Celebrating Prince George history

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterJul 1, 2013, 14:30 PRINCE GEORGE — For the second year in a row, Prince George County held a Founder’s Day…

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…

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…

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…

Local guitarist still picking after playing for country legend in ‘80s

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterMay 8, 2013, 10:02 At the age of 9, Sid Hudson’s father introduced him to something that would mold the rest…

VSU leaders speak out against hazing as students remembered

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterApr 30, 2013, 17:08 Two Virginia State University students were remembered on Friday during a memorial service held in the Daniel…

Library starts lending e-books

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterApr 30, 2013, 16:39 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Readers can now get instant access to a number of free e-books as part…

Surgery goes well for Otto

By Ashley McLeod, Staff WriterApr 18, 2013, 16:40 PRINCE GEORGE — A small puppy, now named Otto, was found on the side of the road,…