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Dinwiddie Middle School students win big time in FBLA competitions, headed to nationals

3 days ago | progress-index.com | Kristi K. Higgins

Eight Dinwiddie Middle School FBLA members qualified for the national competitions. The students placed in the top five at the state-level competitions in March. The national competitions will be held in Anaheim, California from June 29 to July 2. Eight members of the Dinwiddie Middle School Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America [FBLA] are gearing up to compete on the national level at the end of June.
Petersburg High School speech students set to take national stage in tournament

3 days ago | progress-index.com | Kristi K. Higgins

Two Petersburg High School students qualified for the 2025 National Speech and Debate Tournament. Their coach, Terri Smith, has led the team since 2012 and emphasized the positive impact of speech participation on students. The national tournament will take place in Des Moines, Iowa from June 15-20. Petersburg High School speech students will compete in the 2025 National Speech and Debate Tournament in Iowa.
Virginia State University students excel at FBLA National Leadership Conference

3 days ago | progress-index.com | Kristi K. Higgins

Virginia State University students won multiple top prizes at the Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference in Dallas. One VSU student earned the top position on the FBLA application leaderboard. The conference hosted over 890 students from nearly 150 schools, offering competitions, workshops and networking opportunities. Virginia State University students won top prizes at Future Business Leaders of America, Inc.’s National Leadership Conference.
Fiery crash on Interstate 95 in Prince George kills motorist, snarls traffic on both sides

6 days ago | progress-index.com | Kristi K. Higgins

As of 9:44 a.m., according to VDOT, all travel lanes, north and south, on I-95 at MM 46.4 in Prince George are closed. Crews worked through the morning June 10 to clear the scene of a deadly vehicle crash hours earlier near the split of Interstates 95 and 295 in Prince George County. Both sides of I-95 were closed to traffic by the Virginia Department of Transportation as the Virginia State Police and Prince George Fire & EMS worked the scene.
Petersburg: Experience candlelit concerts, live string quartet, over 1,000 candles

6 days ago | progress-index.com | Kristi K. Higgins

The Petersburg Symphony Orchestra's string quartet will perform a Bruno Mars tribute concert on June 26. The Story of Love concert is the first in the Stories by Candlelight series. Proceeds from the event will benefit community revitalization efforts on the Pocahontas Island Historic District. The community is invited to experience a magical evening of music, storytelling and candlelight featuring the Petersburg Symphony Orchestra's string quartet.
Lineup, food truck schedule for free Summer Nights at the Perk in Chester

1 week ago | progress-index.com | Kristi K. Higgins

The Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education in Chester will host its 4th annual Summer Nights at the Perk concert series. The free, family-friendly outdoor concerts will take place on select dates from June 18 to Aug. 23. Food trucks will be onsite, and attendees are required to register in advance. The Little Tangents will kick off the series on June 18, playing a mix of ‘70s, ‘90s and original music. CHESTER, VA — You're invited to Summer Nights at the Perk this month.
Petersburg: Boy's heroic actions save siblings', grandmother's lives during house fire

1 week ago | progress-index.com | Kristi K. Higgins

Twelve-year-old Ramir Parker saved lives on the morning of June 3. Petersburg firefighters saluted his heroism and wanted his deserving story to be told. At 8:51 a.m., units were dispatched to 2001 Burks Street in Petersburg for reports of a structure fire with visible flames and heavy smoke. Battalion 1, first on scene, reported heavy fire from both sides of a tri-level single family home.
At town hall meeting, McClellan urges constituents to 'speak up' to save democracy

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

Rep. Jennifer McClellan held a town hall meeting at Virginia State University, addressing constituent concerns about the Trump administration and other political issues. McClellan expressed concern about the state of American democracy but emphasized the importance of public engagement and pressure on elected officials. She discussed various topics including the potential impact of budget cuts, housing affordability, international relations, veterans' benefits and term limits.
Petersburg: Historic Petersburg Foundation presents awards to individuals, businesses

1 week ago | progress-index.com | Kristi K. Higgins

The Historic Petersburg Foundation presented awards recognizing contributions to preserving Petersburg's history and heritage. Recently, Historic Petersburg Foundation, Inc. [HPF] recognized individuals and businesses for their contributions to the preservation and heritage of Petersburg's historic buildings and heritage. The awards were presented at the nonprofit's annual meeting. The awards were presented by Justin Sarafin, executive director of HPF, and Sergei Troubetzkoy, president of HPF.
Mum's the word: Petersburg officials silent on why plug was pulled on Sycamore Grove

2 weeks ago | progress-index.com | Bill Atkinson

Petersburg City Council voted to end agreements with the Virginia Development Consortium for the Sycamore Grove project, citing unmet deadlines and infrastructure problems. The future of the project, intended to address Petersburg's "food desert," is uncertain, with city officials declining further comment. The Virginia Development Consortium expressed disappointment, emphasizing the project's potential benefits for the community. Gov.