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henricocitizen.com > early-voting-begins-friday-for-virginia-redistricting-referendum

Early voting begins Friday for Virginia redistricting referendum

1+ hour, 27+ min ago  (1665+ words) Democrats say amendment would counter GOP map changes elsewhere; high court clears way for April 21 election after lifting temporary injunction Early voting is set to begin Friday across Virginia for an April 21 statewide referendum that could allow the General Assembly…...

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henricocitizen.com > vithoulkas-talks-data-centers-affordable-housing-and-henricos-secret-sauce-on-untold

Vithoulkas talks data centers, affordable housing and Henrico's 'secret sauce' on Untold

2+ hour, 8+ min ago  (275+ words) His life's journey has taken him from the cradle of Western civilization to the West End. Along the way, John Vithoulkas has become one of the most powerful men in Central Virginia. But he still has to answer to Mama…...

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henricocitizen.com > henrico-students-take-over-county-board-room-for-student-government-day

Henrico students take over county board room for Student Government Day

10+ hour, 3+ min ago  (335+ words) Sixty-five high school students from across Henrico County took over the county board room Wednesday for Student Government Day, a 67-year tradition that gives students a firsthand look at local government. The mock Board of Supervisors meeting was the culmination…...

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henricocitizen.com > virginia-senate-moves-bill-to-protect-retail-franchise-owners

Virginia Senate moves bill to protect retail franchise owners

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (432+ words) Lawmakers advanced an amended bill yesterday that would prevent retail franchise owners from being barred from competing after their contracts end, while keeping some protections in place for franchise sales." SB 240, introduced by Sen. Christopher T. Head, R-Roanoke, establishes that retail…...

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henricocitizen.com > bill-to-require-factual-teaching-about-u-s-capitol-attack-clears-va-general-assembly

Bill to require factual teaching about U.S. Capitol attack clears Va. General Assembly

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (732+ words) Proposal passed on mostly party line votes in House, Senate; heads to governor Virginia lawmakers on Monday passed a proposal that would require schools, if they teach students about the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, to relay the…...

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henricocitizen.com > henrico-news-minute-march-4-2026

Henrico News Minute – March 4, 2026

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (220+ words) An in-depth look at how Henrico Muslims are celebrating Ramadan; Henrico seeks nominations of volunteers for second year of service awards; redistricting court battles continue, but early voting scheduled to begin in two days; the Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Championship tournament…...

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henricocitizen.com > henriconewsflashmarch32026

Prayer, fasting, charity and community define Ramadan for Muslims in Henrico • Henrico County Public Library presents 'All Henrico Reads"

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (160+ words) On a recent weekday afternoon at the West End Islamic Center at 5000 Shady Grove Road in Glen Allen, a young congregant voices the call to prayer, bringing about a dozen boys and men to assemble in a row at the…...

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henricocitizen.com > bill-mandating-ingredient-labels-on-menstrual-products-headed-to-spanberger

Bill mandating ingredient labels on menstrual products headed to Spanberger

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (918+ words) As concerns over toxic metals and "forever chemicals" flare, bill would offer consumers more clarity on products if signed into law House Bill 998by Del. Holly Seibold, D-Fairfax, would require ingredient labels be listed on all menstrual products sold in Virginia,…...

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henricocitizen.com > virginia-localities-prepare-for-april-21-redistricting-referendum-as-legal-battles-continue

Virginia localities prepare for April 21 redistricting referendum as legal battles continue

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (243+ words) Localities in the Commonwealth are moving forward with preparations for the April 21 redistricting referendum, even as court battles over its legality continue. Both the Richmond and Henrico registrar's offices confirmed to CBS 6 on Friday that they are moving forward with…...

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henricocitizen.com > notice-of-public-hearing-122

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (263+ words) Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Henrico County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on March 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board Room at the Henrico County Government Center, Parham and Hungary Spring Roads, Henrico, Virginia, to consider…...