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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 9h
With little fanfare, City Council adopts Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan www.richmonder.org/with-little-...
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With little fanfare, City Council adopts Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan
The Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan ultimately lays out four priorities, or “big moves,” that Richmond should pursue.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 12h
Amelia Street School will embrace nature with new trail www.richmonder.org/amelia-stree...
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Amelia Street School will embrace nature with new trail
The outdoor access will help encourage teachers and students to use the space as a learning center.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 19h
Richmond solar energy proposal fails to pass as Council meeting turns chaotic www.richmonder.org/richmond-sol...
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Richmond solar energy proposal fails to pass as Council meeting turns chaotic
“Actions have consequences, and City Council’s action tonight will make it harder to achieve the City’s sustainability goals.”
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 28/09/2026
Sunday Bagel is the latest entrant in Richmond's bagel wars www.richmonder.org/sunday-bagel...
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Sunday Bagel is the latest entrant in Richmond's bagel wars
Richmond, you may have heard, is a bagel town now.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 28/09/2026
City will resume tax auctions on delinquent properties, part of an overall ramping up of collection efforts www.richmonder.org/city-will-re...
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City will resume tax auctions on delinquent properties, part of an overall ramping up of collection efforts
Chief Administrative Officer Odie Donald II said the city has identified 85 properties that will be notified in November they must pay back taxes or risk having their properties auctioned.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 28/09/2026
‘Still classy but very modern’: Historic Woman’s Club home gets a $2.4 million makeover www.richmonder.org/still-classy...
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‘Still classy but very modern’: Historic Woman’s Club home gets a $2.4 million makeover
Of the $2.4 million needed for the renovation, $2.2 million has been raised.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 27/09/2026
After-school activity provider says group is facing a funding ‘cliff,’ asks for money from upcoming marijuana tax www.richmonder.org/after-school...
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After-school activity provider says group is facing a funding ‘cliff,’ asks for money from upcoming marijuana tax
“We have a large wait list. Programs fill up very, very quickly within the out-of-school time space.”
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 27/09/2026
Bobby Wadkins out of the rough after 2022 kidney transplant www.richmonder.org/bobby-wadkin...
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Bobby Wadkins out of the rough after 2022 kidney transplant
Longtime golf pro from Richmond received new lease on life from Hedgepeth
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 26/09/2026
Richmonders remember the life and legacy of Jim Ukrop www.richmonder.org/richmonders-...
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Richmonders remember the life and legacy of Jim Ukrop
"At a time when many business leaders found it easier to disengage from the city and its issues, Jim believed deeply in the importance of Richmond."
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 26/09/2026
Jim Ukrop, grocery chain leader and Richmond civic booster, dies at 89 www.richmonder.org/jim-ukrop-gr...
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Jim Ukrop, grocery chain leader and Richmond civic booster, dies at 89
He was "one of Richmond’s most consequential business and civic leaders in our lifetime," according to former Venture Richmond leader Jack Berry.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 25/09/2026
Richmond-inspired literary magazine publishes final anthology after celebrated run www.richmonder.org/richmond-ins...
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Richmond-inspired literary magazine publishes final anthology after celebrated run
The concept for Makeout Creek came about over drinks and conversation 20 years ago.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 25/09/2026
PHOTOS: Rolling with the punches: Richmond hosts roller derby invitational www.richmonder.org/photos-rolli...
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PHOTOS: Rolling with the punches: Richmond hosts roller derby invitational
The convention center hosted roller derby teams from across the East Coast as they battled for supremacy.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 25/09/2026
Emails: Amid public celebration, data glitches were piling up during DPU billing system transition www.richmonder.org/emails-amid-...
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Emails: Amid public celebration, data glitches were piling up during DPU billing system transition
The data issues were causing several problems, according to internal emails obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 25/09/2026
The Richmonder tried to dig deep on DPU billing issues. The city sent a $14.7K FOIA bill www.richmonder.org/the-richmond...
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The Richmonder tried to dig deep on DPU billing issues. The city sent a $14.7K FOIA bill
If the fee was paid, officials warned, it would probably only lead to “highly redacted” documents.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 25/09/2026
Richmond's haunted houses are a year-round effort for their owners www.richmonder.org/richmonds-ha...
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Richmond's haunted houses are a year-round effort for their owners
The work for next Halloween begins almost immediately after the last season ends.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 25/09/2026
For a second-straight meeting, Chesterfield officials have ideas, but no consensus, on how to use data center dollars www.richmonder.org/for-a-second...
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For a second-straight meeting, Chesterfield officials have ideas, but no consensus, on how to use data center dollars
“Ultimately, though, what I am committed to is making sure that we give some relief to our citizens with that revenue.”
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 24/09/2026
East End Festival continues to inspire with a variety of well-known musical acts, students www.richmonder.org/east-end-fes...
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East End Festival continues to inspire with a variety of well-known musical acts, students
The event is free, with donations requested, this Saturday at the 17th Street Market.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 24/09/2026
As Council vets major solar deal, CAO says he’s ‘extremely comfortable’ with it www.richmonder.org/as-council-v...
