Earlier this month, U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman (R-1st District) helped commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion by visiting Normandy, France to honor veterans who died during the operation. Wittman, whose district includes Henrico's western half, was part of a bipartisan congressional delegation that took part in observance of the anniversary with veterans, active duty service members, and foreign dignitaries. He visited the gravesites of several Virginians who died during the...

The Library of Virginia has announced the 13 finalists for the People’s Choice Awards, which honors the most requested fiction and nonfiction titles published in Virginia, and a public vote through July will determine the winners. Winners will be announced at the 27th Annual Virginia Literary Awards Celebration Sept. 21; one winner in each category will receive a monetary prize of ,500. Public voting is open online through July 31. This year’s fiction category finalists include authors David ...

The Virginia Land Conservation Foundation is accepting applications for .5 million in land conservation grants, designed to support conservation of farmland, forestland, historic areas, natural areas, and open spaces and parks. The program provides matching grants of 50-50% for localities and nonprofit conservation entities, and 100% for state agencies and federally or state-recognized Indian tribes. In total, million in grants is available from the program, and million will be automaticall...

The arrival of summer is bringing a warning from officials with the U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, urging people to stay out of any abandoned coal mines that they may discover when out and about. Abandoned coal mine sites are dangerous and can have features that are hazardous to human health and safety. Coal mine subsidence can create openings to underground workings that might be obscured by overgrown vegetation, and mine entries can contain dangerous gases and a ...

To help students prepare for the 2024-2025 school year, Henrico County Public Schools and the Virginia Department of Health, will be hosting four free walk-in vaccination clinics for students entering grades 7 and 12. The clinics will be held from 9 a.m. to noon: • June 17 at Fairfield Middle School; • June 24 at Henrico High School; • June 26 at Quioccasin Middle School; • July 10 at Elko Middle School. Students who are entering seventh or 12th grade can get free vaccinations at any of the f...

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For several years, the old Macy's sales floor at Regency Square Mall in Henrico County has churned out Olympic trial competitors. Home of the NOVA of Virginia Aquatics facility since 2021, Henrico is banking on the success of NOVA and the sports tourism dollars the facility is expected to draw with a multi-million dollar expansion. Phase two construction of the aquatics center will begin soon with a .5 million investment from the county over five years and [post_excerpt] million investment fr...

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Send us a funny text!"Encouraging the maintenance of gardens and learning about plants. Let's giggle about gardens! After each joke, you’ve got five seconds to root out the right answer. Listen until the end for today's cultivating riddle.1st Joke: Why did the gardener start fresh in the spring?2nd Joke: Why did the weed feel lost in the garden?3rd Joke: Why did the flower apologize to the gardener?4th Joke: Why did the gardener stay up all night?5th Joke: Why did the gardener pull

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Lovers of chicken had a lot to be thankful for this week in Central Virginia as Raising Cane's opened its fifth location in the Richmond area Tuesday. Located at 10093 Brook Road, the location is Virginia's 13th Raising Cane's. And 20 customers walked away with free Cane's for a year. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico Citizen partner organization.Article LinkSupport the Show.

Henrico Police have now arrested a suspect they believe is connected to a murder that happened on Hope Road in the county. Police say Tuesday they arrested 31-year-old Travis Lee Terry of Richmond and charged him with second degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. He is currently being held at the Henrico County Jail on no bond. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico Citizen partner organization.Article Li...

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This Bible podcast story for kids tells the story of the Baptism of Jesus. Hey-O Kids Curriculum’s primary goal with the Stories of the Bible animation is to tell the stories from God’s word accurately and in a way that is engaging to children of all ages.For great Bible stories, Church at Home videos, and more, check out our YouTube Channel at  https://www.youtube.com/@SaddlebackKidsAnd to find great activities, craft ideas, and parent discussion guides, head over to

Send us a funny text!"Celebrating diversity and multiculturalism. Let's embrace the fun! After each joke, you’ve got five seconds to hug the right answer. Keep listening until the end for today's heartwarming riddle.1st Joke: Why did the hearts throw a party?2nd Joke: Why did the rainbow cross the street?3rd Joke: Why is multicultural music the best?4th Joke: Why were the plants confused about their heritage?5th Joke: Why was the international food festival so chatty?Today's

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