Man swept away in Appomattox River
A Petersburg man was swept away by currents while swimming with friends in the Appomattox River in Ettrick on Sunday afternoon.
Male swimmer missing in Appomattox River near VSU
Chesterfield fire crews are looking for an adult male who disappeared while swimming with several juveniles in the Appomattox River near Virginia State University
Hopewell Citizens forum slated for Thursday
The Hopewell Citizens for Good Government, a group that helps inform residents about governmental issues in an open forum, will have its next meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Appomattox Regional Library, 209 E. Cawson St.
Dance
A dance student rehearses at the Appomattox Regional Governor's School for the Arts and Technology.
Norfolk police identify man who died after park...
NORFOLKPolice have identified a 19-year-old found shot in the area of Berkley Avenue Extended and Appomattox Street Sunday afternoon.Officers found Henrico Lamonte White about 3:30 p.m., said Chris Amos, police spokesman. White, of the 1000 block of Grayson St., was taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital where he later died.Police have no suspects or motive for the shooting.
Man found shot near Berkley Park in Norfolk dies
NORFOLKA man found shot in the area of Berkley Avenue Extended and Appomattox Street was taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital where he later died.Norfolk police were called to the area about 3:30 p.m. today and found the injured man, said Chris Amos, police spokesman.
Male found shot near Berkley Park in Norfolk
NORFOLKA male found shot in the area of Berkley Avenue Extended and Appomattox Street was taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.Norfolk police were called to the area about 3:30 p.m. today and found the injured person. His age and the extent of his injuries were unknown, said Chris Amos, police spokesman.There was no information available about the events leading to the shooting.
ARGS will 'Play for a Cure'
On Friday, the Appomattox Regional Governor's School girls and boys basketball teams will dedicate their night home games to "Play for a Cure." This is a VHSL-sanctioned event intended to bring awareness to breast cancer. The Lady Dragons will wear pink jerseys during the game and the boys will be wearing some representation of pink in support of the cause. Put on your pink and come and support the ARGS Dragons as they play Charles City High School. Girls tip off is at 5:00. Boys are scheduled...
Appomattox High School remembers shooting victims
Appomattox County High School today marked the anniversary of a shooting spree in Appomattox that left eight dead.
Boys: Surry 55, Appomattox Regional GS 34
SURRY (8-2, 3-1 Tri-Rivers) - Johnson 4, Birchette 2, Diggs 12, Wyatt 2, Butler 10, Black 2, Lawrence 3, Ricks 16. Totals 25 4-14 55.
A year after Appomattox killings, still no trial...
Nearly a year after the massacre at a rural homestead in Appomattox County, the man facing the possibility of execution in the slaying of eight people remains without a trial date.
Former church leader faces sex charges
WINCHESTER -- A former church leader from Appomattox accused of committing sex crimes against a child in Frederick County faces similar charges in other localities.
Judge rules Speight competent to stand trial in...
A judge on Friday declared a man accused of killing eight people mentally fit to stand trial and appointed a public defender to represent him.
Christopher Speight competency hearing set today
The question of whether a man accused of killing eight people in Appomattox is mentally competent to stand trial is coming before a judge.
Christian seeks to spark Raiders' run in Dogwood
Lateesha Christian is a three-sport athlete at Appomattox who can play as many as four positions in basketball, her favorite sport. "Everywhere, wherever my team needs me," said Christian, who has led the Raiders to a 3-0 start as they prepare for Friday’s Dogwood District opener at home against Nelson ...
Retired Tri-Cities educator James Ruffa dies at 63
Former executive director of the Appomattox Regional Governor's School was instrumental in its founding.
Girls: Prince George 47, Appomattox Regional GS 32
PRINCE GEORGE (1-1) Constant 2, Zh. Umtierre 2, Saunders 19, Myler 2, Hannoksela 10, Owens 2, Robinson 8, Williams 2, Johnson 0, Mayer 0, Ray 0, Za. Umtierre 0, Sweatenberg 0, Adams 0, Banks 0. Totals 18 9-20 47. APPOMATTOX REGIONAL (0-2) Pritchette 8, Cecil-Holland 2, F. James 2, White ...
Historical Society: A fragment of history
The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society owns a piece of a Confederate flag—and not just any flag, but the one flown during the war at General R.E. Lee’s headquarters during the battle of Appomattox. HRHS member Rosemarie Palmer tells how this piece of history ended up at The Heritage Museum in Dayton.r
Teen leads effort linking Appomattox Governor's...
Kate Webb never stops smiling as she discusses ballet -- her first passion. The soon-to-be 17-year-old lights up as she reflects on her love of dance and the future she envisions as a professional ballerina.
Water restrictions lifted in Chesterfield,...
Due to the recent rainfall, the water level at Lake Chesdin has been restored, leading the Appomattox River Water Authority to recommend lifting water restrictions in its service area.
Dan River ends drought against Appomattox
APPOMATTOX — Since joining the Dogwood District in 2007, Appomattox had the upper hand in its series with Dan River. That changed Friday night. Running back Trey Edmunds rushed for 187 yards and two touchdowns in the Wildcats’ 24-8 win over the Raiders. It was Dan River’s first win in ...
Gretna flexes its muscle, dominates Appomattox
Gretna flexed its muscle as the top-ranked team in Group A, eliminating big plays from Appomattox’s offense and methodically pulling away for a 38-0 victory Friday night.
Girls volleyball: Appomattox Regional GS 3, Surry...
ARGS 25 25 25 Surry 9 9 21 Highlights: Elizabeth Farschon (ARGS) 2 aces, 2 kills; Elizabeth McClellan (ARGS) 12 aces, 1 kill, 1 assist; Leah Robinson (ARGS) 1 ace, 3 kills Records: Appomattox Regional GS 4-2 Tri-Rivers, 9-5; Surry 0-6, n/r
News Near You for Oct. 20
NEWS NEAR YOU PetersburgVolunteers are needed for Saturday's fall Appomattox River cleanup. The regional effort is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Lower Appomattox River, the cities of Petersburg and Hopewell, and Richard Bland College. Cleanup activities will be held at four locations along the Appomattox in the Tri-Cities area ...
Altavista's Jordan makes impact both ways against...
ALTAVISTA — Sometimes when Altavista’s offense hits the field and Jerrell Jordan spies his counterpart at defensive back, he’ll look toward the Colonel bench and simply tap his helmet three times. That’s code for “throw the fade.” Not many in the Dogwood District can defend the 6-foot-5 Colonel tight end. ...

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