In the late 19th century, over 700 Czech and Slovak families settled Prince George and neighboring counties. Today, Prince George County boasts a thriving Czech/Slovak community of families that celebrate their proud heritage with muszika (music), jidlo (food), pivo (beer) and zábava (fun!) …
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After a break for summer vacation, Emporia-Greensville’s Community in Action group returned for its first meeting since July, gathering to discuss ways to proactively tackle the issues facing youth and families in the area.
Shortly after midnight on Wednesday, October 5th, 2022, Deputy Ethan Johnson was dispatched to an armed robbery at the Speedway Convenience Store located at the intersection of Thelma and Boiling Roads in Roanoke Rapids. It was reported that two black males with masks and hoodies had entered…
Washington, D.C. – On Monday, Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) announced the launch of his annual Veteran of the Year program to honor the service of veterans living in Virginia’s Fourth Congressional District.
RICHMOND – Virginia State Police Superintendent, Colonel Gary T. Settle, is proud to announce the appointments of three new executive staff leaders, in the wake of the retirement of the Department’s first female deputy superintendent. Effective Aug. 19, 2022, Colonel Settle appointed Lieuten…
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Melanie Hall won the Overall Miss Virginia Peanut Pageant here in Emporia. Hall is 4 years old. She’s the daughter of Shenae and Isaiah Hall. Born and raised here in Emporia. Melanie is so loving sweet and very outgoing. Her favorite things to do are sing, dance, and play with her siblings T…
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The national average pump price for a gallon of gas maintained its recent surge, rising seven cents over the past week to hit $3.79. Tight supply and increased demand as more drivers fuel up are the main culprits.
(Petersburg, Va.) - The Petersburg Health Department has re-opened the Men’s Sexual Health Clinic. The health department is located at 301 Halifax Street, Petersburg, Virginia, 23803. The clinic provides “Monday Night Checkups” and is open on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month from 5:00 p…
RICHMOND, VA — On Monday, Governor Glenn Youngkin unveiled the 2022 Virginia Energy Plan in Lynchburg, Virginia. The plan focuses on an all-of-the-above approach that harnesses nuclear, natural gas, renewables, and new energy sources to satisfy the increasing energy needs of the Commonwealth…
LAWRENCEVILLE - The 25th Annual Taste of Brunswick Festival will be held this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Brunswick County Airport, formerly the Lawrenceville-Brunswick Municipal Airport, 77 Airport Drive, Lawrenceville. The festival is free and parking is also free.
The Emporia Rotary Club works on a community service project each month. In September, it collected school supplies for Greensville County High School.
RICHMOND, Va. – Rail workers in a union with Virginia members reached a second tentative agreement with railroad corporations days ahead of another planned strike, though some members said they are still not happy with the new terms.
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LAWRENCEVILLE – Justin Rashad Hill, 28, from Warfield, Virginia is charged with rape, strangulation, assault and battery and abduction on Sept. 27, 2022. He is being held on no bond at the Meherrin River Regional Jail.
School doesn’t have to end when the bell rings, and for students in Greensville County, there’s a new place to get homework done and have some help while doing it.
The Emporia Rotary Club works on a community service project each month. In September, it collected school supplies for Greensville County High School.
SURRY—For those seeking out local foods, it’s harvest time for pumpkins, winter squash and sweet potatoes.
RICHMOND—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s agencies and programs often provide Virginia farmers a lifeline to keep their businesses operational.
RICHMOND—Annual chimney inspections can help homeowners secure peace of mind.
“Where words fail, music speaks.” – Hans Christian Andersen
DOSWELL—Culpeper gardener Paul Jarosh’s 103-pound butternut squash smashed a world record at the recent State Fair of Virginia Giant Vegetable Competition.
RICHMOND — Last month, Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) announced the launch of his annual VA-04 Photography Contest for 2022.
LAWRENCEVILLE — If you are interested in learning more about tools to help you with stress and strengthen your network of colleagues and family, join us in the auditorium at Extension Office at 100 Tobacco Street, Lawrenceville, Oct. 18, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cynthia Martel from Franklin Co…
RICHMOND—Farmers have a lot on their plates when it comes to staying informed about food safety regulations and marketing their products, and a new online portal aims to ease some of that burden.
After months of painstaking meetings, debates, and recalculation after recalculation, the process of redrawing the district maps in Greensville County ended rather anti-climactically with a meeting that lasted less than 10 minutes.
