Henrico County Government has announced several updates this week, including a tribute to educator Virginia E. Randolph and information about upcoming meetings and holiday schedules.
On January 14, 2026, Henrico County Government shared a statement from Board of Supervisors Chair Roscoe D. Cooper III regarding the legacy of Virginia E. Randolph: “The campus mirrors Virginia E. Randolph’s work as a pioneering educator, Board of Supervisors Chair Roscoe D. Cooper III said. ‘She devoted her life to helping Black communities succeed through education. It gives me great pride to honor her today,’ he said.”
In another announcement on January 15, 2026, the county provided details for an upcoming planning commission meeting: “The Henrico County Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 in the Board Room of the Henrico County Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road. For links to the agenda and livestream and more information, visit https://t.co/4VwO0V2CSn.”
Later that day, Henrico County Government informed residents about changes to office hours and services due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day: “Henrico government offices & courts will be closed Monday, Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Trash collection will not occur & will resume Tuesday on a 1-day delay through the week. Public-use areas will be open. Recycling service through CVWMA will be on a normal schedule.”
Henrico County Public Schools District serves over 50,000 students according to data from the Virginia Department of Education for the 2023-24 school year (source). Black students made up the largest ethnic group in Henrico schools during that period with nearly 36% of total enrollment (source). The district saw slight growth compared to previous years (source), reflecting its ongoing role in serving a diverse student population.
