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Plus: the University of Virginia will acquire the Federal Executive Institute instead of Charlottesville City Schools; An update on tax rebate checks from the City of Richmond; and other stories.

Henrico County is celebrating National Bike Month. Join us as we share updates related to county cycling routes, new end of ride stations at county facilities and a full schedule of bike safety events for the whole community during the month of May.

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

VPM Host Lyndon German and BizSense's Jonathan Spiers discuss problems at Richmond's water plant, housing nonprofits teaming up on modular apartment project in East End, and a lawsuit filed by Henrico County's Economic Development Authority's in connection with the county's GreenCity development deal.

Virginia transit officials recommended funding for 14 transportation projects in the Richmond region through SMART SCALE, a U.K.-based parent company of local insurance firm sells its U.S.-based business, and a global toy store plans to open in Henrico County's Olde Town Shopping Center.

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 Capital Region Airport Commission recently voted to increase the daily parking rates and rental car fees at Richmond International Airport; CK Bosworth Construction is suing New York City-based Ash Hotels for work performed on the Shenandoah Mansions hotel; and the former Gusti Restaurant Equipment and Supply warehouse on West Broad Street is coming down, six years after the Gusti family relocated its business to Henrico County.

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

Nicole Shuman is a community agriculturalist educator at Cornerstone Farm at Fairfield Middle School in Henrico County, VA. Nicole shares that education is the first and foremost goal of Cornerstone Farm. As a functioning farm, students and the school community learn what and how food is grown, while also gaining hands-on knowledge and experience growing food for a farmstand cost-effectively. Nicole outlined the big picture and how the farm provides additional service learning opportunities and a place to learn about sound nutrition, environmental sustainability, food security, and ways to contribute to the community in tangible ways.To learn more about Cornerstone Farm and the context of the agricultural learning program at Fairfield Middle School, please visit https://henricogives.org/cornerstone-farm-a-context-for-authentic-learning/The video Nicole Shuman created about cover crops when Nicole worked as an extension agent with Virginia Cooperative Extension is accessible at https://www.facebook.com/VCEGoochland/videos/cover-crops/576420333030946/  The recent 4 The Soil blog post featuring the Soil for Water video series can be accessed at https://www.4thesoil.org/post/farmers-ranchers-and-creatives-behind-the-soil-for-water-case-studiesTo learn about the Virginia Soil Health Coalition and join the Coalition's quarterly meetings, please visit https://www.virginiasoilhealth.org/. For questions about soil and water conservation practices and outdoor educational activities for youth, call or visit a USDA Service Center, a Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District office, or your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office. As always, we encourage you to join the 4 The Soil movement and share your stories of how you are building soil health on your farm, in your garden, or backyard. Yes, we can all be 4 The Soil.

Our book this week is the classic love, revenge, and ghost story, Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, and my guest this week is Carrie Pruett.Carrie is a power user of the Henrico County, Virginia library. She loves books, movies, and also loves podcasts about books and movies. She frequently appears on the podcast 'Worst Bestsellers' to talk about teenage vampires and horse girls. When she was 13, she accidentally read 'Wuthering Heights' because her mom told her it was 'like Pride and Prejudice.' (It wasn't). Ever since then, she has enjoyed stories about terrible people who make bad decisions, especially if they do it in English country houses.Our drink this week is a Sam Smith beer from Yorkshire England, near the Moores where Wuthering Heights is set. Sam Smith is Yorkshire's oldest brewery, it even predates the Brontë sisters and was is a great drink to enjoy while reading this dark, brooding ghost storyIf you enjoy the show, please either head over to where you get your podcast and give me 5 stars and a review, or tell two people about it this week. This helps me grow the show and keep it going, as always, I appreciate your support!In this EpisodeGone Girl by Gillian FlynnBooks by Tana FrenchJane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëBooks by Thomas Hardy All Creatures Great and Small by James HerriotThe Brontës by Juliet BarkerWorst Bestsellers Podcast

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 Diamond District development is facing a new lawsuit from a former partner in the venture; Henrico County has proposed a new fiscal year budget focused on improving water service after a failure in early January; and Richmond has unveiled a new Business Portal to register businesses and renew existing licenses.

