Henrico County

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.'

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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 County is hosting a free water safety event called 'Splash Smart Henrico' through a partnership between emergency response departments and sports and recreation centers.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 County and Henrico County have cancelled their annual Fourth of July celebration. The cancellation is due to extreme heat and potential thunderstorms.

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 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 will open two cooling centers during the Independence Day holiday to provide residents with relief from extreme heat.

A baby girl died after being found unconscious and not breathing by officers at a Henrico County business. The incident occurred on Monday.

Two teenage boys were hospitalized after a shooting occurred in the East End of Henrico County on Sunday afternoon.

A flash flood warning was issued for Henrico County and Richmond in Central Virginia on Sunday evening due to thunderstorms.

Two years after a shooting in Henrico County killed a 36-year-old man, his mother is urging for justice as authorities offer a $10,000 reward for information leading to arrests and convictions. Police and the FBI are collaborating on the case, which remains unsolved.

Unsupervised youth and teenagers are damaging Henrico County's parks and engaging in fights, according to officials. Police report incidents involving property damage and altercations among minors.

A 20-year-old man died after being shot and crashing into a tree in Henrico County. Authorities are investigating the incident as a death.

Henrico County has confirmed its fifth rabies case of 2026 following an incident involving two dogs and a bat. The Henrico County Police Division reported the confirmation after testing revealed the bat was positive for rabies.

The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in a 2024 shooting in Henrico County that left two people dead.

Virginia, with one-third of the state under extreme drought conditions, has imposed water restrictions on data centers that use large volumes of water for cooling, treating them equally with other commercial, industrial, and residential users. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) manages groundwater permits, and local authorities enforce restrictions based on drought stages, with no special exemptions for data centers. Henrico County's data centers are not among its top water users.