Avula administration says deferral program would cost city millions, require 20 new Finance staffers
“We don’t feel this is really a core function of the Department of Finance.”
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Investigation leads to firing of RPS director of facilities
The dismissal follows an investigation into alleged improprieties in spending school district money and personal use of RPS property.
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RPS will consider selling naming rights to school facilities
“Does it give us any guidance around a ‘CarMax Stadium at Huguenot High School?’”
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'An exceptional young man': Zion Terry, who was shot this week, will be honored as John Marshall's prom king on Saturday
His life was “marked by excellence, growth, and a deep commitment to his future.”
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Richmond musicians find unexpected Japanese fame after singing theme song to 'Resident Evil' video game
"The people in Japan are unbelievable."
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Avula administration says deferral program would cost city millions, require 20 new Finance staffers
“We don’t feel this is really a core function of the Department of Finance.”
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Education
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Investigation leads to firing of RPS director of facilities
The dismissal follows an investigation into alleged improprieties in spending school district money and personal use of RPS property.
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Richmond musicians find unexpected Japanese fame after singing theme song to 'Resident Evil' video game
"The people in Japan are unbelievable."
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Local News
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'An exceptional young man': Zion Terry, who was shot this week, will be honored as John Marshall's prom king on Saturday
His life was “marked by excellence, growth, and a deep commitment to his future.”
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Newsletter
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April 24 Newsletter: CarMax High? RPS weighs pros, cons of selling naming rights
Meet the Richmond music couple who are big in Japan, read a wrap-up of the final Council budget amendment session, and learn about the John Marshall students who was killed earlier this week.
Sports
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Powhatan rallies for baseball win over Clover Hill
“We’ve been really good about staying in the game, even when we’re down.”
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