Henrico News Minute

Varina High School wins a state championship; what's ahead for the Henrico School Board meeting this week; adult, juvenile wounded in Eastern Henrico shooting; your last chance to apply for a free $8,000 Henrico Small Business Boost advertising package with the Citizen. Support the show

How Henrico schools fared according to the state's new accountability standards; Henrico officials offer tips for staying prepared this winter; two 18-year-old Henrico men face second-degree murder charges in connection with a fatal shooting last week; 25-year-old county man to serve more than 3 years on gun charge. Support the show

Henrico School Board members seek additional funding for maintenance needs; Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inductions planned in Henrico next spring; power management company expanding in Henrico; construction project to impact Amtrak Staples Mill routes. Support the show

Flights to a new destination coming to RIC in March; Henrico vigil remembers homicide victims; Henrico, CRLC partner with developer to preserve open space in Near West End's Ziontown community; Henrico to host new DIII men's basketball tournament next year. Support the show

Henrico supervisors establish animal cruelty registry, approve Dominion Energy solar farm plans; Henrico School Board torn on whether proposed redistricting plan is worthwhile; Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney Shannon Taylor picks up a major endorsement in her bid to seek the First Congressional District seat. Support the show

A new look ahead for Richmond International Airport; a team of Tucker High School students uses the Chick-fil-A menu as its impetus for a project that earns national recognition; Lt. Gov.-Elect Ghazala Hashmi participates in a Lakeside food pantry event before Thanksgiving. Support the show

A look inside the recent two-day Richmond Gun Show; a woman dies in a Henrico house fire; a 19-year-old turkey earns a pardon from Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas; Cultural Arts Center's Christmas tree dies after vandalism; a Henrico museum is featured in the Virginia 250 Passport. Support the show

St. Joseph's Villa opens a new homelessness assistance center; new Glen Allen business offers crisis intervention services; a look at this year Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights display; Del. Delores McQuinn to host community service day Friday to beneit Housing Families First. Support the show

Plans for a 358-home development off Nuckols Road advance; hundreds show up to oppose planned data center complex along Hanover-Henrico line; Henrico Planning Commission endorses plans to crack down on vape and recreational substance shops; RIC hosting networking and engagement event today to showcase contracting opportunities at the airport. Support the show

Henrico Police serve warrants to or arrest 13 people wanted on outstanding domestic violence charges; 'Home for Good' holiday edition supports Henrico CASA, offers chance to win playhouse; Virginia legislators see a path to legal adult-use cannabis market; our weekly Henrico Fur Finder spotlights 42 dogs and cats up for adoption in Henrico. Support the show

Rezoning cases illustrate the ongoing debate over Henrico's population growth and new housing demands; two new places in Henrico to take food scraps for composting; ukelele virtuoso to perform in Henrico tomorrow night; Crossroads Art Center to host arts open house and artist reception Friday night. Support the show

A community farm takes shape in Varina; hundreds turn out to community meeting to argue against planned data center complex across Henrico County line in Hanover; Henrico Too Smart 2 Start to host community conversation tonight in Eastern Henrico; Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights now underway at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Support the show

St. Joseph's Villa launches new effort for those experiencing homelessness; a closer look at some Eastern Henrico farms; RAR uses Placemaking grant to enhance Virginia Capital Trail; our Henrico Small Business Spotlight focuses on a collaborative office space in Rocketts Landing. Support the show

Henrico County files suit to strip the Roseshire Gaming Parlor of its operational license; Henrico EDA names a new executive director; Startup Virginia expanding into Henrico; Virginia DMV launches Virginia Mobile ID app; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch. Support the show

What percentage of their typical monthly SNAP benefits should Henrico recipients expect this month?; the Roseshire Gaming Parlor generated more than $5.6 million in revenue in September despite being open to the public for only two days; Kinsale celebrates the completion of the first phase of its Kinsale Center in the Near West End; three dozen dogs and cats are up for adoption. Support the show

Henrico reignites talks to sell water from new reservoir to other localities; memories from a 103-year-old Henrico WWII veteran; the immersive Claude Monet experience opens in Short Pump; registration for winter programs through Henrico Recreation and Parks opens Monday. Support the show

An in-depth look at the impact of the federal government shutdown on the 37,000 Henricoans who depend upon SNAP benefits; NOVA Regency Aquatics Center opens new second-level seating for 1,000 people; Virginia War Memorial to host Veterans' Day ceremony today. Support the show

Two Henrico teachers earn $15,000 awards; Congressman Rob Wittman visits with federal workers at Richmond International Airport as an end to the government shutdown is in sight; the seventh and final gang member wanted on charges of robbery and murder in connection with a 2023 incident is arrested; Henrico Police to host event tonight for veterans interested in law enforcement careers; application...

Henrico resident named to Spanberger's transition team; three-day holiday craftsmen show planned this weekend at Richmond Raceway; reptile expo planned this weekend; 550 bikes assembled for donation to kids in need. Support the show

A big night for Democrats statewide and in Henrico; Deep Run HS students devise a time- and cost-saving effort; 'Holly Jolly' returns to Lakeside this weekend; volunteers sought for tree-planting effort at Taylor Farm Park. Support the show

Metro Richmond localities join to support the region's homeless population; new poll shows Spanberger, Hashmi, Miyares with leads in statewide races; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch. Support the show

Henrico officials authorize contribution to Feed More in light of federal government shutdown; revised proposed 2045 Land Use Plan map released; ICE deportation flights, government shutdown loom large over Capital Region Airport Commission meeting. Support the show

Henrico supervisors plan to enact first animal cruelty registry in Virginia; Woodman Road animal shelter to be renovated; leaf-collection services begin next month in Henrico; Parham Doctors' Hospital celebrates 50 years; stepfather of Gabby Petito visits Henrico to train first-responders. Support the show

Henrico ponders creation of Virginia's first animal cruelty registry; Wyndham residents push back against proposed Hanover data center complex; man suffers life-threatening injuries after being struck by GRTC bus in Henrico; 46 dogs and 25 cats are up for adoption at the Henrico Animal Shelter; West Broad Village to host fall festival this weekend. Support the show

A look at how Henrico County celebrated Divali; your chance to weigh in on the proposed school redistricting plan tomorrow night; Henrico Re-entry Council to host fall festival Friday; The Taters to perform a Halloween show Friday; 16th annual Regency Mile race scheduled for Sunday. Support the show