Henrico News Minute

Henrico sets an all-time high for COVID-19 cases in a two-day period; a tractor-trailer accident snarls morning traffic on I-95; a state legislator announces he'll run for governor; Brookland Supervisor Dan Schmitt to host a virtual meeting tonight; a Henrico Schools meeting tomorrow night will now take place in virtual mode only; an update on local home sales; Congressman Donald McEachin hon...

Henrico Schools officials reverse course on in-person learning timeline; two county government facilities shut down for a day following COVID-19 cases; three more Henrico schools report COVID cases; a Virginia man learns at Richmond International Airport how not to start a honeymoon; how to help local families in need this holiday season. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henr...

A Henrico supervisor is calling for a vote on the possible creation of a civilian review board for the county's division of police; the incidence of COVID-19 cases in Henrico drops slightly, but new COVID cases are reported at four Far West End schools; Henrico School Board members express shock about literacy levels at Highland Springs Elementary School; the story behind the name of a new ne...

Henrico Schools officials explain what could cause them to re-evaluate a return to in-person learning; the School Board discusses its capital improvement program and makes an adjustment to limited redistricting plans; Freeman High School has a new nickname; COVID-19 cases in the county continue to follow a higher trend; first-time unemployment filings in Henrico rise 15% but still remain relativel...

A Henrico school is closed for two days because of COVID-19; the School Board meets today – will it consider adjusting plans to return to in-person learning Nov. 30?; two more Henrico schools report new COVID cases; the county records its sixth day this month with 50 or more cases; three free testing events planned in Henrico next week; COVID has pushed the school system's enrollment down by...

COVID-19 cases occur in seven more Henrico schools and two county government agencies; Henrico's Board of Supervisors approves new plans for a Glen Allen shopping center and plans for road projects; Henrico teachers earn REB Awards; this week's "Milestones." (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico Area Mental Health and Commonwealth Catholic Charities .)...

A COVID-19 update; how to provide comments about the 2021-22 Henrico Schools' budget; the county reports its sixth case of rabies; a Brookland District constituent meeting is planned; a popular actor is found dead in his Henrico hotel room; Sheetz offers free giveaways for veterans, active duty military members tomorrow. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Commonwealth Cath...

Henrico's COVID-19 numbers reach a record high in one category; Henrico Police seek a suspect in two suspicious incidents in the West End; 'Click It Or Ticket' returns; a new home for more than 5,500 mussels. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Commonwealth Catholic Charities .) Support the show

What caused nearly 15,000 absentee ballots in Henrico not to be reported right away?; COVID-19 cases in the county continue to rise; a traffic alert in Eastern Henrico; Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden names a new president and CEO; our weekly crime round-up. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Commonwealth Catholic Charities .) Support the show

After nearly 24 hours, a winner is declared in the Seventh District Congressional race; Democrats sweep Henrico on Election Day; a COVID-19 update in Henrico; a West End elementary school reports its first confirmed COVID case; when Henrico officials will be in your neighborhood to pick up your leaves. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Commonwealth Catholic Charities .) Suppor...

All you need to know about Election Day in Henrico; a look at one of the most competitive congressional races in the nation – in Virginia's Seventh District; another gun stopped at a checkpoint at Richmond International Airport; find a job with Henrico's Department of Public Utilities during a job fair this weekend; a 19-year-old is shot and killed in Highland Springs; a Short Pump strip...

A majority of Henrico's registered voters already have cast their ballots or received their absentee ballots; mixed messages from the county's latest COVID-19 data; Henrico Schools officials distribute binding surveys for families, employees; a return to action for high school sports. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Commonwealth Catholic Charities .) Support the sh...

COVID totals continue to rise in Henrico, as 7 previous deaths are attributed to the virus; four new COVID cases reported at Henrico schools; Henrico Schools officials expect all teachers who don't receive accommodations to return to their buildings by Nov. 30; three virtual meetings planned to discuss limited school redistricting plans; unemployment claims in the county rise; a new airline i...

