Henrico News Minute

A preview of the coming General Assembly session during a henrico town hall meeting; planning commission advances several cases; a 69-year-old man dies after a crash in the West End; This Day in Henrico History.Support the show

Henrico Schools has more than 600 HVAC work orders; Henrico confirms its 10th case of rabies this year; an organization plans to hide 1,500 books throughout the region tomorrow; Henrico Schools' Life-Ready Expo is tonight.Support the show

Virginia moves closer to regulating autonomous vehicles; the Citizen debuts new weekly features; a look at "Today in Henrico History;" Jennifer Knapp performs at The Tin Pan tomorrow.Support the show

Henrico Schools officials have plans to fix HVAC issues that have plagued schools; Henrico supervisors approve several land-use cases, defer others; how Henrico's rates of insurance compare with other localities; county officials break ground on improvements to a West End park.Support the show

Average weekly wages in Henrico are up 6% year over year; visitor spending in the county tops $2 billion; our Weekend Top 5 includes the Lebanese Food Festival and the county's HenBIKEo event.Support the show

Plans for long-anticipated traffic relief in Short Pump are closer to reality; Henrico and Richmond officials launch online directory for mental health, substance use services; chicken restaurant chain to open first Henrico location; Nunsense begins 11-performance run at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Saturday.Support the show

Henrico supervisors make a decision about speed cameras in school zones; our new Environmental Watch feature; a traffic alert in the Near West End.Support the show

Henrico supervisors to weigh speed cameras in school zones, land-use cases tonight; the debut of our Henrico School Bell feature; HenBIKEo 2026 planned this Saturday; the county reports its ninth rabies case this year.Support the show

New plans for the former site of Hadad's Lake; an update for those who travel by train to Washington, D.C. and beyond; one elementary school forced to dismiss early because of AC issues; Kiwanis Club to host benefit golf tournament.Support the show

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden workers vote to go on strike; a new art exhibit features the work of unaccompanied refugee foster care children in the region; a special prosecutor takes over the SwimRVA North drowning case.Support the show

New Medicaid requirements could impact more than 20,000 Henricoans; a look at crash data from Henrico County; Virginia residents now can add driver's licenses, IDs to Apple Wallet; officials break ground on new Primrose School of Glen Allen.Support the show

How Henrico students fared on SOL exams last school year; your chance to start beekeeping for free; Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors play in Henrico tomorrow; free financial advice in Highland Springs.Support the show

Henrico supervisors to vote on funding for Tuckahoe Park improvements, PFAS discharge monitoring tonight; a new proposal for how Henrico names its public schools; three Henrico County high schools earn top spots in US News & World Report rankings; Henrico County, "Mad Skillz" honored by BLK RVA.Support the show

School is back, for most Henrico students; the Henrico Board of Zoning Appeals meets this week; a Deep Run High School sophomore wins a national contest.Support the show

Henrico eighth-grader concludes his run at the Scripps National Spelling Bee; our annual Henrico's Top Teachers section; two people are shot near Richmond Raceway; police arrest a man on murder charges in connection with a fatal shooting.Support the show

Your next chances to weigh in on the Draft 2045 HenricoNEXT Comprehensive Plan; three graduate from the Henrico Circuit Court's Behavioral Health Docket; animals awaiting adoption at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter; and end-of-school celebration tomorrow at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center.Support the show

Henrico to expand refuse collection service countywide; birthplace of Powhatan added to list of most endangered historic sites in Virginia; Henrico EDA honors 12 Henrico businesses. Support the show

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden opens expanded areas to the public; why some Henrico travelers chose alternative forms of transportation or stayed home altogether during Memorial Day weekend; Henrico spray parks open; Innsbrook concert series begins Thursday.Support the show

Varina residents show up at town hall meeting in opposition of data center plans; what the proposed Dominion Energy-NextEra merger means for consumers; Alice in Wonderland JR runs today through Monday at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen; check out recent home sales in our weekly property transactions report.Support the show

