Council Controls Own Pay Rasie

City council votes to allow themselves to determine their own pay raises - move eliminates direct citizen input and oversite.

City Sewage Spreads to Street

Issues with sewage are spilling out into the street - literally. But even worst is the case of sewage baking up into a residents home.

Health Crisis Adverted

A pure effort to do good could have lead to a major health crisis for those in need. Active city leadership led to avoiding a possible safety issue.

Trees Dont Make the Cut

OPINION: More devastating than high winds and .lightning is the chain saw - and a city without a plan.

Neglect, Vision may Doom Square

A lack of vision or even support from some in the caretaker of the "Square", Main Street Petersburg, may be the death of a urban-like amenity. 

Rising Debt / Weaker Dollar

An inside look at investing and the current market

Say it isn't so Joe

President's words don't match his actions as White House contemplates Executive Order on Gun Control

Old Towne Litter Issues Fixable

A combination of factors are playing into a pending issue in Old Towne. Fortunately they are fixable.

Citizens move to Elect Mayor

An individual has started a petition to change the city charter to alow citizens to vote for Mayor. 

Murderer, Rapist Petersburg Bound

Convicted Murderer of 15-year-old teen in Lynchburg has received parole and is headed to the Petersburg residence to live.

City Says No to 36 Poperty Deal

City council clearly and consiscely said not to a 36 property deal for properties stretching over Petersburg.

Coyotes Face a Beast

Petersburg Cavaliers hosted the North Carolina Coyotes securing another win in a COVID challenged season.