The Board of Supervisors awarded a contract to begin improvements to Tuckahoe Park during Tuesday's meeting. The $13.8 million project will update fields and add accessible amenities. Read more: https://henrico.gov/news/2026/08/aug-25-board-recap-renovations-to-tuckahoe-park-to-begin-in-september/

A big congratulations to our amazing Recreation & Parks team! They received the Cultural Enrichment Award from Richmond Region Tourism and BLK RVA for Henrico's record-breaking Juneteenth Celebration!

It’s only one week away…be sure to join Tuckahoe Supervisor Jody Rogish for an informative town hall on park improvements, fall leaf collection and more on Wed. Sept. 2 at 1 p.m. Tuckahoe Area Library, 1901 Starling Dr. Visit henrico.gov/supervisors/tuckahoe-district/ for more information.

Professional golfers will either punch their cards to join the PGA Tour in 2027 - or see those dreams dashed - when the Korn Ferry Tour Championship returns to the region Oct. 8-11. For details, including tickets, visit https://www.kornferrytourchampionship.com/.

The Henrico County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27 in the Board Room at the Henrico County Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road. For links to the agenda and livestream, visit https://henrico.gov/planning/meetings/.

Preliminary surveying at Varina on the James has flagged what could be the remains of Henrico’s original courthouse or other buildings from the mid-1700s. https://henrico.gov/news/2026/08/archeological-surveys-offer-clues-of-buried-history-at-varina-on-the-james/ https://youtu.be/pXGHktyQHng

Henrico County News : Archeological surveys offer clues of buried history at Varina on the James

Henrico County News : Archeological surveys offer clues of buried history at Varina on the James - Preliminary archeological surveying at Varina on the James has flagged what could be the remains of Henrico County's original courthouse or other

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Amazon will host an open house Thursday, Aug. 27 to share plans to use drones to deliver packages in Henrico & the region. The meeting is set from 4-8 p.m. in the Torque Club at Richmond Raceway, 810 E. Laburnum Ave., with presentations at 6 & 7 p.m. https://ric4communitymeetandgreet.splashthat.com/

For Yvettrise Hoskie, a single mother and nurse, owning a home was a dream she wasn’t sure would ever come true.

Glasgow Road between Scotland Lane and Sadler Walk Lane will be closed to through-traffic from Monday, Aug. 24 through Saturday, Aug. 29. Crews will demolish and rebuild the section of road, weather permitting. Traffic will be detoured by way of Chapman Mill Drive, Belfast Road and Sadler Walk.

The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting at 3:15 p.m. and a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 at the Henrico County Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road. The agendas: https://henrico.gov/pdfs/manager/meetings2026/82526ag.pdf

Henrico Police has restricted access to its automatic license plate reader system after an internal review revealed that Fire investigators should not have access under a 2025 state law. https://henrico.gov/news/2026/08/fire-investigators-access-to-alpr-system-removed-in-accordance-with-state-law/

Enjoy gym time, play lawn games, learn about shade-loving plants, practice charcoal drawing and more! No matter your age, interest or ability, Henrico Public Library and Henrico Recreation & Parks encourage residents and visitors to take advantage of all the no-cost activities during Free for All.

Motorists can expect travel delays at times as construction of a roundabout at Wyndham Park Drive & Dominion Club Boulevard begins Monday, Aug. 24. Work is planned 8:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. & 2:30-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, with flaggers directing traffic. Construction should end in December.

Henrico Social Services is looking to hire a casework supervisor to provide leadership in support of healthy children and strong families.

ICYMI: Once lost in thick brush & weeds, the grounds of Woodland Cemetery are now restored and accessible. Officials gathered Monday to celebrate work by Liesfeld Contractor to address the property’s crumbling roads. https://youtu.be/eyN4AW3kSzU

Improvements to Woodland Cemetery enhance accessibility for visitors

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Good luck at the NASCAR Cup Series Weekend, Dystany Spurlock! 🏆

Get project inspiration from other crafters, hand-bind your own planner, enjoy a morning canoe ride and more this week!

Before becoming the first Black female driver in NASCAR, Dystany Spurlock broke barriers as the one of the first female football players for Highland Springs High School.

Our interns spent the summer immersed in projects & tasks that serve the community. Some of the challenges were expected, but others brought surprises. As he reflected on his experiences, Aser Moltashy said he jumped at the chance to operate an excavator. https://henrico.gov/services/internship/

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Sept. 8 on a proposed ordinance that would allow for photo speed cameras at schools. The Police Division is proposing to install cameras at all nine high schools and Tuckahoe and Fairfield middle schools in early 2027.

The 1853 home at Varina on the James is getting some TLC. At its meeting Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract for initial repairs. A recap of the meeting is at henrico.gov/.../board-of...

Thousands of headstones & markers have been recovered in the restoration of Woodland Cemetery. Now, they’re more accessible thanks to improved roads. Officials gathered today to celebrate the roads, which cover about 1 mile & include the entrance. henrico.gov/news/2026/08...

The Henrico County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 at the Henrico County Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road. For links to the agenda and livestream and for more information, visit henrico.gov/planning/mee...

Bid on art from the library, learn about self-taught African American folk artists, create nature photos with sun-reactive paper and more this week!

The Henrico County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting at 3:45 p.m. and a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 at the Henrico County Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road. The agendas: henrico.gov/pdfs/manager...

Fairfield District Supervisor and Henrico County Board of Supervisors Chair Roscoe D. Cooper III will host a Fairfield Forum at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday Aug. 13 at the Campus of Virginia Randolph, 2204 Mountain Road. Learn more at henrico.gov/supervisors/fairfield-district/

Henrico Social Services is looking to hire as many as 20 human services specialists. These eligibility workers will help qualifying residents access food & other assistance. A recruitment event will be held 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 @ Henrico Training Center. henrico.gov/.../social-s...

Henrico, along with partners in Richmond, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover & Powhatan, has lifted its request for voluntary water conservation measures.

It’s Election Day! Polls are open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. for voting in the primary elections. Henrico voters may cast a ballot for a Democratic contest for Virginia’s 1st Congressional District or a Republican contest for U.S. Senate. The winning candidates will advance to the Nov. 3 general election.

Meadow Rd between Chartwood & Taylor roads will be closed through Friday, Aug. 7, for work to connect water lines to a development. The closures went into effect today. A detour is redirecting traffic via Hanover Rd, N. Airport Dr., Old Hanover Rd & Grapevine Rd.