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As Council vets major solar deal, CAO says he’s ‘extremely comfortable’ with it
“I’m satisfied that we have mitigated the risk to an acceptable level where the reward far outweighs it.”
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 23/09/2026
From Collegiate to cartoons: Mike Henry brings a bit of Richmond to ‘Family Guy’ and ‘The Cleveland Show’ www.richmonder.org/from-collegi...
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From Collegiate to cartoons: Mike Henry brings a bit of Richmond to ‘Family Guy’ and ‘The Cleveland Show’
Henry will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award from Collegiate School, his alma mater.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 23/09/2026
Block of Auburn Ave. next to Babe’s could be named for late owner Vicky Hester www.richmonder.org/block-of-aub...
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Block of Auburn Ave. next to Babe’s could be named for late owner Vicky Hester
“She brought light everywhere, and she still brings it because she created a space where everyone can be loved.”
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 23/09/2026
Richmond’s 2028 budget process begins with a focus on affordability, workforce investment and collaboration www.richmonder.org/richmonds-20...
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Richmond’s 2028 budget process begins with a focus on affordability, workforce investment and collaboration
Affordability will be central to the budget discussions and development, the mayor said.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 22/09/2026
The mystery million: Anonymous donor’s gift may help Chesterfield brace for projected Midlothian growth www.richmonder.org/the-mystery-...
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The mystery million: Anonymous donor’s gift may help Chesterfield brace for projected Midlothian growth
At a community meeting last week, Chesterfield officials made a surprising reveal — an anonymous donor has offered $1 million to the county.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 22/09/2026
Branch Museum celebrates two creators who turn trash into art treasures www.richmonder.org/branch-museu...
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Branch Museum celebrates two creators who turn trash into art treasures
The exhibit brings together two artists who transform discarded materials into something entirely new.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 22/09/2026
'These buildings have become infamous': Henrico buys vacant properties near airport with intent to redevelop www.richmonder.org/these-buildi...
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'These buildings have become infamous': Henrico buys vacant properties near airport with intent to redevelop
"We've been working to ensure that we create a true sense of place as people enter this community."
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 22/09/2026
Bid on unique Richmond experiences and support local news! www.richmonder.org/bid-on-uniqu...
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Bid on unique Richmond experiences and support local news!
Participate in an on-field promo with the Squirrels, dine at L'Opossum or Lafayette Tavern, or find a unique work from a Richmond artist. It's our annual silent auction!
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 21/09/2026
Planning Commission balks at plan to convert affordable West End apartments into high-end townhouses www.richmonder.org/planning-com...
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Planning Commission balks at plan to convert affordable West End apartments into high-end townhouses
“This is not what the city of Richmond needs,” said Commissioner Rebecca Rowe.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 20/09/2026
NEW: City Council has a special meeting called tomorrow to begin approval of a solar energy deal. But some officials see ‘a lot of risk’ www.richmonder.org/richmond-is-...
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Richmond is rushing to do a solar energy deal. Some officials see ‘a lot of risk’
“The city’s been working on this for a long time and has done extensive research and diligence, and the team feels great about moving forward.”
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 20/09/2026
Longtime film industry champion Andy Edmunds mortgaged his home to produce his own film, which debuts Tuesday in Richmond www.richmonder.org/longtime-fil...
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Longtime film industry champion Andy Edmunds mortgaged his home to produce his own film, which debuts Tuesday in Richmond
“The Cashier” is a dark comedy set in Richmond.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 19/09/2026
Avula: 'We need to reevaluate our relationship with Flock' www.richmonder.org/avula-we-nee...
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Avula: 'We need to reevaluate our relationship with Flock'
The mayor called for four actions, including a listening tour of the city in the coming weeks.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 18/09/2026
Holton, McDonnough stress importance of teachers, but differ on details at debate www.richmonder.org/holton-mcdon...
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Holton, McDonnough stress importance of teachers, but differ on details at debate
Richmond School Board candidates Anne Holton and Jackie McDonnough made their case to voters Thursday night at a debate held at the Ann Hardy Community Center.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 17/09/2026
Chesterfield’s lone school board race pits a political veteran against a newcomer www.richmonder.org/chesterfield...
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Chesterfield’s lone school board race pits a political veteran against a newcomer
With early voting opening Friday, two candidates are running in Chesterfield County’s Clover Hill District.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 17/09/2026
No evidence proving tip Richmond workers were buying ‘baggies full of fresh weed’ www.richmonder.org/no-evidence-...
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No evidence proving tip Richmond workers were buying ‘baggies full of fresh weed’
Investigators found no evidence proving it was true, but could make no definitive conclusion it was false.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 17/09/2026
After mold issues, RPS outlines initial plan to prevent future school building problems www.richmonder.org/after-mold-i...
