Sounds of the Civil War

By Ashley McLeod, Senior staff writerJun 11, 2016, 11:33 CHESTERFIELD — Chris Johnston spends his weekdays at Thomas Dale High School, working as the chamber…

Local country artist helps make girl’s wish come true

By Ashley McLeod, staff writerJan 29, 2016, 15:23 Local country music artist Brittany Marie has given one little girl with a rare genetic disorder the…

Dance teacher makes leap with new studio

By Ashley McLeod, staff writerJan 1, 2016, 16:43 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — A new dance studio recently held its grand opening in Colonial Heights, and the…

Colonial Heights school superintendent writes first novel

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterDec 31, 2015, 15:48 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — School Superintendent Dr. Joe Cox has recently released his first book, a self-published novel…

New book details paranormal investigations in Tri-Cities

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterOct 30, 2015, 16:17 Every area in our country has a history, filled with stories, legends and evidence left behind throughout…

TV pilot filming in Petersburg

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterAug 13, 2015, 15:39 PETERSBURG — Downtown Petersburg became home to a slew of characters from the Phantom of the Opera…

Movie premiere in Prince George

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterDec 2, 2014, 14:20 PRINCE GEORGE — Local artist Zivan “NuJay” Holloway has been hard at work the past two and…

Library card is your ticket to movies

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterMay 16, 2014, 12:28 The Appomattox Regional Library System has introduced a new product that brings access to hundreds of movies,…

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…