New thrift store opens in Colonial Heights

By ASHLEY MCLEOD, Staff writer Mar 4, 2014, 14:33 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Erica Lawal loved going thrifting. Whether it was to yard sales or consignment shops,…

Sweet Dixie sells a taste of Va.

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterFeb 17, 2014, 14:00 PETERSBURG — The owners of Dixie Restaurant, located in downtown Petersburg, have branched out and opened a…

18-year-old gets 3 years in prison for sex with 12-year-old

By Ashley McLeod, Staff Writer Feb 17, 2014, 13:55 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — A Colonial Heights man was sentenced to three years in prison Tuesday morning after…

Man gets 30 years for making child porn

By Ashley McLeod, Staff Writer Feb 10, 2014, 13:12 CHESTERFIELD — A lifelong resident of the Colonial Heights and Chesterfield area was recently sentenced to 30…

Dress like a princess

By Ashley McLeod, Staff Writer Feb 3, 2014, 12:53 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — After Deanne Kump gave birth to her second child, she ran into a problem…

Store owner adds ‘Bling’ to downtown Petersburg

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterJan 30, 2014, 12:10 PETERSBURG — A new business has opened in downtown Petersburg that will help add a little bling…

Woman dies in house fire

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterJan 27, 2014, 12:23 CHESTERFIELD — A house fire in Enon early Saturday morning left one woman dead and a home…

‘Around the World in 80 years’

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterJan 9, 2014, 15:05 When he was 76 years old, Harry Heckel Jr. didn’t plan on sailing all around the world…

Swift Creek Mill Theatre reopens after renovation

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterDec 11, 2013, 12:54 CHESTERFIELD — Just in time for their 350th birthday, the historic Swift Creek Mill Theatre has recently…

A musical lesson against bullying

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterDec 2, 2013, 12:30 “What does it cost to be kind?” This question is part of the theme of the most…