Henrico County pushes back on US Census Bureau population estimates; Henrico supervisors approve a mixed-use development in Highland Springs and begin a weeklong budget review today; a popular Henrico restaurant is closing after nearly 50 years; projects impacting Henrico approved as part of federal legislation that averted a partial government shutdown.
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Henrico News Minute – March 15, 2024
Henrico’s slow population growth; violent crime and auto thefts are up; professors from UR, Reynolds Community College are honored by the State Council of Higher Education and Dominion Energy; state legislation would create an outside review process for Virginia’s special education dispute resolution system; the General Assembly’s attempt to limit invasive species; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.
Henrico News Minute – March 13, 2024
A new proposed budget for Henrico; two county principals are honored; a Civil War site in Varina is protected from development; 3 Henrico projects earn federal funding; the county’s first case of rabies this year is confirmed; previewing tomorrow’s Henrico School Board meeting.
Henrico News Minute – March 12, 2024
A new mental health program for Henrico students; an update on a proposed 622-acre data center development in Eastern Henrico; the Henrico Board of Supervisors meets tonight; nominate a teacher for our ‘Top Teachers’ section.
Henrico News Minute – March 8, 2024
Henrico Schools will begin a teacher apprenticeship program; a controversial Varina development moves closer to breaking ground; a woman brings a loaded handgun to Richmond International Airport; Dominion Energy’s foundation accepting applications for grants; General Assembly bills would require insurance carriers to cover contraceptive drugs and devices at no cost to customers; the Atlantic 10 women’s basketball tournament continues today […]
Henrico News Minute – March 7, 2024
Henrico’s strong financial status reaffirmed; Henrico Schools to host three March job fairs; a bill approved by the General Assembly would remove penalties for inmates who report drug or alcohol overdoses; a 25-cent-per-gallon discount on diesel fuel at Sheetz; our weekly Henrico Fur Finder.
Henrico News Minute – March 6, 2024
How Henrico voted in the Super Tuesday primaries; Henrico Police make two arrests in connection with a Lakeside murder and seek a third suspect; a new sponsor for the Innsbrook Corporate Run; a Henrico author releases his fourth novel; legislation would require all trains in Virginia to have at least two crew members.
Henrico News Minute – March 5, 2024
Virginia’s first youth crisis receiving center opens in Henrico; about 7,000 Henrico homes may be at increased risk for flooding; Henrico Schools to host a ‘Career Mega Sale’ job fair later this month; Leadership Metro Richmond is accepting applications for Leadership Quest through April 30; tickets are on sale for the National Wheelchair Basketball Association’s national championships next month in […]
Henrico News Minute – March 4, 2024
A raise for Henrico school bus drivers; new security technology at Richmond International Airport; a bill prompted by the murder of Henrico teen Lucia Bremer passes the General Assembly; our new Henrico Small Business Spotlight series begins; the Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball Tournament begins in Henrico this week.
Henrico News Minute – March 1, 2024
Twelve Henrico schools land on a list of those needing more resources to support students; Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley makes a stop in Henrico ahead of Super Tuesday; Henrico supervisors approve spending measures; the General Assembly passes high school hazing education requirements; an update on Richmond-region mail problems; our weekly In the Garden, Restaurant Watch and Weekend Top 5 […]