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Henrico approves to study pedestrian, bicyclist safety on Parham Road
"There is nowhere for anyone to walk safely, especially if you are in a mobility assisted device,” said Henrico County Public Works Director Steve Yob. “You have a very difficult time navigating this area.
Juvenile charged after swastikas spray painted on mailboxes, road signs in Henrico
The vandalisms occurred in the area of North Parham Road and Quioccasin Road.
2 juveniles charged after ‘concerning’ graffiti found at Henrico school
Henrico Police have arrested to juveniles after graffiti was found at a Henrico County high school.
‘Today is about success that comes from opportunity’: Henrico, YMCA break ground on aquatics center
The $10 million facility will help Henrico County's mission to curbing unintentional childhood drowning deaths.
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18-year-old accused of strangling another student
Damondre Ricks, 18, was charged with assault, strangulation and disorderly conduct.
Henrico Public Schools name 2019 Gilman Teacher of the Year
Gregory Lyndaker, a history and psychology teacher at Henrico High School, received the honor out of about 4,000 teachers.
YMCA, Henrico Co. to break ground on new aquatics center
The YMCA of Greater Richmond and Henrico County leaders will break ground May 14th on the 21,000-square-foot indoor facility.
Police: School bus carrying students involved in hit-and-run, driver found
Five students heading to Sandston Elementary School were on board the bus when the crash happened; no injuries were reported.
Henrico police: ‘No reported stranger abductions’ so far this year
The Henrico Police Department says that anyone should call 911 or 804-501-5000 to report suspicious behavior.
Crews contain business fire at Henrico strip mall
The fire was put out quickly, before it spread to other businesses.
Crews clean up roughly 75-125 gallons of fuel from spill
Hazmat crews were able to contain the spill that had already traveled 0.8 miles along the ditch into a nearby creek.
Historic promotion: Henrico names first female Lt. Col.
On May 25th Major Linda Toney will become the first woman in division history to reach the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Henrico man charged with animal cruelty, vandalism
A caller told police their dog was assaulted by Carl D. Townes, 53, of Henrico.
Second water main break on Lauderdale Drive delays repair
Henrico officials have not released information on when the repair will be finished.
Former Henrico football player accused of sexual battery
Two victims said Jalon Jones assaulted them 30 minutes apart.
2 men wanted in theft of tablets, readers
Jason Tyndall and Vernon Brookshire, Sr. are wanted on outstanding warrants for larceny and embezzlement.
4 displaced by house fire in Henrico
All occupants of the home were able to get out safely.
Finding Brittany Williams: 7-year-old with AIDS still missing after 19 years
It's been 19 years since a 7-year-old girl in Henrico, diagnosed with AIDS, somehow disappeared. Nearly two decades later, no one has ever been charged in the disappearance of Brittany Williams.
Sandston staple to close after more than 50 years in business
Pope’s Bait & Tackle will close Sunday, May 5 at 4 p.m.
Construction to begin on Holladay Elementary expansion this fall
The new construction project is set to begin in the fall and will take a few years.
Missing 67-year-old man found
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 501-5000.
Police join in high schoolers’ basketball game, win
Video of the game was posted to social media, showing the officers laughing and playing along with the students, and draining some buckets.
‘You just have to show up’: Teen takes a stand against hate
A Henrico teenager is working to build bridges of understanding through diversity education.
Hit-and-run suspect charged in I-95 crash that injured tow truck driver
A wrecker driver was assisting a disabled RV on the right shoulder of the road when he was struck by a vehicle.
Henrico County’s longest-serving employee set to retire after 73 years
Henrico County honored 91-year-old Elvin Cosby as its longest-serving employee before he officially retires on April 30.
Expo to help disabled residents learn more about voting process
he Virginia Department of Elections (ELECT) will host the Voters with Disabilities Engagement Expo on April 30.
Henrico man with limited speech found safe
Henrico police say Jervelle Dixon has been safely located.
Interfaith prayer service held in Henrico following Sri Lanka bombings
As new violence sparks in Sri Lanka following those deadly Easter Sunday church bombings, people closer to home are praying for peace.
Henrico police seeking armed robbery suspect
Police responded to the 600 block of North Airport Drive for an armed robbery on April 18, at approximately 11:20 p.m.
Man wounded in Henrico shooting
The man was transported to the hospital with serious injuries, and police are looking for a suspect who was seen leaving the area.
It’s that time of year: Snakes are active again
Virginia Wildlife Management and Control said it has responded to hundreds of reports of snakes being found just in the last few weeks.
