Henrico County
Coverage of Henrico County in the Nexus archive.
- Man injured after being hit by vehicle at Henrico intersection
Police reported that a man was injured after being struck by a vehicle. The accident occurred at an intersection in Henrico County on Monday evening.
- As Va. officials weigh data center pushback, report details industry’s public service funding
Affordable Housing Trust Funds in Henrico County were made possible by data center tax revenue, helping first-time homebuyers secure down payments. Concurrently, Loudoun County has leveraged ballooning data center tax revenue over a decade to reduce property rates and boost public services. Virginia localities continue to funnel revenue from massive data center power demands towards public benefit.
- Person hit, killed on I-295 in Henrico's East End
A person was reported dead after being struck by a vehicle. Police stated that the incident took place on Interstate 295 in Henrico County's East End Wednesday night.
- Brace yourself for brutal, expensive campaigns in Va. congressional swing districts this fall
Campaigns in Virginia's 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts are expected to be expensive and intensely fought, with control of the U.S. House of Representatives at stake. Both the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and the National Republican Congressional Committee, along with Super PACs, are anticipated to flood these districts with ads containing potential inaccuracies. Key contests include Shannon Taylor facing Rob Wittman in the 1st Congressional District.
- Man fighting for life after being hit by truck in Henrico
Police reported that a man was hit by a truck in Henrico County late Wednesday night. The man is currently fighting for his life following the incident.
- Worker critically injured after being electrocuted in Henrico
A Henrico County worker was critically injured after being electrocuted while working in a tree. Authorities reported the incident occurred on Wednesday morning.
- Taylor looks to unseat Wittman in key Virginia House race
Shannon Taylor is projected to challenge Rob Wittman in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District. The race could have been a key pickup opportunity for Democrats if their congressional map had been implemented this spring. Wittman faced no primary, while Taylor is from Henrico County.
- Portion of Henrico road closed due to construction
A section of a roadway in Henrico County is closed due to construction and is expected to remain closed until Friday.
- Lewis Ginter workers call for boycott as artists cancel performances in support of union
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden workers in Henrico County are calling for a public boycott as two artists canceled performances to support unionized employees demanding higher wages.
- Henrico man to spend nearly two decades in prison for distributing CSAM
A Henrico County man will spend nearly two decades in prison for distributing child sex abuse material (CSAM). He was previously convicted of sexually abusing animals.
- Henrico County hosts personal hygiene drive for schools
Henrico County Sheriff's Office is organizing a personal hygiene drive in partnership with Hearts of Henrico and the East End Boxing Club to support schools ahead of the new school year.
- 'Huge team effort': Henrico honors first responders who battled Darby House fire, rescued residents
Henrico County honored first responders who fought a Fourth of July fire at Darby House senior apartment complex and rescued residents. The event recognized the team's efforts in battling the blaze.
- 30-year-old woman's death ruled suicide after man charged with her murder in Henrico
A 30-year-old woman was found dead in Henrico County, and a man was initially charged with second-degree murder in connection with her death. However, police later ruled her death as a suicide.
- 13-year-old boy dead after 'medical emergency' at Henrico pool
A 13-year-old boy died after being pulled from a pool in Henrico County. The incident occurred on Monday and was described as a 'medical emergency.'
- 79-year-old man missing out of Henrico
Virginia State Police are searching for a 79-year-old man who went missing in Henrico County. He was last seen there on Saturday afternoon.
- Henrico Police continue to search for man in connection to 2024 double homicide
Henrico County Police Department is still searching for a man wanted in connection to a 2024 double homicide. The investigation remains ongoing two years after the incident.
- 'Active fire situation' shuts down Henrico roadway
A Henrico County roadway was shut down on Friday evening due to an 'active fire situation.' The closure is in response to the ongoing fire incident.
- Bystander pulled 9-year-old boy from unlicensed SwimRVA in Henrico, family attorney says
A bystander rescued 9-year-old King Overton from a pool at SwimRVA's North location in Henrico County, which operated as an unlicensed 'child day program', according to the boy's family attorney.
- PHOTOS: Tree falls on car, takes down power lines in Henrico
A tree fell onto a car in Henrico County on Wednesday, causing damage and taking down power lines. The incident disrupted local infrastructure and posed potential safety hazards.
- Woman's remains identified by DNA in Virginia, exposing second alleged murder linked to same 4 suspects
Four suspects are charged in two linked murders in Virginia after DNA analysis identified Helen Marie Pullen Banks, whose remains were found in March. The same suspects are accused of killing 18-year-old Jayden McComber, with investigators connecting the cases through DNA and ballistic evidence.
