Henrico News Minute

A woman dies in a single-vehicle crash; a Varina home destroyed by fire; a new name for some local urgent care centers; a wheelchair basketball tournament returning to Henrico; our weekly Restaurant Watch; tips for sprucing up your houseplants this winter. Support the show

A new federal law with local ties helps retired public safety officials; help determine the best from the year in local sports; how you can become part of Henrico CASA; last call coming for Lewis Ginter's Dominion Energy Gardenfest of Lights; a Henrico DMV location is closing temporarily. Support the show

Free COVID-19 home tests available at event this morning; new state troopers assigned to Henrico County; Henrico Schools to host job fair next week; our weekly Gametime Henrico high school sports round-up; the latest Savvy Senior column features tips for seniors aging in place. Support the show

Federal money coming to Henrico for road projects; a pedestrian struck and killed in the West End; another gun stopped at Richmond International Airport; candidates for the Democratic nomination in the 57th House of Delegates district plan a debate; Henrico Police officials debut a new "soft interview room." Support the show

After a lengthy vote-tabulation process, Democrats announce a winner in their Fourth Congressional District firehouse primary; Henrico Police and Virginia State Police arrest eight men in prostitution bust; a challenger announces her bid for a Henrico Board of Supervisors seat; our weekly property transactions report; this week's Savvy Senior column features advice for long-distance caregiver...

Local Democrats will count votes today to determine their party's nominee in the Fourth District Congressional race; a 39-year-old man is shot and killed; a man dies after being struck by a train; Amazon donates money and goods to a Henrico nonprofit; GRTC's board makes a decision about its fare-free service; Richmond International Airport sets a dubious record. Support the show

Microtransit coming to two Henrico regions in the fall; Henrico stands to receive this percentage of the state's opioid settlement funding; introducing Henrico County's teacher of the year. Support the show

A shake-up in the Fourth Congressional District race; Henrico School Board members meet with the county's legislative delegation; the Henrico Education Foundation plans a fundraising gala; three showings of "The Nutcracker" this weekend in Henrico; apply to join our Citizen Advisory Board or Ambassadors program. Support the show

Two people die in an overnight house fire; tense moments at Tucker High School following a threat; Republicans announce how they will select their nominee for the Fourth Congressional District race; a juvenile shoots another in the West End; Gov. Youngkin announces a behavioral health plan. Support the show

A national company announces plans to move its headquarters to Innsbrook; more candidates enter the Democratic primary for the Fourth Congressional District seat; Henrico's board of supervisors amends it budget to return money to taxpayers; supervisors also set a meeting to consider the creation of the GreenCity Community Development Authority; enhancement plans approved for Cheswick Park; ou...

School playgrounds are in need of repair, but no funding has been identified for most of them; a Henrico man receives a jail sentence of almost 50 years; details about the Democratic primary for the Fourth Congressional District seat, after a special election date is set; the Lakeside Optimists host a Christmas event for children. Support the show

Two Democrats prepare to seek their party's nomination for the 4th Congressional District seat; Henrico Schools officials raise the rate of pay for substitutes on Fridays; county officials celebrate a key milestone in the construction of a new facility. Support the show

Three Henrico sites totaling about 100 acres will be preserved; the Henrico School Board makes a policy change related to opioid overdoses; another gun is stopped at an RIC checkpoint; three organizations team up to bring hope to the homeless this month; our weekly Restaurant Watch. Support the show

Henrico’s big plans for one popular Eastern Henrico corridor; the leader of a homelessness organization is retiring; rabies detected in a raccoon found in the county; an airline adds new service to a popular Southeastern city; a robotics event coming this weekend. Support the show

Henrico Police make an arrest in a series of commercial robberies; a Henrico Police officer earns a Valor Award; the Henrico Holiday Express will travel the county during the next three nights; our weekly high school sports round-up, "Gametime Henrico," is here; how you can support the Citizen and a local nonprofit. Support the show

Metal detectors are coming to some Henrico schools; Henrico officials want to help some county employees buy their first homes; Highland Springs High School seeks to defend its state football title; a Henrico woman dies in a car crash; Henrico Police arrest and charge two men in connection with a Nov. 15 homicide; help support our Drive for 500! Support the show

Tense moments at two Henrico County high schools Tuesday; Henrico Schools officials are reimagining a portion of Regency Square mall; Sandston Branch Library celebrates its reopening today; a Henrico man dies in a crash on Parham Road. Support the show

Henrico Congressman Donald McEachin has died; GRTC plans an expansion of bus rapid transit service into Henrico; a popular West End baseball and softball complex is getting a facelift; two holiday plant sales are happening at Henrico schools this week and next.  Support the show

A Tuckahoe town hall meeting is planned next week; a round-up of several holiday-themed events taking place in Henrico soon; applications open for two Henrico Citizen community programs; our 'Drive for 500' continues, and we need your support. Support the show

Lego robots take over one Henrico high school; a New Kent man dies in an Eastern Henrico crash; officials stop another gun at an RIC checkpoint; Henrico Police need your help to find a robbery suspect; this week's high school sports round-up in Gametime Henrico. Support the show

A new local House of Delegates candidate formally enters the race; Dominion Energy offers help for rising fuel costs; Henrico's Commonwealth Attorney's Office plans its annual candlelight and ribbon-tying ceremony; an update on recent restaurant inspections in Henrico. Support the show

A Short Pump soccer complex has a new name; Henrico officials are planning to expand Tuckahoe Creek Park; Henrico Police are seeking a woman of interest in connection with a robbery; HHHunt planning a small development in Short Pump; this week’s Henrico property transactions; a round-up of high school sports action. Support the show

A Henrico Democrat announces plans for a Virginia Senate run; the Henrico Community Food Bank gears up to serve more Henricoans; a new way to get to Minnesota from the Richmond region; the Richmond Holiday Light Show returns this week; a Northern Henrico traffic alert.  Support the show

A man with Henrico ties is at the center of the latest devastating mass shooting in the United States; school buses from Henrico were involved in more crashes than were buses from any other Virginia locality two years ago. Support the show

A new requirement on the way for Henrico County high school students; Henrico Police arrest a second teen in connection with a September homicide; a scholarship fund established in memory of a Freeman High School teacher who died last month; the Henrico Sheriff's Office is hosting a food drive this month; join the Henrico Citizen's "Drive for 500" through the end of this year....