Henrico News Minute

U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan introduces new STEM-related legislation; your chance to vote in the first-annual BLK RVA Community Awards; Henrico Police are seeking a silver Nissan in connection with a fatal hit-and-run; our weekly In the Garden features news about how to limit the affect of hot weather on your vegetable garden; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the Show

After a lengthy delay, the second phase of construction at Glover Park is underway; developer planning 279 luxury apartments in Glen Allen; Henrico CASA seeking volunteers; 'Shoot Like a Girl' even coming to Short Pump; our weekly Henrico Fur Finder.Support the Show.

The Henrico Board of Zoning Appeals will meet tomorrow; Henrico CASA seeks new volunteers; a new Chick-fil-A coming to Henrico; 'Christmas in July' movies planned tomorrow at the Henrico Theatre; Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen to host 'Art Night' tomorrow.Support the Show.

An in-depth look at the rising number of suspensions in Henrico schools, which disproportionately involve Black students; Henrico Police arrest an 18-year-old in connection with a homicide; a Henrico woman who starred in an MTV show dies; a winning $1 million Mega Millions ticket is sold in Eastern Henrico; how heat affects senior citizens.Support the Show.

Henrico plans public input sessions for comprehensive plan update; three Henrico County high school students named Bank of America 2024 Student Leaders; a traffic alert for the Varina-Enon Bridge on I-295; how Virginia's unemployment rate fared in June. Support the Show.

The Goochland Planning Commission endorses plans for the expansion of a quarry, despite a request from Henrico officials to defer the case; a 22-year-old Henrico man is struck and killed by a vehicle; learn how to grow the best cucumbers; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the Show.

An update on the Tuckahoe Little League renovation project; Henrico Schools plans its "Back to School Kickoff" event; our first "mobile newsroom" event planned for Monday; GRASP offers free financial aid application assistance for students; Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan presents federal grant to YWCA of Richmond.Support the Show.

Major plans for a Near West End office park; Henrico's General Assembly delegation issues a stern letter in opposition of a proposed gambling facility; two players with Henrico connections are selected in the Major League Baseball Draft; one Henrico locale lands on a national top-10 list.Support the Show.

Taylor Farm Park opens today; Henrico planning commissioners endorse new plans for Glenwood Farms; a homeowner fires shots at someone; a back-to-school clothing sale and hairstyling event planned.Support the Show.

Henrico tightens restrictions on vaping shops; Henrico Schools plans to create a mobile environmental classroom; a longtime local theatre finds a new home for its upcoming season; a mixed report on the James River; free HIV testing available at one Henrico pharmacy.Support the Show.