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‘We identified potential descendants’: Chesterfield gives update on gravesites found in Nash Road extension project
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Chesterfield leaders have identified potential descendants of the 19th-century graves found at the construction site of the Nash Road extension project. Back in May, construction crews uncovered the burial site after unearthing the top of an unmarked brick structure. Inside the vault, a small nameplate with...
Richmond company plans to build medical treatment center in downtown Petersburg
PETERSBURG – City Council got its first look last week at what could be a major investment in the look and economy of downtown Petersburg, and apparently, councilors liked what they saw. A Richmond-based medical corporation wants to build a kidney and vascular treatment center on a vacant lot across West Washington Street...
Will you attend Petersburg's job fair? Plus, free movie & more at the library: THE DIGEST.
Have an event or announcement you would like featured in THE DIGEST? It’s welcome! Please send an email to apitchon@gannett.com. Time sensitive announcements should be sent a week ahead of time. Week of free family programming at the Petersburg library Get ready for a full week of free family fun and youth programming at...
Students return from summer break at Chesterfield’s only year-round school
For most children in central Virginia, Monday, July 22 was another day spent in the warm glow of summer break -- but for students at Bellwood Elementary School in Chesterfield County, it was the first day spent back under the fluorescent lights of the classroom.
Former Prince George superintendent named acting superintendent of Hanover Public Schools
The former superintendent of Prince George County Schools, who announced she was retiring from the school district to care for her mother on April 19, was named Hanover County Public Schools' acting superintendent on Tuesday.
Four Richmond schools set to start class Monday
For the second year in a row, some Richmond public schools are beginning classes early. The Monday start date at four local schools is part of RPS200, an expanded pilot program aimed at combating pandemic-era learning loss. Fairfield Court and Cardinal elementary schools were the program’s first participating schools in 2023; they’re joined this year by Oak Grove-Bellemeade and Woodville.
‘Chillin’ in Charles City’ event is Aug. 2-4
Charles City County is hosting its first annual “Chillin’ in Charles City” community outreach event. The event will take place Aug. 2-4 and is held in partnership with the Charles City Tourism Department, Open Air the Glebe, Buckland Farms, Indian Fields Tavern, and Cul’s Courthouse Grille.
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