Henrico News Minute

TSA officers protest at Richmond International Airport; the third in our ongoing series of articles about refugees in Henrico and the nonprofits that are helping them adapt and thrive; the Bizarre Bazaar returns today; Mountainfilm at Dorey Park tomorrow; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch. Support the show

Henrico Police seek two missing people; the campus of Virginia Randolph receiving major upgrades; a house fire leaves an adult with minor injuries. Support the show

Henrico's board of supervisors adopts a budget plan; a conversation about housing was part of Monday's "Three Chopt Chats" meeting; the National Wheelchair Basketball Association's adult national championship tournament is this weekend in Glen Allen. Support the show

Why students at one Henrico middle school won't have access to their cell phones for more than a month; Reynolds CC and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden begin a new partnership; Henrico to host 'Suggestion Sessions' about potential land-use designation changes; REAL ID enforcement begins in less than a month. Support the show

A federal proposal could cut school lunches for more than 27,000 Henrico students; the Henrico Planning Commission will meet Thursday; a Deep Run HS graduate is killed in a hit-and-run crash in South Carolina; Henrico begins new monthly postcard campaign. Support the show

What's next for the failed GreenCity site?; 'Mother Maybelle and the Carters in Henrico' planned this weekend; fly a kite at Dorey Park on Sunday; other events happening around town this weekend. Support the show

Is a staggered start to the school year coming for Henrico students in the near future?; Henrico reports its first confirmed case of rabies this year; the board of supervisors hears public input about its proposed budget; a temporary burn ban is in effect in the county; our Henrico Small Business Spotlight features Preau Leather Goods and Accessories. Support the show

Henrico Police officials open their new South Station in Highland Springs; how some Henrico County students will get to build their school; Virginia community colleges to end DEI programs to comply with federal order; Henrico Education Foundation CEO leaving for Norfolk. Support the show

Gov. Youngkin's veto could green-light a planned Henrico gaming facility, but county officials vow to keep fighting it; an 18-year-old man faces multiple charges in connection with a fatal hit-and-run near Richmond International Airport; Virginia State Senator Lamont Bagby selected chair of Democratic Party of Virginia. Support the show

A joint meeting between the Henrico School Board and Henrico Boar of Supervisors turns heated; kindergarten registration begins today; Rotary Club, Henrico Police Athletic League launch new partnership; Henrico fifth-graders honors for their historical awareness projects. Support the show

An 89-year-old woman dies after catching on fire; a senior and caregiver resource expo is planned on Tuesday; two road maintenance projects will impact traffic in the I-95/Parham Road corridor; the annual 'Pass the Hat' baseball game will take place April 5 at Glen Allen Stadium; the inaugural Richmond Italian Film Festival begins today; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch. Support th...

Henrico Schools officials are planning changes to teacher contracts in response to concerns; a state senator from Henrico who is seeking to become Democratic Party chair is questioned by an opponent; applications for the Henrico Junior 4-H Camp open next week; Henrico Jail East inmates get a visit from an American Idol champion; we want your opinion about housing, health and transportation. Suppor...

A long-anticipated recovery and detox center nears reality; two Henrico principals are honored; Henrico Outreach and Engagement Agency seeks volunteer nominations for new awards program; Henrico Police seek a man wanted in connected with robberies; Henrico officials close a portion of Old Sadler Road for eight weeks. Support the show

The Henrico School Board passes on a plan to redistrict four high schools – for now; students from 17 schools compete in a Rubik's Cube challenge; our weekly Henrico Small Business Spotlight feature; a western Henrico home fire causes damge. Support the show

Plans for GreenCity take a major hit; Henrico youngsters participate in the 'Soul Bowl;' a Henrico delegate announces that he will seek re-election; a new shooting range planned for the site of an old one. Support the show

Spirit Airlines announces new service from Richmond; the Henrico Board of Supervisors will meet twice; more protection from cyberbullying for Virginia students; state educators who work with autistic students could receive more professional development opportunities. Support the show

Concerns about crowded conditions at Tucker High School; Henrico Fire welcomes 20 new firefighters to its ranks; proposal would offer more anonymity for large-prize winners of the Virginia Lottery; 47 Henrico educators earn or renew national board certification. Support the show

The estate of Irvo Otieno files a $25-million lawsuit; help for those who have lost health insurance following massive federal government layoffs; U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner introduce legislation to roll back tariffs against Canada; a monster-themed mini golf course chain is coming to Henrico; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch. Support the show

Henrico School Board members press pause on plans to shift boundaries at four high schools; the A-10 Women's Basketball Championship continues today at the Henrico Sports and Events Center; scholarship for former Quioccasin MS students now accepting applications; what are Virginia consumers complaining about? Support the show

A Henrico man faces numerous charges after crashing a stolen car on I-81; state officials begin stocking Henrico's Hazelett Reservoir in Cumberland County; Virginia DMV warns of text-messaging scam; Brookland MS student is a winner in a Black History Month essay contest; Henrico receives state funding for circuit court records restoration and preservation efforts. Support the show

Uncertainty about the future of the planned GreenCity development; Congressman Rob Wittman and others relaunch the Congressional Chespaeake Bay Watershed Task Force; legislation to educate the public about perinatal and postpartum depression passes the General Assembly; our Henrico Small Business Spotlight shines this week on C.P. Dean. Support the show

Henrico Police make an arrest in connection with an October homicide; former Richmond DPU director didn't regularly meet with Henrico County officials about water treatment plant; Henrico-based Owens and Minor makes a significant shift. Support the show

The Henrico School Board approves its recommended budget for the coming fiscal year; a look back at the first year of Henrico Schools’ CARES program; a bipartisan bill aims to improve prison education and reduce recidivism; the Richmond Home and Garden Show returns; our Weekend Top 5. Support the show

Henrico School Board to consider boundary adjustments for four high schools at a work session today; the second in our continuing "Henrico: County of Refuge" series in partnership with The Chronicle of Philanthropy takes a look at Ukrainians who have found hope in Henrico; The Art of Housing event tonight to benefit Housing Families First; a man arrested on rape charges in Missouri lived...

A look at Henrico's proposed budget; Democrats pass a number of gun-control bills likely to be vetoed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin; 'Liam's Law' results from letter 9-year-old boy wrote to Henrico Delegate Rodney Willett; the Capital Region Airport Commission extends an agreement with two companies. Support the show