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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Welcome to our podcast, where we celebrate the value and impact of career & technical education for all students. We invite you to join us as we chat with students, business, and community leaders who share their stories and insights about their career journeys and how students can get ready for the world of work and learning after high school. Our podcast is relevant for students everywhere, not just in our local district. That's why we have listeners from all over the US and more than thir ...
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A man is struck and killed by a train in Henrico County while riding his bicycle; Henrico officials considering additional boost of funding to school system; Breeze airways launches service to a new destination from RIC; Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden employees file for unionization; Henrico CASA welcomes 11 new volunteers, seeks more. Support the s…
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Henrico CTE Now: Guests: First Sargent Otis James, Capt. Raven Symes, First Sargent Excellent Fred-Dyck, Season 6, Episode 21
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In this episode, we visit the JROTC Marines program at Hermitage High School. We talked with one of their instructors, First Sargent Otis James, and cadets Capt. Raven Symes, and First Sargent Excellent Fred-Dyck. We discussed why our two students chose JROTC what you learned as a cadet, why they feel it was important for them, and why they think m…
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Henrico's teacher of the year finalists are named; 10 Henrico elementary schools earn state funding for security upgrades; a crash injures three in Eastern Henrico; our weekly Restaurant Watch and Weekend Top 5. Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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An 11-year-old Henrico boy whose fake bomb threats and school shooting reports terrorized a Florida community for nearly two weeks is sentenced; a former UVA student from Henrico pleads guilty to the 2022 murders of three UVA football players; six Innsbrook After Hours concerts announced; an offer for free meals during winter break for Henrico Scho…
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Sandston community members meet with county officials to discuss vandalism incidents, as police investigate 10 new incidents countywide; a 52-year-old woman dies after being struck by multiple cars; the new Ford's Garage restaurant opens in Short Pump; the Henrico Planning Commission endorses a 24-hour Sheetz location. Support the show…
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County leaders provide an update on Henrico government initiatives; the Girl Scouts Commonwealth Council plans a move to a new Henrico headquarters; a local band will release a Lakeside-inspired song; Papa Johns' foundation awards $15,000 to local organizations. Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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What Henrico's new reservoir means for the county's future; plans for a data center near Henrico High School are withdrawn; record-breaking sales for the Virginia ABC; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch. Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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The Henrico Planning Commission will meet tonight; Innsbrook After Hours is coming back; Henrico School Board members are set to vote on their 2025 legislative priorities, new class offerings today; Weinstein JCC increases its capital campaign goal. Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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A Henrico School Board member is running for a seat in the Virginia General Assembly; county officials name the Cobbs Creek Reservoir for a former county manager; a town hall meeting planned next week in Sandston to address rash of vandalism, break-ins; Henrico supervisors establish a countywide technology zone; Support the show…
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Good news on the affordable housing front in Henrico; the school board seeks more funds for HVAC repairs; a Henrico school named a "Purple Star" school in Virginia; mental health event planned Saturday in Eastern Henrico; Virginia enters into an opioid settlement with Kroger. Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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A community meeting is being planned to address a rash of break-ins and vandalism in Sandston; a farm in Sandston is now permanently protected from development; 6 Henrico teachers are honored with the REB Award; Virginia's Operation FREE seizes more than 550 pounds of illicit fentanyl. Support the show…
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Changes coming to the Staples Mill Road Amtrak station; capacity concerns at some Henrico schools, but not what you might think; Henrico Police seek suspect in series of West End incidents; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch. Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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A recap of Election Day in Henrico; a 73-year-old man dies in a moped crash; an update on the case against two Henrico Sheriff's deputies in the death of Irvo Otieno; our weekly Henrico Fur Finder. Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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Recess in middle school? It's a thing at one Henrico school; the county's Affordable Housing Trust Fund begins to pay dividends; dry weather prompts calls for outdoor fire safety; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch. Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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Behind the scenes with LEGO artists at a recent Henrico expo; meet the eight members of the Richmond Ivy women's soccer team who are from Henrico; Henrico reports its fifth case of rabies this year; police seek help solving an Oct. 6 homicide; the county names a new director of community development; 2 Henrico public school teachers earn funding fr…
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A Fall Line Trail update; new pickleball courts open this weekend; a homeless man is found dead in Henrico; a new way to dispose of food waste; a study about GRTC's zero-fare service. Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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Henrico CTE Now: Guests: Heather McMunn, Andy Harris, and Alyvia Hathaway, Season 6, Episode 20
