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Henrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – June 13, 2024New plans for a Henrico aquatic center; a Henrico County high school drama teacher urges equal pay for afterschool efforts; Henrico Police arrest a suspect in a Glen Allen homicide; new Henrico Christmas Mother named; a popular chicken restaurant opens its first Henrico location; our weekly Henrico Fur Finder feature.Support the Show.2024-06-1305 min
Henrico CTE Now (Career & Technical Education)Henrico CTE Now: Guests: Chief Clevert, Deputy Fire Chief at Henrico County Division of Fire and Henrico Firefighter Duan Perez-Means, Fire Recruiter Season 5, Episode 9Chief Clevert, Deputy Fire Chief at Henrico County Division
of Fire, and Henrico Firefighter Duan Perez-Means, Fire Recruiter are our guests on this episode. They talked with us about exploring and joining the great and noble profession of a Henrico Firefighter. This episode includes the introduction of our new co-host, Marianne McGhee.
My name is Mike Roberts and I love working to bring you the
Henrico CTE Now podcast. I would love to hear from you. Send us any questions you would like answered. Send us an email at mwroberts@henrico.k12.va.us. Also, please tell your f...2023-06-2725 min
Henrico CTE Now (Career & Technical Education)Henrico CTE Now. Season 4, Episode 19: Ben Sheppard, Director of the Department of Public Relations for Henrico CountyIn this episode, we talk with the Director of Public Relations for Henrico County about students wanting to get into the media business. With his media experience, he talks about many different career paths in the media business and how he has progressed over the years to where he is today. Two things he talked about were Henrico Counties' internship programs and the current need for people in Henrico's 911 communications officer positions.
Here is a video for the Communication Officer position: https://youtu.be/599vRzl3CbY
Info page: https://henrico.us/police/careers/communications-officer/
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Henrico CTE Now (Career & Technical Education)Henrico CTE Now. Season 4, Episode 16: Kenya Jackson, Talent Acquisition Ambassador for Henrico County SchoolsAcross the country school systems are having to deal with a severe teacher shortage. In this episode of Henrico CTE Now we talk with Kenya Jackson, Talent Acquisition Ambassador for Henrico County Schools. She discusses with us the problem that is affecting Henrico and many school systems in Virginia and what Henrico County is doing about it.
Henrico Workforce & Career Development has programs to help educate our future educators. Check out these links for more info if you want to be a teacher.
Teachers for Tomorrow: https://henricocte.com/career-classes/high-school/family-consumer-sciences/teachers-for-tomorrow-ii-honors/
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Henrico CTE Now (Career & Technical Education)Henrico CTE Now. Season 4, Episode 14: Cari Tretina, Chief of Staff for Henrico’s County ManagerWe visited Cari Tretina, Chief of Staff for Henrico’s County Manager, and had a great talk with her about her experiences in the EMT program at the ACE Center at Hermitage when she was in high school. We also discussed her college and career path that brought her to become Henrico Counties' very first Chief of Staff. It was a great discussion about how CTE programs are just as important to college-bound students as they are for ready-to-work students. Please have a listen and let us know your thoughts. Email us at mwroberts@henrico.k12.va.us with yo...2022-07-1948 min
Henrico CTE Now (Career & Technical Education)Henrico CTE Now. Season 4, Episode 9: Jennifer Boyle, President/CEO of Junior Achievement of Central VA, Adrienne J. Minock, Library Manager, Henrico Public Library at Libbie BranchToday, Jennifer Boyle talks to us about the work of Junior Achievement, financial literacy and the importance of career exposure, and how JA helps students in Central Virginia with all this and more. We also talked with Adrienne Minock as she describes how Henrico libraries are great resources about area employers, professional resume help, and many other services for Henrico residents. Both also talk about their support for Henrico CTE’s Signing Day which will be returning to JA/Libbie Library location in May and why they think Signing Day is such an important event for students.
