McEachin announces legislation to protect African American burial grounds; Harvie ES principal earns REB Distinguished Leadership Award

Henrico Newsflash – Mar. 15, 2022

Mar 15, 2022

McEachin announces legislation to protect African American burial grounds

U.S. Congressman Donald McEachin (D-4th Congressional District) recently announced his introduction of the African American Burial Grounds Preservation Act, which is designed to help identify, preserve and restore such historic sites.

“The preservation of African American burial grounds is of the utmost importance, not just for the descendants of those buried there, but for all of us to have a greater understanding of our history,” said McEachin. “As a nation, we have failed to allocate the necessary resources and efforts to protect Black resting places.”

EDUCATION COVERAGE

Harvie ES principal earns REB Distinguished Leadership Award

Tonya Holmes, principal of Henrico County’s Harvie Elementary School, has earned the 2021-22 REB Award for Distinguished Educational Leadership. The Community Foundation and the REB Foundation present the award to four principals annually — one each from the school divisions of Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover counties and one from the city of Richmond.

Henrico Schools to host ‘ExEd Expo’ Mar. 16

COMMUNITY COVERAGE

Henrico CASA’s ‘Home for Good 2022’ set to begin April 22

Henrico CASA welcomes 9 new advocates

The Clothesline to host Women’s, Men’s and Home Consignment Sale at Regency Mar. 16-19

GOVERNMENT COVERAGE

Federal funding coming for several projects in Henrico

Henrico names Massey to lead General Services department

Nomination process open for ‘Henrico’s Top Teachers’

It’s that time of year again – we’ve opened the nomination process for our 11th annual “Henrico’s Top Teachers” section. We know that teachers this year have been working even harder than normal to make sure their students have everything they need to succeed. Now we want to hear about those who have gone above and beyond. Nominate a great Henrico teacher (or several) today.

CRIME COVERAGE