Congratulations to Jelisa Turner, who was appointed director of Henrico’s new Department of Outreach and Engagement. She will lead our efforts to support residents, enhance community connections and champion diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. henrico.gov/news/2024/08/j…

After crews from Firehouse 5 saved her life, Lakeside resident Barbara Chapman expressed her gratitude by regularly visiting, sharing homecooked meals and spreading joy among the firefighters. henrico.gov/news/2024/08/l…

Vada Pedro discovered her life was worth living after an overdose nearly left her dead in '18. "What I would tell you is that, No. 1, you have purpose. There is hope. You can recover." Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. bouncebackhc.com youtu.be/eZEcpo4qHKU

Jenny Derr lost her son Billy to an overdose in '16, after he'd struggled with addiction. For International Overdose Awareness Day, she shares a warning about fentanyl. "Anytime that you're using it, it's Russian roulette." bouncebackhc.com youtu.be/xk524Q4S1Dc

🐾 RAISING THE WOOF: The Bark in the Park Dog Walk is happening from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Deep Run Park. secure.qgiv.com/event/barkinth…

REMINDER: Henrico County general government offices and courts are closed for Labor Day.🚫 Normal business hours will resume tomorrow, Sept. 3.

🚧The eastbound lanes of Bethlehem Road between Roux Street and Staples Mill Road will be closed from 9 p.m. tonight until 5 a.m. Wednesday for gas system work. A detour will direct motorists to use Roux and Libbie Mill East Boulevard during construction.

The Board of Supervisors is back at Deep Run Rec Center for the 2nd day of its 2-day retreat. The meeting will start about 8:30 a.m. The livestream: henrico.gov/supervisors/ne… The agenda: Henrico Schools, zoning ordinance amendments, boards/commissions & recovery homes regulations.

FYI Henrico County Government motorists: All WB travel lanes on I-64 are closed near the I-295 exit at MM 200 due to a tractor-trailer crash. Motorists should seek alternate routes to avoid extended delays. VDOT Va Trucking Assn.

The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. and a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 at the Henrico County Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road. The agendas: henrico.gov/pdfs/manager/m…

🦺 What does it take to keep people on the lower James River safe? Henrico Fire's Marine Response Team demonstrates how it ensures safety on the lower James, a section used by both commercial and recreational boats. youtu.be/-yVB7sYed30