ht...2022-05-0344 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Sept. 15, 2021A recap of the Henrico Board of Supervisors meeting; Henrico Schools officials honor County Manager John Vithoulkas; COVID-19 cases rise again; the county reports its second rabies case of 2021; changes to some GRTC routes in Henrico; a measles outbreak potentially affecting this region; a rematch in the 73rd House of Delegates district; details about our new "Faces of Henrico Business" feature.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services.)Support the Show.2021-09-1508 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Sept. 8, 2021Henrico Police need your help to find a missing 37-year-old man; Henrico students return to school today; the county's new COVID-19 case count declines slightly; traffic at Airport Drive and I-64 shifting again next week; Henrico Fire officials unveil a Boy Scout's fallen firefighter memorial; Henrico names a new Emergency Management and Workplace Safety director; how to participate in our 20 Days of Giving event.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services and Chess Counselor LLC.)Support the Show.2021-09-0806 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Aug. 17, 2021Henrico's new COVID-19 cases hit a six-month high; Henrico Schools to host another free vaccination clinic for students and children tomorrow; a regional transportation plan proposes more than $2 billion worth of projects in Henrico; TSA officers stop a Fredericksburg man from carrying a loaded handgun onto a flight; Henrico Schools to host a job fair; The Cultural Arts Center announces its fall classes.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services and Chess Counselor LLC.)Support the Show.2021-08-1707 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Aug. 12, 2021The Henrico School Board will set its mask policy today; free meals for all Henrico children will continue during the coming school year; COVID cases in Henrico continue to climb; Henrico has a new senior advocate.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services and Chess Counselor LLC.)Support the Show.2021-08-1206 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Aug. 6, 2021Gov. Ralph Northam gives warning to school districts – like Henrico – that are not currently planning to require masking in the fall; Henrico becomes a “high” transmission area for COVID-19; Henrico County government officials update their mask policy; six new Virginia State Troopers are about to be assigned to Henrico County; a popular YouTube personality from Greene County is arrested in Henrico on incest charges; a Henrico man finishes fifth in a James River bass fishing competition; this week’s Restaurant Watch. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services and Chess Counselor...2021-08-0608 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Aug. 2, 2021Henrico Health District officials encourage mask-wearing; Henrico Schools may revisit its mask policy; how many children and teens in Henrico are contracting COVID-19?; Henrico wants three seats on the GRTC board of directors; victims of I-295 crash identified; police seek assistance solving Friday shooting.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services and Chess Counselor LLC.)Support the Show.2021-08-0207 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – July 30, 2021The Henrico Education Association blasts the Henrico Schools' mask policy; two Henrico projects could earn federal money as part of a US House appropriations package; Henrico's first-time unemployment claims remain relatively stable; Henrico supervisors want to offer more incentives to businesses that revitalize buildings; Breeze Airways flies into Richmond.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services and Chess Counselor LLC.)Support the Show.2021-07-3009 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – July 29, 2021Henrico's seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases is at nearly a three-month high; Henrico Schools, parents of former Short Pump M.S. football player settle lawsuit; River Road is closed in western Henrico through Saturday; air cargo at Richmond International Airport spiked last year; Varina District School Board member Alicia Atkins plans a town hall meeting next month; three Henrico homes sell for more than $1 million apiece.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services and Chess Counselor LLC.)Support the Show.2021-07-2907 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – July 21, 2021Students at one Henrico high school are learning English and soccer this summer; a new outdoor basketball complex is planned at an Eastern Henrico school; Henrico Police seek assistance locating a wanted man; a new Sheetz is opening in Henrico tomorrow; July is vehicle theft prevention month; officials begin to demolish a Henrico school; Innsbrook After Hours is tonight.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services.)Support the Show.2021-07-2107 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – June 11, 2021Henrico expects nearly $40 million in new transportation funding; a man wanted for a Henrico murder is found dead in a Hampton hotel; Henrico officials end the COVID-19 local emergency; a popular Fourth of July event is returning this year; one Henrico restaurant was found to be using plastic bags and old peanut butter containers to store raw meat.