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$50 laptop sale led to stampede and chaos in Henrico—viral moment turns 20
Twenty years ago this month, Henrico County Public Schools had what seemed like a generous idea: sell used Apple iBook laptops to county residents for just $50 each at Richmond International Raceway. What happened next became a cautionary tale that made national headlines and late-night television jokes. More than 5,
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Highland Springs coaching legend George Lancaster dead at 80: 'His impact will forever be felt'
The Central Virginia basketball community is mourning the loss of former Highland Springs boys' basketball coach George Lancaster, who passed away late Saturday night. He was 80. Lancaster led the Springers program for 37 seasons, winning 549 games and two state titles in 2003 and 2007. He coached Andre
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Air conditioning issues impact several Henrico schools as students and staff return
As students and staff kicked off the new school year, multiple Henrico County school buildings were dealing with air conditioning issues, leading to complaints from parents about uncomfortable conditions. Fatima Marsh's child attends one of the impacted facilities, Dumbarton Elementary— where Marsh serves as president of the Parent
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