4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (763+ words) Richmond and Henrico County officials have launched a new online directory designed to help Central Virginia residents find mental health and substance use services. The Central VA Resource Navigator is a free, public directory that allows users to search for…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (667+ words) Dear Savvy Senior,I always get my annual flu shot, but I never know whether I’m getting the right one. Can you explain which flu vaccine is best for seniors this fall and whether there are any other recommended vaccines…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (181+ words) Henrico Prevention Services and the Henrico Too Smart 2 Start Coalition are accepting applications for the Youth Ambassador Street Team, a leadership opportunity for high school students. As part of the nationally recognized Youth Ambassadors program, YAST members are the boots…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (465+ words) Western apparel, footwear and accessories retailer Tecovas will celebrate the grand opening of its new Short Pump Town Center store with music, refreshments and giveaways from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 4-5 and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 6. Barefoot Joe will provide live entertainment, with performances…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (823+ words) Dear Savvy Senior,I’m taking care of my elderly father who recently had a stroke and I have a lot of questions about how Medicare works and what it covers. He’s enrolled in original Medicare. Can you help me?--Caregiving…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (242+ words) Deep Run Roadhouse, a barbecue and Tex-Mex restaurant, announced last week on social media that they are relocating to 2120 John Rolfe Parkway in Henrico’s West End. The restaurant will be closed for a few weeks during the transition. Catering will…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (955+ words) HHS plans to eliminate Head Start’s classroom ratios and group-size limits, reduce requirements for serving children with disabilities and multilingual learners and cap administrative spending for the program Amanda Daugherty, a mother from Nottoway County, valued the Head Start program…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (306+ words) As students return to classrooms, researchers at Clinical Research Partners on Forest Avenue are looking for children and adults to take part in two flu studies. Dr. Richard Bennett, the study’s principal investigator, said the goal is to provide protection…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (342+ words) Thomas Faragher spent years rebuilding his life. After decades of alcohol abuse, a diabetes diagnosis pushed him to quit drinking, hire a personal trainer and lose 50 pounds. For more than a decade, the gym became central to his identity — and…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (106+ words) Henrico Recreation and Parks to present 'Wetland Wonders' Aug. 21 at Three Lakes Park & Nature Center • Varina football's Zion Boisseau cleared for 2026 season after puzzling transfer appeal (Richmond Times-Dispatch)• Henrico-based Blue Ridge Bank to be acquired by HomeTrust Bank in $448M deal…...