Henrico County Facebook Page Henrico County X Page
Henrico County News Logo
Henrico County Youtube Page Henrico County Instagram Page
Vcc Hotels Restaurants Pc 7

2 hotels, 2 restaurants set for construction beside Sports & Events Center

Traveling teams, families and other visitors will soon have more places to stay and eat when they head to the Henrico Sports & Events Center.

A pair of excavators and a dump truck paused long enough Thursday morning for officials to celebrate the next phase of development at the site of the former Virginia Center Commons mall.

Shamin Hotels will soon begin construction of a Residence Inn and Suites hotel, which eventually will be joined by a Home2 Suites hotel and two restaurants – all a short walk from the entrance to the Sports & Events Center. The 185,000-square-foot facility opened in October and attracted about 112,000 visitors in its first few months. That equates to an estimated economic impact of $14.9 million, according to the Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority.

Read More
Lakeoverton 1
Crs Communities

Henrico property owners to save on flood insurance due to new certification

Henrico County property owners will be able to save on flood insurance costs beginning in October with the county's participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Community Rating System (CRS). The county is entering the system with a rating of Class 5* — one of the highest in the state and the highest ever obtained by a municipality in its first year under the current program requirements, according to FEMA.

Read More

Videos

Henrico Happenings - 2024-25 Proposed Budget

Cool Lane Commons opens, offering 86 affordable apartments

Crisis Receiving Center for youth to open at St. Joseph's Villa

Features

Proposed Budget Cover Fy25 Cropped 3

Henrico Board of Supervisors approves proposed budget for fiscal 2024-25

Plan retains 85-cent real estate rate, supports RECAP program, doubles BPOL exemption, advances bond projects, reinvests in education, safety, employees


UPDATE: The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously April 9 to adopt the county’s proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The approved budget added $4.5 million to create a reserve fund for Henrico County Public Schools to expand planning periods at elementary schools and $89,500 to fund a community health worker position. It also adjusted funding for several nondepartmental agencies.

Read More
Henricocares Logo Only

Henrico CARES signals ‘call to action’ to strengthen youth mental health services

Plan focuses on service access, coordination, navigation in schools, community



With children and teenagers struggling more than ever with depression, sadness and hopelessness, Henrico County and Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) are implementing a plan to strengthen access to high-quality mental health services by making them more available in schools and expanding efforts focused on prevention, support, and early and intensive intervention.

Read More
Bond Ratings Thumbnail 2

Henrico’s triple AAA bond ratings reaffirmed

County prepares to issue $121 million in bonds for schools, other projects



Henrico County’s triple AAA bond ratings – the highest possible endorsement of its creditworthiness – have been reaffirmed ahead of a sale of bonds to improve schools and other public facilities.

Read More
Cheswick Park 2
Electric Car 3

Henrico earns $1.4 million grant to create EV charging station network

Federal funds will help develop stations for public use at seven county facilities



Henrico County will install electric vehicle charging stations at seven locations, including at libraries, parks and recreation facilities and government centers, after being awarded a $1.4 million federal grant to promote clean energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.


Read More
Varina On The James Aerial

Henrico to buy 2,095-acre Varina Farms for land preservation

Tobacco – and Virginia’s prosperity – took root at former riverfront plantation



The Henrico County Board of Supervisors voted today to buy Varina Farms, a 2,095-acre former plantation along the James River that will be preserved for its historical significance, natural beauty and sensitive environment.

Read More
Nelson Chairman 2024

New Board of Supervisors taps veterans Nelson, Schmitt for leadership posts

Embrace the moment, Nelson urges, citing county’s fiscal strength, sustainability efforts


The veteran supervisors were elected by unanimous votes during the board’s organizational meeting Tuesday. Joining Nelson and Schmitt on the dais are newly elected Supervisors Roscoe D. Cooper III, of the Fairfield District; Misty D. Whitehead, of the Three Chopt District; and Jody K. Rogish, of the Tuckahoe District.


Read More
Hef Scholarship Card

Scholarship fund established to honor retiring Supervisors Thornton, O’Bannon

2 HCPS seniors who embody the supervisors’ values will be recognized each year


Henrico County, with the nonprofit Henrico Education Foundation and a host of donors, has established a scholarship fund to honor trailblazing Supervisors Frank J. Thornton and Patricia S. O’Bannon, who will conclude 28 years of service when their terms end Dec. 31.



Read More
 
Google Translate Icon

Translate

Select your language

    More Languages | Disclaimer