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

Colonel Winton ‘Dip' Spiller comes to the podcast via a connection with Paul's dad Larry (Episode 9). Colonel Winton Spiller was born in Hanover, Virginia and grew up in the Richmond area, mostly on a farm in Henrico County. They talked about how he got his nickname Dip, what his schedule was like growing up on a farm and him remembering when they first got a television. Dip graduated high school and went to Virginia Tech and was in the Corps of Cadets. They discussed his likes and dislikes about being in the Corps at VaTech and how he became active duty United States Army after he graduated in 1960. Dip and Paul spoke about his thirty year career in the U.S. Army which included two tours of duty in Vietnam during the war. They discussed his progression through the ranks, his times in Vietnam as well as some of his state side assignments. They finished by talking about his four sons and his grandchildren.

Plans were unveiled for a new city government building; Developer DC Blox is moving forward with plans for a data center in Henrico County; The Magnolia Green project in Chesterfield is looking to expand; and a new cafe and wine lounge opened in Carytown.

Plus: legislation about automated license plate readers; a member of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's cabinet gets tapped for a federal position; and other stories.

A report due this morning will detail Henrico's water crisis and possible next steps; Henrico supervisors expand eligibility for the county's Employee Home Purchase Assistance Program; the 20th Cap2Cap bike ride is planned in May; a look at where some Henrico County high school student-athletes are headed to play sports in college; how to sign up for Henrico's emergency alert system.Support the show

Annual 'state of housing' event urges businesses to get involved with affordable housing efforts; a look at the two agreements Henrico County signed with outside firms to analyze the county's water crisis; a proposed pilot program that would replace punishment-first practices in schools with restorative practices; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

Today's top audio stories include a look at Henrico County's water vigilance, federal workers and the Waverly Two.  Visit vpm.org/generalassembly for all our coverage of the Legislature. 

Also: State office space, inquiry into Henrico County water issues and school vouchers.

Two earthquakes rattle Henrico County; the board of supervisors selects a new chair and vice chair; Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin promises investigation into Richmond water crisis; the former nurse accused of assaulting an infant is denied bond.Support the show

Our top audio stories today include an update on the ongoing water situation in the City of Richmond, an update on the ongoing water situation in Henrico County and an update on the ongoing water situation's effects in Chesterfield County. We'll be updating our primary post in English and Spanish throughout the week; keep checking back. For the latest water news, visit vpm.org/richmond.

Henrico Schools officials weigh options in the aftermath of the brutal stabbing at Henrico HS 12 days ago; heartbreak for one Henrico County high school in its pursuit of a state football championship; a Varina man is honored by the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation; criminals steal 30 to 40 guns from a Henrico shop over the weekend.Support the show

This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast features Delegate Rodney Willett, who represents the Henrico County-based 58th House District in the Virginia General Assembly, for a conversation on his work and legislative career, his role as Chair on the Select Committee on Advancing Rural and Small Town Health Care, and much more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

Hanover County and All Points Broadband kicked off the next phase of Connect Hanover last week; President-elect Donald Trump's border czar is a Fredericksburg-area businessowner; and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is live after a monthslong technical delay.    Today's top audio stories include the Virginia connections of President-elect Donald Trump's border czar, Congressman-elect Eugene Vindman's views on relocating federal workers and some important FAFSA news. (Hint: The FAFSA is now live.) 

A man is struck and killed by a train in Henrico County while riding his bicycle; Henrico officials considering additional boost of funding to school system; Breeze airways launches service to a new destination from RIC; Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden employees file for unionization; Henrico CASA welcomes 11 new volunteers, seeks more.Support the show

Plus: a Henrico County lawsuit about skill games, the groundbreaking of a new Chesterfield elementary school — and more Central Virginia news.

TOM LAPPAS Offers a Henrico County Roundup full 539 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:04:00 +0000 4w5Y0HWRmiK0pnjvrd82SopMaDSJMKTH news Richmond's Morning News with John Reid news TOM LAPPAS Offers a Henrico County Roundup On Richmond's Morning News, John Reid discusses the top stories of the day from around the world, nationally, in Virginia, and right here in the Richmond area.  Listen to news you can use, newsmakers, and analysis of what's happening every weekday from 5:30 to 10:00 AM on NewsRadio 1140 WRVA and 96.1 FM!   2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=h

Plus: Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney discusses City Hall's follow-up performance review; Chesterfield has a new police chief; Henrico County announces inaugural partners for its Affordable Housing Trust Fund; and other stories.    Today's top audio stories include a look at Virginia schools' admissions changes without legacy preference, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney discussing the follow-up performance review for City Hall.     It's also the first day of enrollment for Virginia's state insurance exchange -- and tomorrow is the last day for early voting. 