(Today’s Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County and the Virginia Capital Workforce.)Support the Show.2021-06-1105 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – June 2, 2021How a local organization that started as an attempted book club has grown to have a major impact on six Henrico schools; Henrico Police arrest a 54-year-old who faces a charge of strangulation after his wife was found dead in a Henrico home; Henrico Police arrest a 52-year-old man, who faces charges in connection with two recent robberies; how to brighten your garden; meet the Citizen's new education reporter.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County.) Support the Show.2021-06-0206 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – May 28, 2021Nearly 29% of eligible children and teens in Henrico have had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine; Henrico Police identify a man found dead near dumpsters at the city-county line; a local organization builds its 500th ramp for handicapped residents; the Henrico Board of Supervisors approves three trail and sidewalks projects; the new Henrico Christmas Mother is announced; Belmont reopens to the public tomorrow; a Henrico company wins $10 million in new funding.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County.) Support the Show.2021-05-2808 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – May 26, 2021Henrico supervisors are nearing the first comprehensive update of the zoning and subdivision ordinance in more than 60 years; Henrico Police discover a man dead near a dumpster at the city-county line; a group of Henrico middle-schoolers want you to get to know them; in light of National Missing Kids' day yesterday, there are at least 20 children and teens from Henrico are missing – here's who they are; the Dollar General Literacy Foundation assists two local organizations. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County.) Support the Show.2021-05-2605 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – May 3, 2021COVID-19 vaccinations in schools could happen before the end of the school year; police seek a Richmond man in connection with the shooting death of a 27-year-old Henrico man; a Q&A session is planned about the new Henrico Virtual Academy; home inventory down dramatically in Henrico compared with last year; a Henrico second-grader honored in a nationwide contest; a heartbreaking loss for the Highland Springs High School football team.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County.)Support the Show.2021-05-0308 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Apr. 28, 2021A new program aims to help pregnant Black women in Henrico; Henrico's Board of Supervisors approves funding plans that will create affordable housing opportunities near Lakeside and approves funding for construction of a baseball stadium at Dorey Park; Henrico Police arrest a juvenile in connection with a Varina shooting; a Glen Allen collegiate equestrian earns national honors; the Henrico Division of Recreation and Parks is hiring; P-EBT benefits will be expanded this summer.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County.)Support the Show.2021-04-2806 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Apr. 8, 2021One teen apparently shoots another in Henrico's West End; Henrico Police seek a missing teen from the county's Northside; Henrico celebrates its 100,000th COVID-19 vaccination at the Richmond Raceway; a COVID-19 case update; the five candidates for the Democratic nomination for Virginia's governor's seat hold their first debate; Keep Henrico Beautiful opens nominations for its Land Lovers and Clean Business Awards; details about kindergarten registration; an underwear drive for victims of sexual assault.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program.)Support the Show.2021-04-0807 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Mar. 29, 2021A community struggles to come to grips with the shocking murder of a Henrico middle-school student; some good news on the COVID-19 vaccination front, even as case counts start to climb again; some changes coming to Church Road in Henrico's Far West End; a Henrico teen earns a major honor from Virginia 4-H.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program.)Support the Show.2021-03-2909 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Mar. 22, 2021One-hundred fifty people are in quarantine after new COVID-19 cases in Henrico schools; Henrico supervisors propose to allocate funds to these nonprofits; chalk one up to a local artist; 'All Henrico Reads' planned April 1; help for some with tax returns; Henrico CASA welcomes new volunteers; an art contest for high school students. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program.)Support the Show.2021-03-2108 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Mar. 19, 2021A community vaccination hub is coming to Eastern Henrico soon; the county reports 13 new hospitalizations related to COVID-19; seniors can now call a hotline number to register for the vaccine; a round-up of news from the final day of the Henrico Board of Supervisors' fourth and final day of its budget review; an update on Henrico's first-time unemployment claims; a drive-through workshop for fourth- and fifth-grade parents next week; a traffic alert next week for Glen Allen; state, local leaders seek to eliminate anti-Asian discrimination and hate.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico...2021-03-1910 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Mar. 18, 2021Henrico’s School Board and Board of Supervisors find harmony in a two-hour budget review meeting; some encouraging news for a Henrico High School football player who suffered a critical injury last week; good news for Henrico's Class of 2021; COVID-19 vaccinations at pharmacies are now open to more people; this week's property transactions. