Henrico News Minute

Henrico eighth-grader concludes his run at the Scripps National Spelling Bee; our annual Henrico's Top Teachers section; two people are shot near Richmond Raceway; police arrest a man on murder charges in connection with a fatal shooting.Support the show

Your next chances to weigh in on the Draft 2045 HenricoNEXT Comprehensive Plan; three graduate from the Henrico Circuit Court's Behavioral Health Docket; animals awaiting adoption at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter; and end-of-school celebration tomorrow at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center.Support the show

Henrico to expand refuse collection service countywide; birthplace of Powhatan added to list of most endangered historic sites in Virginia; Henrico EDA honors 12 Henrico businesses. Support the show

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden opens expanded areas to the public; why some Henrico travelers chose alternative forms of transportation or stayed home altogether during Memorial Day weekend; Henrico spray parks open; Innsbrook concert series begins Thursday.Support the show

Varina residents show up at town hall meeting in opposition of data center plans; what the proposed Dominion Energy-NextEra merger means for consumers; Alice in Wonderland JR runs today through Monday at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen; check out recent home sales in our weekly property transactions report.Support the show

Fare-free service will continue for another year on GRTC; Henrico Democratic lawmaker tout their General Assembly achievements; Henrico Fire Chief Jackson Baynard appointed to new role; air conditioning issues persist at numerous Henrico schools.Support the show

Henrico Police officer earns national award; Henrico School Board approves schematic design for new elementary school in Glen Allen; free summer meals for those 18 and younger available at 29 Henrico sites this summer; planning commission endorses plans for new St. Mary's Hospital parking lot.Support the show

Henrico Board of Supervisors defers decisions on two proposed residential developments; a new hotel opens at the Henrico Sports and Events Center; a new Henrico Christmas Mother is announced; a look at nursing in the region.Support the show

Richmond Metro Habitat for Humanity celebrates 400 home builds; former Henrico Police officer sentenced to 20 years in jail; Henrico ACE students help build the second floor of Hermitage ACE Center; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

Proposed policy changes would limit homework for Henrico students; Henrico County commits $900,000 to new homeless shelter; Coal Pit Learning Center celebrates 50 years; two people are shot at a Henrico apartment complex.Support the show

More shows announced for the After Hours Innsbrook series; why thousands of Virginians will regain their voting rights next month; hear from the aquarium keeper at Three Lakes Nature Center; Fairfield MS hosted its 'All About Me Day' Saturday.Support the show

Workers at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden are fighting for higher wages; Henrico Schools recognized again for its music program; a senior community in Henrico will host a 'Garden Day' for the public on Thursday; a multi-vehicle crash closes a major thoroughfare in Eastern Henrico.Support the show

Henrico Police seek tips after new information emerges in death of baby in 2000; Henrico honors 8 through Heart of Service Awards; Meadow Road reopens early; VA250 seeks your stories; an outdoor movie tonight at Deep Run Park; our Weekend Top 5.Support the show

Henrico officials prepare to recodify the county's code; the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inducts its newest class in Henrico; 22 dogs and 2 other animals are awaiting adoption at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter; Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's Spring Plant Sale takes place today.Support the show

Rising fuel costs affecting Richmond International Airport in several ways; a new music hub is coming to Henrico's West End this summer; Henrico expanding no-interest loan program; Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger visits Henrico school; Virginia Supreme Court hears arguments in redistricting case.Support the show

How safe is the air we breathe in Henrico County?; two with Henrico ties among eight to be honored by the YWCA of Richmond's Outstanding Women Awards; HCA Virginia officials mark Black Maternal Health Week; Gov. Spanberger, General Assembly at stalemate about establishment of legal cannabis market in Virginia.Support the show

Henrico officials prepare to say goodbye to a prominent building; Crossover Healthcare Ministries begins efforts on Phase 1 of a renovation project; CVWMA officials say local residents have composted 84,000 pounds of food scraps since November; Henrico has planted 10,000 trees this calendar year.Support the show