Fare-free service will continue for another year on GRTC; Henrico Democratic lawmaker tout their General Assembly achievements; Henrico Fire Chief Jackson Baynard appointed to new role; air conditioning issues persist at numerous Henrico schools.Support the show

Henrico Police officer earns national award; Henrico School Board approves schematic design for new elementary school in Glen Allen; free summer meals for those 18 and younger available at 29 Henrico sites this summer; planning commission endorses plans for new St. Mary's Hospital parking lot.Support the show

Henrico Board of Supervisors defers decisions on two proposed residential developments; a new hotel opens at the Henrico Sports and Events Center; a new Henrico Christmas Mother is announced; a look at nursing in the region.Support the show

Richmond Metro Habitat for Humanity celebrates 400 home builds; former Henrico Police officer sentenced to 20 years in jail; Henrico ACE students help build the second floor of Hermitage ACE Center; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

Proposed policy changes would limit homework for Henrico students; Henrico County commits $900,000 to new homeless shelter; Coal Pit Learning Center celebrates 50 years; two people are shot at a Henrico apartment complex.Support the show

More shows announced for the After Hours Innsbrook series; why thousands of Virginians will regain their voting rights next month; hear from the aquarium keeper at Three Lakes Nature Center; Fairfield MS hosted its 'All About Me Day' Saturday.Support the show

Workers at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden are fighting for higher wages; Henrico Schools recognized again for its music program; a senior community in Henrico will host a 'Garden Day' for the public on Thursday; a multi-vehicle crash closes a major thoroughfare in Eastern Henrico.Support the show

Henrico Police seek tips after new information emerges in death of baby in 2000; Henrico honors 8 through Heart of Service Awards; Meadow Road reopens early; VA250 seeks your stories; an outdoor movie tonight at Deep Run Park; our Weekend Top 5.Support the show

Henrico officials prepare to recodify the county's code; the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inducts its newest class in Henrico; 22 dogs and 2 other animals are awaiting adoption at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter; Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's Spring Plant Sale takes place today.Support the show

Rising fuel costs affecting Richmond International Airport in several ways; a new music hub is coming to Henrico's West End this summer; Henrico expanding no-interest loan program; Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger visits Henrico school; Virginia Supreme Court hears arguments in redistricting case.Support the show

How safe is the air we breathe in Henrico County?; two with Henrico ties among eight to be honored by the YWCA of Richmond's Outstanding Women Awards; HCA Virginia officials mark Black Maternal Health Week; Gov. Spanberger, General Assembly at stalemate about establishment of legal cannabis market in Virginia.Support the show

Henrico officials prepare to say goodbye to a prominent building; Crossover Healthcare Ministries begins efforts on Phase 1 of a renovation project; CVWMA officials say local residents have composted 84,000 pounds of food scraps since November; Henrico has planted 10,000 trees this calendar year.Support the show

Analyzing how Henrico voted in the redistricting special election; a new statewide bus route launched this week; "Mountainfilm on Tour" visits the Henrico Theatre tonight at 6; 21 animals are awaiting adoption at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter.Support the show

Henrico voters overwhelmingly support state redistricting plan, which passes narrowly statewide; a look at the roads and utilities projects underway in Henrico; Henrico School Board adopts budget plan; a look back at the Richmond Renaissance Fair; Henrico Police capture county man wanted in Richmond triple shooting; RHHD officials encourage infant immunization.Support the show

Voters will decide Virginia's congressional redistricting proposal tomorrow; how to get a free voucher for Uber rides from GRTC; Fair Oaks Elementary School is turning 100; Full Circle grief center moves to new Henrico location; police warn of scam.Support the show

Two groups raise concerns about the chemical ethylene oxide in Eastern Henrico County; a Henrico healthcare and rehabilitation center faces fines of more than $100,000; tomorrow is the last day to vote early in person in Henrico; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

Henrico Planning Commission endorses two proposed residential developments; UR seeks volunteers for lake cleanup tomorrow; Henrico Police seek 18-year-old on second-degree murder charges; Eastern Henrico Recreation Center today offers free analysis of how well you "fit" your car; Henrico Schools to host financial seminar tonight.Support the show

