Virginia politicos explore possible outcomes of 2020 election
By Joseph Whitney Smith Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Election Day winners could influence key issues over the next four years such as the pandemic, police reform and foreign…
The company that owns Southpark Mall filed for bankruptcy protection
This article is a product of Petersburg Scope – a new publication providing news for Petersburg and Colonial Heights. CBL properties, the company that owns Southpark Mall in Colonial Heights…
Police arrest man for starting a fire inside of Petersburg’s Goodwill
By Brandon Jarvis Petersburg Police released a statement Monday morning giving an update on the Sunday night fire that took place in the Goodwill on Crater Road. According to police,…
Five-day COVID-19 update for Petersburg & Colonial Heights
This article is a product of Petersburg Scope – a new publication providing news for Petersburg and Colonial Heights. Cases across the country continue to rise as the weather gets…
A look at one of the closest congressional races in the country
By Brandon Jarvis Richmond, VA – The candidates in one of the most highly contested congressional races in the country have reached the final stretch in what will likely be…
Police say ‘Trump Train’ leads to confrontation on Monument Avenue
by Brandon Jarvis A “Trump Train,” or caravan of vehicles with Trump flags traveled around Henrico and Richmond today eventually leading to a gunshot and pepper-spray being deployed by caravan…
Virginia localities take precautions to protect voters, workers
By Sam Fowler Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia localities are taking a number of precautions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 at polling places even though masks will…
What will we know and when will we know it on Tuesday? (Or later?)
By KAANITA IYERCapital News Service With record voter turnout, including a high volume of mail-in ballots, and mail delays expected, it is unclear whether we will know who the next…
A new poll shows Biden with a huge lead among young voters
Nextgen America, a self-described coalition of young progressives, released a poll on Friday that shows a huge surge in voting among young people in the United States. The poll also…
Chesterfield Offers Relief to Residents Behind on Water Bill Payments Due to COVID-19
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Chesterfield County has launched the Chesterfield CARES Water Assistance Program to offer relief to residents who have fallen behind on utility bill payments after a loss…