Henrico News Minute

Some Henrico seniors celebrate their signing day, with a twist; a Glen Allen man is accused of bilking a Tennessee woman out of nearly $134,000; two people die in a Varina crash; authorities identify body found near Richmond Raceway; a Highland Springs HS teacher is among seven statewide to earn a fellowship; Lewis Ginter's spring plant sale is today and tomorrow; first concert planned at Henrico Sports and Events Center. Support the Show.

Good news on the employment front in Henrico; how some students from the county are helping make prom season better for others in Virginia; the University of Richmond earns an international honor; Arts Night at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen is tonight. Support the Show.

Henrico Police make four arrests in connection with an auto theft ring; police identify the victim of a fatal two-vehicle crash on Monday; a late Henrico firefighter will be among those honored during a national event this weekend; USPS postmaster general acknowledges problems with local mail delivery; the Asian American Celebration returns to the region this weekend. Support the Show.

What attendees at a Henrico School Board town hall meeting told school officials; Henrico's Sports and Events Center earns a regional award; a man driving a moped dies in a crash; a man is arrested after bringing a loaded gun to Richmond International Airport; a look at how the suburban dining scene is flourishing; your chance to join our membership program. Support the Show.

Henrico Police are investigating after a bod was found in the county's Northside; grading the region's air quality; VDOE introduces a new way to monitor your child's academic performance; a traffic alert in the West End; Henrico Schools plans its "Drive the Bus" event Saturday; Wednesday is the deadline to file your Virginia individual income taxes. Support the Show.

New development planned adjacent to the Henrico Sports and Events Center; Tucker High School's softball field named for former coach; officials celebrate the groundbreaking of a portion of the Fall Line Trail; two Justins with Henrico connections are featured in an article and videos on MLB.com; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch. Support the Show.

Henrico County expanding its Enterprise Zone; two Henrico students receive National Merit Scholarships; a Glen Allen teen dies in a crash; VDOT performing emergency pavement work on I-64 in Henrico today and tomorrow; fourth “Groovin’ in the Garden” band announced; how to support the Citizen’s local journalism. Support the Show.

Henrico supervisors vote to fund homelessness-support efforts in Richmond, purchase new land at the site of the Henrico Sports and Events Center and expand participation in the Home Purchase Assistance program for county employees; Henrico to seek federal funding for I-64 improvements in Short Pump; Henrico School Board weighs possible changes to student code of conduct; how to make a donation to the Citizen during our spring membership drive. Support the Show.

Henrico Schools names 24 Teacher Scholars; construction work to affect traffic on I-64 for several weeks; Deep Run HS graduate wins Monument Avenue 10k; Virginia Sports Hall of Fame holds inductions in Henrico; a new urgent care facility at Regency; Virginia posts most job gains in more than a year. Support the Show.

A shooting leaves one man injured; Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is growing; the Capital Region Land Conservancy is honored for its protection of a Henrico battlefield; Henrico Schools honored for its music education program. Support the Show.

Henrico officials plan enhancement of lake near Three Lakes Park; Henrico ranks second on a statewide list it would rather not; a team from one Henrico County high school earns a national honor; Virginia State Police to implement additional patrols on I-95 this weekend; our Weekend Top 5. Support the Show.

Henrico School Board to consider several changes to Code of Student Conduct today; Henrico Education Foundation raises $400,000; dogs and cats up for adoption from Henrico Animal Shelter. Support the Show.

Costco's expansion plans are endorsed by the Henrico Planning Commission; the big impact of "Little Feet;" Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine introduce gun violence-prevention legislation; Innsbrook to host a cleanup day in celebration of Earth Day; a traffic alert for Old Staples Mill Road and Creighton Road. Support the Show.

Two fires damage a home and senior apartment complex; Gov. Youngkin proposes delay to polystyrene ban in restaurants; the Virginia DRPT seeks input on statewide transportation plans; a local man is stopped trying to bring a gun onto a flight at RIC. Support the Show.

A brother and sister are arrested in connection with a Lakeside restaurant fire; our chance to win a custom-built playhouse; a traffic alert for I-64 on Wednesday; Freeman High School students host an "Emerging Leaders" event. Support the Show.

The Henrico Planning Commission endorses plans for a 622-acre data center and advanced manufacturing development in Sandston; Henrico flood insurance policies will become less expensive in October; a Henrico macaw is a finalist in a national wacky pet name contest; Varina High School one of 27 schools honored nationally by the ACT; Henrico Police seek a man on construction fraud charges; our weekly Restaurant Watch and Weekend Top 5. Support the Show.

Plans for a massive data center and office park in Eastern Henrico take center stage tonight; Henrico supervisors approve plans for four warehouses; Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoes, amends and signs various environmental and energy-related bills; a small fire displaces some occupants of a Short Pump hotel. Support the Show.

Henrico supervisors approve a $1.25-billion budget; Gov. Glenn Youngkin submits his revised budget plan to the General Assembly; a proposed makeover for the Virginia Department of Education; two people die in motorcycle crashes in Henrico's Near West End. Support the Show.

An eclipse and earthquake on the same day; a full agenda for tonight's Henrico Board of Supervisors meeting; a former Hermitage High School football player is found dead in Richmond; two Henrico brothers making a mark on the music scene; our Henrico Small Business Spotlight focuses on a popular Lakeside home and decor shop. Support the Show.

Our recap from a busy spring break week includes good news about a Highland Springs teen whose abduction prompted an Amber Alert; details about two solar eclipse events today; the first residents moving into a formerly vacant assisted living facility on the Henrico-Richmond line; a Yorktown woman arrested after bringing a loaded gun to RIC; school staffers demand equal pay raises; good news about Henrico Schools' first dual language immersion program; an audit sheds light on Metro Richmond's recent mail troubles; Henrico receives state funding for a mental health and detox center. Support the Show.