Henrico News Minute

A green light for GreenCity; Henrico's Board of Supervisors approves plans for a mixed-use development in Innsbrook and acquires land for a widening project along Three Chopt Road; a rental inspection program is approved for an Eastern Henrico apartment complex that has experienced a high number of violations and complaints; nominations are now open for the Richmond History Makers and Communi...

Henrico County and LISC Virginia partner to offer $375,000 in small business grants; a local woman works to keep her son's memory alive while helping other parents prevent suicide; a chance to have your questions about children and the COVID-19 vaccine answered; more changes at the Airport Drive/I-64 interchange; your next chance to spin a few laps in your car at Richmond Raceway. Support the...

Mass vaccinations are returning to the Richmond Raceway; this week's restaurant watch features a restaurant storing personal medication with ingredients; our latest 'Faces in Henrico Business' profile'; a laser light show at Richmond Raceway; Glen Allen Day and the Henrico Bug Bizarre take place this weekend. Support the show

Elephant Insurance announces more grants to local organizations; Virginia Rep's Children's Theatre closes at Willow Lawn; Virginia ABC stores are introducing 33 new spirits this month; a Glen Allen tradition turns 25 this weekend; telehealth services in Central Virginia get a boost; the former president of the BBB Serving Central Virginia is inducted into the organization's hall of...

A COVID-19 update from Henrico Schools and the county; Henrico officials ask possible sexual assault victims of a teacher to come forward; Virginia DMV now offering walk-in service on alternating days statewide; Henrico planning a rabies vaccination event for dogs and cats this month; American Red Cross officials put out an urgent call for blood and platelet donations. Support the show

Henrico Police seek a juvenile who allegedly sexually assaulted two people near Freeman High School; new daily COVID-19 cases in Henrico hit a two-month low; a 32-year-old Henrico woman is charged with felony animal cruelty; Henrico Police arrest a 59-year-old county man on second-degree murder charges; a Richmond man is charged with trying to bring a loaded gun onto an airplane at Richmond Intern...

A new charge filed in connection with the murder of 13-year-old Lucia Bremer; voters in eight precincts may have received incorrect absentee ballots; a 30-year-old Henrico man faces murder charges after allegedly striking and killing his own mother with a vehicle; juvenile in custody after making social media threats against Varina High School; Henrico 4-H hosting its annual apple, peanut and hone...

Threats made on social media against one Henrico high school have some parents concerned today; where are the most traffic accidents happening in Henrico?; Henrico Schools plans three virtual sessions about its high school specialty centers; our weekly Restaurant Watch. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services .)    Support the show

COVID-19 cases continue trending downward in Henrico; Richmond Raceway makes an announcement; the latest property transactions from Henrico County; a new state app makes it easier to find vendors, including SWaM vendors; a look at what's happening around town this week. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services .) Support the show

New COVID-19 cases in Henrico trending in a good direction; the county’s third rabies case of the year is confirmed; a new senior living community is opening in Henrico tomorrow; Henrico Police officials plan four crime prevention seminars next month. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services .) Support the show

Henrico Schools officials detail hundreds of new COVID-19 cases; Coca-Cola expands its Sandston plant; Innsbrook After Hours hosts its last show of the season; a giveaway for coffee drinkers. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services .) Support the show

Henrico Schools soon will have rapid COVID-19 tests for some students to take home; bus Henrico school bus drivers give the school board an earful; the county's first-time unemployment claims nearly quadruple; Henrico 4-H offering STEM kits for kids; Academy at Virginia Randolph to host plant sale this week. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention...

Henrico Schools officials announce a replacement for Andy Jenks, promote another administrator; a Henrico gas station fined for price-gouging; a Brookland District town meeting is planned for next week; 'Walk for Children's" to take place tomorrow; dinosaurs invade Richmond Raceway. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services .) Supp...

Henrico Police are investigating threats against Highland Springs High School; Henrico Schools officials switch to a weekly announcement schedule for COVID-19 cases; new COVID cases up countywide Wednesday; Henrico losing finance director to collegiate ranks. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services .)   Support the show

A guilty plea in a crash that killed a Henrico Police captain; learn more about ReEstablish Richmond in our weekly nonprofit profile; new COVID-19 cases increase slightly but are trending downward overall, despite three more deaths Tuesday; Henrico Police need help to find a missing 15-year-old girl. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services .) S...

Enrollment is down at Reynolds Community College, but college officials are implementing new approaches to stem the decline; COVID-19 cases are down in recent days, too; Innsbrook After Hours is tomorrow; the Citizen celebrates 20 years. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services .) Support the show

The price of the pandemic on homelessness in the Metro Richmond region; COVID cases in Henrico are down for the second straight day; your vaccination status, now available through a QR code; good news on the employment front; Henrico Police find a missing 88-year-old man. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services .) Support the show

A pedestrian is struck and killed in Henrico; free COVID-19 testing available to all Virginia school systems is going unclaimed by most; three more Henricoans have died from COVID-19; Henrico Schools officials dedicate the new J.R. Tucker High School; a change to the Richmond Raceway schedule in 2022; Henrico to host the "Bug Bizarre" next month; another traveler is stopped trying to car...

A recap of the Henrico Board of Supervisors meeting; Henrico Schools officials honor County Manager John Vithoulkas; COVID-19 cases rise again; the county reports its second rabies case of 2021; changes to some GRTC routes in Henrico; a measles outbreak potentially affecting this region; a rematch in the 73rd House of Delegates district; details about our new "Faces of Henrico Business"...

Henrico Police arrest 14 people on drug trafficking, money-laundering charges; 22 new cases of COVID-19 reported involving Henrico schools; Henrico Master Gardener program now accepting applications. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services .) Support the show

GreenCity earns endorsement from the Henrico Planning Commission; Henrico Schools officials relax some COVID guidelines; some West End schools experiencing long delays in bus transportation, student pick-up; Relationship Foundation of Virginia honors two ‘Funding Fathers’; a COVID-19 case update; it’s race weekend at Richmond Raceway. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico...

Henrico welcomes students back for the first day of school; new COVID-19 cases return to 'normal' levels; the Virginia Employment Commission reinstates the "waiting week" policy; the latest property transactions include a home sold for more than $2.3 million; our 20 Days of Giving continues. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Se...

Henrico Police need your help to find a missing 37-year-old man; Henrico students return to school today; the county's new COVID-19 case count declines slightly; traffic at Airport Drive and I-64 shifting again next week; Henrico Fire officials unveil a Boy Scout's fallen firefighter memorial; Henrico names a new Emergency Management and Workplace Safety director; how to participate in o...

A Henrico teacher faces six sexual assault charges; 33 COVID-19 cases reported involving Henrico schools; only 2% of students on the Henrico Virtual Academy waitlist will begin the program tomorrow; a COVID-19 update. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services and Chess Counselor LLC .) Support the show

The Sarah Dooley School for Autism prepare to open next week;10 straight days with more than 100 new COVID-19 cases in Henrico; Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to offer free admission on Labor Day; the Facebook Henrico Data Center is now helping to train construction workers; take home a Kobo Clara HD e-reader today as part of the Henrico Citizen's '20 Days of Giving.' (Today's H...