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Rail revival for Petersburg, Norfolk - The Progress-Index

Rail revival for Petersburg, Norfolk - The Progress-Index

progress-index.com — NORFOLK - Gliding across a drawbridge into Harbor Park, Amtrak reignited a link between Petersburg and Hampton Roads dating back to before the Civil War. The 1858 rail, originally the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad, is once again offering daily passenger service. "Petersburg's always been known as a rail town," said Mayor Brian Moore as he cruised to Norfolk during a ceremonial Whistle Stop Tour trip Tuesday.

Heights plans takeover of treasurer's office -The Progress-Index

Heights plans takeover of treasurer's office -The Progress-Index

progress-index.com — COLONIAL HEIGHTS - A shakeup at city hall may see Treasurer Joy Moore sidelined under a move discussed by City Council last night. Council will host a public hearing next month on transferring Moore's employees to the finance department and moving her - with fewer duties - to a smaller office.

Opportunities surround VSU, panel says - The Progress-Index

Opportunities surround VSU, panel says - The Progress-Index

progress-index.com — ETTRICK - Opportunities for redeveloping the areas ringing Virginia State University abound as the school anticipates opening a new 8,000-seat convocation center by August of next year, according to a study of the area by a panel of experts. One of the prime opportunities near campus may be relocating Ettrick Elementary School so that 15-acre plot can be redeveloped.

Turkish delight for two local lawmakers - The Progress-Index

Turkish delight for two local lawmakers - The Progress-Index

progress-index.com — RICHMOND - Nearly all state lawmakers whose districts cover the Tri-Cities accepted gifts, including overseas trips, sports tickets and meals from lobbyists and other groups last year, according to an analysis of financial disclosure forms by the Virginia Public Access Project.

Lake Chesdin money survives budget talks - The Progress-Index

Lake Chesdin money survives budget talks - The Progress-Index

progress-index.com — CHESTERFIELD - A $5 million boost toward expanding Lake Chesdin - and hopefully head off drought conditions that have hit the Tri-Cities hard in recent years - floated through budget negotiations in the General Assembly.

Ettrick Post Office reinvented as pharmacy - The Progress-Index

Ettrick Post Office reinvented as pharmacy - The Progress-Index

progress-index.com — ETTRICK - After decades of dishing up stamps, the former Ettrick Post Office has been reborn as Appomattox Drugs, a family-owned pharmacy. Visitors today will find prescriptions, not letters, being passed across the gleaming wood counter.

2012 Best Warrior Competition

2012 Best Warrior Competition

The Progress-Index — Patrick Kane/Progress-Index Photos The U.S. Army Best Warrior Competition converged on Fort Lee, Va. for a variety of soldier skills challenges.