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Seven Middlesex girls vie to reign as queen of 2024 Urbanna Oyster festival
The 2024 Urbanna Oyster Festival queen and little miss spat contestants are busy working on their community service projects this summer. Each queen contestant must volunteer a minimum of 25 hours benefiting Middlesex County. The 67th Urbanna Oyster Festival is set for Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1 and 2. Keep...
Antioch Baptist Church Appreciation Day slated for Aug. 3 in Saluda
Saturday, Aug. 3, will be celebrated as “Antioch Baptist Church Appreciation Day.” That’s according to the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors, which unanimously voted to issue a special proclamation noting the celebration at its Tuesday, July 9, regular monthly meeting. In conjunction with the celebration, the unveiling...
Jerry Bristow appointed supt. of jail in Saluda
Jerry Bristow has been appointed superintendent of the Middle Peninsula Regional Security Center (MPRSC) in Saluda, replacing Tim Doss who retired in June. Bristow has served in many different roles at the jail since his employment began there in 1995. In his 29 years Bristow has served as a jail...
Deltaville Yachting Center technician earns certificate
Registered Virginia State Apprenticeship Consultant Clayton Duvall recently presented Dylan O’Hare, Deltaville Yachting Center (DYC) marine technician, with a Virginia state marine technician journeyman certificate. O’Hare has completed two years of technical training in marine electrical, engines, systems, rigging and structural repair, along with coursework in computer skills, 10-hour...
Hartfield ladies annual golf invitational winners announced
The Piankatank River Ladies Golf Association (PRLGA) hosted its annual golf invitational on Thursday, July 18, at the Piankatank River Golf Club in Hartfield. This year’s theme was “Christmas in July” with festivities, raffles, food and fun organized by planning committee members Gloria Matthews, Donna Lange, Michele Meanley and Kay Stout.
Piankatank River Golf Club anniversary tournament winners announced
Twenty-one teams helped celebrate Piankatank River Golf Club’s 28th year by playing in its anniversary celebration tournament on July 14. Two-person teams competed in 18 holes of captain’s choice. Winners include:. First flight — first, Peyton Lambert and Pierce Lambert (59); second, Derek Poole and Kyle Rowe (59);...
Richmond City Council approves third Planned Parenthood facility, sells land for $10
On Monday July 22, the members of Richmond City Council voted unanimously to allow the sale of the former Brook Hill School, which is located at 4929 Chamberlayne Avenue, to the women’s health organization for $10.
Delta Airlines still struggling with cancellations five days after global IT outage
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond International Airport reported zero flight cancellations before thunderstorms rolled in on Tuesday evening, a vast improvement from the weekend after a global IT outage rocked operations for many airlines. Delta Airlines continues to be the hardest hit by cyber security firm CrowdStrike’s Microsoft Windows update...
Petersburg casino project will be on upcoming November ballot
PETERSBURG, Va. (WWBT) - It’s official - a proposal to build a casino will be on the ballot for voters in Petersburg this November. “I think that would be a good thing for the City of Petersburg if they put the casino on the ballot,” said Calvin Clark, a 23-year resident of Petersburg.
Petersburg Schools Acting Superintendent unveils 100-day plan
PETERSBURG, Va. (WWBT) - Petersburg City Public Schools’ new acting superintendent, Yolonda Brown, has unveiled a 100-day plan to help the school division have a successful academic year. In a letter, Brown says she has five priorities:. Engage and build relationships and trust. Recommit to teaching, learning and performance.
I lost $1,000 through a ‘first world’ Walmart problem when I was targeted in store – they wouldn’t answer my complaint
A WALMART customer has recalled the moment her purse was snatched from her cart while she was shopping at the retailer. The horrified shopper called the incident a "first world problem" and has taken total fault for her mistake. Leslie Roman-Williams was recently the victim of a robbery while shopping...
Icon for an icon: U.S. House passes resolution for name of Petersburg post office
PETERSBURG – The very recognizable downtown post office is one step closer to being named after the first Black man to represent Virginia in Congress. By voice vote Monday, the House approved a resolution to attach the name of John Mercer Langston to the building at 29 Franklin St. The resolution is sponsored...
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