Henrico News Minute

Henrico supervisors will consider two residential rezoning cases tonight; Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney Shannon Taylor officials enters Congressional race; St. Mary's Hospital becomes first in region to use new atrial fibrillation system; state joins national effort to warn of train dangers.Support the show

Dissecting Henrico students' performance on the 2024-25 SOL exams; a busy agenda for the Henrico Planning Commission later this week, including a controversial data center case; hundreds attend the second annual Regional Recovery Day in Henrico; the Roseshire gaming facility will have to wait another week to learn whether it will receive a license from the Virginia Racing Commission.Support the show

One of two final hurdles for a controversial planned gaming parlor in the West End could come Monday; a restaurant employee dies in a tractor-trailer crash in Eastern Henrico; Wittman, McClellan to host Service Academy Day next week; Henrico Fire chief named to new state nursing home advisory board; Zaxby's closes a Henrico location; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

A prominent Henrico official may be entering a US Congressional race; an Armenian company makes Henrico its US headquarters; a benefit 5k will honor the life of a late Deep Run High School student; Three Lakes Nature Center will reopen next week with three days of community events.Support the show

Henrico Schools officials planning for ways to address capacity issues; why one Henrico company is going nuts; your chance to sign up for a floorball league; a winning $50,000 lottery ticket is sold at a Henrico grocery store; Forbes ranks Henrico Schools as one of Virginia's top employers.Support the show

A four-day charrette to help plan the future of Lakeside concludes with the presentation of tentative plans; two people sentenced to 60 years in jail for the murder of a man in Short Pump two years ago; why train service through the Staples Mill Amtrak station often is delayed.Support the show

Henrico's board of supervisors gets tough on vape shops; home sales, median prices up in Henrico in July; BRAKES safe-driving training program for teens coming to Henrico next week; Tuckahoe Talk meeting planned next week; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

Some residents call for changes to Three Chopt Road after 11-year-old is struck and killed; how to register for the Henrico Fire Civilians Fire Academy; three Henrico students honored by Richmond Navy League Council; the final day of the four-day Lakeside charrette takes place today; three chances to see live music tonight.Support the show

Lakeside residents weigh in on the region's future during charrette; a new nickname for Henrico and Chesterfield counties?; the Henrico School Board will receive an update about its Henrico CARES program tomorrow.Support the show

Henrico's board of supervisors will meet twice today; the county plans an afternoon press conference to announce anticipated positive financial news; victims of two fatal crashes are identified; the second day of the four-day Lakeside charrette is today; legendary former Highland Springs High School basketball coach George Lancaster dies.Support the show

A four-day charrette in Lakeside begins today; Henrico EDA's executive director to retire; man says a foot wound became infested with maggots at a Henrico healthcare and rehabilitation facility.Support the show

A man tries to lock Henrico employees inside a county government building; why Henrico EMS officials say they are struggling to keep up with he volume of 911 calls; 2 new Virginia State troopers assigned to be assigned to Henrico.Support the show

Henrico Police seek assistance locating a missing man with special needs; Richmond Raceway learns its 2026 NASCAR schedule; our 'Plate and Goblet' provides an update on the county's restaurant scene; a movie night planned at Crump Park tomorrow.Support the show

The Henrico Planning Commission endorses the first residential development proposed under a new zoning district; Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan opens the application process for her Youth Advisory Council; the Henrico Education Foundation names its new CEO; sewage leak forces temporary closure of Virginia Capital Trail section.Support the show

Henrico Schools' new stricter cell phone policy takes effect; two live music opportunities on Thursday night.Support the show

Highland Springs residents are torn about a proposed subdivision; your chance to weigh in on the future of Lakeside next week; why Buz Grossberg is putting his famous BBQ restaurant on the market; ham radio license courses are now registering; Lewis Ginter's 'Groovin' in the Garden' concert series features Fitz and the Tantrums this week.Support the show

Varina residents push back on plans for a data center in their community; US Congressman Rob Wittman's office plans a job fair; a traffic alert for I-95 in Northern Henrico; the James River Association seeks public input; 2 people connected to Henrico driving school held on child abuse charges.Support the show

A controversial gaming parlor announces plans to open this fall in the West End; Henrico Fire officials host 'Girls on Fire' camp for youngsters; it's race week at Richmond Raceway; Henrico supervisors approve participation in opioid-settlement plan, expand Henrico Investment Program boundaries.Support the show

The Henrico Board of Supervisors will meet today; the victim of a fatal West End motorcycle crash is identified; a weekend shooting damages cars in a parking lot at an apartment complex; a 2-mile stretch of Sadler Road is closed for several weeks.Support the show

Plans for change on Route 5 in Varina attract a crowd at public meeting; an update on the planned construction of a new Quioccasin Middle School; Henrico seeks a quad-AAA bond rating ahead of bond issuance.Support the show

Recapping Henrico's National Night Out celebrations; today is the last day to respond to a VDOT survey about the potential elimination of Exit 80 on I-95; U.S. Senator Mark Warner introduces legislation to foster more affordable housing; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch; a Henrico student earns an HCA Healthcare scholarship.Support the show

Officials relaunch the JA Career Center at the Junior Achievement Finance Park in Henrico; your chance to see drivers ages 5 to 16 compete at Richmond Raceway next week; August is National Breastfeeding Month, and RHHD officials want the public to know about its services; private West End preschool mourn the loss of longtime owner.Support the show

Henrico County celebrates plans for a new park in the West End; today is National Night Out; back-to-school vaccination clinics planned; our Henrico Small Business Spotlight focus shines on Bloomistry.Support the show

A shooting reported this morning in Innsbrook; VDOT wants your input about the potential removal of Exit 80 off I-95 in Lakeside; Amtrak ridership is up but customer complaints are, too; National Night Out is tomorrow.Support the show

A Henrico teacher and her fiance are found guilty of child abuse; the former administrator of a Henrico nursing home faces disciplinary action; a public meeting outlines plans for the New Market Heights Trail in Varina; our Restaurant Watch and Weekend Top 5Support the show

An ammonia vapor discharge at the Henrico Water Treatment Facility sends three contractors to the hospital; the Capital Region Airport Commission approves funding for a new landscaping and art project, as well as for a new aircraft rescue and firefighting facility; US Rep. Jennifer McClellan expresses doubts that all 2,500 immigrants detained in Virginia recently were violent criminals; two live music performances tonight.Support the show

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