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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.
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...
Richmond: Contractors, manager named in new baseball stadium project
The new $110 million home of the Richmond Flying Squirrels and VCU Baseball is a big step closer to coming to fruition. The city has selected Providence, R.I.,-based Gilbane Building Co. and North Chesterfield-based Prestige Construction Group to lead the construction of the new 10,000-seat stadium, which is slated to open in 2026.
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.
Woman who jumped into river to elude police is arrested in Hopewell
HOPEWELL — The woman who jumped into the Appomattox River last week to avoid arrest was found alive and well — and arrested — Tuesday afternoon. Cassie Renee Boss, 37, of Hopewell was picked up shortly after noon following a brief on-foot pursuit in the 300 block of Woodbine Street, police Lt. Jacquita Allen said. Boss had been sought since reportedly jumping into the river early July 16 at the Hopewell City Marina. ...
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...
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