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Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces $3 Million Grant to Support Civica's Affordable Insulin Programs

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/PRNewswire/ -- Governor Glenn Youngkin joined Civica officials at the company's Petersburg manufacturing facility to announce a $3 million grant from the...See the Story

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Petersburg Sees Significant Improvements Three Years Into City Revitalization Partnership

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PETERSBURG, Va. Gov. Glenn Youngkin highlighted significant progress in Petersburg three years after launching a partnership program officials said has brought measurable improvements to the city."Petersburg is healthier. Petersburg is safer. Petersburg is financially stronger," Youngkin said to a packed house on Thursday while outlining accomplishments in the historic city.The partnership has created lasting connections between businesses and g…See the Story

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Person suffers life-threatening injuries in Petersburg double shooting, police say

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PAMPLIN PARK'S WORLD WAR II WEEKEND COMMEMORATES 80TH ANNIVERSARY

Petersburg, Va. – Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier commemorates the 80th anniversary of Allied victory over the Axis Powers of World War II with a living history event on August 23-24, 2025 from…World War II · Petersburg Read Article

New era begins in Petersburg with Jerome Mathis as Head Coach

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2024 Record: 2-9Season Result: Lost to Lafayette 42-6 in 1st round of Region 3AHead Coach: Jerome Mathis (1st season)Returning Starters: 8Of Note: Mathis takes over as Head Coach for Mike Scott, who will remain on staff as the team's Defensive Coordinator. The Wave returns eight starters from last year's team that ended the season with an eight game losing streak after a 2-1 start.Petersburg, United States · Petersburg Read Article

Petersburg's back-to-school event with free supplies and resources 'gets bigger every year'

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PETERSBURG, Va. Petersburg Public Schools kicked off the back-to-school season with their third annual community event at Petersburg High School over the weekend.The Peoples Advantage Federal Credit Union-sponsored event featured a DJ, face painting, free school supplies and a job fair to help families prepare for the upcoming school year.Petersburg School Board Chair Kenneth Pritchett said the event is about preparing students for the new acade…Petersburg, United States · Petersburg Read Article

Attack suspect being held in Petersburg; Vogler faces at least 6 months in hospital

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Councilman Lee Vogler's wife said in a social media and fundraising update Tuesday that her husband faces at least six months of hospitalization and long-term rehabilitation and recovery costs. A fundraising goal has been increased from $100,000 to $250,000.Social Media · Petersburg Read Article

Former All-CIAA forward signs with rival HBCU basketball team

The reigning CIAA men’s basketball champion, Virginia State Trojans, have announced that they have signed former Bowie State All-CIAA forward Amare Wimbush. In three seasons at Bowie State, Wimbush averaged 8.8 points and 4.7 rebounds in 74 total games. The former Bulldog was named to the All-CIAA team this past year after recording 12.5 points on 45% shooting from the field and 6.0 rebounds. He scored in double-figures in 18 of 27 games last se…Basketball · Petersburg Read Article

Teacher shortage: Which Central Virginia school districts have the most teacher vacancies

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PETERSBURG, Va. Several school districts in Central Virginia and the Tri-Cities are reporting dozens of open teaching positions days ahead of the first day of school.Petersburg Schools Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Shamica Long-Lane said her administration has traveled the country to recruit the best employees for the 2025-26 school year.The competition is definitely fierce, but that is why we have made so many efforts to try t…Petersburg, United States · Petersburg Read Article

Dixie Restaurant lawsuit will continue on after judge denies call for full dismissal - Richmond BizSense

The Dixie has been a staple of Petersburg dining for decades. (BizSense file photos) A lawsuit over the sale of the longtime Dixie Restaurant in Petersburg is moving forward after a judge denied the restaurant’s owners’ attempt to have it dismissed. Last week a Richmond Circuit Court judge denied an attempt by Dixie’s current owners, Dylan and Savannah Yeargin, to throw out the lawsuit they’re facing from Charles and Frances Rawlings, the coupl…Petersburg, United States · Petersburg Read Article

How Municipalities Secure Their Public Utilities

Gerrit VanVoorhees, IT director for the 35,000-resident city of Petersburg, Va., noticed a glaring gap in the city’s cybersecurity strategy several years ago as his team worked to secure remote work connections. The city’s water pumps were connected via an open LTE network, leaving critical infrastructure “wide open” to potential attacks. “We were looking at a lot of remote systems, and other things started to surface,” VanVoorhees recalls. “We …Petersburg, United States · Petersburg Read Article

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Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces $3 Million Grant to Support Civica's Affordable Insulin Programs

Petersburg Sees Significant Improvements Three Years Into City Revitalization Partnership

Person suffers life-threatening injuries in Petersburg double shooting, police say

PAMPLIN PARK'S WORLD WAR II WEEKEND COMMEMORATES 80TH ANNIVERSARY

New era begins in Petersburg with Jerome Mathis as Head Coach

Petersburg's back-to-school event with free supplies and resources 'gets bigger every year'

Attack suspect being held in Petersburg; Vogler faces at least 6 months in hospital

Former All-CIAA forward signs with rival HBCU basketball team

Teacher shortage: Which Central Virginia school districts have the most teacher vacancies

Dixie Restaurant lawsuit will continue on after judge denies call for full dismissal - Richmond BizSense

How Municipalities Secure Their Public Utilities

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PAMPLIN PARK'S WORLD WAR II WEEKEND COMMEMORATES 80TH ANNIVERSARY

New era begins in Petersburg with Jerome Mathis as Head Coach

Petersburg's back-to-school event with free supplies and resources 'gets bigger every year'

Attack suspect being held in Petersburg; Vogler faces at least 6 months in hospital

Former All-CIAA forward signs with rival HBCU basketball team

Teacher shortage: Which Central Virginia school districts have the most teacher vacancies

Dixie Restaurant lawsuit will continue on after judge denies call for full dismissal - Richmond BizSense

How Municipalities Secure Their Public Utilities