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This Virginia Town Is So Cheap, You Can Live On Nothing But Social Security

There’s a small city in Virginia where your Social Security check doesn’t just survive, it actually thrives, and its name is Hopewell. Most retirement advice sounds like it was written by someone who has never actually tried to live on a fixed income. “Downsize your expectations,” they say,...

Hopewell, VA · 5d
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The World’s Largest Arby’s in Virginia Serves Brunswick Stew and Seats 166 Diners Inside

The world's largest Arby's, in Colonial Heights, Virginia, covers 7,125 square feet, seats 166 inside and sells a seasonal Brunswick stew. The post The World’s Largest Arby’s in Virginia Serves Brunswick Stew and Seats 166 Diners Inside appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Colonial Heights, VA · 23h

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Two Prince George fifth graders honored for courage after bus crash

Two fifth-grade students at David A. Harrison Elementary School in Prince George were honored for courage after their school bus crashed in October.

Prince George County, VA · 6h

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Iconic Quick Lunch restaurant first to get Hopewell's new development loan

The city of Hopewell is launching a marketing and financing strategy to encourage repurposing vacant commercial buildings into viable business opportunities, and the first beneficiary a $75,000 loan is an iconic city restaurant. In a statement Thursday, Nov. 12, the Hopewell Economic Development Authority said the programs, called Hopewell Sites Ready Marketing and Sites Ready Property Activation Loan will "encourage private investment, and create new opportunities for business development throughout the city." The marketing program is a free and voluntary incentive through which properties will be promoted on Hopewell's website and social-media channels and be included in city recruitment efforts locally and nationally. It is designed to put local properties on the radar of potential buyers and investors. The loan program provides financing at rates determined by the EDA on a case-by-case basis. It would help finance renovations, structural repairs, site preparation, infrastructure upgrades and any other vital necessities to get the property up and running. “The strong partnership we have built between City Council and the Economic Development Authority over the past several years is producing meaningful results for Hopewell,” Mayor Johnny Partin Jr. said in the statement. “Through improved collaboration, shared priorities, and a unified vision for our

Hopewell, VA · 9h

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A retired Chesterfield teacher appeared on the Today Show while reconnecting with former students

A retired Chesterfield, Virginia teacher has been on a mission to reconnect with former students for over a year. What started as a slow process made national news when Trisha Johnson appeared on NBC's Today Showin New York City. It helped her locate more of her 400 students, according to WTVR 6 News.

Chesterfield, VA · 2d

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Dominion seeks another rate hike as lawmakers hold energy town hall

Chesterfield County, VA · 22h

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Project Peanut hit with second environmental violation notice

Google’s Project Peanut has received a second notice of violation from state environmental regulators in the span of a month. Peanut, one of the company’s three planned data center campuses in Chesterfield County, is currently under construction and slated to go online in late 2027. An Oct. 30,...

Chesterfield County, VA · 3d

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Barber training through Chesterfield County Jail's HARP program inspires inmate

An impromptu barbershop in central Chesterfield has plenty of customers. But you probably won't be able to get a chair. That is, unless you're on the inside, like Amin Wright.

Chesterfield County, VA · 19h

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Dead felons, dog and now a prisoner: Spanberger voting rights letters draw fresh scrutiny

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s voting rights restoration effort is facing fresh scrutiny after a state letter indicating that voting rights had been restored was mailed in the name of a woman who remains incarcerated on a felony drug conviction. Spanberger and Secretary of the Commonwealth Candi Mundon-King have faced...

Virginia · 3d

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Petersburg opens new park to honor local veterans

PETERSBURG − Against the backdrop of Veterans Day , Petersburg leaders and citizens gathered to dedicate a downtown park designed to honor the city's past, present and future veterans. The Nov. 11 ceremony dedicated Rotary Memorial Peace Park, a 9,700-square-foot former parking lot repurposed into a greenspace in which to relax and reflect. It is bordered by East Washington, North Jefferson and Franklin streets. Peace Park is the brainchild of Richard Taylor, a longtime Petersburg resident and civic leader who started work on it a few years ago after receiving a call from someone alerting him to the condition of the old parking lot. "It really was a labor of love," Taylor told the audience. Through the generosity of local businesses, Petersburg Rotarians and a $15,000 grant from the Rotary Foundation, the old asphalt was ripped out and replaced with soil and sod − and all done without spending a single city penny. The size of the park is 9,726 square feet. Taylor said that number was chosen for a reason. "I say 9,726 because if it had been 10,000 square feet, I would have had to apply to the federal government for a permit to get rid of [the

Petersburg, VA · 1d

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Virginia 9-year-old named TIME's Kid of the Year: 'I did not expect all this'

A 9-year-old boy in Dinwiddie has earned an honor that very few can claim — Ledger Mann has been named TIME Magazine's Kid of the Year for helping first responders better assist children with autism.

