Henrico News Minute

Some good news on the environmental front in Eastern Henrico; a statewide child-care assistance program is seeing growing interest in Henrico; your chance to see the changes coming to GRTC routes Sept. 10; a partnership to introduce adaptive swimming for disabled athletes; state funding for an expansion of affordable senior housing in Eastern Henrico. Support the show

A look at how the new weapons scanners at Henrico high schools are working so far; your chance to provide input on possible enhancements to two well-traveled Henrico roads; a Far West End retail center is sold; our latest "Savvy Senior" column has advice about medical alert systems. Support the show

Why one Henrico County high school nurse spent the first day of school behind bars; a 44-year-old man is shot and killed in the county; safety enhancements made outside several Henrico schools; restaurant comings and going in the county. Support the show

A new school year starts today; a Henrico travel gateway is undergoing renovations; a Glen Allen man sentenced in a retail fraud case; a Hawaii team claims the Babe Ruth 13-and-under World Series title in Glen Allen. Support the show

A number of schools are without fully functioning air conditioning, just three days before the new school year begins; big news for the GreenCity eco-district development in Northern Henrico; a traffic alert in Glen Allen; two more Henrico Schools facilities earn LEED certification; a fall tip for your garden. Support the show

How many teachers and bus drivers are still needed for Henrico’s new school year?; a former Henrico officials is arrested in Georgia; a Highland Park fire leaves one person dead; a Henrico man swims to raise money for cancer research. Support the show

Why Henrico officials are attempting to crack down on tobacco and vape shops; meet Henrico's five newest principals; high praise for the University of Richmond.  Support the show

Two environmental projects in Henrico earn county funding; a coffee roastery is coming to Lakeside;  a traffic alert for I-64 in the Near West End; the Henrico Conservation Action Network hosts a small-group work session about conservation and the county's 2045 comprehensive plan. Support the show

A manhunt continues for an inmate who escaped from a Henrico hospital; a strong start for the host team as the Babe Ruth 13-and-under World Series gets underway in Glen Allen; Henrico students gear up for a return to the classroom at Henrico Schools' kickoff event. Support the show

A national insurance company announces major expansion plans in Henrico; Henrico Schools' back-to-school kickoff event is tonight and tomorrow; a sports retailer introduces the country to father and daughter sneakerheads from Henrico; it's National 811 Day; your chance to attend nonpartisan civic engagement training; our weekly Restaurant Watch. Support the show

Henrico Schools officials debut their new weapons-detection scanners; Henrico becoming pickleball central?; a meeting in Eastern Henrico will address concerns about dangerous chemicals; HCAN will host two community input sessions this month; Full Circle Grief Center plans its annual walk/run in Henrico. Support the show

Big changes on the way for Willow Lawn?; a juvenile is charged with carjacking and felony murder after allegedly stealing a car and fatally striking a cyclist; a 51-year-old man is charged in the Monday murder of a 49-year-old Henrico woman; Gov. Glenn Youngkin hosts a parental town hall event at Crestview Elementary School. Support the show

A three-and-a-half-hour standoff ends with a man's arrest in Henrico's West End, following a homicide; two Henrico County high school students are recognized as community leaders by Bank of America; Henrico's volunteer rescue squads prepare for an on-field showdown this weekend.  Support the show

A man is struck by a car and seriously injured in Henrico; a county woman is named to the Virginia Board of Education; a popular local restaurant closes its longstanding Innsbrook location; Henrico HEROES is seeking volunteers to assist students; Henrico Fire honors two, promotes 24.  Support the show

Streetlights for the Virginia Center Commons area; the Virginia Mortgage Relief Program is closing to new applications this fall; plans for a Virginia Prescription Drug Affordability Board are likely to resurface in the coming year; our weekly 'Fur Finder' pet adoption list. Support the show

Why Henrico County may be changing its policy related to requests for traffic-calming measures; 10 Virginia species could receive protection; our weekly Restaurant Watch. Support the show

Henrico Schools officials prepare to roll out a new communication platform for parents and teachers; Henrico celebrates National Night Out; why is the Virginia ABC not generating as much revenue as expected?; this week's 'Savvy Senior' column has advice for those who suffer from frequent heartburn; the Henrico Teen Theatre Company debuts a new show today.  Support the show

How Henrico Schools officials plan to weigh a new state policy about transgender students; an exciting finish at Richmond Raceway Sunday; Henrico earns praise for its internship program; a Varina man is honored for his land conservation efforts; Richmond International Airport plans a job fair Wednesday; Highland Springs High School's senior quarterback announces where he will play college foo...

Two Henrico schools earn statewide honors; Verizon upgrades its service locally; several Henrico County high school seniors earn 'ALL Star' status; Henrico to celebrate National Night Out tonight. Support the show

Henrico Police make an arrest in a July 12 homicide; how Henrico Fire officials are hoping to prevent future tragedies in the James River; a new Henrico government environmental committee makes several recommendations; the average price of a gallon of gas is rising quickly; Richmond International Airport receives $5.5 million for enhancements to a runway. Support the show

Henrico officials are weighing a new trail in Varina and seeking funding for two other  proposed trails; state, federal funding sought for several other transportation projects; a teen driver who killed a cyclist and injured another last year in Varina pleads guilty to several charges; Henrico CASA seeking new volunteers. Support the show

How many affordable rental housing units does Henrico need?; why some high school students are spending their summers learning new trades; a Varina woman celebrates her 100th birthday. Support the show

A five-person race emerges for one seat on the Henrico School Board; a look at one of the many summer school programs taking place in Henrico; our weekly Restaurant Watch; two local organizations earn statewide health grants.  Support the show

A new nonstop flight from Richmond International Airport; a longtime Henrico Police official becomes a chief of police in the Outer Banks; stolen SNAP benefits to be restored; recent property transactions; details about the animals at the Henrico Animal Shelter who are waiting permanent homes. Support the show

A local nonprofit is making life a little easier for some Henrico residents; a house fire kills a dog; a new option for your Virginia driver's license or ID; this week's 'Savvy Senior' offers advice on vision loss. Support the show