Henrico News Minute

Some more good news on the economic front in Henrico; Henrico's COVID-19 7-day positivity percentage takes a big turn; the General Assembly advances two civilian review board bills, but they have one key difference; a Henrico middle-schooler is named one of the top young scientists in the nation. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico Area Mental Health .) Support the...

Virginia ABC sales increase significantly; Henrico Police officials warn about a Social Security scam; a Virginia House of Delegates committee advances an automatic expungement bill; an update on the county's unemployment rate; a COVID-19 update; and details about the next free COVID-19 community testing event in Henrico. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico Area Men...

More than a dozen Henrico schools have experienced at least one COVID-19 case among employees since mid-August; analyzing equity in Henrico public schools; a Henrico man wins $250,000; a number of changes to GRTC routes in Henrico will take effect soon; Sportable introduces "Cycle Saturdays" at Deep Run Park; Central Virginia groups partner to spotlight National Suicide Prevention Week n...

An update on Henrico's school resource officer program; tips for students and parents about how to handle the upcoming virtual start to school; a Far West End school reports a COVID-19 case; a Virginia General Assembly committee takes action on a proposal to allow civil lawsuits against police officers; Dominion Energy donates backpacks, school supplies to a Henrico neighborhood; help from an...

Henrico witnesses its first COVID-19 death of someone younger than 30 – and the dramatic increase of its percent-positivity rate; a 3-year-old boy is discovered wandering along an Eastern Henrico road; a General Assembly update; volunteers help distribute COVID-19 care kits in Henrico; a virtual meeting with Varina District School Board member Alicia Atkins tonight; how one Henrico college freshma...

How will Henrico Schools officials decide when it's time for students to return to school in person?; positive signs on the employment front in Henrico; federal funding for local health services; a new 3D scanner is now in use at Richmond International Airport; the next free COVID-19 testing event in Henrico is scheduled next week; a local insurance company offers discounts for those working...

The Henrico School Board will hear from its health committee and hear details about changes to the school resource officers program today; one Henrico neighborhood gets new bike lanes; how to help Henrico firefights "fill the boot" virtually. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Humana .) Support the show

The Henrico Education Foundation earns grants for programs at two Henrico elementary schools; a Henrico artist is one of 40 statewide to earn a COVID-19 relief grant; one donut shop is coming to Henrico, while another has closed; an update on trash pickup; U.S. Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger plans a telephone town hall meeting tomorrow; how to volunteer to help distribute COVID-19 care kits in H...

Henrico County names its new police chief; the Board of Supervisors takes a step closer to establishing a civilian review board for police; and an update from the Virginia General Assembly's special session. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by the Steve Dowdy Insurance Agency with State Farm .) Support the show

Henrico County prepares to name its new police chief; Henrico Schools officials name the 13 schools that will host full-day child care programs this fall; HCPS extends the hours of its technology hubs this week and next; a man is arrested and charged with attempted capital murder after shooting at a Henrico police officer; an update from the General Assembly; a COVID-19 update. (Today's Henri...

Brookland District Supervisor Dan Schmitt receives citizen input about a civilian review board; improving economic news for Henrico; an update from the General Assembly's special session; Henrico County sets aside $500,000 to assist low-income families with child care this fall; the Children's Museum of Richmond makes an announcement about its Short Pump location; a COVID-19 update; a sh...

Henrico's Board of Supervisors plans a public meeting about a civilian review board; the deadline is tomorrow for small businesses to apply for COVID-related grants from Henrico County and Virginia LISC; a look at how public school systems in Virginia are reopening; a COVID-19 update; free COVID testing planned next week; Henrico Humane Society hosts an online fundraising campaign. (Today&apo...

The Virginia General Assembly reconvenes; another running event moves to a virtual format; a Henrico police officer is honored by MADD of Virginia; the latest property sales in Henrico; a COVID-19 update. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by the Lakeside Farmers' Market .) Support the show

A longtime Henrico retailer files for bankruptcy; how you can help assembly COVID-19 care kits; a missing 86-year-old man turns up just two streets from where he was last seen; Henrico students earn GRASP scholarships; how and when to have your well water checked for contaminants; the Airport Business Association plans a Wednesday meeting; Henrico Doctors' Hospital earns 13 awards for women&a...

A major cell phone company is expanding its Henrico presence with 500 new jobs and a new location; Brookland District residents have another chance to provide input on a potential civilian review board; a COVID-19 update; Henrico CASA seeks volunteers; traffic alerts for Eastern Henrico and the Near West End. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Nathan's Roof Repairs .) Supp...

Henrico's School Board extends Superintendent Amy Cashwell's contract, adjusts its student code and discusses back-to-school plans; the Richmond Marathon is coming to Henrico; a COVID-19 update; this week's Henrico Restaurant Watch; good news on the unemployment front in the county. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by the Lakeside Farmers' Market .) Support t...

Henrico County helps with the restoration efforts of a historic cemetery; how two men helped 20 Eastern Henrico residents they didn't know avoid the first step of the eviction process; a Henrico high school is closed because of a COVID-19 outbreak; the Henrico School Board meets today; what virtual learning schedules will look like for Henrico students; a COVID-19 update; a self-proclaimed KK...

Three nonprofit organizations plan to use Henrico schools for full-day childcare during the first nine weeks of school; Henrico's Fiscal Year 2020 may have ended on a better note than expected; updated property transactions in Henrico; more pop-up school supply drives are planned in the county; a COVID-19 update. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Nathan's Roof Repair...

The grandfather of a late Deep Run High School student-athlete creates a nonprofit to honor him; how to run the Monument Avenue 10k entirely in Henrico; another Henrico DMV location will reopen next week; a Henrico man wins a bass fishing tournament; Henrico Police plans a rabies vaccine event for pet owners. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Humana .) Support the show

Henrico hires its fifth new agency leaders in four months; a COVID-19 weekend update; the Henrico Health Department offers free back-to-school physicals, immunizations for students whose families are uninsured; 2 Henrico sisters begin math program for virtual learners; Henrico's housing market still strong; Henrico County wins 3 Virginia Association of County awards. (Today's Henrico New...

Douglas Freeman High School officials make a big announcement; School Board members host two separate online forums with students and staff members; some encouraging news on the unemployment front in Henrico; county officials plan a meeting about a Three Chopt Road sidewalk project. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by the Lakeside Farmers' Market .) Support the show

How Henrico childcare centers are adapting to the school system's fully virtual plan; when your child can pick up a computer from the school system; Leadership Metro Richmond announces its 58-person Leadership Quest class; Virginia launches a COVID-19 tracking app; a Varina road is closed for bridge inspection; read our weekly Restaurant Watch and Property Transactions reports. (Today's...

Facebook officially opens its doors in Henrico; Kroger Mid-Atlantic will follow suit soon; the Board of Supervisors sets a date for discussion of a potential civilian review board for Henrico Police; Virginia plans to buy hundreds of thousands of rapid COVID-19 tests; an update on the county's COVID-19 numbers; the 2020 Henrico Christmas Mother is selected; a Henrico Schools online forum addr...

Henrico prepares for Tropical Storm Isaias; an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in Henrico's jails; answering your questions about virtual learning this fall; a child dies in Eastern Henrico; Police need your help identifying a robbery suspect; three Henrico educators provide tips about how to get students motivated during a fully virtual return to school; today was supposed to be National Nig...

A COVID-19 update; a Sandston community meeting planned tonight; an update on a missing 31-year-old woman; Henrico County Schools to provide meals for two days today; a Wyndham house fire injures two firefighters; a Highland Springs football player announces where he'll continue his career in college. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Nathan's Roof Repairs .) Support...