Henrico News Minute

Multiple bidders propose arena, mixed-use projects at the former GreenCity site; poor air quality expected again today; local and state lawmakers respond to U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman's claims that the "Big, Beautiful Bill" will not affect Medicaid or Medicare coverage for residents of his district; Henrico Schools to host its back-to-school celebration tomorrow.Support the show

Details about the potential for flights from RIC to Europe; GRTC offers two more chances for the public to weigh in about planned Pulse service expansion; a teen is shot in Eastern Henrico; Short Pump Ruritans honor 14 during annual dinner.Support the show

U.S. Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan leads calls for EPA maintain toxic emissions reductions rule; a new tenant for the former Sam Ash Music store on West Broad Street;' Christmas in July' this weekend at the Henrico Theatre;' a sports card and memorabilia collectibles show planned this weekend at Richmond Raceway Complex; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

Direct flights to Europe from RIC are possible, one airport official believes; Frontier Airlines is bringing direct flights to Atlanta and Denver to the airport in October; Henrico supervisors approve a townhome proposal in Sandston.Support the show

Planned Eastern Henrico trail would follow historic Civil War path; Henrico supervisors authorize purchase of 6 acres for future park site; ordinance would expand 5 existing Henrico Investment Program areas and establish 4 new ones; a trio of musical performances planned tomorrow in Henrico.Support the show

Millions of dollars worth of enhancements are coming to Richmond International Airport; Henrico supervisors will meet twice Tuesday; volunteer boaters sought to assist with James River clean-up.Support the show

Road safety was the topic of discussion at a community meeting in Wyndham; Richmond officials establish two work groups (one involving Henrico officials) to address water sustainability, resiliency; Henrico Planning Commission endorses planned 49-unit subdivision in Highland Springs; Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen announces 2025-26 season.Support the show

Henrico officials begin work on another stream restoration project; Weinstein JCC hires new CEO; a Henrico college student wins an award in a national Microsoft Office competition; Atlantic Union Bank expanding in Henrico.Support the show

Henrico and Richmond officials hold a joint meeting to discuss the region's water situation; GRTC expands Sandston LINK microtransit zone; Richmond International Airport named No. 37 in the nation by a national newspaper; Henrico seeking transportation safety funding as part of 'Arrive Alive Henrico' plan.Support the show

Henrico, Sports Backers officials honor organization's longtime leader; tomorrow is Election Day in Virginia; hateful message spray-painted on fence in West End; Henrico's Juneteenth celebration to span two days this week.Support the show

Henrico and Hanover supervisors hold a historic joint meeting about regional water issues; the Henrico School Board will meet twice today; Henrico's second confirmed case of rabies involves a person being bitten; FeedMore offering free breakfast and lunch for anyone 18 and under.Support the show

Henrico supervisors tighten restrictions on proposed hyperscale data center projects; an Eastern Henrico community celebrates a historic Black schoolhouse; during ribbon-cutting at new Henrico facility, Gov. Glenn Youngkin touts state's behavioral health advancements; a Henrico woman is inducted into the Connecticut Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.Support the show

Henrico's board of supervisors will consider tightening restrictions on proposed data centers at its meeting tonight; international flights return to Richmond International Airport; Varina LandLab designated as a Chesapeake Gateway site; our Henrico Small Business Spotlight focuses on baking shop Two and a Half Irishmen.Support the show

An Eastern Henrico church has ambitious plans; police identify the woman struck and killed by two vehicles in Short Pump last week; how to check on James River conditions this summer; Henrico Concert Band plans patriotic concert tonight; Short Pump Town Center concert series to host Taylor Swift tribute band Thursday.Support the show

A woman is struck and killed in Short Pump; Henrico's newest park earns a national award; Henrico officials break ground on a new detox center; Staples Mill Plaza shopping center has a new owner; Henrico Schools officials plan summer tour of 12 communities; your chance to 'Drive the Bus;' two Vietnamese authors will visit Tuckahoe Library on Saturday; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

Henrico reconnects to the city's water supply; new interpretation services coming to Richmond International Airport; the fifth in our ongoing series about refugees in Henrico; the Henrico Theatre's summer series returns; the Chamberlayne Actors Theatre announces its 61st season.Support the show

Live music returns to Innsbrook this week; your chance to comment on the county's comprehensive plan update; Gov. Youngkin urges preparation for Atlantic hurricane season; Western Henrico Rotary Club presents scholarships to Henrico students.Support the show