Henrico citizens had a chance Oct. 1 to learn more about the planned westward expansion of GRTC's Pulse rapid transit service along the county's West Broad Street corridor from Willow Lawn to Parham Road. During a community open house at Libbie Mill Library, hosted by GRTC and Henrico County, attendees reviewed current plans and provided input about them. As part of the expansion, GRTC will add eight new Pulse stops along the corridor, as well as high-quality level boarding stations, providing safe places for transit riders to wait. The current Pulse route, which stretches from Willow Lawn through downtown and...Article LinkSupport the show

Marching bands from Henrico County's nine comprehensive high schools will perform at the school division's annual Band Showcase Oct. 21 at Hermitage High School (8301 Hungary Spring Road) beginning at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Donations for the Henrico Christmas Mother campaign – especially canned goods, peanut butter, cereal, crackers, hats and gloves, socks and monetary contributions – will be accepted at the gate. Linda Melton, this year's Henrico Christmas Mother, will be at the event to greet attendees and donors and to share more information about the program. Melton, a 40-year veteran of...Article LinkSupport the show

One person was listed in critical condition after Henrico County firefighters pulled them from a West End home early Thursday. Henrico County fire crews were called to the 1700 block of Shewalt Drive just before 3 a.m. Thursday. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico Citizen partner organization.Article LinkSupport the show

Elon Musk tweet prompts rebuttal from Henrico County; 20-year-old man murdered in West End; Henrico School Board to discuss schematic design for new Quioccasin Middle School; Henrico CASA seeks 30 new volunteers urgently; Gov. Glenn Youngkin issues new executive order.Support the show

Fourteen of Henrico County's public schools were marked as “accredited with conditions” by the Virginia Department of Education's accreditation system this year, including five that were labeled "fully accredited" last year. VDOE data released Sept. 30 designated 14% of schools statewide as accredited with conditions, compared to 21% of schools in Henrico. Virginia's school accreditation system, which is set to change next year, rates schools on several “school quality indicators,” including academic performance, achievement gaps between student groups, and student engagement. This year, Hermitage High, Henrico High, Hungary Creek Middle, Elko Middle, and Montrose Elementary were downgraded from “accredited” to...Article LinkSupport the show

Henrico County received some unexpected international attention Sunday night as the result of a post on X by the social media platform's owner, Elon Musk, who has more than 200 million followers. Musk reposted a tweet from last November made by user George Behizy that cited claims from “election integrity leaders in Virginia” who alleged that they had discovered that “many local precincts in Henrico County” reported voter turnout of more than 100% in the 2020 presidential election. “Is this accurate @CommunityNotes?” Musk posted, tagging the social media platform's open-source initiative that is designed to add “helpful context to posts...Article LinkSupport the show

Henrico Police have asked for help identifying a gunman seen on video stealing a package from outside a Henrico County home. The theft was reported on Sept. 24 along the 300 block of O'Brien Road near Henrico High School. "Officers spoke with the caller who said their package was stolen from their front porch earlier in the day," a Henrico Police spokesperson posted on social media. "Surveillance video captured [an individual], armed with a handgun, take the high-valued package from the front porch and leave the area in a white sedan." Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico...Article LinkSupport the show

The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing Oct. 29 to discuss proposed improvements to the Short Pump area transportation network. The meeting will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Wingate by Wyndham-Short Pump, located at 13991 North Gayton Road. The proposed improvements project includes sections of I-64, I-295, Route 288, and US 250 in Henrico and Goochland counties. VDOT is conducting the study on behalf of Henrico County and in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The public hearing will be held in...Article LinkSupport the show

The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing Oct. 29 to discuss proposed improvements to the Short Pump area transportation network. The meeting will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Wingate by Wyndham-Short Pump, located at 13991 North Gayton Road. The proposed improvements project includes sections of I-64, I-295, Route 288, and US 250 in Henrico and Goochland counties. VDOT is conducting the study on behalf of Henrico County and in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The public hearing will be held in...Article LinkSupport the show

A religious counselor in Henrico County asked a state judge Thursday to block Virginia's ban on conversion therapy for minors. Brad Kutner has more on the suit and an interview with someone who survived the controversial practice.

