Henrico News Minute

The Henrico Board of Zoning Appeals weighs in on a controversial planned Varina data center complex; a Florida man faces more than six dozen charges after Valentine's Day interstate rampage; another pedestrian is struck and killed in Henrico; Henrico plans caregiver series next month; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

Two-year expansion projects nearing an end at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden; Henrico supervisors approve new capital project funding; an update on major expansion plans at Richmond International Airport; the After Hours Concerts series is coming home to Innsbrook entirely.Support the show

The Henrico Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a case involving a controversial data center plan tomorrow; your chance to weigh in on Henrico's draft comprehensive plan update; three Henrico men are arrested and charged in connection with a December shooting in Hanover County; a Henrico school bus driver is injured during a crash.Support the show

A Henrico man is shot and killed in Shockoe Bottom; a Tucker HS soccer player signs a contract with the Richmond Kickers; temporary road closures begin in Glen Allen for a sewer extension project; two men are sentenced in the murder of a Henrico man in 2024; the RVA Environmental Film Festival will screen a movie at Libbie Mill Library tonight.Support the show

Changes to a number of GRTC bus routes, including five in Henrico, took effect yesterday; students at a number of Henrico County high schools stage walkouts in protest of ICE actions; Henrico delegate's bill to enforce minimum staffing standards for nursing homes watered down because of funding issues.Support the show

Your chance to learn more about Henrico's affordable housing trust fund and how it could benefit you; the General Assembly reaches crossover; two movies this weekend at the Henrico Theatre; our Black History Month Spotlight series continues.Support the show

A new approach to teaching at some Henrico schools; a Chesterfield man faces charges involving animal cruelty, fraud; Henrico repairs its fleet of damaged snow plows; how to report potholes; the Henrico Humane Society's 25th annual Pet Expo is this Saturday.Support the show

What Virginia's proposed redistricting plan would mean for Henrico County; Venezuelans in Henrico discuss the turmoil in their homeland; All Henrico Reads event to return next month. Support the show

Last month's winter storm took a toll on Henrico's fleet of snow plows; Henrico Police arrest 6 in connection with a murder that took place in 2024; Henrico EDA, Henrico Citizen announce class of 2026 Henrico Small Business Boost participants; a new child care locator launches online.Support the show

Your chance to weigh in on proposed regional transportation funding; a Midwestern restaurant chain plans its first Virginia location in Henrico; a proposal would make data centers pay more toward the energy costs needed to run them; the Shepherd's Center of Richmond will host a lunch series talk today in Lakeside.Support the show

Henrico Schools crowns a new spelling champion; meeting tomorrow night to address planned enhancements along Brook Road, Lakeside Avenue; burger wars brewing in one Northside shopping center?; Henrico seeks input on climate action and adaptation strategy; Virginia Democrats seek to raise state's minimum wage.Support the show

The Henrico Board of Supervisors will meet to consider a potential baseball facility at Glover Park; GRTC officials meeting this morning to decide the temporary future of a number of routes; General Assembly considering bills that would remove the cap limiting grants permissible from local governments to their employees for housing; Henrico School Board to hold public hearing about proposed budget on Thursday.Support the show

Potential good news for those who use Exit 80 off I-95 in the Lakeside area; crime was down in Henrico last year; how a rail project near Washington, D.C. is impacting local Amtrak commuters; our daily weekday Henrico Black History Month Spotlight series.Support the show

How to prepare for this weekend's snow and ice storm; Henrico Schools officials celebrate the renovation and expansion of the Virginia Randolph campus; legislators debate measures to provide free breakfast for all K-12 students and to permit localities to implement a 1% tax to fund school facilities.Support the show

A candlelight vigil planned tonight for an Eastern Henrico boy who died in a crash on Sunday; a New York City burger chain is coming to Henrico; Democrats access bills to increase ballot box access and campaign transparency; volunteers sought for Keep Henrico Beautiful seed-packing party later today.Support the show

Henrico Schools Superintendent to unveil proposed budget tomorrow; some major musical acts are headed to Innsbrook this summer; gun activists gather for Lobby Day in Richmond; American Red Cross facing critical blood donation shortage; major winter storm likely this weekend.Support the show

Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers her first speech to a joint session of the General Assembly, outlining priorities; legislation would roll back some changes to assessment testing for Virginia students; legislators set to debate a number of data center-related proposals; a 6-year-old dies in a crash on I-64.Support the show

