Henrico News Minute

Mar 10 2025 1150 ep. 5 mins 7

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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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Henrico News Minute – March 10, 2025

Mar 10 2025 3 mins

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

Henrico News Minute – March 7, 2025

Mar 07 2025 4 mins

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 News Minute – March 6, 2025

Mar 06 2025 4 mins

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

Henrico News Minute – March 5, 2025

Mar 05 2025 4 mins

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

Henrico News Minute – March 4, 2025

Mar 04 2025 3 mins

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 News Minute – March 3, 2025

Mar 03 2025 3 mins

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

Henrico News Minute – Feb. 28, 2025

Feb 28 2025 4 mins

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 News Minute – Feb. 27, 2025

Feb 27 2025 4 mins

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

Henrico News Minute – Feb. 26, 2025

Feb 26 2025 5 mins

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

Henrico News Minute – Feb. 25, 2025

Feb 25 2025 4 mins

Recapping the General Assembly session; a Northern Henrico Montessori School will be on the move this fall; the Pet Expo raises $70,000; a woman is shot in Northern Henrico. Support the show