Analyzing how Henrico voted in the redistricting special election; a new statewide bus route launched this week; "Mountainfilm on Tour" visits the Henrico Theatre tonight at 6; 21 animals are awaiting adoption at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter.Support the show

Henrico voters overwhelmingly support state redistricting plan, which passes narrowly statewide; a look at the roads and utilities projects underway in Henrico; Henrico School Board adopts budget plan; a look back at the Richmond Renaissance Fair; Henrico Police capture county man wanted in Richmond triple shooting; RHHD officials encourage infant immunization.Support the show

Voters will decide Virginia's congressional redistricting proposal tomorrow; how to get a free voucher for Uber rides from GRTC; Fair Oaks Elementary School is turning 100; Full Circle grief center moves to new Henrico location; police warn of scam.Support the show

Two groups raise concerns about the chemical ethylene oxide in Eastern Henrico County; a Henrico healthcare and rehabilitation center faces fines of more than $100,000; tomorrow is the last day to vote early in person in Henrico; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

Henrico Planning Commission endorses two proposed residential developments; UR seeks volunteers for lake cleanup tomorrow; Henrico Police seek 18-year-old on second-degree murder charges; Eastern Henrico Recreation Center today offers free analysis of how well you "fit" your car; Henrico Schools to host financial seminar tonight.Support the show

Henrico supervisors adopt a budget, but not before publicly responding to the comments of some school board members; a 33-year-old Henrico man faces second-degree murder charges; Henrico CASA officials rally around staffer whose home burned; Henrico issues burn ban; Henrico teacher attempting to win 'America's Favorite Teacher' title, as voting ends tomorrow.Support the show

The Henrico Board of Supervisors is set to adopt its budget tonight, but  disagreement and confusion remain about whether it is fully funding the school board's financial request; Henrico Schools official leaving to become president and CEO of Communities in Schools of Richmond; a traffic alert for two spots in the West End today; a new Sheetz will open in Henrico Thursday.Support the show

An Eastern Henrico company announces major expansion plans; a Henrico teen is charged in a Virginia Beach shooting that injured 8; Gov. Spanberger signs a number of housing-related bills; Henrico CASA's 'Home for Good' playhouse raffled underway; the Citizen opens nomination process for 'Henrico's Top Teachers'; Citizen earns 7 Virginia Press Association awards.Support the show

An update on HVAC issues at Henrico schools; a traffic alert in Glen Allen; "Toddler Time" program bringing together kids, seniors; Henrico's Earth Day celebration scheduled tomorrow; kits festival happening Sunday in Varina.Support the show

Two residential projects proposed in Henrico will be considered tonight by the planning commission; why some parents are upset by the school system's decision to cut some virtual opportunities; the Henrico Police Animal Shelter will host an adoption event this weekend; local agency in the running for a Webby Award; our weekly property transactions report; today is Local News Day!Support the show

Allergy sufferers battle "terrible" pollen season; a Henrico educator doubles up on his effort to help children learn math; Virginia Career Works to host event today; Prescription Drug Take-Back Day events planned later this month; tomorrow is Local News Day.Support the show

Nine organizations earn grants from Henrico environmental sustainability program; Fairfield town meeting planned; businesses and organizations sought for 'Varina Works' career expo; Henrico ExED Expo planned this Thursday.Support the show

Airport, community rally to support TSA workers; new flight to Puerto Rico launches from RIC; an in-depth look at Henrico's proposed budget and what the money would fund; 4 people arrested in Henrico face second-degree murder charges.Support the show

Henrico Schools officials honor 15 staffers; nonprofit delivers hot meals to TSA agents at Richmond International Airport; Virginia Breeze's Tidewater Current to begin east-west bus service through Henrico; Henrico to hold public meeting about shared use path connecting to Best Products Reimagined site; our Weekend Top 5 and In the Garden column.Support the show