A win for Henrico residents concerned about a potential data center complex in Hanover County; what Henrico's General Assembly delegation is prioritizing this session; former NICU nurse Erin Strotman pleads no contest to 9 counts of felony child abuse; 3 people face criminal indictments in connection with the death of a three-year-old girl last June; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

Henrico Board of Supervisors elects new chair; two arrests made in connection with murder of Varina High School student; hospitals urge masking in their facilities; four Henrico Democratic General Assembly members host a sendoff event; Henrico under a drought watch.Support the show

Flu season has arrived in a big way; the Henrico Board of Supervisors will meet tonight; a 33-year-old man is dead after crashing his car in Glen Allen; a preview of the 2026 General Assembly session, which starts tomorrow.Support the show

Two Henrico high schools build their endowment funds; Tuckahoe Elementary School earns Blue Ribbon honors; Henrico Schools to host vaccination clinics at each middle and high school today through April; three Henrico businesses among participants at Virginia makers' market this Friday as part of Abigail Spanberger's inauguration weekend.Support the show

Henrico names its teacher of the year; a man is shot and killed in the county; how you can help cheer up a senior's Valentine's Day; a free archery event is planned tomorrow at Richmond Raceway Complex; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

A look at what has changed in the year since the water crisis that affected the region; how a Mexican bakery in Henrico helped patrons celebrate Three Kings Day this week; Henrico officials celebrate a key milestone in the construction of a new firehouse; the Henrico School Board will meet and select its chair and vice chair today; a Creative World School is coming to Henrico.Support the show

Henrico fifth-graders put the county's history on display; Henrico reports its first confirmed case of rabies in 2026; police seek missing 48-year-old man; applications open for My Henrico Academy.Support the show

Some Henrico businesses are mistakenly charging a plastic bag tax; housing was a focal point of a Henrico town hall meeting last month; 17th annual Israeli and Jewish Film Festival kicks off Thursday.Support the show

The Henrico School Board votes on a redistricting plan; Henrico Police warn public about scammers impersonating police; a man is struck by a vehicle in Lakeside; how to get a free $15 Uber credit valid tonight through Sunday; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

A developer breaks ground on a $500-million mixed-use project in Henrico's Near West End; Henrico supervisors adopt ordinance to crack down on vape shops; Central Virginia Dance Academy to present 'The Nutcracker'; Henrico Police accepting applications for Citizens, Senior Citizens police academies.Support the show

Henrico supervisors scheduled to vote tonight on tougher vape shop standards; Arkansas police intercept a massive amount of marijuana headed for Henrico County; a behind-the-scenes look at the Henrico Christmas Mother program; GRTC driver charged in the death of a bicyclist struck by a bus in October.Support the show

Varina High School wins a state championship; what's ahead for the Henrico School Board meeting this week; adult, juvenile wounded in Eastern Henrico shooting; your last chance to apply for a free $8,000 Henrico Small Business Boost advertising package with the Citizen.Support the show

How Henrico schools fared according to the state's new accountability standards; Henrico officials offer tips for staying prepared this winter; two 18-year-old Henrico men face second-degree murder charges in connection with a fatal shooting last week; 25-year-old county man to serve more than 3 years on gun charge.Support the show

Henrico School Board members seek additional funding for maintenance needs; Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inductions planned in Henrico next spring; power management company expanding in Henrico; construction project to impact Amtrak Staples Mill routes.Support the show

Flights to a new destination coming to RIC in March; Henrico vigil remembers homicide victims; Henrico, CRLC partner with developer to preserve open space in Near West End's Ziontown community; Henrico to host new DIII men's basketball tournament next year.Support the show

Henrico supervisors establish animal cruelty registry, approve Dominion Energy solar farm plans; Henrico School Board torn on whether proposed redistricting plan is worthwhile; Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney Shannon Taylor picks up a major endorsement in her bid to seek the First Congressional District seat.Support the show

A new look ahead for Richmond International Airport; a team of Tucker High School students uses the Chick-fil-A menu as its impetus for a project that earns national recognition; Lt. Gov.-Elect Ghazala Hashmi participates in a Lakeside food pantry event before Thanksgiving.Support the show

