Henrico teens are killed in a weekend crash; a Henrico elementary school dedicates a book vending machine in memory of a longtime teacher; Henrico offering free water quality testing; five students from Henrico schools earn a National Merit $2,500 Scholarship; four new Henrico CASAs sworn in; a Virginia ABC online lottery for Van Winkle whiskey products begins today.
Southern Living article names Lewis Ginter Virginia’s 6th most beautiful place
An article on Southern Living Magazine's website listing Virginia's 20 most beautiful parks and attractions "as suggested by a local who’s criss-crossed the state more than a few times" named Henrico County's Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden as the sixth-most beautiful.
Henrico Crime Report: May 10-16, 2024
– Police arrested and charged a citizen with shoplifting at a retail store May 10 at 11:30 a.m. 10900 block of Little Five Loop – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with forcible burglary, a warrant service, and other state law violations at a single-family home May 10 at 6:07 p.m.
Henrico supervisors approve rezoning for potential data center complex in Sandston, which also could include AI users
Following about four hours of discussion and public comment May 14, the Henrico Board of Supervisors approved Richmond developer Hourigan’s rezoning plans for a 622-acre advanced manufacturing and data center complex to be known as White Oak Technology Park II in Sandston, despite largely negative public feedback during the meeting and before the Henrico Planning Commission in April. This complex will be located at the southeast corner of the I-64/I-295 interchange, with construction likely to start within two or three years and buildout possible within a decade.
Business in brief: May 20, 2024
The Barnes & Noble at 9850 Brook Road in Glen Allen recently announced its closure on social media. The last day will be Sunday, June 23. The location has been open for 23 years but made the decision to close as the landlord has chosen to redevelop. As part of the closing, all books are currently 25% off, and games and gifts are at 40% off. Other Barnes & Noble locations include Short Pump, 11640 West Broad Street, and Libbie Place, 5501 West Broad Street. For details, call (804) 264-6850 or visit bn.com.
Henrico student earns aviation scholarship
Three high school seniors – including one from Henrico – recently were awarded scholarships for their accomplishments and aviation ambitions by the Virginia Department of Aviation and the Virginia Airport Operators Council. Eleanor Lombardi, a Henrico student, received the Willard G. Plentl Sr. Aviation Scholarship for her achievements...
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