Henrico News Minute

Kindergarten registration begins; two bridge rehabilitation projects in the West End; a Henrico supervisor announces re-election plans; Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin proposes changes to a pending state law that would require additional parental approval for children's online activities; Henrico Conservation Action Network to sponsor a climate action plan discussion tomorrow. Support the show

A house fire injures one in Henrico; sitting down with new Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan; nominate an attractive property; Henrico to host eight open houses to teach bystander CPR; Virginia considers a change to how it calculates school accreditation. Support the show

New amenities for the Virginia Capital Trail; details about the Cap2Cap event in May; an update on the state budget process; our latest dining update in 'Plate and Goblet;' our weekly Restaurant Watch; five great events taking place throughout Henrico this weekend. Support the show

Friends and family members remember Irvo Otieno; a second triple-shooting in less than two days in Henrico, as police seek a suspect in the first one; race weekend at Richmond Raceway starts tomorrow; Virginia's "Move Over" law is expanding in July.  Support the show

A shooting in Eastern Henrico sends three to the hospital with life-threatening injuries; Lamont Bagby wins a special election to claim a Virginia Senate seat; a local mom’s nonprofit helps middle-school students; our weekly business round-up; an update from high school sports in Henrico. Support the show

Profiling two more candidates for the Henrico Board of Supervisors; why one bed and breakfast in the county 'rocks;' the deadline is approaching for 12 Henrico Education Foundation scholarships for high school seniors; the Henrico Junior 4-H Camp is now accepting registrations; the Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad to host car seat check. Support the show

The first national event has been booked at the Henrico Sports and Event Center; profiling the two Republicans seeking the Tuckahoe District seat on the board of supervisors; a new Sheetz opens in Henrico; a Henrico student wins a statewide Virginia Lottery art contest; a new home opens for adults with developmental disabilities; Bubba’s Block Party is one week from today; check out the Weekend To...

Two Henrico principals earn recognition; a national civil rights activist is headed to Henrico; the 'All Henrico Reads' program returns in person next week; recent Henrico property transactions; how to spruce up your yard with water features; a Tuckahoe District town meeting planned next week. Support the show

Videos showing Irvo Otieno's final hours have been released; spots remain in an academic program designed to help students recover from COVID-19 learning loss; how senior caregivers can get paid for taking care of family members; got a question about something related to Henrico County – ask the Citizen! Support the show

The Latter Day Saints' temple in Henrico is now complete; an update about the  suspect involved in a shooting with police Sunday; Henrico Fire officials graduate 16 recruits and honor several other officials; Hermitage High School students participate in effort to reduce and prevent human trafficking; a new primary care practice to open in the West End. Support the show

A shooting involving a robbery suspect and police near Innsbrook; an art night planned at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen; a Henrico veteran to participate in a national adaptive sports event; a Henrico high school student headed to an aerospace and aviation academy this summer; our weekly high school sports update. Support the show

The family of a Henrico man who died in the custody of Henrico Sheriff's deputies at Central State Hospital reacts to the video of his death; our weekly Restaurant Watch; a St. Patrick's Day celebration in the West End; an artist's open house and reception planned; the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck comes to town; a 'cirque-tacular' show at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen....

Seven Henrico Sheriff’s deputies charged with second-degree murder appear in court; the University of Richmond receives its second-largest gift ever; a Fairfield constituent meeting is planned next week; recent Henrico home sales; how to pick the best seed packets to grow fruits and vegetables in your garden; a preview of the spring high school sports season in Henrico. Support the show

Seven Henrico Sheriff's deputies face murder charges; the Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee honors award recipients; our new 'Citizen Finds Out' feature; the local Walk to End Alzheimer's is recognized nationally; Sheetz opening a new Henrico store next week; Opening Day ceremonies planned by one local youth sports organization this weekend. Support the show

What is affordable housing? That question takes center stage at a Henrico Planning Commission meeting; how to drive your own car at Richmond Raceway; how many people voted last year after registering on the same day?; determine whether your property has a high flood risk with this free tool; Varina High School wins another state basketball title.  Support the show

A townhouse community is proposed in Eastern Henrico; a crash on I-95 in Henrico leaves one person dead; a woman is rescued from a lake in Innsbrook; this week's Fur Finder has details about animals available for adoption; how to support the Citizen. Support the show

A well-known local nonprofit is planning a move to Henrico; a new day off planned later this month for Henrico students; Jennifer McClellan takes her seat in Congress; three Henrico schools participating in reading program; your chance to paint rocks. Support the show

An affordable housing community proposed in Henrico; one high school basketball team from he county makes it back to the state title game, while two others fall just short; a county man faces three charges in a now-fatal New Year's Day crash; Henrico Schools to host a job fair today; the school system launches its annual online survey; your chance to learn more about serving on a nonprofit bo...

Two Henrico men die in a Maryland crash; housing reform bills fare poorly in the Virginia General Assembly; a popular Richmond bookstore is moving to Henrico's Far West End; the state's first AI-enabled fitness studio opens in Henrico; Henrico CASA launches a new podcast tomorrow. Support the show

Henrico settles a lawsuit filed by two environmental groups; a Henrico woman has been missing for one year; Henrico public school enrollment rises above 50,000; our weekly round-up of local restaurant health inspections, as well as animals awaiting adoption at the county's animal shelter,. Support the show

A pay raise is planned for Henrico County employees; a bill that would have reversed the California-style electric vehicle law in Virginia fails in the General Assembly; Henrico Too Smart 2 Start hosts a social media contest for teens; our weekly Savvy Senior column; how to support the Citizen. Support the show

Henrico officials break ground on the county's newest park; the General Assembly passes a gun-safety measure; a bill from a Henrico senator to standardize the nursing curriculum in Virginia's community college system earns bipartisan approval; our weekly "Gametime Henrico" round-up of high school sports, including regional and state championship competition. Support the show

The candidates for a special Virginia Senate election next month are set; Henrico Schools officials are planning additional resources for nine schools; the school board adopts new policies related to student health and approves the school calendar for 2023-24; a Henrico supervisor is charged after striking a cyclist while driving; another gun is stopped at Richmond International Airport. Support t...

Republicans and Democrats set elections to nominate candidates for the vacant Ninth District Virginia Senate seat; Henrico officials seeking to attract retirees to fill part-time roles; a bill could require all Virginia drivers to have car insurance; Henrico Schools Superintendent Amy Cashwell wins a regional award; applications for the Home Choice Voucher waiting list will be accepted next month;...

Parties will select their nominees to seek the Ninth District state Senate seat vacated by Jennifer McClellan by early next week; a new retail project is taking shape in Short Pump; Henrico reports its second case of rabies this year; our monthly dining column, Plate & Goblet, has details about some new spots at Libbie Mill; Henrico High School students present Disney's Beauty and the Bea...