INSIDE Goochland’s Past: Once upon a time, coal was key resource in the county > page 2 Volume 66 Number 43 • November 4, 2021
Marker to highlight significance of Central High School By Roslyn Ryan Editor
It wasn’t long ago that Goochland’s Central High School came close to being demolished. Having fallen into disrepair, the building that had once served as the county’s high school for black children, had come to be seen as a burden
on the county. With no buyers stepping forward and no obvious use for the structure, some began floating the idea of doing away with the building altogether. That idea didn’t sit well with some residents, particularly those who had fond memories of their time at the school and remained proud of the education they had received there.
They were among those who challenged the county to find a way to preserve what they saw as a key piece of local African-American history. What followed was an effort that would ultimately result in a new life for the historic building and recognition of its value to so many. In 2015, a Central High School Committee comprised of members from the
community was formed by the county and charged with evaluating sections of the Central High School Building and making recommendations for its reuse. The committee ultimately recommended a proposal to preserve and reuse the historic building, create a community facility for citizens, and expand programmatic space for Parks and Recreation.
Truck carrying biosolids overturns on I-64
On Saturday, Nov. 6, Goochland County will unveil and dedicate a historical marker recognizing Central High School. The ceremony is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. and will be followed by self-guided tours of the renovated cultural and educational complex. see Central High School > 3
Goochland to celebrate ‘America Recycles Day’ with shredding event Contributed report
Goochland County Fire-Rescue was called to the scene of an overturned tractor trailer last week, and arrived to find the truck’s driver trapped and a wide swath of what was determined to be biosolids covering the roadway. The truck’s driver was transported by MedFlight to a nearby trauma center and the road was reopened by that afternoon. For more on this story, see page 13.
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Join Goochland County and the Goochland AntiLitter and Recycling Council in celebrating America Recycles Day early on Saturday, Nov. 6 with a special tire amnesty tire recycling and document shredding event. The event will occur For more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. information 6 at the Fairground property on efforts located at 2744 Fairground to keep Road at the intersection of the county Sandy Hook Road (Route green, see 522) and Fairground Road page 6 (Route 632). There is a 10-tire limit per person and participants must show proof of Goochland County residency. Tires larger than those on an average sized pick-up truck will not be accepted. Secure document shredding is available for up to five bankers, no larger than 12” x 24”, per person and participants must show proof of Goochland County residency. Paper clips and staples are acceptable, but plastic bindings must be removed. For more information or questions about the America Recycles Day Special Event, call (804) 6572025 or email djones@goochlandva.us.