Henrico News Minute

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

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