> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.richmonder.org/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Sept. 22 Newsletter: Incorrect ballots distributed to some early voters - URL: https://www.richmonder.org/sept-22-newsletter-incorrect-ballots-distributed-to-some-early-voters/ - Published: 2025-09-22T10:00:44.000Z - Updated: 2025-09-22T10:00:44.000Z - Description: Plus, the city will take a closer look at a complicated five-way intersection just north of The Diamond, a new machine will teach people how to do CPR, and remembering Highland Springs basketball coach George Lancaster. - Author: Michael Phillips - Tags: Newsletter **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. --- [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2025/09/IMG_8172-1-1.jpg)](https://www.richmonder.org/some-early-voters-in-richmond-received-an-incorrect-ballot/) ### 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. 🗳️ According to the office, the error impacted the House of Delegates races in Precincts 310 (Gilpin), 505 (VCU and Oregon Hill) and 607 (Downtown). 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.**](https://www.richmonder.org/some-early-voters-in-richmond-received-an-incorrect-ballot/) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2025/09/3FD1940E-9AEE-4F37-83DA-79C1B2715B57_1_201_a-1.jpeg)](https://www.richmonder.org/neighbors-push-for-study-of-five-point-intersection-near-diamond-as-potential-community-hub/) ### 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.**](https://www.richmonder.org/neighbors-push-for-study-of-five-point-intersection-near-diamond-as-potential-community-hub/) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2025/09/IMG_9934-1.jpeg)](https://www.richmonder.org/cpr-training-kiosk-debuts-in-church-hill-will-rotate-around-the-area/) ### 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.**](https://www.richmonder.org/cpr-training-kiosk-debuts-in-church-hill-will-rotate-around-the-area/) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2025/09/coachlan-1.jpg)](https://www.richmonder.org/legendary-highland-springs-coach-george-lancaster-made-an-impact-on-all-who-knew-him/) ### Legendary Highland Springs coach George Lancaster made an impact on all who knew him [](https://www.richmonder.org/author/weldon/) 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.**](https://www.richmonder.org/legendary-highland-springs-coach-george-lancaster-made-an-impact-on-all-who-knew-him/) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2025/09/rps-vaccines-Large-1.jpeg)](https://www.richmonder.org/rps-continues-free-vaccine-program-for-middle-and-high-schoolers/) ### 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.**](https://www.richmonder.org/rps-continues-free-vaccine-program-for-middle-and-high-schoolers/) --- ### In other news - [**City IDs $10M funding gap in Diamond District infrastructure costs**](https://richmondbizsense.com/2025/09/19/city-ids-10m-funding-gap-in-diamond-district-infrastructure-costs/) (Richmond BizSense) - [**Goochland nuclear reactor meeting to pick up next week after hundreds attend**](https://www.12onyourside.com/2025/09/19/goochland-planning-commission-meeting-pauses-until-next-week-after-hundreds-attend/) (12 on Your Side) - [**'Awesome but wet': Rain, lightning force evacuations on first day of Iron Blossom Festival**](https://richmond.com/news/local/article%5F41b8ac22-94d9-450a-809b-f29b031c2330.html#tracking-source=home-top-story) (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* --- Sent this by a friend? [**Sign up for our free thrice-weekly newsletter here.**](https://www.richmonder.org/sign-up-for-the-richmonders-free-newsletter/) Want to support The Richmonder? [**Become a donor for $9.99 a month**](https://donate.stripe.com/aEU8xm7EWefggx29AP) and keep quality local journalism in the community.