Henrico News Minute

Henrico County to launch a home-purchase assistance program for employees on Monday; a recount day set for one close Henrico race; Henrico Police identify the two men who died in a double-homicide in Glen Allen; a middle-school student is struck by a car while leaving school. Support the show

Two people are dead in an apparent homicide in a Glen Allen neighborhood; Henrico County files a federal lawsuit over insulin prices; one person dies in an Eastern Henrico crash; 46 Henrico schools earn security grants from the state; a traffic alert for Northern Henrico. Support the show

Lower gas prices at one local chain, at least for a week; why some Virginia localities think the state needs to pay up; the Henrico Climate Solutions Town Hall is planned Nov. 28; Varina Ruritans honor four; Bon Secours opens an urgent care facility in Glen Allen; some CVWMA recycling collections will be delayed this week. Support the show

Henrico Schools officials make a decision about Gov. Glenn  Youngkin's tutoring plan; one of the region's most popular annual attractions opens to the public today in Henrico; the Henrico Planning Commission endorses a retail and storage proposal at Woodman and Mountain roads in Glen Allen; three Henrico elementary schools and the Henrico 4-H program earn state grants. Support the show

The push for collective bargaining right for Henrico teachers gets stronger; a 60-year-old man dies in a two-vehicle crash in Eastern Henrico; three men are indicted in an August Henrico murder; Henrico County receives a federal grant for hazmat efforts; U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg will visit the University of Richmond Dec. 1; a co-founder of the McShin Foundation announces ret...

One Henrico election may not be over just yet; four Henrico residents are indicted on unemployment compensation fraud charges; Henrico Police seek a suspect who pepper-sprayed employees at a doughnut shop; 16 animals up for adoption at the Henrico Animal Shelter; a senior organization seeks volunteers for its "Be a Santa to a Senior" program. Support the show

Henrico officials break ground on a new police station; Henrico planners endorse a $450-million redevelopment project in the Near West End; nine Henrico teachers honored by the Community Foundation; a Henrico student wins a Veterans Day essay contest; GRTC seeks members for its riders' advisory council. Support the show

Examining how Democrats won big in Henrico on Election Night; Abigail Spanberger announces her bid for Virginia governor; the Henrico Planning Commission endorses a controversial Sheetz proposal; Housing Families First seeks donations to compile holiday meal kits; the final iteration of 'Build Henrico' goes live today. Support the show

Everything you need to know before tomorrow's elections; two Buddhist temples in Henrico are targeted in break-ins; what Henrico residents are saying about bike lanes, shared-use paths and roads; Henrico begins installing AEDs at county parks and recreation areas; two West End office buildings are sold. Support the show

Previewing the high-profile Three Chopt District school board race; Virginia's fuel assistance program is accepting applications through Nov. 13; Henrico to begin its residential leaf collection services on Monday; Henrico PAL holds its annual awards ceremony; Wings for Autism to host event at Richmond International Airport later this month; the Regency Mile attracts more than 500 runners; se...

Previwing the race for Henrico sheriff; Henrico Schools earns 26 awards; a look at campaign finance totals from statewide races; our weekly 'Henrico Fur Finder' showcases animals up for adoption; a home in the county sells for nearly $2 million. Support the show

A college and career fair tonight in the Far West End; two candidates seek the Tuckahoe District seat on the board of supervisors; a national honor for the University of Richmond; our weekly Savvy Senior column. Support the show

Previewing the race for Three Chopt District supervisor; a new credit union plans to open a branch in Short Pump; our Gametime Henrico round-up of  high school sports action; the Richmond Highland Games move to a new Henrico location this weekend; Lewis Ginter's Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights opens in three weeks. Support the show

The parents of Lucia Bremer speak out; spotlighting the three candidates for the Fairfield District seat on the Henrico Board of Supervisors; an update on the Henrico Addiction Task Force; the Henrico Sports and Events Center hosts its first event. Support the show

A look ahead at the Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney race and the Brookland District supervisor's race; the five candidates for the Fairfield District seat on the Henrico School Board discuss hot-button topics at a forum; all Henrico high school graduation dates and times have been set; our Weekend Top 5. Support the show

An inmate who escaped from a Henrico hospital in August has been recaptured; a special day at Tuckahoe Little League; Feed More breaks ground on new Henrico headquarters; seven programs created or expanded to address housing issues; Innsbrook Rotary Club makes a donation. Support the show

Henrico formalizes a lease with Sport Backers; a unique boost for affordable housing in Henrico;  demystifying a Henrico board that will appear on your ballot next month; a crash involves two charter buses and a pedestrian. Support the show

A preview of the Henrico School Board meeting later this week; an update on home sales in Virginia; the Virginia Breast Council Foundation holds its annual awards ceremony in Henrico; our monthly Plate & Goblet restaurant dining update has details about robot servers in Henrico; a job fair tomorrow; nearly two-thirds of all Virginians were overweight or obese in 2021. Support the show

What are the new weapons detectors in Henrico high schools detecting?; a rocky future for Virginia child care centers; the Dominion Energy Charity Classic concludes with a playoff. Support the show

A Henrico private school breaks ground on an expansion project; a Henrico nonprofit is targeted by thieves; an uncertain future for many child care facilities in Virginia; how many people have already cast ballots in next month's elections?; the Dominion Energy Charity Classic golf tournament is set to begin today; our Weekend Top 5 list. Support the show

Breaking ground on the Fall Line Trail in Lakeside; why affording child care is becoming less affordable in Virginia; the return of Virginia's sales tax holiday this weekend; why Virginia State Police are ramping up patrol efforts along I-64 today. Support the show

A new four-legged safety effort at Richmond International Airport; Henrico Schools officials host a program for Hispanic students; a peanut butter drive raises nearly $50,000 in donations locally; traffic alerts on I-64 and I-295 today and tomorrow; recommendations to restructure the state's Standards of Learning exams; RVA Sports Awards nominations are now open. Support the show

Celebrating 50 years of snack-making in Eastern Henrico; a new transit app for GRTC users; the West Henrico DMV customer service center reopens; an update for T-Mobile customers; a Tuckahoe Town Meeting is planned for next week; the James River Association plans an annual event. Support the show

New plans for a north-south bus rapid transit line; another gun stopped at RIC; Virginia's budget include new funds for mental health; Henrico School Board candidates answer our questions. Support the show

Citizens urge Henrico to adopt a climate action plan; Henrico supervisors approve new funding, and an office park; Fairfield District candidates for the Henrico School Board respond to our questions; Glen Allen residents are skeptical about a recent murder; a Glen Allen man tries to bring a loaded gun onto a place at RIC; a driver dies on I-295 in Short Pump; how Henrico Schools' programs are...