Wallet thief wanted in Henrico
The suspect was seen leaving the area in a silver four-door sedan.
Downed tree, wires close White Oak Road in Henrico
A road closure is in effect on White Oak Road until noon today.
'Help us to survive’: Tow truck drivers speak out on importance of moving over
Those working in the towing community are speaking out, pleading for drivers to move over when they see flashing lights.
Man charged in 6 vehicle crash on I-295 that injured multiple drivers
Virginia State Police were called to mile marker 44 along I-295 for a six-vehicle crash around 5:23 p.m. on Tuesday.
Regency Square files for rezoning to add residential component
Regency Square has submitted an application to Henrico County to have the land rezoned as an Urban Mixed-Use parcel.
Police identify driver killed after 2 tractor-trailers crash on I-64
The crash involved two tractor-trailer trucks around 12:30 p.m. and closed some travel lanes in both directions.
Military father drives from Georgia to Virginia to surprise daughter at dance
Talk about dedication after a military father stationed in Georgia drove to Virginia to surprise his daughter at her elementary school’s Daddy Daughter Dance.
Mail truck driver who was killed on I-295 identified
The mail carrier was not wearing seat belt, was partially ejected from the truck and died at the scene.
Brother says tow truck driver struck by hit-and-run driver is ‘very stable’
Virginia State Troopers are asking for the public’s help in catching the driver who struck a tow truck driver that was servicing a disabled RV on Saturday evening.
After 9 months, woman gets resolution to Nissan dealer’s insurance mistake
Kathryn Robinson said she has been trying to collect the claim for nine months, but was unsuccessful until NBC12 made persistent calls Nissan Corporate and Dealer Motor Services.
Henrico teen starts kindness club to prevent bullying
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and Henrico fourth grader Catherine Conner is proving just that by creating a kindness group to prevent bullying at her school, the Collegiate.
Tree trimmer took woman’s $1,200, but didn’t finish the job
Says she has not been able to get in touch with contractor since February.
Beto O’Rourke rallies hundreds of voters at Henrico campaign stop
Democratic Presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke rallied a crowd of hundreds at the Hilton Short Pump in Henrico, on one of seven stops he's making in Virginia this week.
Family remembers woman killed by tree
Family says victim was foster mother, coach, at-risk youth advocate.
Spanberger to host town hall in Henrico
United States Representative Abigail Spanberger will host her fourth town hall in Henrico County.
2 blood drives to honor memories of Virginia Tech shooting victims
Tuesday marks 12 years since a shooter killed 32 people at Virginia Tech.
Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke to campaign in Short Pump
The Democrat is holding several campaign events throughout the Commonwealth on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Woman who was killed when tree fell on her car identified
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Craigslist scam uses picture of Henrico home to mislead tenants
The woman believes people are stealing photos of homes on short-term rental sites, like Airbnb, and posting them on other websites like Craigslist in order to get your money.
Plan ahead to avoid traffic trouble on race day
Drivers attending the races this weekend are urged to plan ahead.
2 adults, child escape Henrico townhouse fire
Just after 11 p.m. Wednesday, firefighters responded to the 300 block of Bernie Court and found smoke coming from a home in the middle of the row of townhomes.
Henrico forum tackles teenagers’ safety on social media
Real talk and hard dialogue were exchanged among school and community leaders about the dangers of social media.
Henrico Health Department East Clinic closed due to flooding
The Henrico Health Department East Clinic closed on Wednesday due to flooding from a broken pipe.
Students complain of mold near food at Henrico middle school
It was a hard meal to swallow for the students at Elko Middle School in Henrico.
Henrico County approves resolution to change name of road to curb truck traffic
Homeowners in Sandston are upset that truck drivers have been using White Oak Road in order to get to a nearby warehouse located on White Oak Creek Drive.
Fire at Deep Run nature center under investigation
Officials say the cause of the fire is under investigation and that at this point the cause is not known.
Officials issue safety tips in light of increased pedestrian deaths
Officials are advising pedestrians to stay alert and limit distractions such as looking at cell phones and listening to music.
2 injured in fire at Henrico home
No other humans or animals were inside the home at the time.
1 injured in shooting at Henrico apartment complex
A man was taken to VCU Medical Center with an apparent gunshot wound.
Gunman on the run after shooting injures 5-year-old girl
The search continues for whoever shot a five-year-old girl, while she was in front yard of her home.
NASCAR fans can get autographs, cheer on church fighting hunger at Kroger
Nascar drivers will sign autographs and take part in shopping competition at Mechanicsville Kroger that supports the fight against hunger.