Plan to help build commerce off I-95 exit 45 moves forward

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterApr 29, 2014, 13:54 PRINCE GEORGE — The Prince George Board of Supervisors approved a plan to improve commerce in the…

Eatery brings N.C. flavor to Colonial Heights

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterApr 1, 2014, 13:02 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — What began as just catering has grown into a new family-owned restaurant in Colonial…

Gov. McAuliffe visits new data center in Chesterfield

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterMar 14, 2014, 13:26 CHESTERFIELD — Gov. Terry McAuliffe came to Chesterfield on Wednesday to join Capital One in celebrating the…

Fresh ideas for downtown

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterMar 19, 2014, 14:05 HOPEWELL — An urban garden. A Summer Art Camp. A spa. These were a few of the…

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…

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…

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…

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…