Wayne Covil

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PETERSBURG, Va. — A viral singing duo will take the stage in Petersburg this weekend. For nearly a century, the Petersburg Area Art League (PAAL) has had artists of all capabilities and ages gracing its walls, becoming a major force in the art community in its nine decades. One of the keys to success, according to president Bill Nicholson, has been introducing the community to new forms of art.

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PETERSBURG, Va. — A Central Virginia woman is determined to raise awareness about human trafficking in the region while providing a safe haven for its victims. Linda Hawkins hopes her initiative, Recover Hope, will create a secure and private environment for victims of human trafficking from Chester to the North Carolina border. This week, Hawkins met with Petersburg Police to discuss how to identify signs of human trafficking. “One of the biggest ones is timidity by the victim,” Hawkins said.

1 week ago | wtvr.com | Wayne Covil

RICHMOND, Va. — A single paragraph has helped to change the future of a 104-year-old Petersburg VFW post that has been struggling with a deteriorating roof for nearly 20 years. From inside Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 622, members could see the sky through holes in the roof — a problem they've battled for nearly two decades. With replacement costs estimated at about $50,000, the repairs were simply too expensive for a post whose members are in their 70s, 80s and 90s.

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DINWIDDIE COUNTY, Va. — A Dinwiddie County man died after a fire broke out inside his home early Thursday morning in the 13000 block of Glebe Road. According to Fire Chief David Kissner, a smoke detector woke up a woman who lived in the home. "She went to the back, found the back bedroom on fire, contacted 911," Kissner said. Firefighters from four county departments were dispatched to the scene and were advised on the way that there was possibly a trapped occupant.

1 week ago | wtvr.com | Wayne Covil

PETERSBURG, Va. — A Chesterfield woman is seeking answers after she said her car was totaled when she hit a manhole cover on East Fillmore Street Sunday evening. Katherine Plummer told CBS 6 she was driving her new-to-her 2000 Honda Accord when the incident occurred. "I'm just driving, next thing I know, airbags—both airbags. I thought someone hit me. I didn't understand what was happening," Plummer said. "I thought [the car] was on fire.