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20 hrs ago | Richmond Times-Dispatch

Petersburg wants answers on GRTC bus financing

GRTC plans to reduce the number of trips from 11 to six each day, while raising the fare from $3 to $5. GRTC will hold a public meeting on the Chesterfield County express routes - 81 and 82 - from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today at Ride-Finders' office, 1013 E. Main St.

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Sat May 26, 2012

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Local News for Sunday, May 27

You can bring a picnic and blankets or lawn chairs to enjoy this family-friendly concert by Richmond-area youths.

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Mon May 21, 2012

Richmond Times-Dispatch

New judges to fill vacant benches in region

Six attorneys, three prosecutors and three existing judges will soon fill 12 vacant or soon-to-be vacant judicial posts in the central Virginia region - several of which have been open a year or more because of a state-mandated hiring freeze on vacant judgeships.

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Thu May 17, 2012

Gizmag

Lawless Rocket electric drag bike does quarter mile in 6.94 seconds, breaks 200 mph speed barrier

The Lawless Electric Rocket drag bike recently achieved a National Electric Drag Racing Association record run of 6.94 seconds at 201.37 mph over a quarter mile from a standing start Top motorcycle drag racer Larry "Spiderman" McBride has entered the record books once again by piloting the Lawless Electric Rocket to a National Electric Drag Racing ... (more)

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Wed May 16, 2012

WTVR Richmond

Ticks are out and Lyme disease is increasing

Posted on: 7:08 pm, May 16, 2012, by Alix Bryan and Wayne Covil , updated on: 07:39pm, May 16, 2012 PETERSBURG, Va.

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Hopewell News

Edler Abuse, Contributions Highlighted at Kick-off Event

They are an important part of any community, joining civic clubs and engaging in volunteer efforts.

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WTVR Richmond

Petersburg BBQ stop named Southa s a Best Butta

PETERSBURG, Va. - Southern Living has named Saucy's Walk-Up Bar.B.Q. inA Petersburg as one of "The South's Best Butt: 20 of the Best Barbecue Joints in the South." "It's an incredible honor to be chosen," said Tom McCormack, owner of Saucy's Walk-Up. "There are a lot of people coming in off 95 and stopping in for a sandwich." "We tried the pulled ... (more)

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Mon May 14, 2012

WRIC-TV Richmond

Vietnam-era grenade found, destroyed on Va. base

The U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from Langley Air Force Base in Hampton was called to the Petersburg base over the weekend when the partially buried grenade was found.

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Richmond Times-Dispatch

Reduced express bus service concerns Petersburg-area commuters

Mass transit opportunities are about to shrink in the Richmond region, despite a push for regional discussion about transportation and other priority capital projects.

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Fri May 11, 2012

WTVR Richmond

Go inside forgotten pre-Civil War tunnel in Petersburg

While Brickhouse Run Creek can be seen in many parts of the Cockade City, it's where it goes underground, that has historical significance.

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Wed May 09, 2012

Richmond Times-Dispatch

UMFS to open satellite location in Chester

United Methodist Family Services is expanding its Richmond regional office to include a satellite location in Chester that will better serve the Chesterfield County community.

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The Progress-Index

VSU gets grant for middle school education program

Virginia State University was awarded a $140,000 state grant to begin planning for the establishment of a college laboratory school, according to a release on the university's website.

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Tue May 08, 2012

WTVR Richmond

Black voters maneuvered and manipulated for political advantage?

Both elected state officials and residents have accused the General AssemblyA of doing just that, following Virginia's 2012 redistricting process.

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Style Weekly

Real Steel

From left, Jacqueline Jones, Sarah Roquemore, Carolyn Rose Hayes and Crystal Oakley brush and tease in Sycamore Rouge's production of Robert Harling's crowd pleasing play.

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Reuters

Lobbyists' lobbyist draws public anger

Our day's top images, in-depth photo essays and offbeat slices of life. See the best of Reuters photography.

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Hopewell News

Community Day makes a splash

Local resident Kim Hunter who tries to spend at least $10 a week on locally grown food, purchases a tomato plant at the farmers market.

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Mon May 07, 2012

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Technical rescue teams participate in training exercises

A team from the Hopewell, Petersburg and Fort Lee fire and rescue crews launch a boat in a scenario using the Anaconda at Kings Dominion for practice.

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Sun May 06, 2012

WTVR Richmond

Police search for robbery suspects in Petersburg

PETERSBURG, Va. - The Petersburg Police Department is asking the public's assistance in locating two men they say robbed the 7-11 store on Crater Rd.

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WTVR Richmond

Police investigating attempted sexual assault outside grocery store

PETERSBURG, Va. - Petersburg Police are looking for a man they say attempted to rob and then sexually assault a female worker making a delivery at a grocery store.

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Sat May 05, 2012

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Cemetery walking tour scheduled in Petersburg

The city Department of Tourism, Museums and Visitor Services will sponsor an hourlong walking tour, "The Soldiers of Peoples Cemetery," at 10:30 a.m. May 12.

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