The Henrico News Minute is a daily weekday podcast from the Henrico Citizen and HenricoCitizen.com, highlighting key news and events of the day from Henrico County, Va.
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Recess in middle school? It's a thing at one Henrico school; the county's Affordable Housing Trust Fund begins to pay dividends; dry weather prompts calls for outdoor fire safety; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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Behind the scenes with LEGO artists at a recent Henrico expo; meet the eight members of the Richmond Ivy women's soccer team who are from Henrico; Henrico reports its fifth case of rabies this year; police seek help solving an Oct. 6 homicide; the county names a new director of community development; 2 Henrico public school teachers earn funding fr…
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A Fall Line Trail update; new pickleball courts open this weekend; a homeless man is found dead in Henrico; a new way to dispose of food waste; a study about GRTC's zero-fare service. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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Behind the scenes with the Henrico Registrar's Office as Election Day nears; two people die in crashes on Henrico roads; a water main break affects traffic in the West End; UR earns a top-50 ranking in a 'Guide to Green Colleges.' Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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Tension during a joint meeting of the Henrico Board of Supervisors and Henrico School Board; five Henrico schools receive state recognition; a traffic alert in Northern Henrico; U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman hosts a meeting today in Midlothian; new standards adopted for Virginia child care standards. Support the show…
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How Henrico officials are working to prevent more pedestrian deaths; a rash of break-ins in Sandston; U.S. Representative Jennifer McClellan invites high school students to apply for a youth advisory council; 57 animals up for adoption at the Henrico Animal Shelter; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch. Support the show…
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Saturday voting begins this weekend; Henrico Schools officials launch first elements of student mental health initiative; two Henrico Civil War battlefields are protected; public comment opens as part of Henrico Police re-accreditation process; UR launches interactive map about US presidential elections. Support the show…
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GRTC expands its Pulse service into Glen Allen; Henrico sets its schedule for leaf collection; new passenger records for RIC; RHHD officials urging extra attention to breast health during October. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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Four Henrico County high school students debate in Williamsburg; a 20-year-old dies in a one-vehicle accident; a Henrico music educator earns a regional award; Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen launches "Handmade for the Holidays;" Ashanti Alert system launches. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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Henrico School Board members weigh in on accreditation issues; three people and one family are honored for their commitment to Henrico's history; Tim O'Neal wins the Dominion Energy Charity Classic in Henrico; Dorey Park Farmers Market plans a community festival Saturday. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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Henrico Schools plans a newcomer event this weekend; the Henrico Citizen earns a national Press Forward grant; 40 animals await adoption at the Henrico Animal Shelter; this week's edition of "In the Garden." Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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A Henrico man battles an incredibly rare disease; your chance to drive you own car around Richmond Raceway tonight; Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity plans "She Builds Bash;" a local bank hosts a monthlong food drive. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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Henrico School Board members approve a design for the new Quioccasin Middle School; Reynolds Crossing redevelopment plans approved; the Henrico Planning Commission recommends denial of a data center proposal; a traffic alert in Eastern Henrico; a new Chick-fil-A opens in the county this week. Support the show…
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JR Tucker specialty center celebrates 30 years; Henrico firefighters rescue person from burning home; Deep Run High School graduate's whirlwind month with the Richmond Kickers; how to find the right pumpkin and keep it fresh; our weekly Restaurant Watch and Weekend Top 5. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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UR event addresses overlap between housing, zoning and education equity; a man is shot in Northern Henrico; the Henrico Sports and Events Center nears its one-year anniversary; our weekly Henrico Fur Finder feature; Richmond Natural Battlefield plans event to honor historic vote. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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Elon Musk tweet prompts rebuttal from Henrico County; 20-year-old man murdered in West End; Henrico School Board to discuss schematic design for new Quioccasin Middle School; Henrico CASA seeks 30 new volunteers urgently; Gov. Glenn Youngkin issues new executive order. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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A new candidate for a Virginia House of Delegates seat from Henrico; police need your help identifying a suspect who stole a package; Henrico Sports and Events Center to host second "Cheer and Gear Classic" in December; our monthly round-up of dining news in Plate and Goblet. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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Some Glen Allen HS students are featured in a new PBS series; an Arizona man dies in a crash on I-95 in Henrico; Henrico and other Metro Richmond localities earn state grant funding for economic development initiative; pavement project will close some lanes on I-295 in Henrico Friday and Saturday. Support the show…
