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'He shared that smile': Military hero, civic leader Porcher Taylor memorialized
PETERSBURG – Petersburg bid farewell Saturday to a man remembered not just for his military heroism but also his love for his family and city, his faith and a “youthful precociousness.”. Several hundred people attended Saturday afternoon’s service for retired Col. Porcher L. Taylor Jr at Good Shepherd...
Petersburg brewery hosts cruise-in, city gives trolley tours: View gallery, video
"Silver Streak gets temperamental when she's hot," Roger Clifton said, behind the wheel of his '62 Rambler American Deluxe. Riding shotgun, I quipped, "So do I." Roger and his wife Karen shared a fun experience with me. On the evening of Wednesday, June 12, we went to a cruise-in hosted by Trapezium Brewing...
State AG says Hopewell does not have power to enact employees-on-council restriction
HOPEWELL – A recent move by Hopewell City Council to restrict city employees from elected office is invalid because there is no evidence, explicit or implicit, giving the city the right to do so, state Attorney General Jason Miyares said Monday. In a letter to Del. Carrie Coyner, R-Chesterfield...
From the Desk of Senator Tammy Mulchi 9th Senate District Va.
Much has been written about the many bills during the 2024 General Assembly session, a usual media theme every January. Only this year’s legislature was different. The first difference was created because freshmen were the largest group this year. This meant many of those bills were on issues these new legislators ran on during their elections. They didn’t understand that some of those ideas had been considered and failed in previous years or that they might not have understood that there were other laws already on the books.
July 3rd Independence Day Celebration
5 pm - Music, Food Trucks, Beer Tent, Outdoor Games and more!. Please do not bring any alcohol from outside, ABC laws do not allow for this and coolers brought in will be subject to search. https://visitpetersburgva.org/events/independence-day-celebration/
‘Leave the fireworks to the pros’: Officials beg civilians to play it safe this Fourth of July
Independence Day is on the horizon and people across Virginia are getting ready and making plans to celebrate -- but if those plans include setting off any fireworks, plans may need to change.
Chesterfield: First-ever county mascot named Cole, cast vote for one of four animals
CHESTERFIELD — This year, Chesterfield County reached a milestone. On May 25, 1749, the county was formed from a portion of Henrico County. Chesterfield celebrated its 275th anniversary with special events and activities. The celebration continues with the selection of Chesterfield's first-ever mascot. The county’s Sports, Visitation and Entertainment Department needs the public’s help in spreading the word and casting ballots.
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