Sept. 22 Newsletter: Incorrect ballots distributed to some early voters
Weather: Pleasant, high of 79.
On this date in 1969, a state study finds that 1 in every 10 elementary school teachers in the state does not have a college degree.
Some early voters in Richmond received an incorrect ballot
The Richmond Office of Elections issued an apology this weekend after discovering that some voters received an incorrect ballot on the first day of early voting Friday.
In Virginia, elections are overseen by boards that operate independently from the local government. Mayor Danny Avula acknowledged at a press conference last week that he has no authority over the process. Read more here.
Neighbors push for study of five-point intersection near Diamond as potential ‘community hub’
A complicated five-way intersection just north of the Diamond could get special attention from city planners as Richmond moves toward a five-year review of its master plan.
Further complicating matters are proposals to close Exit 80 on Interstate 95 — a move that could route more traffic to the Arthur Ashe interchange — and to replace an existing traffic light at the interstate ramps with a traffic circle. Read more here.
CPR training kiosk debuts in Church Hill, will rotate around the area
Richmond’s The Market at 25th is the first location to host a new kiosk that teaches people how to do CPR in about 5 minutes, in a style that resembles a video game. Read more here.
Legendary Highland Springs coach George Lancaster made an impact on all who knew him
George Lancaster’s 726 career victories and two state championships speak volumes about his measurable success as a high school basketball coach. But those close to him remember him as a father figure and a leader of immeasurable success. Sportswriter Weldon Bradshaw chatted with five people who knew Lancaster well. Read more here.
RPS continues free vaccine program for middle and high schoolers
Richmond Public Schools is providing free vaccinations to middle and high school students for a fourth year. See the schedule of schools here.
In other news
- City IDs $10M funding gap in Diamond District infrastructure costs (Richmond BizSense)
- Goochland nuclear reactor meeting to pick up next week after hundreds attend (12 on Your Side)
- 'Awesome but wet': Rain, lightning force evacuations on first day of Iron Blossom Festival (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
The editor's desk
Thank you to everybody who made Friday night's inaugural 25 in '25 celebration one to remember! If you missed out, mark your calendar now for next year's edition on Sept. 18, 2026.
Michael Phillips, founding editor
mphillips@richmonder.org
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