Dinwiddie County, VA · 1d

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Students March Through Campus in Response to Injustice With Nolan Wells Death

On Oct. 15, 2026, the students of Virginia State University gathered in front of Foster Hall to honor Nolan Wells’s memory and stand up to the injustices that occurred. The death of Nolan Wells shook not only the black community, it shook the world as a whole. Wells was an 18 year-old black man who went missing on July 4, 2026, during a trip off the Mississippi River. Many questioned the circumstances related to his disappearance and death, believing racial bias was involved with roughly 300 high school classmates gathered on the island with him. His body was discovered along the shoreline of the Mississippi River on July 6 and identified by his dental DNA.

Petersburg, VA · 2d

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Building Dreams and Structures: The Story of ABA Handyman Services LLC

In the heart of Prince George County, Virginia, a familiar sound resonates through the community—hammers pounding, saws buzzing, and the unmistakable chatter of a craftsman at work. This symphony of construction is the lifeblood of ABA Handyman Services LLC, a business that is as much about building trust as it is about building structures. For its founder, the journey to this point is a testament to dreams pursued and realized, one brick at a time. The story of ABA Handyman Services LLC begins well before its official launch in January 2025. It is rooted in the rich tapestry of construction, carpentry, and masonry skills honed over years of working alongside family in a distant land. These skills were not just passed down but were polished with dedication and passion. "I have always enjoyed building and seeing projects come to life," says the founder, whose initials form the business name, ABA. Arriving in the United States in 2021 on a K-1 visa, the founder brought more than just technical expertise; he brought a vision. With the support of his wife, who handles the scheduling, website, and social media updates, he navigated the complexities of American business ownership, patiently studying and preparing until the day he could turn his dream into a reality. "The process of learning how to run a business here was challenging, but it was a journey we embraced together," he recalls. His wife, a lifelong Prince George County resident, played a crucial role in helping the community learn about him and his business.

Prince George County, VA · 18h

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All Nottoway schools closed due to water pressure issue

All Nottoway County Public Schools are closed Wednesday due to a water pressure issue.

Nottoway County, VA · 2d

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Petersburg City Council introduces data center zoning rules as public concerns remain

PETERSBURG, Va. (WWBT) - Amid backlash from the community, Petersburg City Council has introduced new zoning rules aimed at regulating data centers, but some residents remain concerned. Many in the community, including some city council members, found out about the handful of projects after a BizSense article came out back...

Petersburg, VA · 15h

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Herb Coulton Jr. defeats incumbent Arnold Westbrook by 8 votes in close Petersburg Ward 7 race

PETERSBURG, Va. — All of the votes have been counted in the race to represent Petersburg's 7th Ward on City Council, and challenger Herb Coulton Jr. has defeated incumbent Arnold Westbrook by eight votes. The spread in the race is 0.5499%, meaning a recount is possible — but only...

Petersburg, VA · 2d

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Coulton ekes out Ward 7 victory over council incumbent Westbrook

A recount in Petersburg's Ward 7 city council election remains within the realm of possibility following the counting of provisional votes Tuesday, Nov. 10, but only if the candidate who came out on the short end is willing to pay for it. And right now, that candidate, who is also the Ward 7 incumbent, says he is "content" with the results. Challenger Herb Coulton Jr. claimed victory after the tallying, which saw his six-vote margin over Councilor Arnold Westbrook Jr. increase to eight. The provisionals counted by the Petersburg Electoral Board on Tuesday had Coulton picking up nine votes to Westbrook's seven. Third-place candidate Bobby Beverly picked up three of those provisionals while the other three went to a write-in. The final total in Ward 7 had Coulton on top with 561 votes, Westbrook with 553, Beverly with 176 and write-in candidates with 160. Coulton won with a plurality of 38.69% of the total vote to Westbrook's 38.14% Under Virginia election law, if the margin difference is less than .5%, then the locality − Petersburg − would cover the recount cost. Anything between .5% and 1% is still eligible for a recount, but the second-place finisher − Westbrook − would

Petersburg, VA · 2d

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Boil water advisory issued for Nottoway’s Crewe area after water main break

Nottoway County's Crewe area is under a boil water advisory as of Wednesday after a water main break, with officials taking steps to declare a local emergency.

Crewe, VA · 1d

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Virginia-North Carolina Freeze Watch: 30° Lows Saturday, Nov 14

Richmond, VA – A sharp overnight drop in temperatures could bring freezing conditions to parts of Virginia and northeastern North Carolina early Saturday, threatening gardens, crops and exposed outdoor plumbing.

Richmond, VA · 22h

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Crewe water pressure holds as boil notice stays; free water Thursday

Crewe's water pressure held overnight. Free bottled water is available Thursday, but a boil-water notice and conservation request remain in effect.

Crewe, VA · 1d