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program.)Support the Show.2021-03-1808 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Mar. 17, 2021More COVID-19 cases in Henrico schools lead to three dozen quarantines; how one local organization is working to help reduce the strain on marriages during the pandemic; a new sober living home in Highland Springs prepares to open; Henrico firefighters battle four residential fires in 10 hours; GRTC providing free rides to COVID-19 vaccinations for those in need; COVID numbers remain low in Henrico; a COVID testing event planned for tomorrow has been canceled; how to help support our new Report for America education reporter's position.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19...2021-03-1707 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Mar. 11, 2021Henrico School Board Chair Micky Ogburn apologizes publicly for her shared Facebook post last week, following a special meeting of the board; 247 people are in quarantine following exposure to people in Henrico schools who tested positive for COVID-19; Henrico's overall COVID case rate continues to drop; free COVID testing scheduled for March 18; a traffic alert for Eastern Henrico; a driver is charged in connection with a fatal crash in July; this week's property transactions. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program.)Support the Show.2021-03-1107 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Mar. 10, 2021Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas proposes a $1.43-billion budget; Henrico supervisors sign off on the next step of a planned renovation of Tuckahoe Park; all Henrico seniors who had pre-registered for COVID-19 vaccines now have been contacted and offered appointments; Henrico's COVID-19 positivity percentage continues to drop; a Henrico soldier who died in Korea 70 years ago is being honored; The Cultural Arts Center plans an artist's opening reception.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program.)Support the Show.2021-03-1009 min
Henrico CTE Now (Career & Technical Education)Henrico CTE Now, Season 3 Episode 5: Guest, Briana Smith, and Seza Aldrich.In this episode, we are speaking with first-year teacher at Pocahantas Middle School, Briana Smith about attending Henrico CTE Family and Consumer Science classes and the Early Childhood Education class at the ACE Center. We also talk to her about receiving the First Year Teacher award and how CTE started her on the path to becoming a teacher. We also talk to Seza Aldrich with Henrico County Human Resources about a program Henrico offers aspiring teachers a way to their first teaching job with Henrico County Public Schools.
Make sure to give us a shoutout at Henrico C...2021-03-0942 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Mar. 8, 2021The COVID-19 vaccination process opens to all of Phase 1B in Henrico and Richmond; a Henrico School Board member shares, then deletes and apologizes for posting, an offensive Facebook post; a full week of in-person learning; Henrico's COVID-19 case count continues to decline; part II of our series about food insecurity in Henrico; our weekly Crime Report; how you can help fund the salary of our new full-time education reporter through our partnership with Report for America.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program.)Support the...2021-03-0808 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Mar. 5, 2021Henrico plans to open COVID-19 vaccinations to all of Phase 1B "soon;" the University of Richmond names a new president; food insecurity grows in Henrico; a 23-year-old Henrico man is sentenced to 5 years in jail for child pornography possession, other charges; a child in Central Virginia dies from COVID-19-related complications; Henrico Schools plans its next 'Life-Ready Expo.'(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program.)Support the Show.2021-03-0505 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Feb. 26, 2021COVID-19 vaccinations are about to ramp up in a major way locally; good news on the unemployment front in the county; Henrico Schools officials propose several changes to a memorandum of understanding with Henrico Police for school resource officers; a dual language immersion program is coming to one Henrico elementary school; the General Assembly is close to passing a bill to provide sick leave time for some in-home health care workers.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County and its Black History Month video celebration.)Support the Show.2021-02-2608 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Feb. 25, 2021What's the future of virtual learning in Henrico?; larger crowds are coming to sports and entertainment venues in Virginia; another 14 new deaths in Henrico related to COVID-19 are reported; U.S. Senator Tim Kaine to host a COVID-19 town hall tonight; the Dominion Energy Charity Classic lives up to its name again; a computer coding club for kids; two shootings in Eastern Henrico last night.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County and its Black History Month video celebration.)Support the Show.2021-02-2507 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Feb. 19, 2021A national honor for four Henrico County high school girls' basketball players; Henrico's COVID-19 daily average case counts have fallen by more than half in less than a month; preserving the Woodland Cemetery in Eastern Henrico; a Highland Springs man is injured during a shooting; Toyota again partnering with Richmond Raceway; our weekly Restaurant Watch.