Petersburg
Coverage of Petersburg in the Nexus archive.
- Three people without a home after fire in Petersburg
Three people are without a home following a fire in Petersburg. The incident occurred on Monday, leaving the individuals displaced.
- Petersburg man to serve 10 years in prison for trying to distribute methamphetamine
A Petersburg man will serve 10 years in prison for attempting to distribute methamphetamine in Central Virginia. The sentencing addresses drug distribution in the region.
- Several more years and millions of dollars to upgrade downtown Petersburg's draining infrastructure
Petersburg's city manager estimates $12 million and several more years to upgrade downtown draining infrastructure after last year's flooding. March Altman, appointed in 2022, stated progress is ongoing despite visible delays.
- One year since Petersburg flooding, businesses still feeling impacts
One year after severe storms caused flooding in central Virginia, parts of Petersburg remain underwater, displacing families and leaving businesses on Bank Street to clean up. The anniversary highlights ongoing impacts on local communities and businesses.
- Meet Dan Sullivan, the retired schoolteacher running for office who insists he’s not trolling sitting Senator Dan Sullivan
A retired schoolteacher named Dan J. Sullivan is running for Alaska's U.S. Senate seat against another candidate with the same name, Dan S. Sullivan, a sitting Republican Senator. Dan J. Sullivan was initially removed from the ballot but reinstated by the Alaska Supreme Court after claims he was a sham candidate working with Democrats to confuse voters. Local residents in Petersburg, where Dan J. Sullivan lives, reject the accusation and support his candidacy.
- To the GOP, he’s a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopeful
Two Dan Sullivans are competing in Alaska’s Senate race, with Dan J. Sullivan, a retired teacher from Petersburg, facing accusations from GOP allies of being a sham candidate. The Alaska Supreme Court reinstated Dan J. Sullivan on the ballot after he was initially removed by a state elections official. Local residents in Petersburg defend his legitimacy, while the primary race includes 16 candidates.
- To the GOP, he’s a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopeful
Residents of Alaska's Petersburg oppose state efforts to prevent Dan Sullivan, an ex-teacher, from running in the U.S. Senate race, despite not supporting him. The GOP labels him a sham candidate.
- To the GOP, he's a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopeful
A Dan Sullivan, a retired teacher in Alaska, faces accusations from the GOP of being a sham candidate in the Senate race due to his shared name with incumbent Dan Sullivan. The Alaska Supreme Court reinstated his candidacy after a state official initially removed him from the ballot. Local residents in Petersburg, where he lives, defend his integrity despite claims he is part of a Democratic conspiracy.
- To the GOP, he's a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopeful
Two Dan Sullivans are vying for Alaska's U.S. Senate seat, with one accused by GOP allies of being a sham candidate working with Democrats. The challenger, a retired teacher in Petersburg, was briefly removed from the ballot but reinstated by the Alaska Supreme Court. Local residents defend his character, rejecting claims he is a political ploy.
- Court battles leave Virginia’s new assault weapons ban in legal limbo
Virginia’s new assault weapons ban faces legal challenges in multiple counties, stalling enforcement. Attorney General Jay Jones and Governor Abigail Spanberger defend the law, while lawsuits create a patchwork of temporary injunctions in Washington and Lancaster counties.
- PHOTOS: New brunch spot opens in Petersburg
A new brunch location opened in Petersburg on Wednesday. City officials described it as a 'terrific addition' to Old Towne dining options.
- 22-year-old arrested and charged after 16-year-old boy shot, killed in Petersburg
A 22-year-old was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after a 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in Petersburg. The incident occurred earlier this month.
- Major heatwave hits Virginia this week and more state headlines
Virginia is experiencing a major heatwave this week, with additional headlines covering efforts to revamp Petersburg's schools, rising health insurance premiums, USDA approval for farmers affected by a freeze, and fishermen rescuing a 700-pound leatherback turtle from crab pot ropes.
- PHOTOS: Petersburg cuts ribbon on new luxury event space
Petersburg cut the ribbon on a new luxury event space on Saturday morning, as announced by the city.
- Petersburg residents to see 'significantly increased' police presence after Father's Day shooting
Petersburg residents will see increased police presence following a shooting on Father's Day that injured five people. The city has announced heightened security in certain areas as a response.
- Five people shot, one person seriously injured in Petersburg on Father's Day
Five people were shot in Petersburg on Father's Day, with one individual sustaining serious injuries. The incident occurred during the Father's Day holiday, according to the report.
- Petersburg waives penalties, interest on some tax bills due to 'system issues'
Petersburg is waiving penalties and interest on residents' real estate and personal property bills through the end of July due to a 'system issue.'
- Petersburg Area Transit to temporarily suspend evening services due to bus breakdowns
Petersburg Area Transit (PAT) will temporarily suspend evening services starting next Friday due to bus breakdowns, as announced by officials.
- 22-year-old man accused of rape in Petersburg
A 22-year-old man is accused of rape in Petersburg. He faces multiple charges following a reported sexual assault.
- Petersburg councilman demands action after apartment complex shooting
Petersburg councilman Marlow Jones is demanding action following a shooting at an apartment complex that resulted in the death of a teenager. The incident occurred on Thursday, prompting calls for intervention.
- 2 pets die in fire that destroyed Marshall County home
A fire destroyed a Marshall County home in Petersburg, Tennessee, killing two pets. All residents escaped unharmed, and the American Red Cross is assisting the family.
- GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan draws an unusual opponent in Alaska's primary — and he's not happy about it
Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan faces a second candidate named Dan Sullivan in Alaska's primary, which he claims is a coordinated effort by Democrats and his rival Mary Peltola to confuse voters. The challenger, Dan J. Sullivan from Petersburg, is registered as a Republican but has not appeared on federal campaign records. Republicans have raised concerns about voter confusion and potential legal action.