Henrico News Minute

Plans for a massive data center and office park in Eastern Henrico take center stage tonight; Henrico supervisors approve plans for four warehouses; Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoes, amends and signs various environmental and energy-related bills; a small fire displaces some occupants of a Short Pump hotel.  Support the show

Henrico supervisors approve a $1.25-billion budget; Gov. Glenn Youngkin submits his revised budget plan to the General Assembly; a proposed makeover for the Virginia Department of Education; two people die in motorcycle crashes in Henrico's Near West End. Support the show

An eclipse and earthquake on the same day; a full agenda for tonight's Henrico Board of Supervisors meeting; a former Hermitage High School football player is found dead in Richmond; two Henrico brothers making a mark on the music scene; our Henrico Small Business Spotlight focuses on a popular Lakeside home and decor shop. Support the show

Our recap from a busy spring break week includes good news about a Highland Springs teen whose abduction prompted an Amber Alert; details about two solar eclipse events today; the first residents moving into a formerly vacant assisted living facility on the Henrico-Richmond line; a Yorktown woman arrested after bringing a loaded gun to RIC; school staffers demand equal pay raises; good news about...

Good econcomic development news for Henrico; funding for five major transportation projects in the county; Gov. Glenn Youngkin signs into law a measure inspired by the murder of Lucia Bremer; a benefit event for Housing Families First; a virtual art camp for children next week; our weekly Fur Finder. Support the show

Amazon’s Henrico Fulfillment Center celebrates its official opening; Gov. Glenn Youngkin signs into law a bill prompted by a Henrico cake-pop maker; good news for Virginia’s workforce; kindergarten registration is now open; the Virginia School Boards Association is sponsoring an essay contest for high-school students; our weekly Savvy Senior column. Support the show

New intrastate bus service could impact Henrico County; Henrico's board of supervisors will host a public hearing about its proposed budget tonight; new bills approved by the General Assembly would introduce several new topics for instruction in Virginia's public schools; our monthly Plate and Goblet dining round-up; our Henrico Small Business Spotlight profiles a local candlemaking comp...

A new six-story apartment building planned in Henrico's Near West End; the Congressional Art Competition is now accepting entries; Henrico Schools officials seek volunteers for board, committee; Sheetz to host statewide hiring event Wednesday; Henrico's Virginia Cooperative Extension summer camp now accepting registrations; Lewis Ginter plans a spring garden party next month; give to the...

An urgent plea from the chairman of the Henrico Board of Supervisors; the county's $4.6 billion worth of infrastructure needs; Gov. Youngkin calls out Democrats on budget proposal; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch. Support the show

Henrico teachers continue to push for collective bargaining; VDOT plans a public hearing next week about improvements to the Parham Road/I-64 interchange; a door and window manufacturer is bringing 50 jobs to Eastern Henrico; our weekly Fur Finder and Property Transactions reports.  Support the show

Henrico Police Chief clarifies comments about service calls; McShin Foundation earns a national $2 million grant; 3 Henrico women honored by U.S. Representative Jennifer McClellan; registration opening for Henrico Schools Summer Academy; a Henrico EDA program earns a state award. Support the show

Why Henrico Police have stopped responding to certain calls for service; Freeman High School students try to "plant the moon;" the Techstars Startup Weekend is happening at UR this weekend; our latest "Henrico Small Business Spotlight;" a woman  is struck and killed by a vehicle on Brook Road. Support the show

Henrico County pushes back on US Census Bureau population estimates; Henrico supervisors approve a mixed-use development in Highland Springs and begin a weeklong budget review today; a popular Henrico restaurant is closing after nearly 50 years; projects impacting Henrico approved as part of federal legislation that averted a partial government shutdown. Support the show

Henrico's slow population growth; violent crime and auto thefts are up; professors from UR, Reynolds Community College are honored by the State Council of Higher Education and Dominion Energy; state legislation would create an outside review process for Virginia's special education dispute resolution system; the General Assembly's attempt to limit invasive species; our Weekend Top 5...

A new proposed budget for Henrico; two county principals are honored; a Civil War site in Varina is protected from development; 3 Henrico projects earn federal funding; the county's first case of rabies this year is confirmed; previewing tomorrow's Henrico School Board meeting. Support the show

A new mental health program for Henrico students; an update on a proposed 622-acre data center development in Eastern Henrico; the Henrico Board of Supervisors meets tonight; nominate a teacher for our "Top Teachers" section. Support the show

Henrico Schools will begin a teacher apprenticeship program; a controversial Varina development moves closer to breaking ground; a woman brings a loaded handgun to Richmond International Airport; Dominion Energy's foundation accepting applications for grants; General Assembly bills would require insurance carriers to cover contraceptive drugs and devices at no cost to customers; the Atlantic...

Henrico's strong financial status reaffirmed; Henrico Schools to host three March job fairs; a bill approved by the General Assembly would remove penalties for inmates who report drug or alcohol overdoses; a 25-cent-per-gallon discount on diesel fuel at Sheetz; our weekly Henrico Fur Finder. Support the show

How Henrico voted in  the Super Tuesday primaries; Henrico Police make two arrests in connection with a Lakeside murder and seek a third suspect; a new sponsor for the Innsbrook Corporate Run; a Henrico author releases his fourth novel; legislation would require all trains in Virginia to have at least two crew members. Support the show

Virginia's first youth crisis receiving center opens in Henrico; about 7,000 Henrico homes may be at increased risk for flooding; Henrico Schools to host a 'Career Mega Sale' job fair later this month; Leadership Metro Richmond is accepting applications for Leadership Quest through April 30; tickets are on sale for the National Wheelchair Basketball Association's national champ...

A raise for Henrico school bus drivers; new security technology at Richmond International Airport; a bill prompted by the murder of Henrico teen Lucia Bremer passes the General Assembly; our new Henrico Small Business Spotlight series begins; the Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Tournament begins in Henrico this week. Support the show

Twelve Henrico schools land on a list of those needing more resources to support students; Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley makes a stop in Henrico ahead of Super Tuesday; Henrico supervisors approve spending measures; the General Assembly passing high school hazing education requirements; an update on Richmond-region mail problems; our weekly In the Garden, Restaurant Watch and Weeke...

Henrico's Amtrak station finds itself at the top of one list; firearms are now banned in all Henrico government buildings; Henrico provides $4 million in incentives to a biotech company; Virginia home sales off to a sluggish start in 2024; Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital is the first in Virginia to offer a new heart procedure; our weekly Fur Finder. Support the show

Debate after a Henrico teacher is removed from the classroom; the return of a popular summer music series; 2 Henrico schools to represent Virginia in a national civics competition; Henrico educators will help plan AI workshops for teachers; the Richmond Home + Garden Show returns Friday; bill to help identify sources of "forever" chemicals advancing through the General Assembly. Support...

Henrico supervisors to consider a firearms ordinance tonight; a man is shot and killed in Lakeside; a Glen Allen student is a winner in a Virginia Department of Aviation  art contest; a Glen Allen man wins almost $3 million in the Virginia Lottery; the Henrico Citizen earns a Chronicle of Philanthropy grant to cover nonprofits serving refugees and immigrants. Support the show