What will we know and when will we know it on Tuesday? (Or later?)
By KAANITA IYERCapital News Service With record voter turnout, including a high volume of mail-in ballots, and mail delays expected, it is unclear whether we will know who the next…
A new poll shows Biden with a huge lead among young voters
Nextgen America, a self-described coalition of young progressives, released a poll on Friday that shows a huge surge in voting among young people in the United States. The poll also…
Governor Northam Directs $30 Million to Support Workforce Training for Unemployed Virginians
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Virginia is allocating $30 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act dollars to help Virginians whose employment has been impacted…
Virginia voters, legislators split on redistricting amendment
By Will Gonzalez Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Before Kelly Herring voted in the presidential election, she was undecided on a key vote, and it wasn’t who she was…
Superintendent provides update on Lakeview Elementary after positive COVID-19 tests
by Brandon Jarvis Colonial Heights Public Schools (CHPS) sent out a message to families on Sunday night announcing that one of their three elementary schools will be immediately transitioning to…
Governor Northam announces $30 million investment in small businesses
Governor Ralph Northam announced on Wednesday that Rebuild VA, a grant program that is intended to help small businesses and nonprofit organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, will expand eligibility…
How Biden and Trump plan to face the COVID-19 pandemic
By Anya Sczerzenie Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va.– Both major presidential candidates hope to convince voters they have plans in place to protect the health of Americans and the economy…
Petersburg and Colonial Heights are seeing large turnout for early voting
This article is a product of Petersburg Scope – a new publication providing news for Petersburg and Colonial Heights. by Brandon Jarvis Virginians are benefiting from increased access to voting…
Virginia Tech researchers awarded $1 million grant to study the survival of SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces in the food supply chain
by Max Esterhuizen From the delivery of an Amazon package to ordering takeout food, people touch a multitude of surfaces every day, leaving behind residue, germs, and more. Food supply…
Federal agents and Petersburg Police arrest five for guns and drugs
This article is a product of Petersburg Scope, a new publication providing news for Petersburg and Colonial Heights. by Brandon Jarvis Petersburg Police announced Saturday that they arrested five individuals…