SPONSOR:ALX Live StudiosThe Richmond ForumLINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaCheck out Black Virginia NewsIN THE NEWS:Today is election day in Virginia--and so are the next 45 days. And despite Republican efforts to shorten or eliminate early voting and ballot dropboxes, these new programs were voted on before the pandemic ever began.Skill games continue to be hotly-debated in Virginia, and now everal of these machines are back up and running in Henrico County. These machines operate in a gray area of state law, since a cashier or bartender acts as a middleman for the money, and a company is making full use of the legal muddiness.Governor Glenn Youngkin recently got into the politics over banning books in school districts--a practice which he seemed to distance from himself, despite his parents'r-rights rhetoric and public questions about books like Beloved. TRIVIA: What famous designer recently purchased a home on Monument Avenue in Richmond?Learn more at http://linktr.ee/JacklegMedia

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we sit down with Tyrone Nelson, a local county elected official, to discuss the latest developments in our community and what they mean for our future. We'll also dive into the upcoming national election, exploring how local leadership plays a crucial role on the national stage. Supervisor Nelson has been in public service for years and has been doing an outstanding job. Tune in to hear insights on the intersection of local and national politics, and what you can do to stay informed and engaged. You may reach Supervisor Nelson at  varina@henrico.gov. This week's blog post:https://www.earringsoff.com/post/finding-resilience-after-setbacksLou and Teresa are thrilled to bring you their weekly podcast, where they dive deep into fascinating topics, interview experts, and share inspiring stories. But guess what? We need your support to keep this show going strong! Here's how you can help:Follow on us Youtube (Earrings Off!) and subscribe. Financial Support: Consider becoming a patron by making a one-time donation. Your contributions allow us to improve our content, invest in better equipment, and bring you even more engaging episodes. Donations can be made by clicking the "Support the show" link below. Like and Share: If you enjoy our podcast, hit that like button! It helps us reach more listeners. And don't forget to share your favorite episodes with friends and family. Word of mouth is powerful!So, whether it's a few dollars or a virtual high-five, your support means the world to us. Let's keep the conversation going!

Henrico County buys a golf course; Henrico Schools hosts its back-to-school kickoff event today; two adult recreational sports organizations merge; National Safe Digging Day is Sunday; our Weekend Top 5.Support the Show.

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Henrico plans public input sessions for comprehensive plan update; three Henrico County high school students named Bank of America 2024 Student Leaders; a traffic alert for the Varina-Enon Bridge on I-295; how Virginia's unemployment rate fared in June. Support the Show.

County and state legislators are discussing concerns over a planned gambling establishment in Henrico County.

Hanover schools superintendent resigns; a Hanover solar project; an RRHA repayment program for tenants who owe back rent; division over a possible casino-like parlor in Henrico County; and the preservation of architect Amaza Lee Meredith's home.

Virginia judge dismisses ACLU lawsuit over school policies for trans students; VCU poll has Biden and Trump neck and neck in the electoral race; Henrico County's newest park opens; and other stories

The summer of 2022 became known as the “mystery summer” for Charles Green. After eating a cheeseburger, Charles experienced chest pain that lasted throughout the night and sent him to the ER. Tests confirmed that he in fact had a heart attack, but it would take another five months for his ongoing symptoms to be identified as alpha-gal syndrome. Tune in now to hear Charles's incredible story, his tips for living with AGS, and how he refuses to let his diagnosis become who he is.Charles Green has served as the Deputy Commissioner with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) since 2014.  Previously, Charles served as Director of the Marketing and Development Division within VDACS and prior to joining VDACS, Charles served as head of the International Marketing Office at the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA) and as the Corporate Logistics Manager for Coastal Lumber Company in North Carolina.Charles holds an undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech and a Masters in Business Administration from Campbell University.  He and his family live in Henrico County on a small family farm in King William County, Virginia.  He contracted Alpha-gal Syndrome from a tick bite while working at the farm in 2022.

The High Turnout Wide Margins team recently traveled to Portland, Oregon, for a special workshop on State Associations hosted by the Election Center. While there, we were able to have face-to-face conversations with people working in elections across the country. In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Mark Coakley. He's the General Registrar of Henrico County, Virginia. They spoke about Mark's long history working in elections and the unique way that local election administrators in Virginia are setting their own educational priorities and learning from each other. 

Henrico County's Arrive Alive campaign aims to improve road safety; Trial begins for man who carried a torch in Charlottesville in 2017; and other stories