Henrico News Minute

Young children in Henrico may be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations as soon as next week; a Henrico fifth-grader earns safety patrol recognition from AAA; Henrico will host its second annual Juneteenth celebration tomorrow. Support the show

A top Henrico Schools administrator is leaving; four businesses recognized for helping save the building of a West End community organization; First Tee – Greater Richmond receives a golf industry grant; HCA Virginia names a new chief medical officer for Henrico Doctors' Hospital; two plays taking place this week. Support the show

The Henrico Board of Supervisors honors several businesses and enacts a tax-relief ordinance; new state funding designed to support new Richmond-to-Raleigh rail path; Crime Stoppers seeks tips about stolen vehicle in Henrico; Safe Harbor honors a volunteer. Support the show

Honoring 20 outstanding Henrico teachers; a man wanted in connection with a West End murder is arrested in Pennsylvania; a drug kingpin pleads guilty to charges. Support the show

High school graduations begin in earnest today; new affordable housing is coming to Henrico; police seek tips after a teen is shot and killed in Eastern Henrico; a new candidate declares for the 81st District seat in the Virginia General Assembly; a woman is caught trying to board a plane at RIC with a loaded gun. Support the show

Henrico Police seek a man on second-degree murder and other charges; two new retailers landing in Short Pump this summer; Ridge Elementary School earns a statewide grant for a recycling project; Henrico Schools, Virginia Lions Club to provide a week's worth of food next week; a new book about Glen Allen's history will publish July 4. Support the show

Henrico Police make an arrest in a series of pellet gun shootings in the Far West End; a Henrico man shoots and kills another at a Civil War battlefield site; six Henrico student-athletes earn $2,000 scholarships; a man tries to take a loaded weapon onto a plane at Richmond International Airport; an Eastern Henrico manufacturing facility sells for $10.25 million. Support the show

Two middle school students in Henrico are arrested and charged with possession of a gun on school property; Henrico leaders host a town hall meeting about youth violence; one person dies in a Varina crash. Support the show

A community conversation about youth violence tonight at Henrico High School; a double-shooting in Highland Springs leaves two injured; the Metro Richmond Spike Alert system issues its third alert; a traffic alert in eastern Henrico. Support the show

A mistrial in the case of a Henrico teacher accused of sexual assault; ‘Big Bugs’ descend upon Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden; BetterMed is sold; a Lakeside bakery announces expansion plans; Henrico Schools officials to host “Drive the Bus” event. Support the show

The body of a Henrico woman missing in the James River has been found; a Short Pump Middle School teacher facing sexual assault charges testifies in his own defense; two Henrico County high school students arrested after bringing weapons to school Wednesday; a Henrico student earns a Virginia War Memorial scholarship; Henrico citizens raise transportation issues to county supervisors; the Citizen...

The search for a Henrico woman missing in the James River continues; the sexual assault trial of a Henrico guy teacher gets underway; an update on the lawsuit filed last year by two environmental groups against Henrico County; a woman is arrested after trying to bring a loaded gun through a checkpoint at Richmond International Airport; a traffic alert in Eastern Henrico. Support the show

A Henrico middle school teacher accused of sexual assault goes on trial today; a new discount retail store coming to Henrico’s Northside; Henrico elevated to “high” COVID-19 community level; Henrico Police detain a woman who allegedly fired shots into a vehicle; Big Bugs’ invade Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.  Support the show

COVID levels in Henrico on the rise against; Henrico teachers address the school board about their salaries; a bald eagle rescued by Henrico Police is released back into its natural habitats; a tornado watch in effect today; the Weekend Top 5; take our Henrico Citizen Community Survey. Support the show

Henrico Schools celebrates CTE students with a signing day; the Weinstein JCC celebrates 75 years; 'Click It Or Ticket' returns; Henrico home prices up more than 8; CVWMA recycling collections to be delayed; a commercial for Henrico CASA earns a Telly Award. Support the show

A man dies after being shot in the Near West End overnight; a well-known Virginia Army post could be renamed for a former Henrico resident; a Henrico County high school band director is arrested; Henrico Superintendent Amy Cashwell writes to families following yesterday's Texas school massacre; the Metro Richmond Spike Alert System issues its first alert; a new program called "Handle Wit...

Six Henrico businesses make the Fortune 1000; celebrating a restored stream at Lewis Ginter; Navy Week wraps up with presentations at two Henrico high schools; Memorial Day travel expected to be higher than last year; the READ Center receives a grant. Support the show

An honor for a Henrico School Board member; former supermodel Kathy Irelad visits Henrico; a chance for some Henrico children to receive COVID-19 boosters; a new indoor air adventure park is coming to the county. Support the show

Henrico Police help find a missing man; a bear is spotted in the Far West End; our latest Restaurant Watch features health inspection reports from local restaurants; Fort Harrison plans a Memorial Day ceremony; our guide to the best events happening in the region this weekend. Support the show

COVID-19 making a comeback locally; a retired homebuilding executive announces he'll seek a House of Delegates seat involving Henrico; resources for local families facing a baby formula shortage; Henrico opens its spray parks early; Collegiate School students help Jackson-Feild Bstudents enjoy a prom experience. Support the show

It’s Navy Week for the first time ever in Metro Richmond; ECPI moves to a new Henrico location; a former supermodel will be in Henrico tomorrow; a former supermodel will visit Henrico tomorrow; police need your help to find a missing 29-year-old; VDOT traffic projects will slow traffic in some spots this week; a traffic alert in the West End this morning. Support the show

Henrico Schools officials change their policy about nonresidents attending county schools; Congressman Donald McEachin seeks tougher843 standards for commercial trucks; Henrico Schools officials encourage parents to plan for immunizations; the Glen Allen Youth Athletic Association seeks volunteers, sponsors for two summer baseball tournaments; a Varina High School student takes second place in the...

Some Henrico teachers are upset about their compensation plans; Richmond and Henrico Health Districts name a new director; Henrico now at the medium level for COVID-19 community transmission; state revenues higher than expected. Support the show

A major emergency at Richmond International Airport – but not really; the Lebanese Food Festival returns today; Henrico Police arrested two 24-year-old men in connection with the March murder of a 22-year-old man; police seek a missing 15-year-old girl; the Richmond Ismaili Jamatkhana opens officially; JA of Greater Richmond inducts four into its hall of fame; the Citizen announces its new "L...

The Henrico Board of Supervisors implements the first part of a plan to mitigate higher-than-expected personal property taxes; four Henrico County high school students receive a national academic honor; The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen announces its summer class schedule; your chance to participate in an adult field day. Support the show