Henrico News Minute

New legislation from both of Henrico's congressional representatives; a new race honors a famed Henrico racehorse; mixed signals for Virginia's housing market. Support the show

A Henrico BBQ restaurant earns national recognition; a program that serves children in high-risk communities is back in a Henrico neighborhood; the Keep Henrico Beautiful Commmittee honors Land Lover and Clean Business Award winners; Pinnacle Living acquires two Henrico senior communities; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch features. Support the show

Henrico supervisors formally approve a $60-million affordable housing trust fund; plans for improvements at an Eastern Henrico interchange underway; some of the top anglers in the nation are in Henrico this week; details about Henrico's Red, White and Lights Independence Day celebration. Support the show

A brush fire in Varina; a carjacking in the Far West End; two new historical markers unveiled in Eastern Henrico; a local swimmer makes the US Olympic swimming team. Support the show

Six people are shot in Glen Allen; US Senator Mark Warner visits Henrico; the Weinstein JCC is raising $8.5 million for facility and program enhancements; a Lakewood Retirement Community employee is biking 469 miles this week to raise money for a cause; a free diaper giveaway for dads on Saturday. Support the show

A convention this weekend all about STEM, gaming, robotics and more; a traffic alert in Glen Allen; free mosquito inspections available in Henrico; Sen. Tim Kaine announces three debates but doesn't name his opponent; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch. Support the show

Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor makes a big announcement; an event planned to address human trafficking in Henrico; two Henrico students earn Allen & Allen scholarships; your chance to see live music at two different spots tonight. Support the show

Plans for a Dollar Tree in Henrico are recommended for denial; The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen announces its new season; Climate Resilient RVA launches survey to help form comprehensive action plan for Metro Richmond; Henrico earns 52 NACo awards. Support the show

Henrico weighs restrictions on vaping shop, historical horse racing machine locations; Costco earns approval for expansion in the West End; Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares visits Henrico to announce new elder abuse unit; 23-year-old Sandston man shot and killed; a new address for Henrico's government website. Support the show

More change coming to Regency mall; VDOT officials want your input on two proposed projects; two more guns stopped at RIC; a new affordable housing complex opens in Eastern Henrico; a traffic alert for Mountain Road. Support the show

New plans for a Henrico aquatic center; a Henrico County high school drama teacher urges equal pay for afterschool efforts; Henrico Police arrest a suspect in a Glen Allen homicide; new Henrico Christmas Mother named; a popular chicken restaurant opens its first Henrico location; our weekly Henrico Fur Finder feature. Support the show

The Henrico School Board adopts stricter cell phone standards for students; another pedestrian is struck in Henrico overnight; a Glen Allen woman is recovering after a shark attack; Henrico police officers and detectives honored for cracking a Henrico gang; Henrico Police and Fire to play a dodgeball tournament for charity Thursday. Support the show

Henrico Police pursuits are up almost 80% in the past five years; Henrico MHDS to honor late official; Henrico plans its Juneteenth celebration; Hoop It Up basketball tournament coming back to Henrico in August; busy hurricane season predicted. Support the show

Two  of the cleanest water sites along the James River are in Henrico; Henrico Schools plans a job fair; international wheelchair tennis tournament underway in the West End; Fairfield Supervisor Roscoe Cooper, III to host a constituent meeting; state police officials urge caution after deadly first week of summer; where to get a free donut today on National Donut Day; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaur...

Henrico officials receive public input about possible road safety enhancements; the Henrico School Board will meet twice today; the death of a man found Monday in Glen Allen is now being considered a homicide; UR's Modlin Center for the Arts receives a grant from the NEA; meet the 18 animals up for adoption at the Henrico Animal Shelter. Support the show

A shootout on I-64 leaves three people injured; Southwest Airlines begins new service between RIC and two destinations; a Henrico student earns a National Merit Scholarship; a retired Henrico police officer is sentenced to 150 years in prison. Support the show

Honoring some of Henrico's top teachers; a man is found dead at a Glen Allen apartment complex; Henrico officials host a meeting to solicit ideas for improving road safety; Henrico Police seek a missing 8-year-old boy. Support the show

Good news for the local economy; your chance to complete a community health assessment survey; your chance to dine out for a cause at five Henrico restaurants this week; Henrico Police identify a woman killed while skateboarding along Brook Road; a Glen Allen man arrested after bringing a gun to RIC. Support the show

Henrico officials break ground on affordable housing units; a new restroom facility opens along the Virginia Capital Trail; RIC sets a new single-day passenger screening record; charges reduced for three in the death of Irvo Otieno; a Colonial Heights man dies in a motorcycle accident in Henrico's West End; the Dorey Park Farmers Market opens tomorrow. Support the show

Henrico supervisors raise threshold for business license tax, approve expansion of RECAP program; the Atlantic 10 extends its stay in Henrico for women's basketball; a look at animals up for adoption this week in Henrico; our weekly In the Garden column. Support the show

Another pedestrian is struck and killed on Brook Road; Henrico supervisors plan two meetings today; Gov. Glenn Youngkin signs three bills seeking to reduce impact of opioids, other drugs of abuse; Virginia officials join antitrust action against Live Nation, Ticketmaster. Support the show

A Henrico woman is a Powerball winner; an overnight truck fire forces some road closures; several changes at Richmond International Airport; two Henrico programs earn state tourism funding; Walmart celebrates fourth newly remodeled store in the region this morning; our Weekend Top 5 and  Restaurant Watch. Support the show

Henrico confirms its third case of rabies this year; road closures at two railroad crossings to affect traffic this week and next; Virginia War Memorial plans its Memorial Day commemoration; a senior party and resource fair today in Henrico; Lewis Ginter to host Flowers After 5. Support the show

National recognition for a longtime Henrico PAL leader; Belmont Golf Course will turn back the clock 75 years next week; Autism Society of Central Virginia raises nearly $180,000; a new state bus route to begin next year; annual 'Click It Or Ticket' campaign underway. Support the show

Henrico supervisors approve plans for a large data center and advanced manufacturing complex but deny plans for a six-story apartment building; TSA officers find a loaded weapon in a woman's carry-on baggage at RIC. Support the show