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Help for renters facing possible eviction; Henrico celebrates centenarians; the county plans an event for those 50 and older this Thursday; the Citizen and Henrico EDA announce the next iteration of the Henrico Small Business Boost program; why you should stay out of natural bodies of water. Support the show…
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GRTC and Henrico to host a meeting tomorrow about Pulse expansion plans; Henrico Schools hosts its Life Ready Career Expo; a Henrico woman wins a $7-million Virginia Lottery scratcher game prize. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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Henrico is second statewide in pedestrian fatalities this year; a brewing event and football watch party planned at the Henrico Sports and Events Center next month; Glen Allen man joins Virginia Aviation Ambassador Program; dogs and cats awaiting adoption at the Henrico Animal Shelter. Support the show…
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A new policy for spectators at Henrico County Public Schools' sporting events; UR ranked No. 22 among liberal arts colleges; Village Bank has a new owner; Henrico supervisor Nelson named vice chair of the Central Virginia Transportation Authority. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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Henrico Police find a small boy alone in Eastern Henrico; Henrico School Board members to discuss collective bargaining Thursday; police identify the man who died in a Northern Henrico motorcycle crash; improvements to the Staples Mill Amtrak station are completed; Jon Lugbill retiring as executive director of Sports Backers. Support the show…
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin visits Henrico to tout workforce development; a woman is struck and killed by a vehicle in Short Pump; Rep. Rob Wittman honored by a small business organization; Richmond citizens concerned about Fall Line Trail's path adjacent to Henrico; nominations open for REB Distinguished Educational Leadership Awards. Support the show…
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A new owner for Eastern Henrico's largest shopping center; a scathing report about the death of Irvo Otieno; the Henrico Citizen turns 23; how to add native plants to your garden; 42 cats and dogs are awaiting adoption at the Henrico Animal Shelter; CAT Theatre seeks memories from its past 60 years. Support the show…
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Henrico Schools’ Career Ladder program is expanding; a Glen Allen woman attacked in June by a shark shares her story; this week’s Savvy Senior column details free or low-cost legal services for seniors; Our Laughter in the Rain event takes place in Short Pump; how you can support the Henrico Citizen this week. Support the show…
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An 18-year-old Henrico man faces a murder charge; an honor for the Henrico Sports and Events Center; Henrico Social Services officials plan a job fair; US Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan announces plans to honor veterans; how you can support the Citizen during our 23rd anniversary week. Support the show…
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What Henrico County Public Schools' annual SOL test results show; Henrico Planning Commission endorses an urban mixed-use development proposal; how you can support the Citizen this week. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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Henrico Fire officials seek clues about what sparked West End church fire; River Mill is expanding; a former high school soccer standout signs with the Richmond Kickers; VRLTA seeks Virginia restaurants that are older than 50; 'Soulful Sunday' planned this weekend at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch. Sup…
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Tourist spending in Henrico continues to climb; the Henrico School Board will vote on several policy changes today; a Henrico woman earns recognition in the adoption community; Partnership for the Future earns a $375,000 grant; expungement clinic planned tomorrow in Henrico. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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Henrico announces a new initiative to attract international businesses; why one supervisor wants to end 'The Henrico Way'; Henrico NAACP honors nine people and organizations, including the Henrico Citizen; 15 Henrico students named National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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Henrico's board of supervisors will meet twice today; Henrico Police identify the victim of a Friday homicide; the county and other localities plan a regional government purchasing expo; a missing Henrico man found safe in Richmond; the cost of gas is going down. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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Another pedestrian fatality in Henrico; the state of safety in Henrico schools; Gather West End slated to open in the spring; Kroger's peanut butter drive continues into next week. