Henrico News Minute

An update on HVAC issues at Henrico schools; a traffic alert in Glen Allen; "Toddler Time" program bringing together kids, seniors; Henrico's Earth Day celebration scheduled tomorrow; kits festival happening Sunday in Varina. Support the show

Two residential projects proposed in Henrico will be considered tonight by the planning commission; why some parents are upset by the school system's decision to cut some virtual opportunities; the Henrico Police Animal Shelter will host an adoption event this weekend; local agency in the running for a Webby Award; our weekly property transactions report; today is Local News Day! Support the...

Allergy sufferers battle "terrible" pollen season; a Henrico educator doubles up on his effort to help children learn math; Virginia Career Works to host event today; Prescription Drug Take-Back Day events planned later this month; tomorrow is Local News Day. Support the show

Nine organizations earn grants from Henrico environmental sustainability program; Fairfield town meeting planned; businesses and organizations sought for 'Varina Works' career expo; Henrico ExED Expo planned this Thursday. Support the show

Airport, community rally to support TSA workers; new flight to Puerto Rico launches from RIC; an in-depth look at Henrico's proposed budget and what the money would fund; 4 people arrested in Henrico face second-degree murder charges. Support the show

Henrico Schools officials honor 15 staffers; nonprofit delivers hot meals to TSA agents at Richmond International Airport; Virginia Breeze's Tidewater Current to begin east-west bus service through Henrico; Henrico to hold public meeting about shared use path connecting to Best Products Reimagined site; our Weekend Top 5 and In the Garden column. Support the show

A look at Housing Family First's efforts to rehouse people in the 18-to-24 age range; Henrico supervisors approve funding for various projects; "All Henrico Reads" takes place tonight; Henrico Education Foundation to host annual "Excellence in Education Celebration" in April; Henrico domestic violence prevention organization earns nonprofit status.  Support the show

A Henrico eighth-grader wins the regional spelling bee; Henrico residents opine about the future of the Best Products Reimagined site in Northern Henrico; HVAC issues continue to plague some Henrico schools – why? Support the show

Your chance to weigh in on Henrico's proposed budget tonight; officials, volunteers help plant "mini forest" at Nuckols Farm Elementary School; Shepherd's Center Open University spring speaker series begins tomorrow; kindergarten registration opens. Support the show

Budget review between board of supervisors, school board devolves into heated discussion; 61-year-old man charged with murder in death of 65-year-old; family and friends remember 22-year-old killed in Alabama shooting; Second Annual Regional First Responder Wellness Summit planned tomorrow in Henrico. Support the show

An update on the status of data center bills that passed the General Assembly; Henrico plans its annual Senior and Caregiver Expo; 2026 Henrico Junior 4-H camp registration opens today; our Henrico Small Business Spotlight shines on a local author who has written a series of books for kids. Support the show

Storm spares most of Henrico from significant damage; fight at Short Pump Town Center Saturday night involved only two teens, according to police; Henrico's housing market increasingly difficult for many to afford, according to new report; two injured in a fight outside a mosque in Henrico. Support the show

A partnership between Henrico County and Dominion Energy is providing free solar panels to some Henrico homeowners; a county man faces a charge in connection with his father's death; applications being accepted for HCPS' free Early Learning Preschool program; your chance to help shape the future of Brook Road and the Best Products Reimagined site in Northern Henrico; our Weekend Top 5. S...

Inside Henrico's proposed $2-billion budget; Henrico Police seek suspects in nearly 40 vehicle break-ins; details about a Richmond realtor who apparently committed suicide in Henrico Jail West; a chance tonight to weigh in on Henrico's Climate Action and Adaptation Strategy. Support the show

A small fire at a Henrico elementary school kills four baby chicks; Gov. Spanberger appoints 2 Henrico residents to state boards; the Indigo Girls are coming to Henrico; the James River Art League hosts an exhibit in Henrico today and tomorrow; Deep Run Recreation Center hosts 'Science Sleuths' today. Support the show

Henrico County works on an environmental plan; a change to the public schools calendar; Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas will unveil his proposed budget this afternoon; space heater blamed for fire that killed Varina man last month. Support the show

Henrico, VDOT crews busy tackling pothole problems; Henrico Police pull a man's body from the James River; solar panel installation available to some Henrico families; General Assembly tables two bills that sought to give state agency additional oversight in data center proposals. Support the show

Henrico officials break ground on a major transportation project; Amtrak launches new bus service between Staples Mill and Main Street stations and Washington, D.C. tomorrow; gas prices in Metro Richmond up 31 cents per gallon in the past week; Reynolds CC designated as "Leader College"; our Weekend Top 5. Support the show

Henrico's fourth confirmed rabies case of the year is reported; an insurance company announces a major expansion in Innsbrook; Richmond Floorball Showcase coming to Henrico March 13-15; the Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Championship continues today with four games, beginning at 11 a.m. Support the show

An in-depth look at how Henrico Muslims are celebrating Ramadan; Henrico seeks nominations of volunteers for second year of service awards; redistricting court battles continue, but early voting scheduled to begin in two days; the Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Championship tournament begins today at noon in Glen Allen. Support the show

Henrico earns nearly $60 million in new regional transportation funding; family of five displaced by fire; General Assembly weighs bills related to AI use in public schools; The Yardbirds play Tin Pan tonight. Support the show

The Henrico School Board approves a $976-million budget proposal; Henrico Schools hires a new chief of staff; a Friday morning fire displaces a family; a woman and her sister say someone shot at them in Eastern Henrico; the first of three "Begin Raising Calm" workshops for families is happening tonight. Support the show

The Henrico Board of Zoning Appeals weighs in on a controversial planned Varina data center complex; a Florida man faces more than six dozen charges after Valentine's Day interstate rampage; another pedestrian is struck and killed in Henrico; Henrico plans caregiver series next month; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch. Support the show

Two-year expansion projects nearing an end at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden; Henrico supervisors approve new capital project funding; an update on major expansion plans at Richmond International Airport; the After Hours Concerts series is coming home to Innsbrook entirely. Support the show

The Henrico Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a case involving a controversial data center plan tomorrow; your chance to weigh in on Henrico's draft comprehensive plan update; three Henrico men are arrested and charged in connection with a December shooting in Hanover County; a Henrico school bus driver is injured during a crash. Support the show