Henrico News Minute

Henrico Health Department officials plan daily COVID-19 testing in at-risk communities beginning Monday; an update on virus numbers in the county; Gov. Ralph Northam extends Executive Order 53 by two weeks; US Senator Mark Warner plans a Facebook town hall meeting today; Virginia banks award more than $6.6 billion through the Payroll Protection Program; a local private school offers free online le...

Henrico officials propose a 7-percent cut to their original proposed budget; an update on Henrico’s COVID-1 case count; the death toll grows at Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; a Henrico principal earns a regional award; Richmond International Airport finds out how much money it will receive from the CARES Act; how you can now make a tax-deductible contribution to the Henrico Citiz...

A sneak peek inside Henrico County Public Schools’ new EdFlix learning platform, which goes live later today; details about Henrico’s budget hearing tonight and how you can participate from home; supervisors consider delegating some land-use actions to the county’s planning director; Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger plans a telephone town hall meeting Wednesday about the impact of COVID-19 on educ...

More deaths reported at a Henrico nursing home; an update on statewide virus infection numbers; Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announces COVID-19 relief fund; Henrico Schools officials cancel today’s meal distribution; Henrico supervisors prepare a new-look budget; a road range shooting in Henrico; high winds knock power lines across I-64 in Henrico. (Today’s Henrico News Minute is brought to you by...

Henrico's growing unemployment; the county now ranks second in Virginia in total confirmed COVID-19 cases; Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger and 7 other representatives urge changes to the SBA's payroll loan program; how a local organization that unites people with disabilities and those without has adapted through the virus crisis; Commonwealth Catholic Charities offers a variety of viru...

Gov. Ralph Northam makes and proposes changes to some election dates in Virginia; an update about Henrico's latest COVID-19 numbers; an easy way to tell which restaurants in the region are open; enhancement projects causing some detours along the Virginia Capital Trail; how local grocery stores are keeping customers and employees safe; Henrico Schools earns a national award for the 21st conse...

How youth sports organizations in Henrico are dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak; what a new Henrico program has meant for county restaurants; the latest virus case counts in Henrico; how to find silver linings in the current pandemic; supporters urge Gov. Northam to sign legislation that would raise the state’s minimum wage; details about the Citizen’s new “buy-one, give-one” advertising opportun...

Henrico's School Board makes a surprising shift; the county's confirmed COVID-19 case count is up to about 250; a Virginia nonprofit wants to provide emergency loans to small businesses in the state; Virginia Capital Trail uses skyrockets. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Logo Dynamics .) Support the show

An update on Henrico's COVID-19 case count; warnings about virus-related fraud schemes; Virginia allocates $2.5 million to house homeless people temporarily; a temporary road closure in the West End; and how your business could earn some money from Facebook. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by the Varina Ruritan Club .) Support the show

Strong words for Henrico senior communities from Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas; Henrico's COVID-19 case count more than doubles in one day; changes begin today at Henrico parks, public use areas; Virginia receives disaster designation from the federal government; Congressman Donald McEachin honors those making a difference during the pandemic; Keep Henrico Beautiful seeks property no...

An updated look at COVID-19 cases in Henrico; state and federal officials identify three potential field hospital sites in Virginia, including one in this region; a local organization will build a raised garden in your backyard for free; a 5-year-old boy shoots himself at a Henrico Wawa; Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden may lay off about 90 employees; a Henrico Kroger employee tests positive for COVI...

Henrico Schools officials determine how they'll calculate students' final grades; an update on this morning's COVID-19 case count in Henrico; Virginia's attorney general warns about virus-related scams; Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger plans a telephone town hall meeting; how you can support local journalism and Henrico nonprofits. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought t...

Governor Northam orders all Virginians to stay home for two and a half months; a local finance company announces it’s moving to Henrico County; two Henrico boards and commissions announce meeting postponements; the University of Richmond donates medical supplies; an announcement from the Henrico Citizen – and a creative way for you to support Henrico nonprofits. (Today’s Henrico News Minute is bro...

An update on Henrico County’s COVID-19 outbreak; a local organization offers to donate as much as $15,000 to assist Henrico families; a Henrico woman and her grandson die in a wrong-way crash; a road closure in Eastern Henrico; details about the Citizen’s Henrico’s Top Teachers issue and how to nominate a teacher. Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Andras Bullock of the Allstate...

Henrico's school redistricting process may continue on original timeline; how county schools could help emergency responders; Henrico's hiring freeze won't apply to public safety positions; Real ID deadline extended. Support the show

Good news for Henrico high school seniors; COVID-19 claims a third victim from a Henrico nursing home, as the number of confirmed cases there grows; Gov. Ralph Northam announces a change for all Virginia hospitals; Congressman Donald McEachin to host a virtual 'fireside chat'; Sheetz announces a pay raise. Support the show

Henrico County finds a creative way to support its local restaurants while feeding its employees; the county's proposed budget is slashed by tens of millions and Henrico will introduce hiring and spending freezes in light of COVID-19; the county reports its first two deaths from the virus; emergency responders change the way they respond because of the virus. Support the show

Gov. Ralph Northam shuts down public schools, a number of businesses; an opportunity for nonprofits to receive needed assistance; an Innsbrook company begins mass-producing COVID-19 tests; a local home for people with intellectual disabilities seeks donated items. Support the show

An update on how COVID-19 is impacting things locally; a Henrico organization wants to provide free food for every senior citizen who needs it; Henrico Schools opens its 14th grab-and-go meal site today. Support the show

A COVID-19 update from today's state press briefing; how local nonprofits and food pantries have been impacted by the virus; Henrico reports new confirmed cases of COVID-19; Henrico dining, entertainment venues struggling to stay afloat; Attorney General Mark Herring issues an opinion about electronic meetings; will Virginia students have to take SOLs?; deadline tomorrow for Henrico Citizen&a...

A prominent local executive is diagnosed with COVID-19; more than 16,000 Virginians applied for unemployment insurance yesterday alone – how you can do the same, and when you might begin receiving checks; help for Medicaid patients and Virginia businesses; how Facebook wants to help Henrico businesses; the Henrico Police Animal Shelter makes a change. Support the show

Henrico Schools to remain closed for two additional weeks, offer additional food pick-up sites; Henrico conducts pop-up COVID-19 testing; state confirms 77 positive tests, including four new ones in Richmond; bus service around town is now free; the Republican Party of Virginia and UR's Modlin Center for the Arts announce cancellations. Support the show

Henrico reports its second confirmed case of COVID-19; Henrico establishes hotlines for virus-related topics; Gov. Ralph Northam urges no gatherings of more than 10 people and eases the process of applying for and receiving unemployment benefits; DMV locations close; Henrico Schools officials provide mobile internet hubs at four high schools; apply today for one of 10 Henrico Citizen digital adver...

Henrico reports its first COVID-19 case; Henrico closes its libraries and parks; county supervisors waive suspension of water and sewer disconnections; a full rundown of how county agencies and services will be impacted by COVID-19; Rocketts Landing neighbors serenade each other; Henrico names a new deputy county manager; a new senior living community is planned in the West End. Support the show

An update about the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus on Henrico County's public schools, government and local businesses, plus an opportunity for small businesses in Henrico to win a free two-month digital advertising package from the Henrico Citizen in light of the virus. Support the show