Henrico supervisors adopt a budget, but not before publicly responding to the comments of some school board members; a 33-year-old Henrico man faces second-degree murder charges; Henrico CASA officials rally around staffer whose home burned; Henrico issues burn ban; Henrico teacher attempting to win 'America's Favorite Teacher' title, as voting ends tomorrow.Support the show

The Henrico Board of Supervisors is set to adopt its budget tonight, but  disagreement and confusion remain about whether it is fully funding the school board's financial request; Henrico Schools official leaving to become president and CEO of Communities in Schools of Richmond; a traffic alert for two spots in the West End today; a new Sheetz will open in Henrico Thursday.Support the show

An Eastern Henrico company announces major expansion plans; a Henrico teen is charged in a Virginia Beach shooting that injured 8; Gov. Spanberger signs a number of housing-related bills; Henrico CASA's 'Home for Good' playhouse raffled underway; the Citizen opens nomination process for 'Henrico's Top Teachers'; Citizen earns 7 Virginia Press Association awards.Support the show

An update on HVAC issues at Henrico schools; a traffic alert in Glen Allen; "Toddler Time" program bringing together kids, seniors; Henrico's Earth Day celebration scheduled tomorrow; kits festival happening Sunday in Varina.Support the show

Two residential projects proposed in Henrico will be considered tonight by the planning commission; why some parents are upset by the school system's decision to cut some virtual opportunities; the Henrico Police Animal Shelter will host an adoption event this weekend; local agency in the running for a Webby Award; our weekly property transactions report; today is Local News Day!Support the show

Allergy sufferers battle "terrible" pollen season; a Henrico educator doubles up on his effort to help children learn math; Virginia Career Works to host event today; Prescription Drug Take-Back Day events planned later this month; tomorrow is Local News Day.Support the show

Nine organizations earn grants from Henrico environmental sustainability program; Fairfield town meeting planned; businesses and organizations sought for 'Varina Works' career expo; Henrico ExED Expo planned this Thursday.Support the show

Airport, community rally to support TSA workers; new flight to Puerto Rico launches from RIC; an in-depth look at Henrico's proposed budget and what the money would fund; 4 people arrested in Henrico face second-degree murder charges.Support the show

Henrico Schools officials honor 15 staffers; nonprofit delivers hot meals to TSA agents at Richmond International Airport; Virginia Breeze's Tidewater Current to begin east-west bus service through Henrico; Henrico to hold public meeting about shared use path connecting to Best Products Reimagined site; our Weekend Top 5 and In the Garden column.Support the show

A look at Housing Family First's efforts to rehouse people in the 18-to-24 age range; Henrico supervisors approve funding for various projects; "All Henrico Reads" takes place tonight; Henrico Education Foundation to host annual "Excellence in Education Celebration" in April; Henrico domestic violence prevention organization earns nonprofit status. Support the show

A Henrico eighth-grader wins the regional spelling bee; Henrico residents opine about the future of the Best Products Reimagined site in Northern Henrico; HVAC issues continue to plague some Henrico schools – why?Support the show

Your chance to weigh in on Henrico's proposed budget tonight; officials, volunteers help plant "mini forest" at Nuckols Farm Elementary School; Shepherd's Center Open University spring speaker series begins tomorrow; kindergarten registration opens.Support the show

Budget review between board of supervisors, school board devolves into heated discussion; 61-year-old man charged with murder in death of 65-year-old; family and friends remember 22-year-old killed in Alabama shooting; Second Annual Regional First Responder Wellness Summit planned tomorrow in Henrico.Support the show

An update on the status of data center bills that passed the General Assembly; Henrico plans its annual Senior and Caregiver Expo; 2026 Henrico Junior 4-H camp registration opens today; our Henrico Small Business Spotlight shines on a local author who has written a series of books for kids.Support the show

Storm spares most of Henrico from significant damage; fight at Short Pump Town Center Saturday night involved only two teens, according to police; Henrico's housing market increasingly difficult for many to afford, according to new report; two injured in a fight outside a mosque in Henrico.Support the show