Henrico News Minute

This sport held its international world cup event in Henrico County this past weekend; a teen is shot and killed in the West End; how you can become a TSA PreCheck member this week at Richmond International Airport; details about the three candidates seeking the Three Chopt District seat on the county's school board. Support the show

A coffee roastery seeks a move to Lakeside, and a 24-hour convenience store is planned in Highland Springs; Henrico PAL to host its Community Day Monday; Henrico Schools to host four job fairs this month; Dominion Energy bills declining slightly for typical customers; photos from Red, White and Lights; our weekly Restaurant Watch. Support the show

Details about the Henrico Schools projects to be funded with meals tax money; GRTC wants to hear from you; a new farm-to-table dining option in Varina; how to receive state funding for cooling assistance; a Henrico student earns recognition at the national SkillsUSA Championships; four new laws relating to alcohol sales take effect.  Support the show

Two new transportation projects approved; a man is shot on Independence Day; the busiest month ever at RIC; Henrico wins 38 NACo awards; a plant society is hosting its 66th annual convention this week in the Near West End.  Support the show

Henrico officials honor land-owners; what to know about elder abuse in the county; inspectors blast a Henrico restaurant as having "continuously failed to demonstrate  knowledge and ability to operate a food establishment;" Virginia's Move Over law is expanding in two days; a Henrico 11-year-old is selected as a delegate for a national diabetes conference. Support the show

Free vaccinations for middle and high school students in Henrico; two events for local job-seekers; Henrico’s Fourth of July celebration is scheduled for one week from today; Citizen managing editor earns a national award. Support the show

The EPA updates Henrico residents about a facility that could be creating an elevated cancer risk for some; the Henrico Planning Commission endorses a 55-and-old community in the West End; how to find out where your student can get free meals this summer; Henrico CASA welcomes new advocates. Support the show

The Henrico Police Animal Shelter is closed to the public indefinitely; a Varina High School student earns Congressional recognition; Henrico Police and Fire officials celebrate new graduates of their academies; our weekly Restaurant Watch and Weekend Top 5.  Support the show

A juvenile is shot and killed in Eastern Henrico; Henrico Police arrested a man wanted in connection with a May 15 murder; why Henrico County will assist with the first-time home purchases of some of its employees; Henrico's board of supervisors approves nearly $81 million in budget amendments. Support the show

A full recap of the nine primary elections involving Henrico; Henrico officials share news about the county's Sports and Events Center at Virginia Center; Henrico Police are seeking a man in connection with a murder last month; the Henrico Planning Commission endorses a 241-unit apartment building. Support the show

Everything you need to know about today's  primary elections in Henrico; thousands celebrate Juneteenth; a vigil is planned for a Glen Allen High School student who was shot and killed in Highland Springs; a Ruritan Club raises $10,000; a Henrico High School student wins award in statewide contest; Henrico Schools begins a weekly Tuesday summer series in Highland Springs today. Support the sh...

A key piece of land in the most historic regions of Henrico County is now open to the public; one of the biggest celebrations in Henrico happens tomorrow; previewing the 81st District House of Delegates race; our Weekend Top 5. Support the show

Part of a Henrico park is named for a Henrico supervisor; a look at one of the most heavily funded House of Delegates primaries, which is centered in Henrico; the need for foster parents in Henrico is high; free meals being offered this summer for children and teens 18 and younger; Henrico Library kicks off its summer reading program; our weekly 'Fur Finder' introduces you to dogs and ca...

A long-anticipated transportation safety project in Short Pump has earned federal approval; a preview of the 80th District House of Delegates' Democratic primary; Henrico will co-host a national youth lacrosse tournament next year; the story of a historic African-American cemetery in Henrico County and the woman working to restore it. Support the show

A Henrico man is dead after allegedly shooting, stabbing and kidnapping several people; JA Finance Park at Libbie Mill Library gets an upgrade; a Henrico delegate is appointed to a bipartisan caucus about AI; three Republicans vie for the party’s 59th District House of Delegates’ nomination; a much-anticipated restaurant finally opens its doors in Henrico. Support the show

A Henrico teen is charged in the double-homicide that stunned the Richmond region Tuesday; a former Henrico County principal is set to take over one of the largest school systems in Virginia; how to get a SMART lawn; several Henrico restaurants are participating in the "Dine Out for Pride campaign." Support the show

A spike alert issued for Metro Richmond; Henrico plans its third-annual Juneteenth celebration; Henrico Schools and Richmond International Airport are hosting job fairs; P-EBT benefits are coming next month for qualifying families; how Henrico small businesses can apply for $4,000 in advertising grants. Support the show

A parent is facing charges after his child brought a gun to a Henrico school; Henrico's newest governmental department has its first director; Henrico high school graduations begin in earnest today; fallen Virginia firefighters honored in Henrico. Support the show

A four-hour police standoff in Northern Henrico; farmers' market season is in full effect; Henrico officials recognize the Asian American Society of Central Virginia; the Weinstein JCC's showing of 'The Prom' runs through June 11; a local retirement community is getting its own bank branch; this week's edition of 'In The Garden;' our Weekend Top 5. Support the sh...

A plea from Henrico leaders to parents about gun safety, as another loaded gun is found at a county school; we answer your questions in 'The Citizen Finds Out;' a county man to appear on Jeopardy!; a 27-year-old county man dies in a motorcycle crash; our latest editions of 'Fur Finder' and 'Savvy Senior.' Support the show

A guilty plea in a crash that killed a Henrico Police officer; Henrico County high school students get an inside look at Richmond International Airport; a team of students from Freeman High School compete in a national academic competition; a Henrico student is one of 50 in the nation to earn a $40,000 college scholarship; 353 acres of land in Eastern Henrico opens to the public for the first time...

Reimagining the future of the Staples Mill Road corridor; the trial of a man accused in a crash that killed a Henrico Police officer begins today; a plant sale scheduled for this weekend; Henrico CASA welcomes new advocates; a round-up of high school sports action in this week's edition of "Gametime Henrico." Support the show

Three juveniles are shot in Henrico; Henrico Schools to receive weapons detection scanners; our weekly Restaurant Watch and Weekend Top 5; a number of Henrico teachers receive funding to assist with projects; a new measure assists family receive posthumous diplomas. Support the show

Henrico Police identify a homicide victim; two Democrats seek the party's nomination for the Three Chopt District seat on the Henrico Board of Supervisors; Henrico Schools CTE program hosts its annual signing day; the Virginia Home for Boys and Girls celebrates a milestone; Lewis Ginter hosting Flowers After 5 and Fidos After 5 tonight. Support the show

A major collegiate tournament is coming to Henrico; broadband internet access for the few without it in Henrico is on the way; the county's fourth rabies case is confirmed; Henrico names a new social services director; a new way to travel the East Coast; Fort Harrison Memorial Day event planned. Support the show