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County and its Black History Month video celebration.)Support the Show.2021-02-1906 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Feb. 17, 2021More financial relief for Virginia tenants and landlords; another day with fewer than 90 new COVID-19 cases in Henrico; the state launches its new vaccination pre-registration website; T-Mobile opens a new customer care center in Eastern Henrico; the House of Delegates debates a plan to mandate in-person learning; Henrico Schools opens its preschool application process.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by the Henrico County Broadband Survey.)Support the Show.2021-02-1707 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Feb. 11, 2021How people 16 to 64 with pre-existing conditions can pre-register for a COVID-19 vaccine; seven new cases of COVID are reported in Henrico school buildings this week; 102 new COVID cases reported Wednesday countywide; a self-described KKK leader is sentenced to prison for his actions during a June Black Lives Matter protest; ChamberRVA hosts employment virtual sessions today and tomorrow; Henrico’s EDA works to improve supplier diversity; state lawmakers advance criminal justice reform measures, but a bill that would have eliminated felony drug possession charges dies; Henrico Police arrest a second man in connection with a double shooting Feb. 4; U.S. Co...2021-02-1109 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Feb. 10, 2021Big news for Henrico employees; what went wrong with CVS’s COVID-19 vaccination plans?; Henrico Police charge a man in connection with a fatal shooting Jan. 23; police seek help finding a missing 39-year-old county man; Henrico’s up-and-down daily COVID case count rises again; Henrico supervisors approve the first townhomes within Innsbrook; a Krispy Kreme is coming to Short Pump; a local nonprofit wants to give you a $100 gift card – if you win a Valentine’s Day photo contest.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by the Henrico County COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program.)Support...2021-02-1011 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Feb. 9, 2021An update on the COVID-19 vaccination process in Henrico; the county's new single-day case count drops to a two-month low; how you can help Henrico's high schools live stream their sporting events; Henrico Police arrest and charge a man in connection with two suspicious incidents in October; low-interest loans are available to minority and women-owned businesses in the region through Virginia Community Capital.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by the Henrico County COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program.)Support the Show.2021-02-0907 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Feb. 8, 2021Are the people most at risk for negative outcomes from COVID-19 in Henrico being vaccinated?; an update on the county's weekend COVID totals; Henrico Police make an arrest in a double shooting; a look at the unemployment numbers in Henrico; a Varina District town hall meeting is planned.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by the Henrico County COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program.)Support the Show.2021-02-0806 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Feb. 4, 2021Henrico's new COVID-19 cases continue to drop; the Virginia Senate votes to abolish the death penalty; Henrico County introduces a new one-stop web portal for development issues; Henrico 4-H offers three virtual clubs for children and teens; Henrico Police seek the public's help identifying a robbery suspect; the Virginia Senate endorses a measure that would require school districts to offer in-person learning by fall; a round-up of Henrico property transactions.(Today's Henrico Hews Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's "Spread the Love' Valentine's Day car campaign for seniors.)Support the Show.2021-02-0408 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Feb. 1, 2021Henrico Schools are open, but also closed; a scary incident for some Henrico firefighters Sunday; COVID-19 cases fall to a level not seen in more than a month; Henrico-based Sonabank changing its name; Henrico's first-time unemployment claims drop.(Today's Henrico Hews Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's "Spread the Love' Valentine's Day car campaign for seniors.)Support the Show.2021-02-0105 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Jan. 26, 2021Why it could be awhile before you get your COVID-19 vaccine in Henrico; the county experiences its fourth straight day of rising daily case counts; Henrico Police need your help to locate a missing woman and learn more about an Eastern Henrico shooting; and the Virginia House of Delegates is considering removing a statue of a former governor from Capitol Square.(Today's Henrico Hews Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's "Spread the Love' Valentine's Day car campaign for seniors.)Support the Show.2021-01-2609 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Jan. 25, 2021An update on COVID-19 numbers and vaccination efforts in Henrico County; changes are coming – finally – for one of Henrico's busiest intersections; the Henrico School Board plans to vote on two redistricting plans Thursday; a bill in the Virginia Senate would make attending community college in Virginia free for low- and middle-income students who qualify.