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…

A salute to their sacrifice

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterMay 29, 2013, 12:29 More than 30 butterflies filled the air on Wednesday, in honor of 20 fallen service members being…

Mistrial in PG shooting case

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterMay 16, 2013, 14:07 PRINCE GEORGE — The trial of Harry Brantley Jr. was declared a mistrial after a video, containing…

Class of 2013 – Richard Bland College

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterMay 13, 2013, 13:35 Richard Bland College recognized more than 200 students last week for completing degrees during the school’s 50th…

Salute to the fallen

By James Peacemaker, Jr., Managing Editor and Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterMay 29, 2013, 13:19 Fallen soldiers were remembered at solemn ceremonies across the Tri-City area…