Hopewell
Coverage of Hopewell in the Nexus archive.
- Hopewell sewage spill continues as crews wait for repair parts
A pipe burst earlier in the week caused nearly half a million gallons of sewage to spill daily in Hopewell over the past three days. Repairs are delayed due to missing parts, prolonging the environmental and public health impact.
- Burst sewer pipe pouring 500,000 gallons of sewage a day into Hopewell waterbody
A burst sewer pipe is releasing up to 500,000 gallons of sewage daily into a waterbody in Hopewell, prompting state health officials to advise the public to avoid the water.
- Hopewell leaders shut down data center study report rumors
Hopewell officials are denying rumors that the city was involved in a data center study. A recent report linked Hopewell to a consulting group that studies data center feasibility.
- Suspects charged with Hopewell teen's death now facing additional charges
Four suspects charged with the death of 18-year-old Jayden McComber are now facing additional charges, including first-degree murder.
- Hopewell adapts overnight shelter to 24-hour cooling station amid dangerous heat
The city of Hopewell is converting its overnight shelter into a 24-hour cooling station to help residents cope with dangerous heat in Central Virginia during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
- Armed and dangerous Hopewell man sought in deadly February shooting
A 30-year-old man has been identified as an armed and dangerous suspect in a February shooting that killed a 32-year-old Hopewell man. The suspect is being sought months after the incident.
- 21-year-old man hurt after Hopewell shooting
A 21-year-old man was injured in a shooting that occurred in Hopewell on Sunday, as reported by police.
- 5-month-old boy dead, Hopewell father charged with homicide
A 5-month-old boy is dead in Hopewell, and his father has been charged with homicide after the child was found unresponsive.
- 'Nothing's finished': Hopewell woman ghosted by contractor recommended by her insurance company
Two fires in less than 24 hours destroyed a Hopewell home, but the owner faced greater disaster when the contractor recommended by her insurance company abandoned the job. The contractor left the home repair project incomplete, leaving the owner without resolution.
- Hopewell father charged with child abuse after 5-month-old found unresponsive
A 22-year-old Hopewell father has been charged with child abuse after his 5-month-old was found unresponsive and taken to a medical center with a life-threatening injury on Sunday.
- 40-year-old man charged after months-long investigation into Hopewell armed robbery
A 40-year-old man is facing multiple charges following a months-long investigation into an armed robbery in Hopewell. The case involved a prolonged law enforcement inquiry into the incident.
- Kaine, Warner question nuclear safeguards in US-Iran agreement, more headlines
Kaine and Warner raise concerns about nuclear safeguards in the US-Iran agreement. Additional headlines cover a proposed water rate increase in Hopewell and Prince George County, a state committee decision to nullify a primary election result, Microsoft's clean energy policy shift conflicting with Virginia's climate goals, and Virginia congressional Democrats advocating for a resilience position at a Norfolk naval base.
- 17-year-old killed, another teen hurt in Hopewell shooting
A 17-year-old boy was killed and another teenager was injured in a shooting in Hopewell early Sunday morning, according to police.
- Hopewell, Prince George, Alexandria leaders oppose proposed 30% water rate hike, more headlines
Leaders in Hopewell, Prince George, Alexandria oppose nearly 30% proposed water rate increase. A neglected Chesterfield landfill requires $173 million to prevent environmental catastrophe.