Blaze damages four buildings

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterOct 9, 2013, 15:54 PETERSBURG — Several buildings in Petersburg were affected by a blaze early Sunday morning in Petersburg. According…

Hopewell bus mechanic heads to national competition

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterSep 25, 2013, 15:36 HOPEWELL — A local mechanic is competing today to be named America’s Best School Bus Technician during…

Colonial Heights to get Kroger

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterSep 11, 2013, 12:12 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — City leaders announced on Friday the proposed sale of the old courthouse to the…

VDOT presents roundabout plan for Temple Ave. I-95 exit

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterSep 16, 2013, 11:57 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Residents of Colonial Heights filled the council chamber room at City Hall on Thursday…

New store adds flavor to Old Town

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterAug 30, 2013, 13:51 PETERSBURG — Tucked away in Old Towne, there sits a new store featuring a different kind of…

Massage student gets hands-on experience with Redskins players

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterAug 28, 2013, 13:00 The Washington Redskins called Richmond home for three weeks this summer, holding their preseason training camp in…

Governor’s Night Out in Hopewell

By James Peacemaker, Jr. Managing EditorAug 9, 2013, 12:04 HOPEWELL — It wasn’t the moonbounce or the free hotdogs and cake that had Brandon Daugherty…

VSU chorus to perform again on NBC’s ‘America’s Got Talent’

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterAug 16, 2013, 14:45 America will be watching and voting Tuesday as top acts from around the country sing, dance, and…

Prince George native debuts play in Hopewell

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterAug 23, 2013, 13:11 “Turning A New Leaf” will make its debut in Hopewell tonight. The stage play, written and directed…

Kids get chance to learn what life was like during Civil War

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterAug 19, 2013, 12:26 HOPEWELL — The life of Emma and George Wood did not include technology, the opposite of the…