- Henrico Schools pickup truck involved in crash, road shut down
A Henrico County roadway was shut down after a Henrico County Public Schools pickup truck crashed into a power pole. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon, causing damage to the pole and disrupting traffic.
- Fire Marshal: Two separate Henrico house fires caused by cooking, deemed 'accidental'
The Henrico Fire Marshal's Office confirmed two separate house fires in Henrico County were caused by cooking and classified as accidental. Investigators determined the incidents were not intentional.
- Two parents, woman charged in death of baby girl found unresponsive at Henrico motel
Two parents have been charged with murder and a third person has been charged as an accessory after the fact in connection with the death of a baby girl who was found unconscious and not breathing at a Henrico County motel.
- 'No one said anything': Parents question trust in Henrico KinderCare after employee charged with assaulting seven children
Parents at a Henrico County daycare are concerned after learning an employee was accused of assaulting seven children in her care. Some parents discovered the allegations through social media rather than directly from the facility.
- Daycare worker in Henrico accused of assaulting seven children in her care
A daycare worker in Henrico County was arraigned on seven counts of assault and battery involving children in her care. The charges stem from alleged incidents affecting seven children under her supervision.
- Henrico warns residents of feline parvo virus outbreak
Henrico County Police’s Animal Protection Unit is warning residents of a confirmed Feline Panleukopenia 'Parvo' virus outbreak in the area. The alert highlights the need for vigilance regarding this highly contagious feline disease.
- Man shot in early-morning altercation in Henrico
A man was injured in a shooting during an early-morning altercation in Henrico County. At least one person is expected to face charges related to the incident.
- Henrico to host free water safety event 'Splash Smart Henrico'
Henrico County is hosting a free water safety event called 'Splash Smart Henrico' through a partnership between emergency response departments and sports and recreation centers.
- Man injured after shooting along Henrico County's Maremont Drive
A man was injured following a shooting that occurred along Maremont Drive in Henrico County on Monday afternoon. The incident was reported by police.
- Henrico Police reminds juveniles, their parents of 11 p.m. curfew
Henrico County enforces an 11 p.m. curfew for juveniles under 17, requiring them to be at home. Parents are reminded of this ordinance by local police.
- Frustration builds ahead of 'Rally Against Data Centers' in Richmond
Henrico County residents are increasingly frustrated with data centers, as evidenced by a planned 'Rally Against Data Centers' in Richmond. The event highlights growing public resentment toward these facilities.
- Henrico leaders support approval of HenricoNEXT, but want controversial zoning change delayed
Henrico County's Planning Commission has recommended approval of the HenricoNEXT draft plan for future development and land use but requested a controversial zoning change be delayed for further study. Leaders support the overall plan but seek postponement of the specific zoning adjustment.
- 20-year-old charged with murder after man shot while driving, crashed into tree
A 20-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after a man was shot while driving in Henrico County, crashed into a tree, and later died.
- 23-year-old Chesterfield woman dies after fiery I-295 crash in Henrico
A 23-year-old Chesterfield County woman died in a fiery crash on Interstate 295 in Henrico County early Thursday. The accident left her trapped in a vehicle that caught fire.
- SwimRVA-North pool house destroyed after fire
A pool house at SwimRVA-North in Henrico County was destroyed by a fire that occurred early Tuesday morning. The incident caused significant damage to the building.
- Chesterfield, Henrico cancels Fourth of July celebration due to extreme weather
Chesterfield County and Henrico County have cancelled their annual Fourth of July celebration. The cancellation is due to extreme heat and potential thunderstorms.
- Missing 13-year-old Henrico girl could be in danger, police say
A 13-year-old girl who disappeared from her Henrico County home on Wednesday could be in danger, according to police. Authorities have not provided additional details about the circumstances of her disappearance.
- Henrico asks employees to reduce energy use as county braces for $5 million jump in electricity costs
Henrico County is asking employees to reduce energy use as it prepares for a $5 million increase in electricity costs next fiscal year. The county is taking proactive measures to mitigate the financial impact of rising energy expenses.
- Henrico County opens cooling centers on Independence Day
Henrico County will open two cooling centers during the Independence Day holiday to provide residents with relief from extreme heat.
- Baby dies after officers find her unconscious, not breathing at Henrico motel
A baby girl died after being found unconscious and not breathing by officers at a Henrico County business. The incident occurred on Monday.