A look at Housing Family First's efforts to rehouse people in the 18-to-24 age range; Henrico supervisors approve funding for various projects; "All Henrico Reads" takes place tonight; Henrico Education Foundation to host annual "Excellence in Education Celebration" in April; Henrico domestic violence prevention organization earns nonprofit status. Support the show

A Henrico eighth-grader wins the regional spelling bee; Henrico residents opine about the future of the Best Products Reimagined site in Northern Henrico; HVAC issues continue to plague some Henrico schools – why?Support the show

Your chance to weigh in on Henrico's proposed budget tonight; officials, volunteers help plant "mini forest" at Nuckols Farm Elementary School; Shepherd's Center Open University spring speaker series begins tomorrow; kindergarten registration opens.Support the show

Budget review between board of supervisors, school board devolves into heated discussion; 61-year-old man charged with murder in death of 65-year-old; family and friends remember 22-year-old killed in Alabama shooting; Second Annual Regional First Responder Wellness Summit planned tomorrow in Henrico.Support the show

An update on the status of data center bills that passed the General Assembly; Henrico plans its annual Senior and Caregiver Expo; 2026 Henrico Junior 4-H camp registration opens today; our Henrico Small Business Spotlight shines on a local author who has written a series of books for kids.Support the show

Storm spares most of Henrico from significant damage; fight at Short Pump Town Center Saturday night involved only two teens, according to police; Henrico's housing market increasingly difficult for many to afford, according to new report; two injured in a fight outside a mosque in Henrico.Support the show

A partnership between Henrico County and Dominion Energy is providing free solar panels to some Henrico homeowners; a county man faces a charge in connection with his father's death; applications being accepted for HCPS' free Early Learning Preschool program; your chance to help shape the future of Brook Road and the Best Products Reimagined site in Northern Henrico; our Weekend Top 5.Support the show

Inside Henrico's proposed $2-billion budget; Henrico Police seek suspects in nearly 40 vehicle break-ins; details about a Richmond realtor who apparently committed suicide in Henrico Jail West; a chance tonight to weigh in on Henrico's Climate Action and Adaptation Strategy.Support the show

A small fire at a Henrico elementary school kills four baby chicks; Gov. Spanberger appoints 2 Henrico residents to state boards; the Indigo Girls are coming to Henrico; the James River Art League hosts an exhibit in Henrico today and tomorrow; Deep Run Recreation Center hosts 'Science Sleuths' today.Support the show

Henrico County works on an environmental plan; a change to the public schools calendar; Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas will unveil his proposed budget this afternoon; space heater blamed for fire that killed Varina man last month.Support the show

Henrico, VDOT crews busy tackling pothole problems; Henrico Police pull a man's body from the James River; solar panel installation available to some Henrico families; General Assembly tables two bills that sought to give state agency additional oversight in data center proposals.Support the show

Henrico officials break ground on a major transportation project; Amtrak launches new bus service between Staples Mill and Main Street stations and Washington, D.C. tomorrow; gas prices in Metro Richmond up 31 cents per gallon in the past week; Reynolds CC designated as "Leader College"; our Weekend Top 5.Support the show

Henrico's fourth confirmed rabies case of the year is reported; an insurance company announces a major expansion in Innsbrook; Richmond Floorball Showcase coming to Henrico March 13-15; the Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Championship continues today with four games, beginning at 11 a.m.Support the show

An in-depth look at how Henrico Muslims are celebrating Ramadan; Henrico seeks nominations of volunteers for second year of service awards; redistricting court battles continue, but early voting scheduled to begin in two days; the Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Championship tournament begins today at noon in Glen Allen.Support the show

Henrico earns nearly $60 million in new regional transportation funding; family of five displaced by fire; General Assembly weighs bills related to AI use in public schools; The Yardbirds play Tin Pan tonight.Support the show

The Henrico School Board approves a $976-million budget proposal; Henrico Schools hires a new chief of staff; a Friday morning fire displaces a family; a woman and her sister say someone shot at them in Eastern Henrico; the first of three "Begin Raising Calm" workshops for families is happening tonight.Support the show

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