Bill Atkinson

1 week ago | progress-index.com | Bill Atkinson

Schewels Home, a Virginia-based furniture retailer, has acquired Butterworth’s Furniture in Petersburg. The acquisition is among the largest in Schewels Home's 127-year history. Butterworth’s Furniture will retain its name for the time being. The Petersburg Butterworth's location will be one of the largest in the 52-store Schewels chain. After almost a century of family ownership, Butterworth’s Furniture in Petersburg has been purchased by a Virginia-based furniture retailer.

1 week ago | progress-index.com | Bill Atkinson

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the Trump Administration's decision to revert Army post names back to their pre-diversity initiative designations. Senator Tim Kaine challenged the decision, arguing that it disrespected the legacies of the individuals the posts were renamed after. Kaine expressed concern over how the families of the honored individuals were informed of the change, claiming they learned about it from the press.

1 week ago | progress-index.com | Bill Atkinson

A high-speed chase exceeding 100 mph spanning multiple Virginia counties resulted in a crash and arrests. The driver, Andre Demon Wilkins, faces 12 charges, including eluding police, DUI, and possession of a stolen vehicle. Two passengers, Iaisha Marie Carrington and Kala Nicole Lavender, were also arrested on outstanding warrants. The chase began in Sussex County when a trooper clocked the vehicle at 78 mph in a 55-mph zone.

1 week ago | progress-index.com | Bill Atkinson

A 71-year-old man died in a fiery crash on I-95 in Prince George County, Virginia. The victim's pickup truck collided with an overturned box truck and then caught fire. Driver fatigue is suspected as a contributing factor in the crash. Charges are pending against the box truck driver. Virginia State Police have identified the victim who died in a fiery car crash June 10 on Interstate 295 in Prince George County.

1 week ago | progress-index.com | Bill Atkinson

Virginia's November elections will feature two female gubernatorial candidates, Abigail Spanberger (Democrat) and Winsome Earle-Sears (Republican), for the first time. Ghazala Hashmi won the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor in a close race, and will face Republican John Reid in November. Jay Jones secured the Democratic nomination for Attorney General, and will challenge incumbent Jason Miyares in the general election.