Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has appointed two Henrico residents — including a member of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors — to state boards as part of a broader round of appointments announced this week.
Among the appointees is Varina District Supervisor Tyrone Nelson, who was selected to serve on the Virginia Parole Board. Nelson has represented the Varina District on the Board of Supervisors since 2011 and currently is serving his fourth term.
He also is the pastor of Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church in Richmond. During his time on the Board of Supervisors, he has served as board chair in 2016, 2019 and 2024 and as vice chair in 2018 and 2023…