(Today's Henrico Hews Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's "Spread the Love' Valentine's Day car campaign for seniors.)Support the Show.2021-01-2506 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Jan. 20, 2021Henrico's COVID cases dip slightly but remain elevated; taking stock of Henrico's CARES Act funding; how the Henrico Sheriff's Office diverted nearly 2,200 people from the county's jails; the House of Delegates hears two measures that would give the General Assembly more power during states of emergency; Virginia's DMV makes some transactions more COVID-friendly; Congressman Donald McEachin announces a Black History Month essay contest for students.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program.) Support the Show.2021-01-2008 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Jan. 18, 2021Thousands register for COVID vaccinations they aren’t eligible to receive; Henrico’s Board of Supervisors holds a two-day retreat; county officials scrap plans for an annual $24 recycling fee but plan to increase the cost for trash collection; a busy year head for Henrico Recreation and Parks; COVID-19 cases explode in Henrico.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program.)Support the Show.2021-01-1810 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Jan. 15, 2021COVID numbers continue a slight downturn in Henrico; more details emerge about the planned mass vaccination events in Henrico next week; the Henrico School Board selects new leaders; planned virtual town hall meetings are upcoming in the Fairfield and Varina districts; this week's restaurant watch; how you can help support our local journalism.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program.)Support the Show.2021-01-1507 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Jan. 14, 2021Henrico County officials stick to their statements about why Henrico schools are delaying a return to in-person learning again; the Virginia General Assembly meets for the first day of its new session; school meals won't be available Monday for pick-up; Schmitt to lead the county's Board of Supervisors; a traffic alert in the Near West End; three Henrico communities are named among the 15 safest in Virginia in this category.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program.)Support the Show.2021-01-1407 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Jan. 13, 2021Henrico Schools' in-person return is delayed again, and the reason is in dispute; Henrico enters Phase 1B of vaccination today; Henrico's new COVID cases drop slightly for the second straight day; 17 new cases are reported in Henrico schools; a celebration to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy; registration is open for winter and spring art classes at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program.)Support the Show.2021-01-1307 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Jan. 4, 2021Henrico witnesses more than 800 COVID-19 cases in four days, an all-time high; school system officials will receive an update from their health committee today, a week before some students are scheduled to return in person; a new way for you to help contribute to the Henrico Citizen; Henrico Fire and Henrico Police name new chiefs of staff.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County.)Support the Show.2021-01-0407 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Dec. 30, 2020Some Henrico students may be returning to school in person the week of Jan. 11... or will they?; Henrico Police seek the public's help locating a robbery suspect who assaulted two store employees; a COVID-19 update; the latest property transactions in Henrico.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County.)Support the Show.2020-12-3006 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Dec. 28, 2020An update on COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations during the past week in Henrico; a new state law that you'll want to know about takes effect this week; the Heart of Virginia Council of the Boy Scouts of America is moving to Henrico County; a look at the Henrico Citizen through our first-ever annual report, including the top 50 most-read articles on HenricoCitizen.com this year; Henrico offers Christmas tree recycling through Jan. 10; the Varina Ruritan Club honors three.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County.)Support the Show.2020-12-2807 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Dec. 18, 2020Henrico’s initial unemployment claims remain high; a COVID-19 update; the Henrico housing market continues to be pandemic-proof; Henrico Police charge a man with DUI after he strikes a pedestrian in the Far West End; an online paper and planning business moves to a much larger Henrico space; this week’s Henrico Restaurant Watch; take the Citizen’s 2020 end-of-year reader survey.Support the Show.2020-12-1807 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Dec. 16, 2020Henrico considers implementation of an annual recycling fee; the Board of Supervisors delays action on the proposed creation of a civilian review board; county employees will receive pay increases; a Near West End resident confronts an intruder in his back yard; a man is carjacked near St. Mary's Hospital; the Henrico Christmas Mother program reaches more county families than last year; some good news on the COVID front; 23 new cases of the virus have been reported in Henrico schools this month.