McEachin, a political giant in Central Virginia, dies at 61; 2 teens found with guns at Highland Springs High School

Henrico Newsflash – November 29, 2022

Nov 29, 2022

McEachin, a political giant in Central Virginia, dies at 61

A political giant from Central Virginia has died.

U.S. Representative A. Donald McEachin, 61, who just three weeks ago won re-election to his fourth term as Virginia’s Fourth District representative, died Monday from complications related to cancer, officials from his office said. McEachin, a Democrat, had represented the district (which includes Eastern Henrico and portions of 15 other localities between Richmond and Chesapeake) since 2017.

EDUCATION COVERAGE

2 teens found with guns at Highland Springs High School

Henrico Police detained two teens at Highland Springs High School Tuesday after finding them with guns in their possession.

Henrico County Public Schools officials conducted two independent investigations at the school involving the two students, in conjunction with Henrico Police school resource officers, and recovered guns from each student.

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Sandston Branch Library to reopen Nov. 30 with open house event

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