Henrico County Public Schools will host clinics at each middle and high school this winter to provide required vaccines for students entering grades 7 or 12 in the 2024-25 school year. To enroll students in Henrico County Public Schools, parents must ensure their children have up-to-date immunizations for their ages. Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY) is required for all students entering grades 7 and 12. Students who are entering grade 12 who have not received a dose of the vaccine also need to receive a booster shot. Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccine (Tdap) is also required for students entering grade 7,...Article Link

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JAN. 9 Westwood Club, 6200 West Club Lane – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: observed a worker eating food while prepping food; it appears that no sanitizer is hooked up to the bar dish machine; garlic in oil double-nested in make table found at an improper temperature; cream cheese and goat cheese are past their expiration dates; no date marks found on potatoes, green beans or goulash; stainless steel cleaner in bottle is unlabeled; observed numerous dead and live roaches (facility was bombed last week); food is stored directly on the walk-in floor; torn film on...Article Link

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The family of a Henrico County teen killed by a classmate asked lawmakers in Richmond Wednesday to take steps to prevent future tragedies like theirs. Lucia Bremer was killed in 2021 by 14-year-old Dylan Williams as she walked home from school. The shooter, who has since pleaded guilty, took the gun from his legal guardian. "Lucia is dead in part because an adult gun owner made a choice to leave his firearm easily accessible to his teenager," Meredith, Lucia's mother, said. The guardian was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor but wasn't convicted. Click here to continue...Article Link

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Susanna Gibson, the Democratic nominee for Virginia’s 57th House District in 2023 who lost the general election to Republican David Owen, has announced the formation of a new political action committee named MyOwn. She created the PAC to support candidates dedicated to legislative reform related to gender-based and sexual violence, she said – in particular nonconsensual pornography, nonconsensual distribution of intimate images, synthetic NDII (“deepfakes”), intimate privacy violations, and image-based sexual abuse. Gibson’s campaign was rocked last fall after a consensual sex video she made with her husband and streamed privately later was published on other public websites without their...Article Link

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In 2017, Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburg (D-Henrico), embarked upon a political journey when he sought, and won, the 72nd District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates. The Glen Allen teacher split his time in the classroom and the House during his three terms. After winning his election this past November to represent Virginia's 16th Senate District, VanValkenburg recently reflected on his new journey as a state senator and shared some of the legislation he hopes to see passed during the 2024 session. Capital News Service: What are your preliminary thoughts on the 2024 General Assembly being that the session has...Article Link

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A sneak peek of the upcoming documentary Current: A Descendant's Journey for Truth will be released to the public in Richmond Feb. 23 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Library of Virginia. The film is a part of the Library's Black History Month celebration, and attendance is free and open to the public. The event, hosted by the Library's Lecture Hall, will feature a screening of the Virginia portion of the film, which was shot in Richmond, Charlottesville, and Arlington. Following the screening, there will be a discussion with producer Pam Smith, director Loria King, and other members...Article Link

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A new report from the nonprofit Altarum shows that health care costs for Virginia citizens have continued to rise sharply in recent years, even as the level of total health care spending in the state late last year dropped to its lowest level since 2011. The average cost of health insurance for a Virginian with employer-sponsored coverage in 2022 was ,400, and the average family health insurance premium was ,400 – a 76.6% increase in average single coverage costs and a 79.3% increase in family coverage costs since 2008. The report also found that total health spending in Virginia, as...Article Link

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The Richmond region is one of several nominees in the country for USA Today's "10Best Readers' Choice Awards" for Best City for Street Art, Best Beer City, Best Arts District, Best Brewery Tour, and Best Brewpub. The Best Brewpub nomination includes The Answer Brewpub in Henrico. “Our local artists and brewery teams work tirelessly to serve our community, so it’s always special to see their work recognized on a national level,” said Jack Berry, president, and CEO of Richmond Region Tourism. “We are fortunate to have more than 150 murals and over 30 local breweries in the Richmond region that...Article Link

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Legislation banning Virginia’s public colleges and universities from providing special treatment in admissions decisions to students related to alumni and donors is on track to head to Gov. Glenn Youngkin later this session. On Tuesday, the Virginia House joined the Senate in passing the proposal on a unanimous vote. Both bills, which are identical, must now pass in the opposite chambers before they are sent to the governor for his approval. Youngkin spokesman Christian Martinez has signaled the governor is likely to sign the measures. “The governor will review any legislation that comes to his desk, but believes admission to...Article Link

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The second phase of Glen Allen’s Glover Park will begin taking shape soon, following the award of a .3-million construction contract Jan. 23 by the Henrico Board of Supervisors. The project will expand the existing 209-acre park by an additional 153 acres to allow for the construction of two NCAA-sized synthetic turf baseball fields (the first at the park) with lighting, as well as two additional multipurpose synthetic turf fields with lighting. (The existing park contains four multipurpose turf fields and eight sand volleyball courts, as well as parking lots.) Other additions in the park’s new section will include: •...Article Link

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