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In this episode, we are talking to Teacher Apprenticeship instructor Heather McMunn, Crestview Elementary teacher and graduate of the Teacher Apprenticeship, Andy Harris, and Alyvia Hathaway, currently in the Teacher Apprenticeship program at the ACE Center at Hermitage.This program is about preparing you to go to college so you can become a teache…
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Behind the scenes with the Henrico Registrar's Office as Election Day nears; two people die in crashes on Henrico roads; a water main break affects traffic in the West End; UR earns a top-50 ranking in a 'Guide to Green Colleges.' Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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Tension during a joint meeting of the Henrico Board of Supervisors and Henrico School Board; five Henrico schools receive state recognition; a traffic alert in Northern Henrico; U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman hosts a meeting today in Midlothian; new standards adopted for Virginia child care standards. Support the show…
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How Henrico officials are working to prevent more pedestrian deaths; a rash of break-ins in Sandston; U.S. Representative Jennifer McClellan invites high school students to apply for a youth advisory council; 57 animals up for adoption at the Henrico Animal Shelter; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch. Support the show…
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Saturday voting begins this weekend; Henrico Schools officials launch first elements of student mental health initiative; two Henrico Civil War battlefields are protected; public comment opens as part of Henrico Police re-accreditation process; UR launches interactive map about US presidential elections. Support the show…
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GRTC expands its Pulse service into Glen Allen; Henrico sets its schedule for leaf collection; new passenger records for RIC; RHHD officials urging extra attention to breast health during October. Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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Four Henrico County high school students debate in Williamsburg; a 20-year-old dies in a one-vehicle accident; a Henrico music educator earns a regional award; Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen launches "Handmade for the Holidays;" Ashanti Alert system launches. Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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Henrico School Board members weigh in on accreditation issues; three people and one family are honored for their commitment to Henrico's history; Tim O'Neal wins the Dominion Energy Charity Classic in Henrico; Dorey Park Farmers Market plans a community festival Saturday. Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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Henrico Schools plans a newcomer event this weekend; the Henrico Citizen earns a national Press Forward grant; 40 animals await adoption at the Henrico Animal Shelter; this week's edition of "In the Garden." Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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A Henrico man battles an incredibly rare disease; your chance to drive you own car around Richmond Raceway tonight; Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity plans "She Builds Bash;" a local bank hosts a monthlong food drive. Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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Henrico CTE Now: Guests: Erin Hurley, Jermail Foster, Mia Hennig, Nyla, and Renee, Season 6, Episode 19
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In this episode, we talk to Erin Hurley, Jermail Foster, Mia Hennig, Nyla, and Renee at this year's #LifeReady Expo. This year we had over four thousand students and family members talking to businesses about the diverse types of careers each business offers and what students need to do to prepare themselves to be ready to start their career plans.…
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Henrico School Board members approve a design for the new Quioccasin Middle School; Reynolds Crossing redevelopment plans approved; the Henrico Planning Commission recommends denial of a data center proposal; a traffic alert in Eastern Henrico; a new Chick-fil-A opens in the county this week. Support the show…
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JR Tucker specialty center celebrates 30 years; Henrico firefighters rescue person from burning home; Deep Run High School graduate's whirlwind month with the Richmond Kickers; how to find the right pumpkin and keep it fresh; our weekly Restaurant Watch and Weekend Top 5. Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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UR event addresses overlap between housing, zoning and education equity; a man is shot in Northern Henrico; the Henrico Sports and Events Center nears its one-year anniversary; our weekly Henrico Fur Finder feature; Richmond Natural Battlefield plans event to honor historic vote. Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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Elon Musk tweet prompts rebuttal from Henrico County; 20-year-old man murdered in West End; Henrico School Board to discuss schematic design for new Quioccasin Middle School; Henrico CASA seeks 30 new volunteers urgently; Gov. Glenn Youngkin issues new executive order. Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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A new candidate for a Virginia House of Delegates seat from Henrico; police need your help identifying a suspect who stole a package; Henrico Sports and Events Center to host second "Cheer and Gear Classic" in December; our monthly round-up of dining news in Plate and Goblet. Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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Some Glen Allen HS students are featured in a new PBS series; an Arizona man dies in a crash on I-95 in Henrico; Henrico and other Metro Richmond localities earn state grant funding for economic development initiative; pavement project will close some lanes on I-295 in Henrico Friday and Saturday. Support the show…
