For libraries and patrons, pandemic has meant a whole new story
By LUCIANA PEREZ-URIBE and MICHELLE SIEGEL Capital News Service WASHINGTON — When the COVID-19 pandemic emerged — but before everything truly shut down — Elyse Kovalsky’s first stop was the…
Chesterfield Completes Route 10 Widening Project near I-95 in Chester
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Transportation safety improvements to a highly traveled section of Route 10 (West Hundred Road) is now complete and open to drivers. Chesterfield County Transportation recently completed…
Amanda Chase changes course, says she will participate in a Republican convention
In a statement on Friday afternoon, Virginia state Senator Amanda Chase (R-Chesterfield) reversed course and said that she will participate in a Republican convention seeking the 2021 GOP candidate for…
Southside Speedway is closing after 60 years
Southside Speedway in Chesterfield announced today that they will be closing down. They held out as long as they could according to the announcement, but the numbers just did not…
Chesterfield reports 145 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday
The Commonwealth of Virginia reported 3,395 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday morning and Governor Ralph Northam issued more restrictions on Thursday to try and slow the spread. Chesterfield County…
Petersburg Police investigating Friday afternoon shooting
Petersburg Police released a statement on Friday at 3:36 p.m. stating that they are investigating a shooting that took place near the corner of Wythe and South streets. Police officials…
Inmates frustrated by COVID-19 Prison Spike: ‘Nobody really cares’
By Joseph Whitney Smith and Sam Fowler Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va — Prisons are divided into “zones.” Inmates have been given personal protective equipment. Visitation is canceled. Testing has…
Governor Northam issues statewide curfew/modified stay-at-home order; plus more new restrictions to curb COVID-19 spread
by Brandon Jarvis Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced tighter restrictions on Thursday for everyone across the Commonwealth of Virginia in an attempt to combat the fast spread of COVID-19. 3,915…
Kirk Cox outlines the first policy platform of his campaign
by Brandon Jarvis Cox plans to invest in law enforcement immediately if he wins the race for Governor in 2021. In a press conference, Cox announced that former state Senator…
Top Virginia News for Thursday
Welcome to Thursday! Governor Northam is expected to announce new restrictions today to try and curb the rise in COVID-19 cases across Virginia. It is still unclear what those restrictions…