With heavy hearts, our family shares the passing of our beloved Franklin Roosevelt Williams Sr., who transitioned on Monday, September 21, at the age of 90. We will gather to honor his life with a ...

Petersburg will experience a streak of excessive heat with temperatures climbing into the 90s. Health officials warn of dehydration and heatstroke risks during strenuous outdoor activities. The ...

Several Virginia localities will share $1.7 million in federal funding for public safety upgrades. The funds come from the Department of Justice's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant ...

The regular season is done and conference tournaments are now under way in NCAA baseball as selection day quickly approaches. One automatic bid has already been awarded, with Yale taking the Ivy ...

One day after two people were shot to death near the interchange of Route 1 and state Route 288, a motorcyclist was killed in a crash in the same area. A July 25 statement from Chesterfield County ...

I love wearing sneakers year-round, but during the rainy months its nearly impossible to wear sneakers without destroying them. Luckily, Skechers just released its waterproof shoes ahead of the winter ...

The Petersburg Public Library will host its free "Jazz in the Stacks" concert series from April to September 2026. Performances featuring jazz, soul, and R&B will occur on the second Friday of each ...

Griffin Lounge Petersburg, a new restaurant and cigar lounge, has opened in the historic Trailways Bus Station. The restaurant serves breakfast and lunch, featuring dishes like croissants, salads and ...

June Elizabeth Hunter, age 95, went home to the Lord on September 16, 2026. She was born on October 18, 1930 in Lynchburg, Virginia and was the wife of the late Wilton “Tink” Gray Hunter Sr. June and ...

A Petersburg councilor is calling for an emergency meeting after a teenager was shot and killed at an apartment complex. This is the second fatal shooting of a youth at the Petersburg East Apartments ...

Caroline Irene Dufour Michel passed peacefully on September 16, 2026 at home surrounded by her favorite people. Born on August 20, 1950 in New Hampshire, she lived a life of going with the flow, ...

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