Petersburg: Virginia Lottery Board signs off, temporary casino to open next week
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The Virginia Lottery Board has signed off on a planned casino in Petersburg, the fifth approved location for an operator in Virginia.
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Petersburg man arrested in hit-and-run involving trooper at checkpoint
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A Petersburg man has been arrested for felony hit and run after he struck an officer while fleeing a traffic stop on Nov. 28.
Petersburg: Police search for SUV, struck trooper to avoid checkpoint
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State Police are asking the public for help locating a white Ford SUV that fled a checkpoint and struck a trooper in Petersburg.
Two sentenced for role in death of inmate in Petersburg prison, lying to federal investigators
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Two former Bureau of Prisons officials were sentenced this week for their roles in the death of an inmate in their custody in 2021.
Petersburg FCI inmate convicted of child sexual abuse material in cell
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An inmate at Petersburg Federal Correctional Institution was convicted last week for possession of child sexual abuse material, or CSAM.
Casino project: ‘Largest economic and tourism project in Petersburg’s history’
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After Richmond failed to pass a referendum to build a casino, a neighboring city, Petersburg, is moving ahead with a $1.4 billion project.
Petersburg Post Office renamed for VSU’s first president, John Mercer Langston
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The Petersburg Post Office is now called the John Mercer Langston Post Office Building after President Joe Biden signed the legislation.
Legislation to rename Petersburg post office on Biden’s desk
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The U.S. Senate passed Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan’s H.R. 7385 to rename the Petersburg Post Office for John Mercer Langston.
Petersburg man robs three stores at gunpoint in one week wearing an ankle monitor
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A Petersburg man pled guilty Monday to three counts relating to three armed robberies within one week – while he wore an ankle monitor.
Petersburg: Carriage House Apartments complaints prompt McClellan letter to HUD
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Residents of the Carriage House Apartments in Petersburg have reported various issues with the property, including infestations.