A look inside the recent two-day Richmond Gun Show; a woman dies in a Henrico house fire; a 19-year-old turkey earns a pardon from Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas; Cultural Arts Center's Christmas tree dies after vandalism; a Henrico museum is featured in the Virginia 250 Passport.Support the show

St. Joseph's Villa opens a new homelessness assistance center; new Glen Allen business offers crisis intervention services; a look at this year Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights display; Del. Delores McQuinn to host community service day Friday to beneit Housing Families First.Support the show

Plans for a 358-home development off Nuckols Road advance; hundreds show up to oppose planned data center complex along Hanover-Henrico line; Henrico Planning Commission endorses plans to crack down on vape and recreational substance shops; RIC hosting networking and engagement event today to showcase contracting opportunities at the airport.Support the show

Henrico Police serve warrants to or arrest 13 people wanted on outstanding domestic violence charges; 'Home for Good' holiday edition supports Henrico CASA, offers chance to win playhouse; Virginia legislators see a path to legal adult-use cannabis market; our weekly Henrico Fur Finder spotlights 42 dogs and cats up for adoption in Henrico.Support the show

Rezoning cases illustrate the ongoing debate over Henrico's population growth and new housing demands; two new places in Henrico to take food scraps for composting; ukelele virtuoso to perform in Henrico tomorrow night; Crossroads Art Center to host arts open house and artist reception Friday night.Support the show

A community farm takes shape in Varina; hundreds turn out to community meeting to argue against planned data center complex across Henrico County line in Hanover; Henrico Too Smart 2 Start to host community conversation tonight in Eastern Henrico; Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights now underway at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.Support the show

St. Joseph's Villa launches new effort for those experiencing homelessness; a closer look at some Eastern Henrico farms; RAR uses Placemaking grant to enhance Virginia Capital Trail; our Henrico Small Business Spotlight focuses on a collaborative office space in Rocketts Landing.Support the show

Henrico County files suit to strip the Roseshire Gaming Parlor of its operational license; Henrico EDA names a new executive director; Startup Virginia expanding into Henrico; Virginia DMV launches Virginia Mobile ID app; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

What percentage of their typical monthly SNAP benefits should Henrico recipients expect this month?; the Roseshire Gaming Parlor generated more than $5.6 million in revenue in September despite being open to the public for only two days; Kinsale celebrates the completion of the first phase of its Kinsale Center in the Near West End; three dozen dogs and cats are up for adoption.Support the show

Henrico reignites talks to sell water from new reservoir to other localities; memories from a 103-year-old Henrico WWII veteran; the immersive Claude Monet experience opens in Short Pump; registration for winter programs through Henrico Recreation and Parks opens Monday.Support the show

An in-depth look at the impact of the federal government shutdown on the 37,000 Henricoans who depend upon SNAP benefits; NOVA Regency Aquatics Center opens new second-level seating for 1,000 people; Virginia War Memorial to host Veterans' Day ceremony today.Support the show

Two Henrico teachers earn $15,000 awards; Congressman Rob Wittman visits with federal workers at Richmond International Airport as an end to the government shutdown is in sight; the seventh and final gang member wanted on charges of robbery and murder in connection with a 2023 incident is arrested; Henrico Police to host event tonight for veterans interested in law enforcement careers; applications are now open for the Henrico Citizen and Henrico EDA's third annual Henrico Small Business Boost program designed to help small businesses. Support the show

Henrico resident named to Spanberger's transition team; three-day holiday craftsmen show planned this weekend at Richmond Raceway; reptile expo planned this weekend; 550 bikes assembled for donation to kids in need.Support the show

A big night for Democrats statewide and in Henrico; Deep Run HS students devise a time- and cost-saving effort; 'Holly Jolly' returns to Lakeside this weekend; volunteers sought for tree-planting effort at Taylor Farm Park.Support the show

Metro Richmond localities join to support the region's homeless population; new poll shows Spanberger, Hashmi, Miyares with leads in statewide races; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

Henrico officials authorize contribution to Feed More in light of federal government shutdown; revised proposed 2045 Land Use Plan map released; ICE deportation flights, government shutdown loom large over Capital Region Airport Commission meeting.Support the show

Henrico supervisors plan to enact first animal cruelty registry in Virginia; Woodman Road animal shelter to be renovated; leaf-collection services begin next month in Henrico; Parham Doctors' Hospital celebrates 50 years; stepfather of Gabby Petito visits Henrico to train first-responders.Support the show