PETERSBURG - When Andrew Graham, 23, heard a friend was cobbling together a team to rally across Africa for charity, it didn't take him long to speak up. I told him, 'Hey, I'm interested,' said Graham, who was born and raised in Petersburg. He started lo Full Story »
PETERSBURG - A Michigan man who is bicycling across the country to raise awareness of teen suicide is on the road again thanks to some new friends in the Tri-Cities. David Alexander of Durand, Mich., resumed his journey Tuesday morning and was near Empor Full Story »
The House of Representatives has passed a bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Randy Forbes (R-4th) that would allow the Petersburg National Battlefield to nearly quadruple in size. The House on Monday passed the Petersburg National Battlefield Boundary Modificat Full Story »
PRINCE GEORGE - A new animal shelter for Prince George County is another step closer to construction after the Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to approve issuing $1.75 million in bonds to finance the project. "The county has been given a particularly Full Story »
PETERSBURG - City Council has postponed a decision until February 2010 about whether or not to designate Halifax Triangle as a historic district. Last night Council held a public hearing to hear from residents about whether or not they thought the area b Full Story »
DINWIDDIE - The Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying a person whose remains were found in a wooded area off U.S. Route 460 more than two years ago. Capt. W.B. Knott of the Dinwiddie County Sheriff's Office said investigators have Full Story »
RICHMOND - Del. Kirk Cox, R-66th, from Colonial Heights yesterday criticized Gov. Tom Kaine's bid to end tax breaks to help balance the underfunded state budget. Cox, as a member of a discussion panel at the eighth annual A Full Story »
PETERSBURG - Police are warning that anyone found to be assisting Terrence Coleman will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Coleman is being sought after by police for the slaying of two women Nov. 28. According to Petersburg police, the mot Full Story »
PETERSBURG - The City Council and School Board held a joint meeting last night to discuss the bleak budget predictions for the upcoming fiscal years. Predictions that inevitably could affect jobs in the city. Mayor Annie M. Mickens said the purpose of Full Story »
FORT LEE - Soon senior enlisted soldiers on Fort Lee will be able to move into a new neighborhood on post - Adam's Chase. The 197 homes are already starting to come online though the neighborhood won't be complete until the sprin Full Story »
COLONIAL HEIGHTS - One man was killed and two other people were injured in a wreck early Monday that shut down Interstate 95 for more than four hours and backed up traffic for miles. State Police said the driver who was killed in the three-vehicle crash Full Story »
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 8, the 342nd day of 2009. There are 23 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 8, 1941, the United States entered World War II as Congress declared war against Japan, a day after the attack on Pearl Harbor. On Full Story »
By F.m. Wiggins FORT LEE - Soldiers and civilians alike gathered together Friday for the kick off to the holiday season on post with the Fort Lee Grand Illumination. The annual event featured activities for children including a train ride, games and a c Full Story »
FORT LEE - Soon, soldiers stationed at Fort Lee will get a block of leave time for the holiday season. But before they hit the road to see family and loved ones, they were reminded of an important message - stay safe. But the message was delivered in an Full Story »
CHESTERFIELD - Chesterfield County police are investigating a crash that killed one man. The crash occurred in the 8800 block of Jefferson Davis Highway near Chester at about 12:30 a.m. Saturday. Police said a Volkswagen Jetta was traveling south in the Full Story »
HOPEWELL - Only one day after spectators and participants braved icy rain and chilling temperatures at the Petersburg Christmas parade, yesterday's parades in Hopewell and Prince George County happened under blue skies with few clouds. Maybe it was the t Full Story »
PETERSBURG - The Revolution starts now. Actually, the unofficial start came at East Coast Bowl IX at Cameron Field on Nov. 28. Steve Criswell, head coach of the Indoor Football League's expansion Richmond Revolution, served as game coordinator for the Ea Full Story »
PETERSBURG - The city's ACE Team recently visited four businesses that owed the city a combined $20,000 in taxes. So far for the year, the team has brought in $264,000 in taxes owed to the city. "We're not out to put these businesses out of business," sa Full Story »
PETERSBURG - The Petersburg School Board heard an ambitious plan recently to get the high school on target for tough state standards for graduation coming in 2011. The plan calls for Petersburg to exceed the state average for on-time graduation within t Full Story »
PETERSBURG - The sudden arrival of winter weather with cold temperatures and steady rain kept many at home at this year's Christmas Parade in Petersburg. But some still braved the cold and came out to support the 50 participants, among them marching unit Full Story »
PETERSBURG - While December has started mildly, experts are urging residents to use caution when the time comes to heat their homes. "When it comes to fire safety, the number one thing to remember is safety in and of itself," said Petersburg Fire Chief Full Story »
PETERSBURG - The Petersburg Alliance for Children & Families will hold its annual Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 9. The alliance, a coalition of more than 25 agencies including the Bureau of Police, the Sheriff's Office and the Petersburg Public Full Story »
DINWIDDIE - The Tek Twisters, Dinwiddie Middle School's eighth-grade robotics team, is off to the state championships this weekend after winning the first-place Champion's Award last month. The middle school team prevailed last month in the First Lego L Full Story »
PETERSBURG - David Alexander's road is paved with good intentions, but it has gotten pretty bumpy. The Durand, Mich., man is bicycling across America to raise awareness about teen suicide, in honor of his daughter, Angela, who committed suicide last Dec. Full Story »
PETERSBURG - In celebration of their 20th anniversary season, The Petersburg Festival Chorus will present their annual Christmas concert, "The Sounds of the Season," today at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 215 S. Full Story »
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