Henrico News Minute

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

What's next for the failed GreenCity site?; 'Mother Maybelle and the Carters in Henrico' planned this weekend; fly a kite at Dorey Park on Sunday; other events happening around town this weekend.Support the show

Is a staggered start to the school year coming for Henrico students in the near future?; Henrico reports its first confirmed case of rabies this year; the board of supervisors hears public input about its proposed budget; a temporary burn ban is in effect in the county; our Henrico Small Business Spotlight features Preau Leather Goods and Accessories.Support the show

Henrico Police officials open their new South Station in Highland Springs; how some Henrico County students will get to build their school; Virginia community colleges to end DEI programs to comply with federal order; Henrico Education Foundation CEO leaving for Norfolk.Support the show

Gov. Youngkin's veto could green-light a planned Henrico gaming facility, but county officials vow to keep fighting it; an 18-year-old man faces multiple charges in connection with a fatal hit-and-run near Richmond International Airport; Virginia State Senator Lamont Bagby selected chair of Democratic Party of Virginia.Support the show

A joint meeting between the Henrico School Board and Henrico Boar of Supervisors turns heated; kindergarten registration begins today; Rotary Club, Henrico Police Athletic League launch new partnership; Henrico fifth-graders honors for their historical awareness projects.Support the show

An 89-year-old woman dies after catching on fire; a senior and caregiver resource expo is planned on Tuesday; two road maintenance projects will impact traffic in the I-95/Parham Road corridor; the annual 'Pass the Hat' baseball game will take place April 5 at Glen Allen Stadium; the inaugural Richmond Italian Film Festival begins today; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

Henrico Schools officials are planning changes to teacher contracts in response to concerns; a state senator from Henrico who is seeking to become Democratic Party chair is questioned by an opponent; applications for the Henrico Junior 4-H Camp open next week; Henrico Jail East inmates get a visit from an American Idol champion; we want your opinion about housing, health and transportation.Support the show

A long-anticipated recovery and detox center nears reality; two Henrico principals are honored; Henrico Outreach and Engagement Agency seeks volunteer nominations for new awards program; Henrico Police seek a man wanted in connected with robberies; Henrico officials close a portion of Old Sadler Road for eight weeks.Support the show

The Henrico School Board passes on a plan to redistrict four high schools – for now; students from 17 schools compete in a Rubik's Cube challenge; our weekly Henrico Small Business Spotlight feature; a western Henrico home fire causes damge.Support the show

Plans for GreenCity take a major hit; Henrico youngsters participate in the 'Soul Bowl;' a Henrico delegate announces that he will seek re-election; a new shooting range planned for the site of an old one.Support the show

Spirit Airlines announces new service from Richmond; the Henrico Board of Supervisors will meet twice; more protection from cyberbullying for Virginia students; state educators who work with autistic students could receive more professional development opportunities.Support the show

Concerns about crowded conditions at Tucker High School; Henrico Fire welcomes 20 new firefighters to its ranks; proposal would offer more anonymity for large-prize winners of the Virginia Lottery; 47 Henrico educators earn or renew national board certification.Support the show

The estate of Irvo Otieno files a $25-million lawsuit; help for those who have lost health insurance following massive federal government layoffs; U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner introduce legislation to roll back tariffs against Canada; a monster-themed mini golf course chain is coming to Henrico; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

Henrico School Board members press pause on plans to shift boundaries at four high schools; the A-10 Women's Basketball Championship continues today at the Henrico Sports and Events Center; scholarship for former Quioccasin MS students now accepting applications; what are Virginia consumers complaining about?Support the show

A Henrico man faces numerous charges after crashing a stolen car on I-81; state officials begin stocking Henrico's Hazelett Reservoir in Cumberland County; Virginia DMV warns of text-messaging scam; Brookland MS student is a winner in a Black History Month essay contest; Henrico receives state funding for circuit court records restoration and preservation efforts.Support the show

Uncertainty about the future of the planned GreenCity development; Congressman Rob Wittman and others relaunch the Congressional Chespaeake Bay Watershed Task Force; legislation to educate the public about perinatal and postpartum depression passes the General Assembly; our Henrico Small Business Spotlight shines this week on C.P. Dean.Support the show

Henrico Police make an arrest in connection with an October homicide; former Richmond DPU director didn't regularly meet with Henrico County officials about water treatment plant; Henrico-based Owens and Minor makes a significant shift.Support the show

The Henrico School Board approves its recommended budget for the coming fiscal year; a look back at the first year of Henrico Schools' CARES program; a bipartisan bill aims to improve prison education and reduce recidivism; the Richmond Home and Garden Show returns; our Weekend Top 5.Support the show

Henrico School Board to consider boundary adjustments for four high schools at a work session today; the second in our continuing "Henrico: County of Refuge" series in partnership with The Chronicle of Philanthropy takes a look at Ukrainians who have found hope in Henrico; The Art of Housing event tonight to benefit Housing Families First; a man arrested on rape charges in Missouri lived in Henrico for eight years and police are seeking possible additional victims.Support the show

A look at Henrico's proposed budget; Democrats pass a number of gun-control bills likely to be vetoed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin; 'Liam's Law' results from letter 9-year-old boy wrote to Henrico Delegate Rodney Willett; the Capital Region Airport Commission extends an agreement with two companies.Support the show

Recapping the General Assembly session; a Northern Henrico Montessori School will be on the move this fall; the Pet Expo raises $70,000; a woman is shot in Northern Henrico.Support the show

An update on the gaming facility planned in Henrico and language that could stop it; an inside look at what Henrico Schools spends its budget on each year; a look at Henrico's new proposed budget comes tomorrow; shots are fired in Northern Henrico in broad daylight, damaging buildings and vehicles.Support the show