All five candidates for the Henrico School Board’s Fairfield District seat spoke at an Oct. 6 forum for Democratic school board candidates on issues including teacher shortages, book banning, and socioeconomic inequities. Varina District school board member and vice-chair Alicia Atkins and Three Chopt District school board candidate Madison Irving also spoke at the event, which was hosted by the Henrico Democrats at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center. While all school board candidates are required to run as independents, candidates still may campaign alongside political parties and receive party support and partisan funding. Atkins, Irving and all five Fairfield...Article Link

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Editor's note: The Henrico Citizen posed the same 10 questions to every candidate for the Henrico Board of Supervisors and is publishing their answers in Q&A format, along with previews of each race, on an individual race-by-race basis. Candidates' responses appear in alphabetical order according to last name. * * * The race for Brookland District supervisor matches incumbent Republican Dan Schmitt (who first won a special election for the seat in 2018 and then a full four-year term the following year) against Democratic challenger Stephen Rast. Schmitt is the owner of RMC Events, Inc., an events management company based...Article Link

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OCT. 2 Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken, 1501 North Parham Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: hand sink is blocked by a tray; temperatures of nuggets, tenders, cheese and coleslaw are elevated; used breading is on a time control policy but time is not being tracked; can of Raid found (cannot be used in the establishment); food supplies incorrectly stored beside cleaners; fly strip is hanging over make table (cannot be located near food); ice cream scoops found in standing water; soy garlic sauce has a cup inside with the handle buried; a bucket that was...Article Link

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As a result of the school year beginning in late August this year, all Henrico County high school graduations will be held earlier than normal in the spring – and for the county’s nine comprehensive high schools, they’ll happen in a new arena. Those nine schools will host their graduation ceremonies at the new Henrico Sports and Events Center at Virginia Center, on the following dates: • May 29 – Henrico High School (11 a.m.), Highland Springs High School (3 p.m.) and Varina High School (7 p.m.); • May 30 – Freeman High School (11 a.m.), Deep Run High School...Article Link

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Formerly escaped inmate Naseem Roulack was captured Wednesday morning by the U.S. Marshals Service and Fairfax County Police Department. Virginia Department of Corrections Director Chadwick Dotson released the following statement after Roulack's capture: "I want to thank the U.S. Marshals Service, Virginia State Police, Fairfax County Police Department and other local, state and federal law enforcement partners for their tireless efforts assisting the VADOC’s Investigators and Officers in the effort to recapture this inmate." 21-year-old Roulack had been on the run since Saturday, August 12, when he escaped from St. Mary's Hospital in Henrico County. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com,...Article Link

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A team of county officials and community leaders joined Feed More supporters and staff Oct. 25 to break ground for Feed More's future headquarters on Villa Park Drive.  Among those celebrating the groundbreaking were Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas, Fairfield Supervisor Frank Thornton, Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Matt Lohr, Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources John Littel, Tanya Gonzalez of the Sacred Heart Center, Feed More Board Chair Brian Davis, and Feed More executives Doug Pick and Aaron McClung.   Currently housed in century-old converted tobacco warehouses that it long ago outgrew, Feed More is expected to...Article Link

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This November, Henrico CASA will again participate in Richmond’s Mustaches for Kids (M4K) campaign, a unique way to generate support for children's causes by encouraging community members to grow mustaches.  Last year, CASA’s M4K participation resulted in ,000 of support for its mission of advocating in court for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect.   This year, CASA’s team of mustache growers are named ‘Henrico Heroes,’ because the team is a collaboration with Henrico County firefighters and other county service employees. Throughout November, CASA’s ‘Henrico Heroes’ will be cultivating mustaches of all shapes and sizes,...Article Link

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Children of all ages and abilities gathered Wednesday on Challenger Field at Tuckahoe Little League in Henrico County to learn the fundamentals of baseball in an inclusive setting. "It's the ultimate team sport, right and you learn to work together, for a common goal. You learn to compete," Scott Gaskill, Tuckahoe Little League president, said about the county's annual Challenger Day. "You get parents involved. You get coaches involved, and certainly the kids. It's just a great community activity." Dozens of organizations and volunteers pulled together to make Challenger Day happen for children from 19 schools. Click here to continue...Article Link

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Qualifying faith-based organizations and community organizations will soon be able to apply for micro-grants from the Commonwealth of Virginia to improve access to mental health support and address the opioid crisis.  A total of nearly 0,000 has been set aside for community organizations to apply for a grant to provide training and direct care for people in their communities who are struggling with behavioral health issues.  The grants will be available in amounts up to ,000. Qualifying organizations are encouraged to apply for the grants through the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. The grants may be used...Article Link

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The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, in partnership with Henrico Recreation and Parks, will hold its 25th Annual Tree Lighting Dec. 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event is free and family-friendly, featuring holiday music performances, a bonfire, and scavenger hunt for the kids. Following the tree lighting, the festivities will move inside The Cultural Arts Center, where parents can explore the gift shop and exhibits and children can visit with Santa and take photos. For details, visit artsglenallen.com.Article Link

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