King of Elvis collectibles

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterApr 15, 2013, 13:44 The King has left the building. But for one Hopewell resident, his memory lives on, in many…

Martial arts classes kick off at new spot

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterApr 2, 2013, 12:59 A new martial arts facility has opened its doors in Hopewell despite still being under construction. Martial…

Police raid two shops

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterMar 28, 2013, 11:29 A new law changing the chemical definition of the illegal substance known as spice has prompted at…

Female version of ‘The Odd Couple’ at ARGS

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterMar 13, 2013, 13:43 The Appomattox Regional Governor’s School showcased their theatrical talents with their last showcase of the school year…

Colonial Heights native returns to command DLA Aviation

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterMar 15, 2013, 13:10 After 27 years, Brigadier Gen. (select) Mark Johnson, a Colonial Heights native, has returned to the area…

New health department aims for a healthier Hopewell

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterMar 8, 2013, 14:21 Hopewell officials not only celebrated the opening of the new Hopewell Health Department on Thursday, they celebrated…

Lending a hand to those in need

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterFeb 28, 2013, 12:55 In today’s world, everybody needs a little help at some point. Whether it be from friends or…

Dupont Dynamos Strut their stuff with ‘Jingle Bell Jukebox’

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterDec 14, 2012, 13:47 The night was filled with Christmas spirit as the Dupont Dynamos, Christmas Choir, and Guitar Club of…

Virginians ‘Fired Up, Ready to Go’ for Obama Visit

By Leah Small and Ashley McLeodCapital News Service RICHMOND, Va. – Thousands of Virginians were “fired up” to see Barack and Michelle Obama at the Democratic presidential…

New law requires anti-bullying training

Thousands of students in schools across the country are subjected to bullying by their peers on a daily basis. Now Virginia is doing something about…