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Henrico County Honors Centenarians • Woofstock 2026: Richmond Animal League Crushes $95k Fundraising Goal

Henrico County honors centenarians

The 17 centenarians honored by Henrico County’s Outreach and Engagement Agency Thursday at the Springs Recreation Center in Highland Springs all received plaques honoring their lives, contributions and remarkable achievements. (Click here to continue reading)

Woofstock 2026: Richmond Animal League crushes $95K fundraising goal

The Richmond Animal League surpassed its fundraising goal at its annual Woofstock outdoor festival in Glen Allen on Saturday, raising more than $100,000 — topping the $95,000 target during a summer-long calendar contest. The festival featured dozens of vendors, a pet parade, live music, pet adoptions, and the

Henrico firefighter killed in hit-and-run on interstate

A Henrico County firefighter was killed Friday night after a dark-colored SUV struck his motorcycle on a Richmond interstate ramp and fled the scene, authorities confirmed Saturday.

Virginia DMV wait times plummet to record lows after major reforms

Motor vehicle office wait times in the commonwealth fell to 8.3 minutes in 2026 from about 37 minutes in 2019, according to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, making access to essential government services faster and more convenient for drivers. Virginia lawmakers previously directed analysts from the Joint Legislative

Nominations open for 2027 REB leadership awards

Nominations are open for the 2027 REB Awards for Distinguished Educational Leadership, which recognize outstanding principals in Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover counties and Richmond. Students, families, staff members and community members may nominate an eligible principal through 5 p.m. Nov. 5. Principals must have served at their school for

This Day in Henrico History: Sept. 28 – Henrico marks 150th anniversary of New Market Heights and Fort Harrison

On Sept. 28, 2014, Henrico County concluded a weekend-long commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War fighting at New Market Heights and Fort Harrison, bringing more than 1,000 reenactors from around the country to eastern Henrico. The county staged the public event at the Runnymede property

Henrico Faith and Fellowship: Sept. 28, 2026

Weekly news and notes from the Henrico faith community West End Presbyterian Church West End Presbyterian Church, 9008 Quioccasin Road, will hold its Last Wednesdays potluck dinner from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30. The congregation also lists a senior potluck lunch Oct. 4 and a