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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.
From the Amazon warehouse to the VCU campus, adult learner Catrinna Garrett is extending her academic journey
The aspiring teacher is among the increasing number of students benefiting from VCU’s partnership with the Amazon Career Choice program. Catrinna Garrett always planned to finish her bachelor’s degree – and since she started nearly 15 years ago, she figured it could wait further, until her two school-age children were grown.
‘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 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.
Charlottesville: Man shot multiple times by acquaintance, required tourniquet
A 23-year-old is in serious condition at UVA Medical Center after being shot multiple times last night in Charlottesville. At 8:54 p.m., Charlottesville Police Department officers responded to a report of a shooting outside of 108 Lankford Ave. Upon arrival, officers found the male victim. Officers provided life-saving measures including...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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);...
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...
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