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Chesterfield school leaders unveil new food distribution center
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - On Thursday afternoon, leaders from Chesterfield County Public Schools cut a piece of plastic wrap to commemorate the grand opening of a new food distribution center. The facility, located along Permilla Springs Drive in Chester, aims to bring more local fresh fruits and vegetables to school...
‘Petersburg born, Petersburg bred’: Local photographer wins national competition, comes home to showcase exhibit
Gary D. Jones, a Petersburg-native, is coming home to showcase a sentimental and reflective photography exhibit based on his hometown after winning the top prize at a national competition.
Numerous businesses evacuated after gas leak in Chesterfield
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Columbia Gas crews are repairing a damaged gas line that caused gas leak on Genito Road in Chesterfield evacuating numerous businesses Thursday afternoon. According to Chesterfield Fire and EMS, a leak in the middle of Genito Road at Stigall Way forced seven businesses to evacuate, causing...
Developers: Temp casino open 'within a year' of Petersburg voters' approval
PETERSBURG – The co-developers of the proposed $1.4 billion casino complex have shared specifics about what they are planning almost immediately should Petersburg voters greenlight their plans on a Nov. 5 referendum. The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise, Petersburg’s partners in the Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia said a temporary site will...
Test Shows Petersburg, VA, Firefighter Nearly Twice over Legal Limit
The breath test registered .145 -- nearly twice the legal limit. That's what a firefighter behind the wheel of a Petersburg fire truck blew Tuesday afternoon after the rig hit a parked vehicle. A person who saw the fire truck stopped in the middle of the street initially thought it...
DC woman faces felony charge for escape of Virginia prisoner
VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — A woman from the District is facing a felony charge related to the 2023 escape of a Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) inmate. VDOC announced Friday that Sasha Castillo was charged with Persons aiding escape of a prisoner. The indictment stemmed from the escape of inmate Naseem Isaiah Roulack, who […]
What’s Next: 2024 Presidential Election
Washington (DC News Now) — With the announcement of Biden stepping down and Kamala Harris stepping up, how does this change the dynamic of the 2024 presidential race?. Larry Sabato, Director of the Unversity of Virginia’s Center for Politics shares his reaction to the change and what this could mean for Virginia.
Gas Prices Hold Steady as Summer Ends
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – After a turbulent summer, gas prices are set to remain steady as July ends and August begins. AAA’s Mid-Atlantic spokesperson, Morgan Dean, reports that the national average rose by only 2 cents last week, currently at $3.52 per gallon. In the Charlottesville area, the price of a gallon of gas stands at $3.43, just a penny higher than it was at this time last year.
Man hospitalized after Petersburg shooting
PETERSBURG, Va. (WWBT) - Police in Petersburg say a man is in the hospital following a shooting Thursday afternoon. Just after 4 p.m. on July 25, police were called to a shooting in the 100 block of Johnson Avenue near Cooper Memorial Baseball Park. There, they found a man shot....
When is Virginia’s sales tax holiday?
VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — Virginia’s three-day sales tax holiday kicks off on the first Friday in August – meaning you have just one week to take stock of what you and your family might need as the upcoming school year and fall season approaches. The weekend starts Friday, Aug. 2, at 12:01 a.m. and […]
U.S. Commerce Department approves Virginia’s bid for almost $1.5 billion for broadband access
Virginia was the first in the nation to submit a proposal and plans for a share of $42.5 million. The post U.S. Commerce Department approves Virginia’s bid for almost $1.5 billion for broadband access appeared first on Cardinal News.
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