Richmond’s Armstrong High will be renamed in 2027 after surprise vote
The Board was originally not set to vote on the matter, but instead approve a recommendation from the administration to keep the name.
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High school football report: Highland Springs, Varina remain in contention
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Shonda Harris-Muhammed to leave Richmond School Board
She currently works as Southampton County Public Schools’ coordinator of pupil personnel.
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Richmond hires new revenue director touted as ‘seasoned’ finance pro
Ken Martinez, a financial administrator with more than two decades of experience, has been hired as Richmond’s next director of revenue administration.
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Richmonder staff news: Meet Anne-Marie Worthy!
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Richmond hires new revenue director touted as ‘seasoned’ finance pro
Ken Martinez, a financial administrator with more than two decades of experience, has been hired as Richmond’s next director of revenue administration.
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Education
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Richmond’s Armstrong High will be renamed in 2027 after surprise vote
The Board was originally not set to vote on the matter, but instead approve a recommendation from the administration to keep the name.
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Take a look inside VPM's new Broad Street headquarters
The building is tentatively scheduled to open in May, following an extensive and elaborate moving process.
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Local News
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There are 500 trout in Shields Lake. You can eat them — if you can catch them.
If the people can’t come to the fish, Virginia will bring the fish to the people.
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Newsletter
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Dec. 3 Newsletter: Armstrong High will be renamed
Plus, we're tossing trout into Shields Lake, a roundup of finance news from City Hall, and a Richmond School Board member is leaving to take a new job as a superintendent.
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Sports
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High school football report: Highland Springs, Varina remain in contention
In Class 5, the Springers have the tougher road of the two to a state crown.
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