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…

‘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…

Home for the holidays at Fort Lee

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterNov 26, 2013, 14:14 FORT LEE — Soldiers from the 54th Quartermaster Company returned home just in time to spend the…

A salute to those who have served

By Ashley McLeod, Staff Writer, Blake Belden, Staff Writer and Caitlin Davis, Senior Staff Writer Nov 15, 2013, 15:23 Chesterfield Chesterfield County residents celebrated Veterans Day…

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…

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…