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South Hill Police Chief, an ex-Petersburg Police captain, is placed on paid leave

Geist is a former Petersburg Police captain who joined the South Hill department in 2023. A former Petersburg Police official ...
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Write-in VA lieutenant governor candidate says voters 'already divided' and won't drop out

Petersburg City Councilor Marlow Jones hoped to get on the LG ballot as an Independent but did not meet Virginia's ...
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Hopewell says money for Williamsburg retreat was 'well spent.' Citizens don't believe so

Hopewell's interim city manager is defending the city's decision to spend $17,000 on a recent City Council retreat in ...
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Petersburg Biz Buzz. Read all about two new restaurants

Progress-Index interviews restaurateurs. One eatery serves Mexican, and the other offers a fusion of Mexican and Indian ...
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New restaurant in Petersburg serves Mexican street food, entertainment: View photos

The downstairs area, which also has a bar, has an urban vibe with a free spirit, big-city feel. A raised-stage is on one end of the room.