Heart of Henrico Award recipient Jennifer Robinson (center), part of HCPS' Early Learning Preschool program, is recognized on stage by HCPS Superintendent Amy Cashwell and 12 On Your Side meteorologist Andrew Freiden at an awards ceremony at the ACE Center at Hermitage March 18, 2026. (Courtesy Henrico Schools)
On Monday, Virginia legislators approved a two-year, $205 billion budget proposal to fund healthcare and public education, provide 4% teacher raises and a 3.5% pay bump to state employees, establish a retail weed marketplace and hedge against decreased federal dollars.
The spending plan also includes a provision to
Three key contributors to the Varina High School football state championship team announced their verbal commitments together.
Quarterback Kaleb Wyche, the reigning Class 4 State Player of the Year, committed to East Tennessee State.
Defensive back Sair Rex, a first-team All-State selection, will play at the University of
On the cusp of the nation’s semiquincentennial, Virginia legislators, educators and communities are reflecting on how to meet the moment and overcome challenges that persist for public education and students here