Henrico News Minute

Nearly 200 comments in support of collective bargaining flood Henrico School Board online forum; new park nears completion in Eastern Henrico; Virginia's General Assembly considers designation for Black maternal health week. Support the show

Details about a planned data center development on 622 acres in Sandston; a new day off for Henrico Schools students; a traffic alert on I-95 in Northern Henrico; Virginia lawmakers advance same-sex marriage protection; this month's Plate and Goblet has news and notes from Henrico's dining scene; our Weekend Top 5 and Henrico Restaurant Watch. Support the show

An update on education bills in the Virginia General Assembly; a traffic alert on I-95; a minimum wage bill advances in the Virginia Senate; a state workforce education program reaches an all-time high level of enrollment. Support the show

National recognition for one Henrico middle school; a new way to stay informed about county projects; police identify a shooting victim; a preview of tomorrow's Henrico School Board meeting; a Henrico hospital earns top-50 recognition nationally; a traffic alert in Glen Allen. Support the show

An Innsbrook shopping center changes hands; Black-owned businesses spike in Metro Richmond; why the average price of gas in Virginia has jumped recently; a new customs screening area nears completion at Richmond International Airport; a traffic alert in the West End; Henrico Humane Society’s Pet Expo is a week away; our weekly Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch. Support the show

A 22-year-old woman is struck and killed by a vehicle in Glen Allen; a Varina man pleads guilty to double murder; a potential change to the start of the school year; our weekly 'Henrico Fur Finder'; a bill in the Virginia General Assembly would ban the personal use of campaign funds. Support the show

Henrico County honors a longtime crossing guard; an update on restoration efforts at a county cemetery; how many Virginia community college students earn a bachelor's degree?; bills to cap rent increases in Virginia die; an electric vehicle center opens in Henrico; this week's Savvy Senior column. Support the show

Bike lanes coming to two busy Eastern Henrico corridors?; a national program plans to feature a Lakeside restaurant this month; Richmond Raceway hosting a Daytona 500 watch party; a bill that would have forced school officials to "out" transgender students dies in a Virginia Senate committee. Support the show

Henrico Planning Commission to hear several development proposals; your chance to weigh in on proposed regional transportation projects; Henrico Schools to implement new literacy program; a new Brazilian restaurant opens today in Henrico; the Junior League of Richmond is moving to Libbie Mill. Support the show

A former Henrico middle school teacher is facing up to 50 years in jail; CrossOver Ministry celebrates an expansion at its Henrico location; Rep. Rob Wittman urges the FDA to crack down on illegal Chinese vaping products; Three Chopt Supervisor Misty Whitehead plans her first community meeting. Support the show

A preview of tomorrow's Henrico School Board meeting; a 'crisis' with mail delivery in the Richmond region; a new coffee shop coming to Short Pump; registration is open for  Teen Summit RVA. Support the show

A community meeting in Varina tonight; a former Henrico HS football player honored at the RVA Sports Awards; Henrico Schools launches its annual survey; a canned food drive (and free basketball tickets) at the Henrico Sports and Events Center; a new partnership at The Oak in Highland Springs; Tuckahoe Supervisor Jody Rogish to host his first community meeting.  Support the show

Enhancements planned at one congested West End interchange; a public hearing this week about the proposed Henrico Schools' Fiscal Year 2025 budget; Henrico seeking new foster parents to meet heavy demand; Virginia delegate proposes bill to allow any school system employee to carry gun. Support the show

Plans for a self-storage facility and retail shops in Glen Allen are on hold; recapping a Henrico Schools town hall meeting; the school system plans immunization clinics this winter; a missing Henrico man is confirmed dead; Susanna Gibson forms a new political action committee; a Q&A with Henrico Senator Schuyler VanValkenburg; our Weekend Top 5. Support the show

Enhancements coming to Glover Park; Henrico celebrates the reopening and expansion of Cheswick Park; federal lawmakers demand answers after slow USPS deliveries; 'Irvo's Law' advances in the General Assembly; apply to join our Citizen Advisory Board. Support the show

Henrico ACE Center students at one school move into a new building; Henrico Schools makes March 5 a student holiday; Henrico plans a rabies vaccination clinic for pets; state legislators consider getting tougher on counterfeit drugs; VDOT announces plans to modify a key Henrico interchange. Support the show

Details about the proposed budget for Henrico Schools; a 17-year-old faces a list of charges after a fatal hit-and-run; what state lawmakers are proposing to ease the financial burden of child care; Henrico Education Foundation plans its annual 'Excellence in Education Celebration.' Support the show

An overnight hit-and-run sends one person to the hospital with life-threatening injuries; Henrico Police are seeking a suspect in connection with a January double-homicide; Dominion Energy's plans for a dual transmission line through a portion of Sandston advance; Henrico officials invite Valentine's Day cards for senior citizens. Support the show

A "rodeo" visits Richmond Raceway Complex; Virginia home sales hit a 10-year-low; Henrico Too Smart to Start hosts opioid town hall; Elephant Insurance moving its Henrico headquarters to a new spot in the county; proposed state legislation would require employers to list salary range on all job postings; House bill would require school employees to check bathrooms every half hour; our We...

Henrico Superintendent Amy Cashwell to present budget proposal; Henrico School Board to host town hall meeting next week; good news on the job-growth front locally; a General Assembly bill would provide free meals for all Virginia school children; a film produced by a UR professor and graduate is among 10 selected for the Sundance Film Festival; US Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan introduces progr...

An inside look at how one Henrico elementary school reversed course and became fully accredited; Virginia Democrats are pushing plans for a $15-per-hour minimum wage through the General Assembly; a new steakhouse opening soon in Short Pump; details about a new "Conversations to Connect" series that begins Jan. 26. Support the show

Henrico crowns a new spelling champion; Henrico's new school board members open up about their goals for the board; state legislators aim to raise teacher pay; Gov. Glenn Youngkin addresses AI; Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares begins an advertising campaign to reduce gun violence. Support the show

A look at education-related bills proposed by members of the Henrico General Assembly delegation; applications now being accepted for the REB Awards for Teaching Excellence; deadline for employers to register for RetirePath Virginia nears; Virginia State Police implement anonymous text line for human trafficking tips; our weekly Restaurant Watch. Support the show

'One of the most important days' in Henrico history; the Virginia Department of Social Services embarks upon a move to the county; recapping 13 development proposals around the Willow Lawn area; our weekly Henrico Fur Finder showcases animals up for adoption. Support the show

Henrico supervisors select their 2024 leaders; a Reynolds Community College student earns a national award; Virginia DEQ officials plan to host a meeting in Henrico Monday to receive public input about greenhouse gas emissions; Virginia Senator Lashrecse Aird to host a virtual town hall meeting tomorrow; U.S> Senator Mark Warner joins two other Senators in introducing a bill to crack down on fe...