BLACKSBURG—Grain farmers work hard to combat crop diseases, spending valuable time, money and other resources in those efforts. One Pittsylvania County young farmer’s innovative project has garnered Virginia wheat growers’ attention.
Greensville County Public Schools have warned families to look out for a potential phishing scam that could lift money straight out of their wallet.
The Emporia-Greensville community and the people that serve them will join in fellowship from 5 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Emporia Greensville Recreation Association Park.
Even though Ian is projected to significantly weaken as it makes its way inland from South Carolina, Virginia State Police is still preparing in advance of its arrival:
Time hasn’t been kind to the Community Youth Center tennis courts. Enter Slammer Tennis World owner Marvin Tyler. Emporia’s favorite tennis pro returned to his hometown to fulfill a dream of renovating the CYC tennis courts in spectacular fashion.
Linda Thomas led a contingent of adults into Anthony Harris’ Belfield Elementary School classroom last week, forcing quizzical looks on the face of Harris and his classmates. State House Delegate H. Otto Wachsmann, Va. 75th) was one of the adults stepping foot through the door. The students …
Fall may now be in the air, but unfortunately, hurricanes still haven’t left.
RICHMOND – Two suspects connected with separate inmate deaths inside Virginia Department of Corrections facilities have been indicted.
After receiving a letter of intent to deny license renewal from the Department of Social Services back in August and operating on a provisional license, Fillmore Place is now shutting down and must re-house its residents.
PHILADELPHIA— FEMA Region 3 has deployed an Incident Management Assistance Team- 1 (IMAT-1) to support the Commonwealth of Virginia ahead of Hurricane Ian’s impact. The IMAT team will assist with the coordination of planning and response operations with the Virginia Department of Emergency M…
The Chesterfield County Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying the suspect who police say stole a gun from Dance’s Sporting Goods in Colonial Heights.
Some walked. Some ran. Nobody was as fleet-of-foot as Musa Gwanzura. He completed his 5K run in 18:21.
Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin present check to G³ Community Services in Stafford, Virginia on September 26th, 2022. Official photo by Christian Martinez, Office of the Governor.
After three days of rides, music, and fun, the 60th annual Virginia Peanut Festival culminated on Saturday afternoon with its main event, the parade.
(RICHMOND, Va.) — Today, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced a further expansion of eligibility for JYNNEOS, the monkeypox vaccine. Newly eligible for vaccination in Virginia are persons of any gender or sexual orientation living with HIV/AIDS or who have been diagnosed with a …
There is nothing quite like the Virginia Peanut Festival’s Kook-Off Kick-Off for peanut lovers. The event was sidelined as a COVID-19 prevention precaution for the past two years, bringing an appreciative crowd to Thursday evening’s gathering at the Emporia Farmer’s Market.
For those in Southside Virginia who are looking for employment, Golden Leaf Commons was the place to be on Tuesday for Greensville County’s annual Fall Job Fair.
The very first Grand Marshal for the Virginia Peanut Festival parade was none other than local television icon “Sailor Bob” Griggs, host of a then-popular TV show on channel 12 in Richmond.
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced over 1,000 schools and 85 school divisions have participated in the K-12 Digital Mapping Program, originally announced on April 25, 2022. The Department of Criminal Justice Services’ (DCJS) Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety (VCSCS) …
On Friday, Oct. 7 the EGHS hosts its 28th semi-annual Boston Butt fundraiser. Tickets are $40 for the slow-cooked pork and $45 with the addition of Peggy Malone’s famous barbecue sauce.
The script for September’s monthly Neighborhood Watch meeting was probably a whole lot different before the disturbing events of Monday afternoon occurred.
On Jan. 8, Terrence Washington spearheaded a group of volunteers to host the Youth Empowerment Summit at the Washington Park Center. It triggered numerous events by Washington and his We Got Your Back Community Team with a mission of empowering youth in the Emporia-Greensville community.
RICHMOND, VA -- Attorney General Jason Miyares called on the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) to require the telephone providers that route calls across the U.S. telephone network to implement more rigorous measures to prevent illegal and fraudulent robocalls.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) and Congresswoman Maria E. Salazar (FL-27) introduced the bipartisan Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act to create a grant program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish youth fishing programs for…
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation named Makayla Bryant of Emporia its 2022 Virginia Farm Bureau Ambassador Aug. 27 at the organization’s annual Women’s Leadership Conference in Harrisonburg.
LAWRENCEVILLE – The 2022 Taste of Brunswick Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Brunswick County Airport, 77 Airport Drive.
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