Henrico's unemployment rate drops slightly in September; 3 new spots in Henrico for rapid COVID-19 testing; a free COVID-19 testing event is planned next week in Eastern Henrico; the Innsbrook Foundation plans a Halloween car parade; a new plasma donation center is opening in Henrico; young "voters" at a Henrico child care center cast their ballots; residential recycling won't...

Henrico Schools' officials say this week's survey about whether students will return to school or remain virtual is binding for the rest of the year; the Board of Supervisors allocates more CARES Act funding to the School Board; a look at recent property transactions in the county; traffic court cases are postponed because of a COVID-19 outbreak; a COVID-19 update. (Today's Henrico...

New details from the Henrico Schools' survey sent earlier this month; your chance to ask questions about the School Board's new back-to-school plan; we take a look inside two of the in-school child care programs taking place in Henrico schools; learn more about Richmond region tourism; another gun is stopped at a Richmond International Airport checkpoint; Henrico Police arrest and charge...

Rising COVID-19 totals in Henrico; the county’s first-time unemployment claims shoot up dramatically; new details about a 43-mile trail that will travel through Henrico; Kroger is hiring for three Henrico stores; an outdoor concert tonight at Walkerton Tavern; a traffic alert for Far West End commuters. (Today’s Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Nathan’s Roof Repairs .) Support the show

The Henrico School Board votes 4-1 to allow students to return to school in person; the Henrico Health Department urges anyone who attended a music event at a Glen Allen restaurant earlier this month to self-quarantine; this week's crime report; and more. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by the Lakeside Farmers' Market .) Support the show

Henrico Schools officials posted a number of new jobs that would begin Nov. 16, then removed them ahead of today's School Board vote about a plan for the second nine weeks of school; the Henrico Health Department has received nearly 1,800 complaints about Henrico businesses failing to adhere to COVID-19 orders – and earlier this month it closed two restaurants; the county records its highest...

Henrico School Board members hear input from dozens about the possibility of in-person learning; new COVID-19 cases reported at seven Henrico schools; three new COVID deaths reported in Henrico; Abigail Spanberger and Nick Freitas participate in a candidate forum; Henrico County ranks fifth in the state in a tourism category. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Humana .)  Suppor...

Results from the Henrico Schools' survey that sought input from families and employees about a potential return to in-person learning are back; a 45-year teaching veteran gets a special surprise; a car accident claims the life of a 22-year-old JR Tucker High School graduate; recapping some of the police and social justice bills passed by the General Assembly during this year's special se...

How to make your voice heard prior to the Henrico School Board's decision about plans for the second nine weeks of school this Thursday; some Henrico students are already back in school buildings; a golf Hall of Famer claims a victory in his first Henrico appearance; the average number of new COVID-19 cases in Henrico has almost doubled in two weeks; Freeman High School announces four finalis...

What happened to the $37 million in funding for the Glen Allen High School ACE Center?; encouraging unemployment news for Henrico; a COVID-19 update; Henrico Justice to hold rally in Short Pump; a virtual Tuckahoe Town Meeting planned next week. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by the Lakeside Farmers' Market .) Support the show

Some big-name golfers are in Henrico this week; free meals for Henrico students will continue through the end of the school year; a Henrico high-schooler turns a passion into a stress-reliever for herself and others – while helping a nonprofit at the same time; a Fairfield constituent meeting is planned; find out what homes near you are selling for; a COVID-19 update. (Today's Henrico News Mi...

Henrico Health Director Danny Avula provides a mixed bag of analysis about the impact and spread of COVID-19 locally; a slight change in plans for Henrico's indoor sports arena; Henrico voters have cast many ballots already; Henrico Schools' graduation rate is down and its dropout rate is up; a virtual Brookland District meeting will take place tonight; a network outage wreaks havoc on t...