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'He shared that smile': Military hero, civic leader Porcher Taylor memorialized
The Progress-Index· 5 hours agoIn October, Taylor will be buried with full honors at Arlington National Cemetery. Bill Atkinson...
State DEQ declares drought watch for most of Virginia, including all of Tri-City area
Gannett· 7 days agoNWS Wakefield predicts July – which starts next Monday – to arrive with a high temperature in the upper 80s. You can keep up with the latest drought status by clicking on the DEQ website. < ...
A perfect score: Petersburg legislator highly regarded by Virginia's conservation lobby
Gannett· 3 days agoBoth voted against 11 of the 19 scored bills. Sen. Glen Sturtevant, R-Colonial Heights, scored 24%....
Newest members of Hopewell city leadership team have ties to Petersburg
Gannett· 6 days agoGaston, Jordan and Harrison will be formally introduced at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. ...
Councilor says he left budget meeting over funding positions 'likely to be vacant' all year
The Progress-Index· 5 days agoHe never left the building, though, choosing to stay in the back until the meeting adjourned. Bill ...
'Intolerable and heinous': Sussex prosecutor, state announce indictments in prison K-9 death
The Progress-Index· 3 days ago“Officer Phillip-Fields and Rivan deserve no less.” Bill Atkinson (he/him/his) is an award-winning...
Talking trash: Petersburg lowers fees for waste pick-up, takes deal for new recycler
Gannett· 4 days agoBecause it is a new vendor, recycling pick-up days could change in Petersburg. Customers are encouraged to use the portal on the CVWMA website to check their pick-up days. Bill</ ...
Youngkin names three new members, two reappointments to VSU Board of Visitors
The Progress-Index· 2 days agoBrown is in her second term. The terms of Brown, Branch, Cosgrove, Green and Haynes will be up in 2026. Meeks’ and Thota’s terms are up in 2027. Bill Atkinson< ...
Hopewell council adopts ordinance formally creating 40-cent cigarette tax
The Progress-Index· 5 days agoFor several months, citizens had complained about what they said was subpar customer service and hit-and-miss trash collection. Bill Atkinson (he/him/his ...