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico Area Mental Health and Henrico County.)2020-12-1610 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Dec. 15, 2020Metro Richmond loses a Christmas legend; Henrico passes an unfortunate COVID-19 milestone; the Henrico Board of Supervisors meets tonight; Henrico Schools officials want the public's input about their strategic plan; a Varina District school town hall is planned for next month; a shooting last night in Lakeside sends one to the hospital.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County and Henrico Area Mental Health.)Support the Show.2020-12-1506 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Dec. 14, 2020A federal official with Henrico ties announces his resignation; an update on COVID-19 in Henrico County; police arrest a 19-year-old in connection with a shooting on Parham Road Friday; another shooting reported Saturday at Regency Square mall; a three-car accident yesterday sends two people to the hospital.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County and Henrico Area Mental Health.)Support the Show.2020-12-1406 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Dec. 11, 2020A wrap-up from yesterday’s Henrico School Board work session; Gov. Ralph Northam implements tighter restrictions in an attempt to combat rising COVID-19 totals; Henrico’s average of new daily cases has doubled in a week; bad news on the unemployment front in the county; find out how Henrico restaurants fared in their most recent health inspections; VDOT finalizes pedestrian improvements near St. Joseph’s Villa; Henrico opens an expanded boardwalk along a local creek.(Today’s Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County and Henrico Area Mental Health.)Support the Show.2020-12-1110 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Dec. 10, 2020A Henrico County high school's booster club takes issue with the school system's cancellation of winter sports; Henrico sets a one-day COVID-19 record; a look inside the efforts of the Henrico Health District's COVID response and tracing team; more free COVID testing planned; the BBB warns of vaccine scams; MEDARVA to host a second virtual science fair; a look at local property transactions.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County and Henrico Area Mental Health.)Support the Show.2020-12-1008 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Dec. 9, 2020Henrico's COVID case count continues to surge; a familiar name in food is back in Henrico; a look at virtual learning in one Henrico household; a holiday classic with a twist this Friday in Varina.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County and Henrico Area Mental Health.)Support the Show.2020-12-0905 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Dec. 8, 2020Two couples rob a Short Pump business using a baby stroller; Henrico Police charge an 18-year-old with reckless driving in connection with a fatal October crash; Henrico experiences its highest two-day COVID case count; the Citizen is selected for a national program; the Henrico NAACP plans its annual meeting; Brookland District Supervisor Dan Schmitt to host a virtual meeting next week; an update on current VDOT projects in the county; business news; how to re-create the holiday memories you remember from your childhood.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County and Henrico Area...2020-12-0809 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Dec. 7, 2020Henrico hits another all-time high in new COVID cases; when vaccine doses will begin arriving in Virginia; Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney Shannon Taylor announces her future plans; some good news on the unemployment front in Henrico; Henrico Police Chief Eric English clarifies comments he made to the Board of Supervisors last week; County Manager John Vithoulkas delivers his virtual State of the County address; new laws seek to curb the school-to-prison pipeline; Henrico High School earns a mini-grant from Virginia ABC.(Today's Henrico News Minute is presented by Henrico County and Henrico Area Mental Health.)Support...2020-12-0710 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Dec. 3, 2020Henrico employees may see a bump in their paychecks after all; Henrico witnesses eight new COVID-related deaths; Henrico Schools' Central Office location reports its third COVID case in two weeks; Henrico Police Chief Eric English addresses a weekend incident in which officers entered the wrong home; first-time unemployment claims in Henrico rise to levels last seen in mid-August; state legislators are appointed to the Virginia Redistricting Commission; The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen launches digital catalog featuring Virginia makers and businesses; a look at recent Henrico property transactions.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you...2020-12-0312 min
Henrico CTE Now (Career & Technical Education)Henrico CTE Now. Season 2, Episode 22, Guests: Brian Viscuso, Kevin Poynter, Zane SchultzThis episode guests are Brian Viscuso, Assistant Director, Infrastructure & Operations Henrico County Information Technology, Kevin Poynter, IT Manager for Service Desk Henrico County Information Technology, Zane Schultz, service Desk Henrico County Information Technology. Today we talk about our Computer Technology graduate from our Advanced Career Education (ACE) Center, Zane Schultz, and how he decided his career path and getting hired right out of high school to work for Henrico County.
