Henrico News Minute

Hundreds of Henrico County high school students march out of class in protest; Henrico Schools officials plan bonuses for all full-time employees; a traffic alert in Eastern Henrico; a Hermitage High School student wins the Seventh District Congressional Art Contest; the Autism Society of Central Virginia plans its 5K and Family Fun Day this weekend; the top 10 names for newborn boys and girls fro...

Details about the personal property tax relief plan announced by Henrico officials Friday; Henrico Police seek tips about a weekend shooting and an armed robbery last month; a Fairfield District community meeting is planned. Support the show

Details coming today about relief for higher-than-expected car-tax bills; a Henrico County high school student faces a malicious wounding charge after a fight at school; the trial date for a Short Pump Middle School teacher nears; Virginia settles with Intuit, Inc. on behalf of TurboTax users. Support the show

Henrico officials plan relief for shockingly high car-tax bills; county officials prepare to dedicate the new Dorey Park baseball stadium; a parent withdraws a complaint about a book in Henrico school libraries; a Henrico school counselor earns statewide recognition. Support the show

Henrico Police seek tips about two separate crimes; an intercollegiate tournament championship is taking place in Henrico this week; 2 Henrico organizations earn tourism funds from the state; U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visits Metro Richmond. Support the show

Gov. Glenn Youngkin praises CodeRVA High School during a visit; a Henrico man is murdered in New York City; how legislators and volunteers are working to reduce food insecurity in Virginia. Support the show

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signs new literacy standards into law; a Short Pump shooting sends one to the hospital; how state localities are trying to fill more than 1,200 vacant teacher positions; Henrico students participate in Student Government Day; our weekly Restaurant Watch; a new option for owners of fuel-efficient vehicles in Virginia; your chance to visit the Executive Mansion and its h...

How healthy is Henrico County?; Henrico Police arrest a suspect in Tuesday's hit-and-run fatality; Eastern Henrico's longest-tenured principal is retiring; Henrico names a new director of recreation and parks; regional health districts create a spike alert system for opioid overdoses; a public safety training exercise planned this weekend at Short Pump Town Center; the Citizen earns six...

Henrico Police need your help to find the driver who struck and killed a man in the Near West End Tuesday; Henrico County honors 14 long-time employees; new affordable housing is coming to Eastern Henrico; the Faison Center officially dedicates a new building; a Varina High School grad and current William & Mary student continues to shine; help support our education coverage. Support the show

Henrico Police make an arrest in a March shooting; a high school student is charged with bringing a gun to school; the Citizen debuts a new monthly round-up of food and beverage news. Support the show

The Henrico School Board adopts a budget; the school system earns a state grant for CTE equipment; a national sporting goods retailer plans to enter the Virginia market with a Short Pump store; a COVID-19 update; Henrico County hosts its Earth Day and Energy Fair today; the Virginia Rent Relief Program is closing to new applications next month; a traffic alert in the Near West End. Support the sho...

Good news about the air quality in Metro Richmond; the CVTA seeks public input about funding for a number of proposed transportation projects, including eight in Henrico; VDOT seeks input about the Fall Line Trail; Henrico CASA hosting a spring fundraiser April 23; Virginians say they are more likely to be traveling this summer; a Lakeside quilting shop is raffling off two quilts to benefit Ukrain...

Sobering news about safety on Virginia's roads; a new Henrico Christmas Mother is named; Henrico Schools earns recognition from a music industry group; fewer colleges are requiring standardized tests; Virginia State Police offering motorcycle self-assessment courses. Support the show

A West End mosque is vandalized for the second time in six months; a fire injures seven people; police charge a juvenile in the shooting death of a 16-year-old Highland Springs High School student; two Henrico schools plan plant sales. Support the show

A big change planned at a West End apartment complex; a local organization plans to induct Congressman Donald McEachin into its hall of fame; the future of cannabis in Virginia; the Virginia DMV makes it easier to check in; two high schools will host arts and crafts sales this weekend.  Support the show

Henrico officials plan for what's NEXT; a community garden blooms at one West End senior community; U.S. Rep. Donald McEachin and other lawmakers weigh in about a PFAS loophole. Support the show

The Highland Springs community remembers one of its own; a man is shot on Mechanicsville Turnpike; UR receives a grant to fund a program about GRTC's history; DMV mobile centers now offer more services; U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger's office has returned more money to constituents. Support the show

nOne teen is shot and killed in Eastern Henrico, another juvenile shot and injured in the West End; a developer has apparently abandoned plans for a 650-home community on a Civil War battlefield in Eastern Henrico; Gov. Glenn Youngkin signs a number of education-related bills into law; a man eats at a Short Pump taco restaurant for 56 straight days. Support the show

Four Henrico students win national art, writing awards; friends and family remember fallen Henrico Police Officer Trey Sutton; a new early childhood learning center is opening near Innsbrook; Gov. Glenn Youngkin signs and executive order to promote recycling, but an environmental organization is opposed; Virginia War Memorial officials seek photos of Vietnam War veterans; the Social Security Admin...

A Varina store sells a big winner in the Virginia Lottery; U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger introduces bipartisan legislation to address substance use disorder; Sheetz is hosting a hiring event today; Gov. Glenn Youngkin forms the “Safe and Sound Task Force;” Henrico County plans its ‘Brain Health and You!’ conference later this month; Youngkin signs a bill to allow local governments to provide tax re...

A Henrico family is seeking more than $3 million from Henrico County Public Schools; Virginia State Police seek details about a shooting on I-64; Denny Hamlin wins at Richmond Raceway; a vigil planned tonight for late Henrico Police Officer Trey Sutton. Support the show

Henrico Police seek a missing woman; educational equity resources are being pulled from the Virginia Department of Education's website tomorrow, but what does it actually mean for school divisions?; U.S. Rep. Donald McEachin votes in favor of a bill to strengthen retirement options; the University of Richmond reopens a museum. Support the show

A Henrico man faces 23 charges related to drugs and explosive devices; a big change at the University of Richmond; U.S. Senator Tim Kaine proposes legislation to cap the cost of insulin. Support the show

A Monday morning shootout in Eastern Henrico; three new Henrico principals appointed; the planning commission considers a proposed 55-plus development in Short Pump; Henrico offers testing services for private wells. Support the show

Twenty-five Henrico middle school students won’t have to worry about paying for college; a Bermuda-based company set to establish its U.S. headquarters in Henrico; police seek the suspect who robbed a Lakeside bank last week; your chance to learn more about the Henrico Virtual Academy comes tomorrow night. Support the show