Firefighter honored for effort in boat fire

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterNov 11, 2013, 15:18 CHESTERFIELD — Local firefighter Dale Fields encounters fires often working at the Chesterfield Fire Department. But last…

Therapist guilty of groping patient

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterNov 4, 2013, 12:44 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Local therapist Dr. Derek Roy Findlay pleaded no contest to a sexual battery charge…

Minister gets 2 years for arson

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterNov 4, 2013, 12:11 CHESTERFIELD — A former music minister of a Petersburg church was sentenced to two years in prison…

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…