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…
Governor Northam Directs $30 Million to Support Workforce Training for Unemployed Virginians
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Virginia is allocating $30 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act dollars to help Virginians whose employment has been impacted…
Virginia voters, legislators split on redistricting amendment
By Will Gonzalez Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Before Kelly Herring voted in the presidential election, she was undecided on a key vote, and it wasn’t who she was…
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…