Manatee spotted in Appomattox River

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterAug 15, 2013, 13:27 Virginia Wildlife Officials have searched the Appomattox River in response to a video and photo of a…

Program puts teens to work at Pocahontas Park

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterJul 31, 2013, 15:10 CHESTERFIELD — For high school students, summer is usually a time to relax and have fun. But…

Club tries to shake off hearse’s eerie image

HOPEWELL — There’s one type of car that will always seem to give people goosebumps. But for some Hopewell residents, a hearse will do the…

Celebrating Prince George history

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterJul 1, 2013, 14:30 PRINCE GEORGE — For the second year in a row, Prince George County held a Founder’s Day…

VSU choir’s got talent

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterJun 27, 2013, 09:44 After what judges pegged as a brilliant and exciting performance, the Virginia State Gospel Chorale heard the…

Dance narrowly wins primary

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterJun 13, 2013, 13:58 Delegate Rosalyn R. Dance barely edged out her competition, Evandra Thompson, to keep her seat in the…

A taste of change downtown

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterJun 24, 2013, 15:36 HOPEWELL — A new restaurant officially opened its doors in downtown Hopewell, and it could just be…

Class of 2013 – Prince George High School

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterJun 10, 2013, 15:33 Despite the dreary weather, the mood was celebratory at Prince George High School, as almost 400 students…

Fighting hunger for 30 years

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterJun 10, 2013, 12:30 It all started in 1983, helping Hopewell residents who couldn’t afford to feed their families. Now, 30…

The talent show must go on

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterJun 3, 2013, 14:52 Hopewell High School’s annual talent show has always showcased the talents of its many gifted students. For…