Make sure to give us a shoutout at Henrico CTE Now. We would love to hear from you. What do you like? Who would you like us t...2020-12-0131 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Dec. 1, 2020School-sponsored winter sports in Henrico County are axed; how to apply to serve on the Virginia Redistricting Commission; Henrico County officials plan a morning announcement; more COVID-19 cases in Henrico schools; an update about the virus in Henrico; another gun stopped at RIC.(Today's Henrico News Minute has been brought to you by Henrico Area Mental Health and Commonwealth Catholic Charities.)Support the Show.2020-12-0107 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Nov. 30, 2020A COVID-19 update; new cases reported at two Henrico schools; an update on the Henrico Holiday Express Tour; when to pay your personal property and real estate taxes; the Henrico Community Authors Showcase to meet virtually tonight.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico Area Mental Health and Commonwealth Catholic Charities.)Support the Show.2020-11-3005 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Nov. 25, 2020COVID-19 cases in Henrico continue to rise at record rates; a state agency takes a look at what legalizing marijuana would mean in Virginia; The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen plans the "Joy of Illumination"; Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger's office returns $4 million to constituents; how to renew your commercial driver's license online; a look at crime in Henrico during the past week; details about home prices in Henrico; happy Thanksgiving from the Henrico Citizen!(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Commonwealth Catholic Charities and Henrico Area Mental Health.)Support the Show.2020-11-2507 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Nov. 24, 2020A Henrico woman could spend five years in jail for interfering with a police aircraft in June; Henrico COVID cases remain higher, but positivity percentage declines; 6 new cases reported in Henrico schools; Henrico County plans a 'holiday cheer' tour next month; a former top Henrico Schools administrator is named superintendent in a prominent North Carolina district; how you can help bring some holiday spirit to seniors in need.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico Area Mental Health and Commonwealth Catholic Charities.)Support the Show.2020-11-2406 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Nov. 19, 2020Henrico County plans a new $14-million detox and recovery center; details about how many Henrico students plan to return to school in person; another new record day for COVID cases in the county, and one more Henrico school reports a case; Gov. Ralph Northam provides an update about when he expects vaccine distribution to begin in Virginia.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico Area Mental Health and Commonwealth Catholic Charities.)Support the Show.2020-11-1912 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Nov. 18, 2020Henrico sets an all-time high for COVID-19 cases in a two-day period; a tractor-trailer accident snarls morning traffic on I-95; a state legislator announces he'll run for governor; Brookland Supervisor Dan Schmitt to host a virtual meeting tonight; a Henrico Schools meeting tomorrow night will now take place in virtual mode only; an update on local home sales; Congressman Donald McEachin honors a Henrico veteran; one of the region's most popular holiday events returns next week.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Commonwealth Catholic Charities and Henrico Area Mental Health.)Support the...2020-11-1807 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Nov. 16, 2020A Henrico supervisor is calling for a vote on the possible creation of a civilian review board for the county's division of police; the incidence of COVID-19 cases in Henrico drops slightly, but new COVID cases are reported at four Far West End schools; Henrico School Board members express shock about literacy levels at Highland Springs Elementary School; the story behind the name of a new neighborhood in Glen Allen and the young woman whose legacy it represents; three Henrico schools are selected to participate in the "Flying Classrooms" program; a high school junior from Henrico wins a Virginia...2020-11-1611 min