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Henrico CTE Now: Guests: Jason Dixon, Jeremy Dixon, David Dixon, Season 6, Episode 18
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Brothers Jason Dixon, with VSC Fire, Jeremy Dixon, owner of Dixon’s Automotive, and David Dixon, with Mechanicsville Honda, came together at Dixion's Automotive in Ashland to talk with us about each graduating from Highland Springs Technical Center, now named The ACE Center at Highland Springs, and how each of them succeeded in life. https://dixons…
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Help for renters facing possible eviction; Henrico celebrates centenarians; the county plans an event for those 50 and older this Thursday; the Citizen and Henrico EDA announce the next iteration of the Henrico Small Business Boost program; why you should stay out of natural bodies of water. Support the show…
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GRTC and Henrico to host a meeting tomorrow about Pulse expansion plans; Henrico Schools hosts its Life Ready Career Expo; a Henrico woman wins a $7-million Virginia Lottery scratcher game prize. Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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Henrico is second statewide in pedestrian fatalities this year; a brewing event and football watch party planned at the Henrico Sports and Events Center next month; Glen Allen man joins Virginia Aviation Ambassador Program; dogs and cats awaiting adoption at the Henrico Animal Shelter. Support the show…
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A new policy for spectators at Henrico County Public Schools' sporting events; UR ranked No. 22 among liberal arts colleges; Village Bank has a new owner; Henrico supervisor Nelson named vice chair of the Central Virginia Transportation Authority. Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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Henrico Police find a small boy alone in Eastern Henrico; Henrico School Board members to discuss collective bargaining Thursday; police identify the man who died in a Northern Henrico motorcycle crash; improvements to the Staples Mill Amtrak station are completed; Jon Lugbill retiring as executive director of Sports Backers. Support the show…
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin visits Henrico to tout workforce development; a woman is struck and killed by a vehicle in Short Pump; Rep. Rob Wittman honored by a small business organization; Richmond citizens concerned about Fall Line Trail's path adjacent to Henrico; nominations open for REB Distinguished Educational Leadership Awards. Support the show…
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A new owner for Eastern Henrico's largest shopping center; a scathing report about the death of Irvo Otieno; the Henrico Citizen turns 23; how to add native plants to your garden; 42 cats and dogs are awaiting adoption at the Henrico Animal Shelter; CAT Theatre seeks memories from its past 60 years. Support the show…
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Henrico CTE Now: Guests: Mac Beaton, Andre Dabney, David Hall, Jonathan Wright, Season 6, Episode 17
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In our latest episode, our guests are The Workforce and Career Development Director Mac Beaton and three of his former electronics students, Andre Dabney, David Hall, and Jonathan Wright. They talk to us about how important career and technical education was for them in high school and what makes CTE even more important for students today.…
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Henrico Schools’ Career Ladder program is expanding; a Glen Allen woman attacked in June by a shark shares her story; this week’s Savvy Senior column details free or low-cost legal services for seniors; Our Laughter in the Rain event takes place in Short Pump; how you can support the Henrico Citizen this week. Support the show…
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An 18-year-old Henrico man faces a murder charge; an honor for the Henrico Sports and Events Center; Henrico Social Services officials plan a job fair; US Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan announces plans to honor veterans; how you can support the Citizen during our 23rd anniversary week. Support the show…
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What Henrico County Public Schools' annual SOL test results show; Henrico Planning Commission endorses an urban mixed-use development proposal; how you can support the Citizen this week. Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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Henrico Fire officials seek clues about what sparked West End church fire; River Mill is expanding; a former high school soccer standout signs with the Richmond Kickers; VRLTA seeks Virginia restaurants that are older than 50; 'Soulful Sunday' planned this weekend at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch. Sup…
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Tourist spending in Henrico continues to climb; the Henrico School Board will vote on several policy changes today; a Henrico woman earns recognition in the adoption community; Partnership for the Future earns a $375,000 grant; expungement clinic planned tomorrow in Henrico. Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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Henrico announces a new initiative to attract international businesses; why one supervisor wants to end 'The Henrico Way'; Henrico NAACP honors nine people and organizations, including the Henrico Citizen; 15 Henrico students named National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists. Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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Henrico's board of supervisors will meet twice today; Henrico Police identify the victim of a Friday homicide; the county and other localities plan a regional government purchasing expo; a missing Henrico man found safe in Richmond; the cost of gas is going down. Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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Another pedestrian fatality in Henrico; the state of safety in Henrico schools; Gather West End slated to open in the spring; Kroger's peanut butter drive continues into next week. Support the showAv Henrico Citizen
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