An update on the Henrico water situation; Varina teen shot and killed on I-64; county officials surprised by Henrico's temporary inclusion on DHS ‘sanctuary city' list; Lakeside woman struck and injured by vehicle; Virginia officials concerned by federal cuts to food oversight agencies.Support the show

A new water issue affecting some Henrico residents this morning; Henrico elementary school students meet their senior pen-pals; Henrico judge modified bond for former nurse accused of abusing multiple babies; this week's edition of 'In the Garden' addresses deadheading; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

Henrico reconnects to the City of Richmond's water system; our annual "Henrico's Top Teachers" edition spotlights 20 outstanding Henrico teachers; 2025 Henrico Christmas Mother named; second person charged in connection with incident involving toddler who wandered away from Richmond Montessori School; our weekly Henrico Fur Finder.Support the show

No boil water advisory for Henrico residents, as county officials monitor city's water situation; Henrico seeks proposals for a 17,000-capacity arena at the former GreenCity site; Richmond will reimburse Henrico for borrowing deputy county manager; two men injured during a machete fight in Eastern Henrico.Support the show

Henrico County is loaning a top government official to the City of Richmond for several months; Henrico Police chief named to national Police Athletic League council; prominent Eastern Henrico parcel preserved from future development; Henrico EDA and Gather celebrate grand opening of Henrico Global Business Gateway location and new Gather location.Support the show

Thirteen-year-old boy critically injured in motorcycle crash; Atlantic 10 women's basketball championship extends stay in Henrico; former Montessori School teacher charged in November incident at school; GRTC unveils EV charging stations for on-demand vehicles; Citizen announces new community vitality reporter.Support the show

Second suspect in fatal crash turns himself in; U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman helps relaunch Congressional Toy Caucus; 'Seussical' performances begin Friday; Virginia has provided access to preschool for more students, but it still ranks in the middle of the pack nationally; Indian and Sri Lankan food festival planned this weekend.Support the show

Henrico supervisors authorize expansion of Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital and approve contracts for county services; 2-year-old boy shoots himself in the arm; Richmond International Airport conducts emergency exercise; senior party and resource fair planned Thursday; Flowers After 5 returns to Lewis Ginter this week.Support the show

Henrico officials delay adoption of proposed data center restrictions in part to  consider even tougher standards; the fourth in our series of articles about refugees in Henrico; a former nurse aid found to have sexually abused two people at a Henrico nursing home never faced charges; Henrico opens its spray parks; the Lebanese Food Festival returns today; Libbie Mill - Midtown adds two new tenants; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

Henrico EDA honors county businesses during awards ceremony; SkyGlow event attracts huge crowds, some turned away; VDOT seeks input about possible enhancements on Richmond-Henrico Turnpike; animal adoption event planned Saturday; Citizen managing editor earns 7 awards.Support the show

Henrico government employees are now eligible to receive bonuses; Henrico Schools again recognized as a top community nationally for music education; Henrico Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors to hold public hearing about data center development tomorrow night; graduation season in Henrico is less than one week away.Support the show

The VDH issues a fish consumption advisory for portions of Henrico; the Henrico School Board votes to pay teachers for certain extracurricular, other activities; school meals will cost a bit more beginning this fall; the 2026-27 school year will begin with a staggered start.Support the show

More charges introduced against a former Henrico Doctors' Hospital nurse accused of abusing babies; how to vote early in Henrico County; a meeting planned Monday about planned pedestrian enhancements along one West End road; honors for Henrico Sports and Entertainment Authority Executive Director Dennis Bickmeier and The Original Ronnie's BBQ in Varina.Support the show

Henrico Schools officials crowns its teacher of the year; a minor earthquake rattles part of the region; retired police detective expresses concerns about how Henrico Doctors' Hospital handled cases of alleged infant abuse; Henrico to host mental health, substance-use prevention event May 12; shoulder work on I-95 at Parham Road to continue this weekend. Support the show

A 17-year-old girl dies after being struck on I-95; primary election season gets underway in Virginia; Olympian Queen Harrison Claye returns to her high school in Henrico to host a track and field event; your chance to win a unique playhouse while benefiting Henrico CASA; 'Sylvia' continues at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen through May 18.Support the show

Henrico officials issue 18-page report proposing changes to data center development; Henrico Doctors' Hospital dealt with MRSA outbreak in NICU unit for three years; former Henrico Doctors' Hospital nurse accused of abusing infants is stripped of her nursing license; county reports incidents of people posing as Public Utilities employees.Support the show

How some Henrico high school students are working to make STEM more accessible for students of all backgrounds; Henrico Restaurant Week continues through Sunday; Henrico Police plan rabies vaccination clinic this month; 'Matilda the Musical' continues through Sunday at Godwin High School.Support the show