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After mold issues, RPS outlines initial plan to prevent future school building problems
The facilities team has so far identified three main takeaways from the year’s first week of school.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 16/09/2026
Brown’s Island will be open for Folk Festival, says Venture Richmond www.richmonder.org/browns-islan...
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Brown’s Island will be open for Folk Festival, says Venture Richmond
The park has been closed since December 2025 for a $30 million overhaul.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 16/09/2026
Facing high levels of benefit theft, Richmond and Chesterfield among first to get new, more secure EBT cards www.richmonder.org/facing-high-...
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Facing high levels of benefit theft, Richmond and Chesterfield among first to get new, more secure EBT cards
Both the city and the county were chosen for the first round of card distribution because they experience some of the highest levels of benefit theft.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 16/09/2026
VCUarts dean to step down after tenure filled with achievements, controversies www.richmonder.org/vcuarts-dean...
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VCUarts dean to step down after tenure filled with achievements, controversies
Carmenita Higginbotham, who took the role in 2020, will continue working at the school as a professor.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 15/09/2026
‘We mess up, we fess up’: Richmond officials acknowledge summer of problems with DPU bills www.richmonder.org/we-mess-up-w...
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‘We mess up, we fess up’: Richmond officials acknowledge summer of problems with DPU bills
Inquiries to DPU’s call center nearly tripled after the late May rollout.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 15/09/2026
City Council approves redevelopment of Virginia Home into apartments www.richmonder.org/city-council...
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City Council approves redevelopment of Virginia Home into apartments
Developer Audeo Partners proposed converting the facility into 131 apartments.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 15/09/2026
He coached the area's biggest prep teams. Now he's giving back at a small Christian school www.richmonder.org/high-schools...
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He coached the area's biggest prep teams. Now he's giving back at a small Christian school
Now Grove Christian's athletic director, he's 'giving back to the Christian community and getting to practice my faith every day.'
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 14/09/2026
Move over, Scott’s Addition. Manchester could be getting its own urban trail and park. www.richmonder.org/move-over-sc...
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Move over, Scott’s Addition. Manchester could be getting its own urban trail and park.
“To live or work within walking distance to the James is an incredible thing and therefore, access to it must remain a priority for the Manchester community.”
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 14/09/2026
Meadowbrook High School student left with life-threatening injuries after in-school altercation www.richmonder.org/meadowbrook-...
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Meadowbrook High School student left with life-threatening injuries after in-school altercation
Police stayed at the school and will remain for the rest of the week.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 14/09/2026
As Richmond’s FOIA foibles persist, city claims it has no ‘Flock’ contract www.richmonder.org/as-richmonds...
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As Richmond’s FOIA foibles persist, city claims it has no ‘Flock’ contract
In at least three cases in the past nine months, the city said it had no records relevant to a FOIA request, then changed its answer after getting a slightly reworded version of the same request.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 14/09/2026
NextEra promises new Richmond office tower if merger with Dominion goes through www.richmonder.org/nextera-prom...
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NextEra promises new Richmond office tower if merger with Dominion goes through
The companies also said there would be stronger protections for existing Dominion employees in the Richmond area.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 14/09/2026
Investigation into RPS ‘bite’ video found employee had no teeth www.richmonder.org/investigatio...
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Investigation into RPS ‘bite’ video found employee had no teeth
Internal investigators found no evidence that an instructional assistant at Fairfield Court Elementary School bit the hand of a student.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 14/09/2026
High school football notebook: Trinity Episcopal makes statement in Week 3 victory www.richmonder.org/high-school-...
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High school football: Trinity Episcopal makes statement in Week 3 victory
One of the better decisions from the Virginia High School League in recent years was to begin awarding power points when a public school faced a private school.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 14/09/2026
VUU commits to preserve Richmond Community Hospital building amid community skepticism www.richmonder.org/vuu-commits-...
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VUU commits to preserve Richmond Community Hospital building amid community skepticism
"VUU is willing to put that commitment in writing to bind successor owners of the property."
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 13/09/2026
What happens if you skip jury duty in Richmond? We went to court to find out www.richmonder.org/what-happens...
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What happens if you skip jury duty in Richmond? We went to court to find out
In the last year, there were 300 cases of no-show jurors, according to data.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 12/09/2026
Special-teams surprise helps Trinity Episcopal upend Hermitage 20-12 www.richmonder.org/special-team...
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Special-teams surprise helps Trinity Episcopal upend Hermitage 20-12
Onside kick key in Titans' road victory; Skogen has three touchdown tosses
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 11/09/2026
Monacan High, Gordon Elementary go on lockdown after notification of potential threat www.richmonder.org/monacan-high...
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Monacan High, Gordon Elementary go on lockdown after notification of potential threat
“We take every threat seriously, and are investigating the source of the phone call.”
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 11/09/2026
Collegiate shakes off blip, rolls to 41-21 victory over STAB www.richmonder.org/collegiate-s...
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Collegiate shakes off blip, rolls to 41-21 victory over STAB
Cougars quarterback Settar accounts for five touchdowns in Prep League win
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