Henrico News Minute

Two books removed from Henrico schools' libraries last year are back; 100 women being sought for volunteer cheering at Highland Springs High School; a federal judge rules that a Henrico student can ask for a mask mandate; Keep Henrico Beautiful seeks nominations for its Land Lovers and Clean Business awards; Sportable to host the RVA Adaptive Sports Festival tomorrow; an inclusive gym plans i...

A familiar face is tapped to lead Henrico's new sports and entertainment authority; Henrico Police need help locating a missing 27-year-old man; how to get a COVID-19 vaccination at home; a record donation to Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity; Virginia homes cost more, but sales are slowing. Support the show

A Henrico man is shot and killed in Richmond; Henrico supervisors hold a public hearing about their proposed budget; enrollment opens for SMART Lawns program; a world pickleball event is coming to Henrico; the Caribbean American Heritage Festival is being planned this summer in the county; the Henrico Citizen is selected for a national program with 19 other publications. Support the show

A look inside one private school in Henrico that has remained open for the duration of the pandemic; why you still won't be able to gamble on the sports teams of Virginia colleges and universities in the state; MEDARVA announces a new "Scholars" program. Support the show

Henrico Police detonate an explosive device found in a Near West End home; Henrico students demonstrate skills in a variety of career disciplines; an update on Virginia's unemployment rate; the Virginia Mortgage Relief Program expands; The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen announces youth summer camps; a UR artist-in-residence to offer free hip hop course; an outdoor flea market planned in t...

Gov. Glenn Youngkin proposes a sales tax holiday; Henrico Schools Superintendent Amy Cashwell reflects on the two-year anniversary of schools closing at the outset of COVID-19; the Ashe Center community vaccination center is closing next week; a bank plans to occupy the former site of a different bank in Short Pump; the University of Richmond's men's basketball team begins NCAA tournamen...

Two Henrico principals honored by the REB Foundation and Community Foundation; a clothing consignment sale begins today at Regency mall; a candlelight vigil planned tonight in Short Pump. Support the show

Hundreds of new high-level jobs coming to Henrico; your chance to provide input about the future of  Henrico; a man is arrested after trying to bring a gun onto a flight at RIC; Congressman Donald McEachin introduces legislation to protect African American burial sites; St. Mary's Hospital adds its own EMS service; Henrico names its new General Services director. Support the show

Henrico Schools officials say they don't plan any changes to their diversity and equity efforts; another state basketball championship for a Henrico County school; federal dollars coming to several Henrico projects; Henrico Schools to host its ExEd Expo Wednesday. Support the show

Another title for Varina High School; two construction workers die in an accident in Short Pump; Navy Week coming to Metro Richmond for the first time ever; Henrico Police seek a vehicle of interest in an Eastern Henrico shooting; Henrico CASA adds 9 volunteers. Support the show

Henrico approves a plan that will give it seats on the GRTC board; applications for the Governor’s Fellows program are open; it’s National Consumer Protection Week; a traffic update for Eastern Henrico; a spring yard and art sale is planned in Glen Allen next month; Walgreens, Labcorp offering free at-home COVID-19 tests; CrossOver Healthcare Ministry earns grant. Support the show

Henrico students are remaking a portion of Regency mall – here's why; a new transcontinental flight from Richmond starts in May; Amazon offers free education at Reynolds Community College to employees; recapping the Henrico Schools ARTS Festival; Virginia to receive millions from a national opioid settlement.  Support the show

A big night for two Henrico County high school basketball teams; new legislation allows school principals to report some misdemeanors to law enforcement; Henrico Schools officials are seeking public input through a survey; Henrico's EDA plans an internet infrastructure webinar; the Deep Run High School PTSO's Camp Fair is tonight. Support the show

As COVID-19 cases drop significantly, Omicron's death toll in Henrico becomes evident; a Henrico Republican announces his candidacy for the new 59th District House of Delegates seat; Henrico Schools plans its Career Rodeo Challenge next week; a Henrico man is arrested and charged with murder. Support the show

Short Pump earns national acclaim; details about the proposed Henrico Schools budget for the coming fiscal year; West Broad Village prepares to celebrate International Women’s Day this weekend; a Henrico native and local business owner earns a $10,000 grant. Support the show

Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas proposes pay raises, new teacher, police officer and fire positions as part of a $1.54-billion operating budget; Henrico Police seek tips on the robbery of 24 cell phones, arrest a county man on two unrelated robbery charges; HCPS plans a job fair; the county seeks input on improvements to Dumbarton Road; state lawmakers are close to eliminating the grocery t...

Minor injuries reported after a Henrico school bus is involved in an accident; a former popular Richmond restaurant is reopening in Henrico; CrossOver Healthcare Ministry earns three large grants to support its women's health and OB programs; the RVA Environmental Film Festival continues in the county today; a children's clothes consignment sale begins tomorrow. Support the show

A big night for some Henrico County high school basketball teams; the Tebow Bill has new life in the Virginia General Assembly – but for how long?; a bill from Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger would prevent members of Congress and some family members from trading stock; Virginia DMV locations are expanding access to the public. Support the show

Henrico Schools officials make masks optional for everyone; the Youngkin administration eliminates Va. Department of Education equity initiatives; a career fair is planned next month in Glen Allen. Support the show

Henrico moves closer to gaining seats on the GRTC board of directors; a change to the COVID screening policy for spring sports in Henrico public schools; an update on the school system's test-to-stay program; Henrico Police seek a person of interest in attempted carjacking; Delegate John McGuire makes a decision about his future; the Henrico Fire Marshal's Office earns a state award. Sup...

A General Assembly update; your chance to meet a "Shark Tank" competitor today in Henrico; "Annie" continues tomorrow at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. Support the show

Henrico supervisors authorize a $511-million bond referendum and approve a real estate tax credit for property owners, among other actions; the county plans to replace a Lakeside Avenue bridge and add sidewalk along Ridge Road; a job fair for registered nurses; the Henrico EngAGE program plans its annual Senior and Caregiver Expo next month. Support the show

Henrico Schools officials prepare to open a new community school this fall; Godwin High Schoohl to honor former principal John McGinty; a proposed law would reverse one that limits traffic stops based upon minor infractions; Desiree Roots to perform tomorrow. Support the show

Henrico Police seeking clues after two Sunday shootings in the county; a new 9-1-1 system is in place in parts of Virginia, including Henrico; the RVA Environmental Film Festival is underway; a baby formula recall is underway. Support the show

A look inside the Henrico Virtual Academy as the school year crosses the halfway point; Henrico Police seek help identifying two commercial robbery suspects; the Henrico Planning Commission endorses several development projects, approves several others; applications open for the Henrico Doula program.  Support the show