Update: Colonial Heights Schools announces return date for students at Lakeview Elementary
by Brandon Jarvis After three positive COVID-19 tests at Lakeview Elementary caused officials to close the building down this week, Colonial Heights Public Schools (CHPS) announced on Friday that they…
The issues guiding first-time Gen Z presidential voters
By Hunter Britt Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — As Election Day draws near, people are on the edge of their seats, especially those voting in the presidential election for…
City Council Candidate Interview: Mayor Greg Kochuba
Now retired, Kochuba said he is dedicated to working full time as a civil servant for the people of Colonial Heights. By Brandon Jarvis The current mayor of Colonial Heights,…
Prediction roundup for UVA and UNC matchup
Charlottesville, Va – The 15th team in the nation, the North Carolina Tarheels, are coming to town on Saturday as UVA looks to bounce back from their tough loss to…
A $3.8 billion HRBT expansion project began today
Governor Ralph Northam joined the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and state and local leaders to break ground on the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) Expansion Project on Thursday. The $3.8…
PAT will be providing transportation to the polls in Petersburg on Election Day
This article is a product of Petersburg Scope – a new publication providing news for Petersburg and Colonial Heights. For Election Day next Tuesday, November 3rd, Petersburg Area Transit (PAT)…
Voters worry about voter suppression despite recent legislative changes
By Brandon Shillingford Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Despite the commonwealth recently passing a number of laws to make it easier to vote, some Virginians are concerned over voter…
Superintendent provides update on Lakeview Elementary after positive COVID-19 tests
by Brandon Jarvis Colonial Heights Public Schools (CHPS) sent out a message to families on Sunday night announcing that one of their three elementary schools will be immediately transitioning to…
Petersburg has the highest unemployment rate in Virginia
This article is a product of Petersburg Scope – a new publication providing news for Petersburg and Colonial Heights. by Brandon Jarvis Petersburg has the highest rate of unemployment in…
Governor Northam announces $30 million investment in small businesses
Governor Ralph Northam announced on Wednesday that Rebuild VA, a grant program that is intended to help small businesses and nonprofit organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, will expand eligibility…