
Henrico News Minute
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.
Episodes
1162 episodes
Henrico News Minute – March 28, 2025
What's next for the failed GreenCity site?; 'Mother Maybelle and the Carters in Henrico' planned this weekend; fly a kite at Dorey Park on Sunday; other events happening around town this weekend.
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Season 6
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Episode 45
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3:52

Henrico News Minute – March 27, 2025
Is a staggered start to the school year coming for Henrico students in the near future?; Henrico reports its first confirmed case of rabies this year; the board of supervisors hears public input about its proposed budget; a temporary burn ban i...
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Season 6
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Episode 44
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4:19

Henrico News Minute – March 26, 2025
Henrico Police officials open their new South Station in Highland Springs; how some Henrico County students will get to build their school; Virginia community colleges to end DEI programs to comply with federal order; Henrico Education Foundati...
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Season 6
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Episode 43
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4:45

Henrico News Minute – March 25, 2025
Gov. Youngkin's veto could green-light a planned Henrico gaming facility, but county officials vow to keep fighting it; an 18-year-old man faces multiple charges in connection with a fatal hit-and-run near Richmond International Airport; Virgin...
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Season 6
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Episode 42
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4:46

Henrico News Minute – March 24, 2025
A joint meeting between the Henrico School Board and Henrico Boar of Supervisors turns heated; kindergarten registration begins today; Rotary Club, Henrico Police Athletic League launch new partnership; Henrico fifth-graders honors for their hi...
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Season 6
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Episode 41
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3:58

Henrico News Minute – March 21, 2025
An 89-year-old woman dies after catching on fire; a senior and caregiver resource expo is planned on Tuesday; two road maintenance projects will impact traffic in the I-95/Parham Road corridor; the annual 'Pass the Hat' baseball game will take ...
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Season 6
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Episode 40
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5:11

Henrico News Minute – March 20, 2025
Henrico Schools officials are planning changes to teacher contracts in response to concerns; a state senator from Henrico who is seeking to become Democratic Party chair is questioned by an opponent; applications for the Henrico Junior 4-H Camp...
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Season 6
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Episode 39
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5:11

Henrico News Minute – March 19, 2025
A long-anticipated recovery and detox center nears reality; two Henrico principals are honored; Henrico Outreach and Engagement Agency seeks volunteer nominations for new awards program; Henrico Police seek a man wanted in connected with robber...
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Season 6
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Episode 38
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5:35

Henrico News Minute – March 18, 2025
The Henrico School Board passes on a plan to redistrict four high schools – for now; students from 17 schools compete in a Rubik's Cube challenge; our weekly Henrico Small Business Spotlight feature; a western Henrico home fire causes damge.
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Season 6
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Episode 37
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4:00

Henrico News Minute – March 14, 2025
Plans for GreenCity take a major hit; Henrico youngsters participate in the 'Soul Bowl;' a Henrico delegate announces that he will seek re-election; a new shooting range planned for the site of an old one.
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Season 6
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Episode 36
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3:50

Henrico News Minute – March 11, 2025
Spirit Airlines announces new service from Richmond; the Henrico Board of Supervisors will meet twice; more protection from cyberbullying for Virginia students; state educators who work with autistic students could receive more professional dev...
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Season 6
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Episode 35
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3:35

Henrico News Minute – March 10, 2025
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 bo...
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Season 6
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Episode 34
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3:45

Henrico News Minute – March 7, 2025
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...
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Season 6
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Episode 33
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4:34

Henrico News Minute – March 6, 2025
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 acce...
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Season 6
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Episode 32
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4:06

Henrico News Minute – March 5, 2025
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 H...
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Season 6
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Episode 31
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4:15

Henrico News Minute – March 4, 2025
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 pa...
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Season 6
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Episode 30
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3:38

Henrico News Minute – March 3, 2025
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.
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Season 6
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Episode 29
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3:39

Henrico News Minute – Feb. 28, 2025
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 an...
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Season 6
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Episode 28
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4:41

Henrico News Minute – Feb. 27, 2025
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 wh...
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Season 6
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Episode 27
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4:23

Henrico News Minute – Feb. 26, 2025
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 C...
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Season 6
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Episode 26
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5:18

Henrico News Minute – Feb. 25, 2025
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.
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Season 6
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Episode 25
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4:47

Henrico News Minute – Feb. 24, 2025
An update on the gaming facility planned in Henrico and language that could stop it; an inside look at what Henrico Schools spends its budget on each year; a look at Henrico's new proposed budget comes tomorrow; shots are fired in Northern Henr...
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Season 6
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Episode 24
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6:13

Henrico News Minute – Feb. 14, 2025
A former Henrico Doctors' Hospital NICU nurse is granted bond; why some students at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School shook a lot of hands recently; Henrico Education Foundation to host annual event; General Assembly passes breast exam bill; ...
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Season 6
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Episode 23
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4:53

Henrico News Minute – Feb. 12, 2025
Two reports examine what happened during Henrico's water crisis and what options the county has moving forward, as officials weight regional water authority and other possibilities; Henrico School Board to host work session, public hearing on p...
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Season 6
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Episode 22
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5:06

Henrico News Minute – Feb. 11, 2025
A report due this morning will detail Henrico's water crisis and possible next steps; Henrico supervisors expand eligibility for the county's Employee Home Purchase Assistance Program; the 20th Cap2Cap bike ride is planned in May; a look at whe...
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Season 6
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Episode 21
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4:37
