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Highland Springs coaching legend George Lancaster dead at 80: 'His impact will forever be felt'

Sports

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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August 25, 2025

Highland Springs football rebuilds with experienced roster after rare regional title miss

Sports

Highland Springs football rebuilds with experienced roster after rare regional title miss

Final Score Friday 2025 Preview: Highland Springs Springers 2024 Record: 9-4 Season Result: def. Landstown 60-6, def. Glen Allen 23-20, lost to Oscar Smith 28-7 Head Coach: Loren Johnson, 18th season (180-33) Returning starters: N/A Of note: 2024 was just the second time in the past decade the Springers

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August 11, 2025

Long after his death, Highland Springs HS band student’s legacy of love and music lives on

Education

Long after his death, Highland Springs HS band student’s legacy of love and music lives on

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, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

June 16, 2025

PHOTOS: Henrico Graduation 2025

Education

PHOTOS: Henrico Graduation 2025

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 2, 2025

Henrico's Top Teachers – Keylon Mayo, Highland Springs High School, business and marketing

Education

Henrico's Top Teachers – Keylon Mayo, Highland Springs High School, business and marketing

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, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

May 28, 2025

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Sports

3 current NFL, former Highland Springs football players to host football camp June 14

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May 14, 2025

3 current NFL, former Highland Springs football players to host football camp June 14

Government

Henrico Planning Commission to hold hearing on data centers, review proposals for 2 large residential developments in Varina District

, and Joseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor

May 13, 2025

Henrico Planning Commission to hold hearing on data centers, review proposals for 2 large residential developments in Varina District

Education

Henrico School Board ditches high school boundary change proposal, will weigh 'comprehensive' school redistricting this fall

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

March 18, 2025

Henrico School Board ditches high school boundary change proposal, will weigh 'comprehensive' school redistricting this fall

Education

Henrico School Board to give update on high school boundary change proposal, employee feedback channels

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

March 13, 2025

Henrico School Board to give update on high school boundary change proposal, employee feedback channels

Education

Henrico School Board stalls school boundary change proposal

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

March 5, 2025

Henrico School Board stalls school boundary change proposal

Henrico School Board proposes boundary adjustments for four high schools

Education

Henrico School Board proposes boundary adjustments for four high schools

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

February 25, 2025

Highland Springs star is now a Super Bowl champ

Sports

Highland Springs star is now a Super Bowl champ

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February 10, 2025

Where these Henrico County high school athletes are heading for college

Sports

Where these Henrico County high school athletes are heading for college

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February 10, 2025

Henrico High School to host new Center for Cybersecurity in 2026

Education

Henrico High School to host new Center for Cybersecurity in 2026

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

February 8, 2025

‘Come as you are’ – Henrico Schools’ Becoming Kings program creates a brotherhood for high school boys looking to belong

Education

‘Come as you are’ – Henrico Schools’ Becoming Kings program creates a brotherhood for high school boys looking to belong

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 26, 2025

Henrico students weigh in on school system's cell phone policy

Education

Henrico students weigh in on school system's cell phone policy

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 20, 2025

After first week back in school following water crisis, Henrico students reflect: ‘It was pretty rough’

Henrico water crisis

After first week back in school following water crisis, Henrico students reflect: ‘It was pretty rough’

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 17, 2025

From Henrico to the city of brotherly love: Highland Springs grad Becton talks high school football, Eagles

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From Henrico to the city of brotherly love: Highland Springs grad Becton talks high school football, Eagles

, and Jimmy James, Special to the Citizen

December 13, 2024

Christian Bolar is a rising Highland Springs star for both the Springers and the Singers

Education

Christian Bolar is a rising Highland Springs star for both the Springers and the Singers

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September 27, 2024

Highland Springs HS teacher among seven statewide selected for Virginia Humanities fellowship

Highland Springs

Highland Springs HS teacher among seven statewide selected for Virginia Humanities fellowship

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May 2, 2024

How college love story led these Henrico teachers to make beautiful music

Eastern Henrico

How college love story led these Henrico teachers to make beautiful music

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February 7, 2024

Highland Springs HS recognizes 1959-60 championship basketball team

Highland Springs

Highland Springs HS recognizes 1959-60 championship basketball team

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January 9, 2024

Two Henrico high schools earn LEED Gold status from Green Building Council

Highland Springs

Two Henrico high schools earn LEED Gold status from Green Building Council

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August 17, 2023

Coveted Highland Springs QB set to make college announcement

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Coveted Highland Springs QB set to make college announcement

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July 28, 2023

Henrico officials are committing extra resources to these 9 schools

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Henrico officials are committing extra resources to these 9 schools

, and Special to the Citizen

February 24, 2023

2 teens found with guns at Highland Springs High School

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2 teens found with guns at Highland Springs High School

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November 29, 2022

In Eastern Henrico showdown, Highland Springs stonewalls Varina

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In Eastern Henrico showdown, Highland Springs stonewalls Varina

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November 4, 2022

Henrico Police officer assaulted during fight at Highland Springs HS

Crime

Henrico Police officer assaulted during fight at Highland Springs HS

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October 17, 2022

Henrico News Minute – Dec. 6, 2021

Henrico News Minute podcast

Henrico News Minute – Dec. 6, 2021

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December 6, 2021

Seven Henrico teams make VHSL football playoffs

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Seven Henrico teams make VHSL football playoffs

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November 8, 2021

Henrico Schools welcome almost 48,000 students back to in-person learning

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Henrico Schools welcome almost 48,000 students back to in-person learning

, and Anna Bryson

September 8, 2021

Highland Springs HS graduation: 'You were created on purpose, with purpose, for a purpose'

Graduation 2021

Highland Springs HS graduation: 'You were created on purpose, with purpose, for a purpose'

, and Special to the Citizen

June 15, 2021

Black Men Read's 'Lit at the Crib' campaign helps overcome reading hurdles for students, families

Community

Black Men Read's 'Lit at the Crib' campaign helps overcome reading hurdles for students, families

, and Special to the Citizen

June 1, 2021

As new high school takes shape, a new day nears for Highland Springs

Eastern Henrico

As new high school takes shape, a new day nears for Highland Springs

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

May 29, 2021

Henrico's Top Teachers – Spencer Billett, Highland Springs High School

Henrico's Top Teachers – 2021

Henrico's Top Teachers – Spencer Billett, Highland Springs High School

, and Patty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor

May 13, 2021

Byers, Ward honored as Henrico's Teacher of the Year, First-Year Teacher of the Year

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Byers, Ward honored as Henrico's Teacher of the Year, First-Year Teacher of the Year

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May 5, 2021

247 people in quarantine following 21 COVID-19 cases at Henrico schools since Feb. 22

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247 people in quarantine following 21 COVID-19 cases at Henrico schools since Feb. 22

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March 10, 2021

4 Henrico basketball players named McDonald's All American Games nominees

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4 Henrico basketball players named McDonald's All American Games nominees

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February 18, 2021

UPDATE: Only 36% of Henrico students plan to return to school in person

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UPDATE: Only 36% of Henrico students plan to return to school in person

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

November 18, 2020

Henrico Schools' enrollment down about 1,500 students from last year

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Henrico Schools' enrollment down about 1,500 students from last year

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

September 25, 2020

Eastern Henrico

A fall without football

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September 4, 2020

Today in Henrico – Ryan Burgess, HCPS Back to School Safely

Today In Henrico

Today in Henrico – Ryan Burgess, HCPS Back to School Safely

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July 22, 2020

School Board gets first look at plans for new Tucker, Highland Springs high schools

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School Board gets first look at plans for new Tucker, Highland Springs high schools

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

March 1, 2019