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Trailer park drug deal lands Hopewell repeat offender back in prison
A Hopewell man was sentenced this week to five years and three months in prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl. Riezon Mekhi Murphy, 24, is returning to prison related to an incident in August 2022. According to court documents, on Aug. 22, 2022, Hopewell police encountered...
Cinco de Mayo Festival filled with food and fun
Declaring Sunday’s 2024 Cinco de Mayo Celebration “The best one yet,” Waverly Mayor Angela McPhaul described the fun and excitement surrounding this year’s event, co-hosted by the Sussex Chamber of Commerce. “We were a little worried about the weather leading up to it,” she said, “But...
Hopewell: Downtown transforms into Virginia Beach possibly for Pharrell Williams musical
HOPEWELL — Beginning May 8, various streets, alleys and parking lots will be closed to the public through May 10, according to a city of Hopewell press release. The city understands this may cause some inconvenience, but they are doing what is necessary for the safety and improvement of the area. "We will do our best to minimize the impact of these closures and ensure the traffic is redirected efficiently," the press release stated. ...
Williamsburg asks joint school district to improve city students’ performance as potential breakup looms
As Williamsburg mulls breaking away from its joint school district with James City County, city leaders want to know what the district is going to do to improve the performance of Williamsburg students. This comes after a feasibility study from the city on creating an independent school district laid bare...
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