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Virginia legislators ask for change at Riverside Regional Jail
A recent job posting for superintendent at the Riverside Regional Jail, near Petersburg in Prince George County, is attracting the attention of a bipartisan group of legislators. That and a news conference held Monday aimed to highlight a facility linked to multiple jurisdictions that's facing mounting troubles. “Riverside, it's just...
VCU School of Pharmacy opens new program to meet Virginia’s drug manufacturing needs
Hundreds of millions of dollars are flowing into Virginia to support a new drug manufacturing sector in and around Petersburg. And Virginia Commonwealth University is hoping to provide a pipeline of new employees in those operations. Brad Kutner has more.
Dominion Energy may move proposed natural gas plant to Chesterfield Power Station site
In a letter sent to the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors on May 1, Dominion Energy proposed the idea of "potentially siting CERC on the Chesterfield Power Station Property," which is around six miles away from the currently-proposed site. Dominion Spokesperson Jeremy Slayton said the idea was based on feedback from the community.
Man killed, woman injured in Chesterfield shooting
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Chesterfield Police are investigating a homicide that happened in the 1900 block of Periwinkle Drive on Sunday. Around 8:15 p.m., police were called to the neighborhood where they found two adults who had been shot. The male victim was pronounced dead on-scene. A female victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
In Petersburg, Virginia: A Five-Part Palladian Villla at Battersea
A recent issue of Virginia Living magazine features a feature article I penned on the restoration of Battersea, one of the few remaining 18th-century Palladian villas in Virginia. Built in 1768, it’s been restored by the Battersea Foundation. Virgina Living’s online edition is also running the feature, and A+A is pleased to repost it here today:
Porcher 'P.T.' Taylor remembered for a life of 'profound contributions' to Petersburg
PETERSBURG — City leaders are remembering Col. Porcher L. Taylor Jr. as a “true community leader” who made “profound contributions” to not just his country but also to his community. Taylor, known around Petersburg by the initials "P.T.," died Sunday morning, city officials announced. He...
Opening Day with the Tri-City Chili Peppers
RICHMOND, Va. -- We connected with Chris Martin, Founder and Owner of the Tri-City Chili Peppers who shared more about their upcoming season and opening day festivities!. Join them at the field! Its located at 901 Meridian Ave. in Colonial Heights. For more information, give them a call at (804) 499-3104 or visit the website. For tickets, click here.
Spreading Black Girl Joy with Care Packages that Promote Mental Wellness
Twelve-year-old Mila Marrero has turned her own struggle with anxiety into a nonprofit that provides mental health boxes to Black girls to help them embrace their mental health with confidence. “Mila has always been an anxious child,” says her mom Carissa Henry. “She started having more anxiety and depression in...
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