Henrico News Minute

A preview of tomorrow's packed Henrico Planning Commission meeting; RHHD officials urge seasonal vaccinations; Henrico households that meet income requirements are eligible for assistance with heating costs; Vivos Academy for special needs high school students opens in the West End. Support the show

A look ahead to tonight's Henrico Board of Supervisors meeting; Henrico Schools officials celebrate Glen Lea Elementary's academic progress with Gov. Spanberger; Henrico Christmas Mother sets dates for application opportunities this month; Meta Henrico Data Center accepting grant applications through Oct. 19. Support the show

Henrico weighs regulations for marijuana businesses; proposal would permit taller buildings in specific parts of Henrico; 24-hour daycare proposed near Richmond International Airport; Henrico Schools' Living Building delayed until next year. Support the show

Henrico ends its contract with Flock Safety; political analyst Chuck Todd will appear at the University of Richmond tomorrow; Virginia DRPT opens public survey; Henrico to host its annual Bug Bazaar this Saturday. Support the show

FBI announces $15,000 reward for information about man wanted in connection with Henrico murder; how Henrico County government organization is helping keep streams clean; open house for two Varina High School specialty centers tonight; Central Virginia Legal Aid Society to host breakfast event tomorrow. Support the show

How federal benefits changes could impact hunger and Medicaid in Henrico; 3D-printed walls are destined for affordable housing units in Henrico; the county plans a $4.5-million improvement project along the Staples Mill Road corridor. Support the show

Henrico Schools' teacher vacancies are down about 40%; inside the county's $100-million wastewater overhaul; a new name for the Virginia Home for Boys and Girls; our weekend Top 5. Support the show

New touchless parking is coming to Richmond International Airport; Henrico to seek partial funding for two stream-restoration projects; hearing scheduled for public input on airport stormwater permit; Health and Fitness Expo planned this morning. Support the show

Henrico officials celebrate the planned construction of a new trail; how to provide comments about the proposed NextEra-Dominion Energy merger; Virginia Board of Education approves new ways for school systems to measure student learning; Shepherd's Center of Richmond to host Lunch and Life series lecture today. Support the show

Henrico celebrates 17 centenarians; Henrico Firefighter dies after being struck while riding motorcycle; Henrico Police seek assistance solving 1998 cold case double murder; Richmond Animal League fundraiser in Glen Allen surpasses goal. Support the show

Henrico Schools Superintendent Amy Cashwell apologizes for HVAC issues; our look at what's happening around town this weekend; your chance to chip in support in honor of our 25th anniversary week. Support the show

A Chesterfield man is sentenced to 15 years in jail by a Henrico judge on animal cruelty and fraud charges, following a plea agreement; Henrico Police seek a man wanted on 12 warrants; the Shady Grove Coffeehouse concert series begins Oct. 3; Richmond International Airport plans its POWER Forum for businesses. Support the show

Change is coming to the Williamsburg Road corridor; Henrico residents make appeals to the Henrico Board of Supervisors to oppose planned Goochland data centers; a look back at the Lebanese Food Festival; 'This Day in Henrico History;' how you can help us celebrate our 25th anniversary. Support the show

A look at Henrico Police's new social media monitoring tool; protesters at Richmond International Airport demand an end to ICE deportation shuffle flights; 111-year-old Virginia woman dies in Henrico; our new weekly features. Support the show

A preview of the coming General Assembly session during a henrico town hall meeting; planning commission advances several cases; a 69-year-old man dies after a crash in the West End; This Day in Henrico History. Support the show

Henrico Schools has more than 600 HVAC work orders; Henrico confirms its 10th case of rabies this year; an organization plans to hide 1,500 books throughout the region tomorrow; Henrico Schools' Life-Ready Expo is tonight. Support the show

Virginia moves closer to regulating autonomous vehicles; the Citizen debuts new weekly features; a look at "Today in Henrico History;" Jennifer Knapp performs at The Tin Pan tomorrow. Support the show

Henrico Schools officials have plans to fix HVAC issues that have plagued schools; Henrico supervisors approve several land-use cases, defer others; how Henrico's rates of insurance compare with other localities; county officials break ground on improvements to a West End park. Support the show

Average weekly wages in Henrico are up 6% year over year; visitor spending in the county tops $2 billion; our Weekend Top 5 includes the Lebanese Food Festival and the county's HenBIKEo event. Support the show

Plans for long-anticipated traffic relief in Short Pump are closer to reality; Henrico and Richmond officials launch online directory for mental health, substance use services; chicken restaurant chain to open first Henrico location; Nunsense begins 11-performance run at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Saturday. Support the show

Henrico supervisors make a decision about speed cameras in school zones; our new Environmental Watch feature; a traffic alert in the Near West End. Support the show

Henrico supervisors to weigh speed cameras in school zones, land-use cases tonight; the debut of our Henrico School Bell feature; HenBIKEo 2026 planned this Saturday; the county reports its ninth rabies case this year. Support the show

New plans for the former site of Hadad's Lake; an update for those who travel by train to Washington, D.C. and beyond; one elementary school forced to dismiss early because of AC issues; Kiwanis Club to host benefit golf tournament. Support the show

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden workers vote to go on strike; a new art exhibit features the work of unaccompanied refugee foster care children in the region; a special prosecutor takes over the SwimRVA North drowning case. Support the show

New Medicaid requirements could impact more than 20,000 Henricoans; a look at crash data from Henrico County; Virginia residents now can add driver's licenses, IDs to Apple Wallet; officials break ground on new Primrose School of Glen Allen. Support the show