The drought conditions are still holding which means the water levels at the Appomatox River are low. The Appomatox River Water Authority has requested emergency water restrictions for Chesterfield County and the tri-cities. The Chesterfield County Department of Public Utilities is asking its residents to help conserve water and it greatly appreciates the cooperative efforts of its […]
Due to declining water levels at Lake Chesdin, the Appomatox River Water Authority is requesting mandatory water restrictions for the City of Petersburg, Colonial Heights and portions of Chesterfield, Dinwiddie and Prince George. The City of Petersburg, Chesterfield and the tri-cities are offering to its residents and area businesses water restriction tips. Read on… www.petersburg-va.org and www.chesterfield.gov
Citizens of Virginia will not be allowed to use a federal employment authorization card as a form of identication to obtain a Virginia driver’s license. The potential change is following a deadly accident where Carlos Montano was driving drunk and slammed into a car with nuns, killing Sister Denise Mosier. Montano used a federal employment […]
He was known across the City of Richmond as “Sgt. Santa” Retired city police officer, Dalton Ricky Duling passed away on Saturday at the age of 84 due to complications from a virus. He will be remembered for his red Santa suit embellished with three sergeants stripes and is white beard and hair. Duling packed a police cruiser with […]
It’s the 20th Annual Down Home Family Reunion, Saturday and Sunday, August 21-22. Come to Saturday’s Family Festival, 4 – 11pm, downtown in Abner Clay Park, featuring blues guitar legend, Bobby Parker and the Blues Night Band, world music and dance, the Heritage Market, children’s events and food. And don’t miss the Sunday Brunch, 3pm at the downtown […]
Governor Bob McDonnell announced during a press conference on Monday that he has established a Virginia Health Care Reform Initiative Advisory Council. The council will review the healthcare quality throughout the Commonwealth. Members of the council will develop a strategy for implementing federal health care reform since Virginia has a pending lawsuit against the Federal […]
Virginia lawmakers are speaking out about Governor Bob McDonnell’s decision to accept federal funds. President Barack Obama signed a states aid bill last week and Virginia would receive a portion of the 26-billion dollars. Delegate Bob Marshall, a republican, in his letter to the governor claimed that accepting the funds is a ”repudiation of fellow republicans” […]
The Richmond City Health District is conducting a special Walk-in School Immunization Clinic for Richmond residents on Friday, August 20th , 8am-2pm. There will be free vaccinations for school entry and Tdap shots for 6th graders. The Richmond City Health District is located 400 East Cary Street in downtown Richmond. Please use the front entrance […]
Jeanette Cordor from Faces Of Hope stopped through to discuss childhood obesity and give us some great alternatives to the unhealthy snacks we love to eat. Also Check Out:
