Difference-maker for Henrico middle-schoolers started with a ‘Spark;’ Board of Health members express concern about lack of state health commissioner
Henrico Newsflash – March 28, 2023
Difference-maker for Henrico middle-schoolers started with a ‘Spark’
Local mom Amber Lancaster was inspired to make a difference in her community after seeing many kids with nothing to do during the COVID-19 pandemic.
So, she created a non-profit to help kids have a chance to participate more in afterschool activities.
Board of Health members express concern about lack of state health commissioner
Members of Virginia’s State Board of Health expressed worries Thursday about the ongoing lack of a state health commissioner after the General Assembly failed to reappoint former commissioner Dr. Colin Greene in February.
“Several of us are very concerned about the delay in the appointment of a qualified leader,” said Board Vice Chair Wendy Klein of the Medical Society of Virginia.
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Milestones – March 28, 2023
‘All Henrico Reads’ to feature Chinese American author Jamie Ford at Tucker High School March 30
‘Yesterday and Today: Interactive Beatles Experience’ planned April 2 at Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
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• Hallman: New Richmond Raceway president wants to expand NASCAR's reach in the community (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
• Five-vehicle crash causes road closures in Henrico County (ABC-8)
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