Should voters raise the sales tax to fund school maintenance? Here's what you need to know.
Get up to speed on the potential sales tax increase for schools.
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High school football: Playoffs participants mostly set as regular season set to conclude
Cosby, Meadowbrook and James River need wins to guarantee postseason berths
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Election Day is Tuesday. Here’s what the Richmond area is voting on.
Polls will be open Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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In a $23.5 million House race, are the candidates keeping a pulse on Chesterfield?
“As much as people may want to try to nationalize the election, it still boils down to what’s important to people in their daily lives.”
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Parent-teacher associations are more important than ever, leaving the schools without them further behind
“All schools deserve to have teachers who feel appreciated. All kids deserve to go on field trips.”
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Should voters raise the sales tax to fund school maintenance? Here's what you need to know.
Get up to speed on the potential sales tax increase for schools.
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Election Day is Tuesday. Here’s what the Richmond area is voting on.
Polls will be open Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Newsletter
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Nov. 2 Newsletter: Know before you vote
Richmonders head to the polls tomorrow. Read up on key races, including the decision Richmond and Chesterfield will make on whether to raise the sales tax to fund school construction and renovation.
Sports
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High school football: Playoffs participants mostly set as regular season set to conclude
Cosby, Meadowbrook and James River need wins to guarantee postseason berths
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