Henrico County Government shares updates on utilities, school leaders, and disability workforce programs

W. Brandon Hinton Deputy Henrico County Manager for Administration - Henrico County
W. Brandon Hinton Deputy Henrico County Manager for Administration - Henrico County
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Henrico County Government has provided updates on ongoing utility projects, school leadership recognition, and workforce opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities through a series of posts between September 29 and October 1, 2025.

On September 29, Henrico County Government reported collaboration among local utility teams: “Utility teams from Hanover, Henrico and Richmond are working closely throughout this project. Each will play a role in Tuesday’s tests to confirm the system remains stable and resilient ahead of the tie-in of the relocated main, which is planned for mid to late October.”

Later that day, the county shared remarks from County Manager John Vithoulkas regarding community leadership: “This place be forever known as the house that Nelson and Cashwell built,” County Manager John Vithoulkas said, referring to Varina Supervisor Tyrone Nelson & Superintendent Amy Cashwell.

On October 1, attention shifted to inclusive employment initiatives: Adults with developmental disabilities are finding fulfillment working on the mobile crew of Hermitage Enterprises. “Having the opportunity to show people what they can do … is just incredible,” said Kara Williams, a developmental services supervisor.

Henrico County Public Schools District enrolled over 50,000 students during the 2023-24 academic year, making it the only public school district in Henrico County (source). The district’s student body was led by Deep Run High School in terms of enrollment numbers (source). Black students represented the largest ethnic group within county schools at nearly 36% of total enrollment (source), while Holladay Elementary School had the highest number of pre-kindergarten students enrolled during that period (source).

The recent statements from county officials highlight ongoing efforts in infrastructure resilience, educational leadership acknowledgment, and support for workforce inclusivity.



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