Republican Lt. Gov. nominee John Reid hosts a rally in Innsbrook; a look back at the life of Virginia Randolph, through the eyes of a New York Times bestselling author who visited the region last week; applications open for the United Way's WomenRise childcare scholarship fund; 'Pickle-de-Mayo' tournament planned next week.Support the show

Henrico Police identify a 60-year-old man struck and killed at a West End intersection; how one Henrico nonprofit is working to make extracurricular activities more accessible for Henrico middle-schoolers; Henrico Restaurant Week continues all week; where you can get a 79-cent pork chop lunch Friday; Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's plant sale is back this weekend.Support the show

Henrico officials upset after excess fluoride added to water at Richmond's treatment facility; Wittman constituents hold town hall without him; Wilder Middle School holds ceremony to unveil new portrait of school's namesake; Day 2 of Henrico Restaurant is today, to benefit Safe Harbor shelter; Henrico man dies after apparent robbery attempt.Support the show

Good news for a Henrico goat; Henrico Restaurant Week begins today; a look at the 'Henrico Tomorrow' initiative; a new gymnasium for a Henrico private school; UR dedicates permanent memorial to enslaved people buried on the campus. Support the show

A former nurse accused of abusing babies remains free on bond; Henrico Restaurant Week returns April 28-May 4; Needle's Eye Ministries to host grand opening for new Henrico location May 15; certain Virginia bridges and tunnel could be replaced or repaired ahead of schedule; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

Three Henrico transportation projects are recommended for state funding but another major one is not; police arrest a Henrico teen after he's clocked driving nearly 140 mph on I-64; RavenCon 2025 returns to Henrico beginning tomorrow; 21-year-old sentenced to prison for his role in a crash that killed three JMU students.Support the show

A former Henrico Doctors' Hospital NICU nurse faces new charges of abusing infants; the Henrico School Board approves a final budget for the coming fiscal year; Henrico Democrats protest Trump administration; Henrico man identified as victim of fatal funeral shooting in Richmond; Fairfield MS plans "All-About-Me Day" Saturday.Support the show

Details about the proposed "bell-to-bell" cellphone ban for Henrico secondary school students; Breeze Airways announces new nonstop service from RIC; a group plans a citizen meeting in Virginia's First Congressional District; our weekly Henrico Small Business Spotlight.Support the show

Henrico County's Earth Day celebration is tomorrow; the planning commission votes on a proposed storage facility and plans a work session about data centers; a correction to a story about Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital's expansion plans; several Deep Run HS students are recognized in Washington, D.C. by Congressman Rob Wittman; a construction company donates $25,000 to Henrico Schools.Support the show

The remains of a missing Henrico woman are positively identified; Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital planning major expansion; how some Henrico students are making life a little brighter for sick children; UR's first lady pens a "Spiders" children's book; an international retailer opening its second Henrico location next month.Support the show

Henrico Schools officials proposing a bell-to-bell cell phone ban; Henrico's Tuckahoe Creek Park to expand; our weekly Henrico Small Business Spotlight; our education reporter, Liana Hardy, wins two Va. Press Association awards.Support the show

A missing Henrico man is found dead; a woman suffers life-threatening injuries during an assault; how one University of Richmond student is helping children with autism enjoy soccer; the Shepherd's Center of Richmond will host its Lunch and Life lecture series this Wednesday; Hermitage ACE Center to host plant sale and Acepreneur events April 16-17.Support the show

TSA officers protest at Richmond International Airport; the third in our ongoing series of articles about refugees in Henrico and the nonprofits that are helping them adapt and thrive; the Bizarre Bazaar returns today; Mountainfilm at Dorey Park tomorrow; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

Henrico Police seek two missing people; the campus of Virginia Randolph receiving major upgrades; a house fire leaves an adult with minor injuries.Support the show

Henrico's board of supervisors adopts a budget plan; a conversation about housing was part of Monday's "Three Chopt Chats" meeting; the National Wheelchair Basketball Association's adult national championship tournament is this weekend in Glen Allen.Support the show

Why students at one Henrico middle school won't have access to their cell phones for more than a month; Reynolds CC and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden begin a new partnership; Henrico to host 'Suggestion Sessions' about potential land-use designation changes; REAL ID enforcement begins in less than a month.Support the show

A federal proposal could cut school lunches for more than 27,000 Henrico students; the Henrico Planning Commission will meet Thursday; a Deep Run HS graduate is killed in a hit-and-run crash in South Carolina; Henrico begins new monthly postcard campaign.Support the show