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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A Henrico business announces a $25-million expansion; an unusual traffic incident on I-295; National Wheelchair Basketball Association national tournaments returning to Henrico; our Restaurant Watch and Weekend Top 5. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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Henrico opens the application process for its $60M Affordable Housing Trust Fund; county officials weigh future plans for data center revenue; the Henrico School Board approves plans for the first K-12 "living building" in the world; Henrico Too Smart to Start earns a federal grant. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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Henrico's Board of Supervisors begins a two-day retreat today; Henrico Police seek a missing county man; RIC ties a dubious record; 10 fatalities occur on state roads during the Labor Day holiday, including one in Henrico; 15-year-old Goochland girl found safe a month and a half after going missing in Short Pump. Support the show…
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An update coming today on Richmond Raceway; recapping U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman's online safety seminar at Tuckahoe Library; why UR is offering free tuition to some Virginia students; new projects planned at RIC; state police to participate in Operation CARE. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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Metro Richmond’s homeless population has grown; three new state troopers assigned to Henrico; your chance to become an amateur beekeeper; some older Virginians may be missing out on SNAP benefits; Henrico Theatre Company announces its 45th season; The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen plans ‘Art Night’ next month. Support the show…
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The end of an era at Richmond Raceway?; a man dies when his moped crashes in Henrico; Colonial Shooting Academy is closing; American Red Cross seeks blood donations urgently. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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An apartment fire displaces more than 60 people; a "transformational" redevelopment project is approved in Eastern Henrico; a concert this week at Virginia Credit Union Live! at Richmond Raceway. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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A new Van Gogh exhibition opens in Henrico; a Rotary Club honors public safety officials; Partnership for the Future honors a Henrico High School graduate; 25 pets are adopted from the Henrico Animal Shelter in one day; "Bark in the Park Dog Walk" scheduled; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch. Support the show…
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The Henrico School Board will hold two meetings today; Henrico Police are seeking a person of interest in a double-homicide; a Henrico man will serve nearly three decades in prison for fentanyl distribution; Richmond International Airport is conducting upgrades in four areas. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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Henrico Police locate one of two missing Goochland teens; police identify the woman killed in a crash Monday; Henrico Recreation and Parks changes the way it registers people for fitness classes; Wesintein JCC unveils its Arts+Ideas season schedule. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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A short first day of school for students at one Henrico school; police identify the man killed in Sunday's storm; your chance to register for the Henrico Civilian Fire Academy; the results of Henrico Library's summer reading challenge; and information session tomorrow for older adults in Henrico. Support the show…
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It's the first day of school in Henrico; yesterday's storm leaves one man dead; heartbreak for the 13-year-old Glen Allen Babe Ruth League all-stars; a Chester man is stopped with a loaded gun at Richmond International Airport. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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An update on Henrico's comprehensive planning process; a walk-off victory for Glen Allen in the 13U Babe Ruth League World Series; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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A big day ahead for the Glen Allen 13-year-old all-star baseball team; DMV officials urge motorcyclists to take safety training program; Flowers After 5 scheduled for tonight at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden; a Goochland band will play at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen later this fall. Support the show…
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Henrico Schools officials help families, students get ready for the first day of school; a Henrico man and three family members win $1 million; Henrico officials are dedicating a sign to a longtime tourism official; Henricus Historical Park plans a living history event Saturday. Support the showBy Henrico Citizen
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Henrico Police arrest a man in connection with a homicide; another gun is stopped at RIC; good news for tourism in Virginia; another win for the 13-year-old Glen Allen Babe Ruth all-star team as it hosts the World Series; Henrico Police to host a free child safety seat check on Saturday. Support the show…
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A look inside Henrico Schools' Community Learning Centers; two all-star baseball teams from Glen Allen are off to strong starts in World Series play; U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman plans public meeting about children's online safety this Friday in Henrico; Sportable to host two-day festival in Henrico this October. Support the show…
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