Henrico News Minute

A Henrico County high school student wins a congressional art competition; another congressional competition kicks off; coverage of this week's high school graduations continues on HenricoCitizen.com; The James River Association works with three Henrico schools to 'Paint Out Pollution;' tips for planting cancer-fighting vegetables in your garden; Sportable holds its first-annual Riv...

A Henrico native is returning to the Olympic Games; getting around town on public transit will continue to cost you nothing for another 12 months; University of Richmond's outgoing president receives a resolution from the General Assembly; Henrico's high school graduations continue today; the county's first confirmed case of rabies this year is reported. (Today's Henrico News M...

Henrico County's high school graduations begin in earnest today; a look at the students who will compose the first Henrico Virtual Academy this fall; the American Red Cross faces a critical blood shortage. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's Juneteenth Celebration June 19 at Dorey Park.) Support the show

A Henrico Police officer injured in an accident; an organization selects the Richmond region as one of several sites nationally where it's encouraging strangers from different political backgrounds to have 40-minute conversations; an effort to help assist Spanish-speaking victims of domestic violence. (Today’s Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County and the Virginia Capital Wo...

Henrico expects nearly $40 million in new transportation funding; a man wanted for a Henrico murder is found dead in a Hampton hotel; Henrico officials end the COVID-19 local emergency; a popular Fourth of July event is returning this year; one Henrico restaurant was found to be using plastic bags and old peanut butter containers to store raw meat. (Today’s Henrico News Minute is brought to you by...

Henrico Schools officials ponder a pre-Labor Day start; HCPS faces its largest bus driver shortage in a decade; county officials plan "transformational" projects with federal funding; a fundraising auction this weekend will benefit J.R. Tucker High School students; 6 Henrico County high school student athletes were recognized in the annual Times Dispatch/Sports Backers Scholar Athlete Aw...

Recapping Tuesday's primary elections; despite moving to the state fairgrounds, the Innsbrook After Hours is returning to Innsbrook July 7 – we'll explain; the Better Business Bureau warns consumers about a "sneaky" shoe company that claims to be located in Glen Allen; a Far West End business park is sold. (Today’s Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County and the...

Henrico Police seek a 25-year-old Richmond man on murder charges; it's primary election day in Virginia; Henrico ranks high among top Virginia counties for raising a family; top national wheelchair tennis players are coming to Henrico this weekend; an outdoor movie is playing this week in Glen Allen. (Today’s Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County and the Virginia Capital Wor...

A 26-year-old woman is found dead in a residence in Eastern Henrico; tomorrow is primary election day in Virginia; registration is now open for summer classes at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen; funding for several Henrico dam projects authorized by state officials; here's something you may want to plant in your garden; mark your calendar for a plant sale next weekend; our weekly crime...

A Henrico Police officer faces abduction, theft and domestic assault charges; Black Lives Matter 804 plans a rally and march tomorrow in the West End; COVID-19 vaccinations in Henrico now will come to you by request; seven Henrico businesses land on Fortune 100 list; Richmond Raceway will return to full capacity this fall; the Dorey Park Farmers Market season begins Saturday; Celebrate Varina is s...

Varina High School plans to rename three football facilities and seeks public input; Henrico Police seek help finding a missing 28-year-old man; ECPI implements a digital vaccine passport system; a local health center is collecting items for "summer survival kits" for seniors in need; Henrico 4-H launches registration for summer day camps for kids 9 to 13. (Today's Henrico News Minu...

How a local organization that started as an attempted book club has grown to have a major impact on six Henrico schools; Henrico Police arrest a 54-year-old who faces a charge of strangulation after his wife was found dead in a Henrico home; Henrico Police arrest a 52-year-old man, who faces charges in connection with two recent robberies; how to brighten your garden; meet the Citizen's new e...

A new day is coming soon for Highland Springs; a wild 40-mile police chase from Eastern Henrico to Caroline County; the latest crime report for Henrico; the Citizen welcomes its new education reporter. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County .)   Support the show

Nearly 29% of eligible children and teens in Henrico have had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine; Henrico Police identify a man found dead near dumpsters at the city-county line; a local organization builds its 500th ramp for handicapped residents; the Henrico Board of Supervisors approves three trail and sidewalks projects; the new Henrico Christmas Mother is announced; Belmont reopens to the...

An early-morning crash kills four people in northern Henrico; Henrico supervisors prepare to redraw the lines of the county's five magisterial districts; a Glen Allen man makes it his mission to prevent trailer accidents. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County .)   Support the show

Henrico supervisors are nearing the first comprehensive update of the zoning and subdivision ordinance in more than 60 years; Henrico Police discover a man dead near a dumpster at the city-county line; a group of Henrico middle-schoolers want you to get to know them; in light of National Missing Kids' day yesterday, there are at least 20 children and teens from Henrico are missing – here&apos...

Henrico Police need help solving a West End robbery; a Henrico Schools program could be receiving federal funding; middle and high school students soon may enter the Congressional App Challenge; Glen Allen to host a CIAA tournament championship event for the next three years. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County .)   Support the show

A new airline flies into town; Henrico County relaxes some COVID-19 restrictions, reopens some facilities; local experts discuss the Richmond region's real estate market; the Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee awards its annual recognition to several groups, residents; a Saturday morning traffic stop on I-95 in Henrico produces an unexpected surprise for police. (Today's He...

Henrico Police identify the woman found dead at a Short Pump apartment complex Wednesday night; good news for Henrico movie fans; 12 Henrico students earn Virginia Credit Union scholarships; stay up to date about health inspections at local restaurants; an outdoor concert tonight in the Far West End. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County .) Support the show

Henrico Police seek help with a cold-case death investigation; a big honor for one Henrico principal; Deep Run High School names its new head football coach; new first-time unemployment claims in Henrico drop slightly; a Fairfield District constituent meeting is planned for Monday. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County .) Support the show

Plans for a civilian review board in Henrico appear dead; Henrico Schools officials are planning vaccinations in some schools this school year after all; our latest Henrico Restaurant Watch. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County .) Support the show

There won't be vaccination clinics in Henrico's public schools; the School Board makes two changes to the June school calendar; Fairfield District Supervisor Frank Thornton makes a gubernatorial endorsement; the top baby names from 2020 in Virginia. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County .) Support the show

It's becoming even easier to get a COVID-19 vaccination, and now some children and teens are eligible; Henrico Police identify the two people found dead in a West End apartment and seek the public's help identifying two robbery suspects; the Henrico Citizen honors 'Henrico's Top Teachers'; JC Penney at Virginia Center Commons is closing its doors for the last time this wee...

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A shooting and police pursuit results in a woman's self-inflicted death; Henrico County to receive $64.2 million in federal relief funds; a Henrico County high school sports team helps create a remembrance garden for a local nonprofit; Virginia voters identify themselves as mostly moderate but tend to favorite Democrat policies. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico C...