Powhatan
Coverage of Powhatan in the Nexus archive.
- Driver, passenger identified in deadly Powhatan motorcycle crash
The driver and passenger who died in a motorcycle crash in Powhatan on Saturday have been identified. The incident occurred on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of both individuals. Authorities have confirmed their identities, but no further details have been released.
- VDH pushes measles vaccines in Powhatan in case of outbreak as cases rise
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is urging unvaccinated Powhatan residents to protect against measles as an outbreak in Buckingham County spreads to Cumberland. Concerns are rising that Powhatan could experience a similar outbreak.
- A drunk driver killed her mom. She's sharing her story to save others from heartbreak this July 4th
Kelly Curtin's mother was killed by a drunk driver, prompting her to share her story to prevent similar tragedies during the Fourth of July weekend. Her family from Powhatan urges drivers to avoid alcohol-related incidents as police annually respond to thousands of such cases.
- Some Powhatan residents don't want potential ATV park next door, Throttle Therapy says no land is perfect
Some Powhatan residents oppose a proposed motorsport park due to concerns about noise pollution, traffic, and environmental impacts. Throttle Therapy, the company behind the project, claims the 720-acre site off Rocky Ford Road would offer a safe, private space for families to ride dirt bikes and ATVs.