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Petersburg, Virginia is located in Petersburg County. Zip codes in Petersburg, VA include 23804, 23803, and 23805. The median home price in Petersburg is $129,900. More Petersburg information.

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11 hrs ago | WUSA9.com

Officers Arrest Suspect In 2012 Md. Murder In Va.

Authorities with the Prince George's County Sheriff's Office say officers arrested the man wanted in the murder of Eliezer Reyes on Monday.

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16 hrs ago | Mass Transit

VA: Council to Consider Bus Service Changes

Residents of the city like Jayne Sampson may have to find another way to get to work if they rely on Petersburg Area Transit buses to go to Southpark Mall, Fort Lee or Virginia State University.

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Mon Jun 17, 2013

Hopewell News

Man dies after fight at party

A Petersburg man has been charged after a deadly fight at a party in Hopewell. Hopewell police say Joseph 'Jo Jo' M. Claiborne, 26, has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Burton W. Revish, 29, also of Petersburg.

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Sun Jun 16, 2013

WRIC-TV Richmond

Suspect Named In Deadly Fight In Hopewell

UPDATE: After an extensive investigation by the Criminal Investigative Unit a warrant was obtained on Joseph M. Claiborne in connection with the death of Burton W. Revish.

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WTVR Richmond

Deadly fight in Hopewell

Detectives in Hopewell are looking for tips after a deadly fight that occurred early Sunday morning at the 1600 block of Old Iron Rd. Police said at around 1:00 a.m officers responded to a fight in progress.

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Sat Jun 15, 2013

Examiner.com

Petersburg, Va. Circuit Court Clerk backs down to gun group

Virginia resident Michael McNeill filed a petition with the Virginia Supreme Court requesting a Writ of Mandamus to compel Petersburg Circuit Court Clerk Shalva J. Braxton to follow Virginia law when it comes to concealed handgun permit application processing procedures.

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Thu Jun 13, 2013

NBC12

Supplies being accepted in Petersburg for Oklahoma relief

While Central Virginians clean up from storms, many in Petersburg are taking the time to think about those already hit hard in Oklahoma.

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WMNF-FM Tampa

St. Pete mayoral candidate Rick Kriseman wants to reopen pier...

A St. Petersburg mayoral candidate wants the city to re-open the outdoor portions of the Pier to pedestrian traffic something that is already slated to happen sometime next week.

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Examiner.com

Today is Winfield Scott's birthday

Winfield Scott , iconic Union Civil War general, was born on this date, June 13, 1786 near Petersburg, Virginia.

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Tue Jun 11, 2013

WTVR Richmond

Dance holds seat against Thompson

She had some competition in this Democratic primary for the 63rd district seat, which includes Petersburg and parts of Hopewell, Chesterfield County, Dinwiddie County and Prince George County.

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PR-inside.com

Richard Bland and Southside Regional Medical Center Partner for...

The stated purpose of the agreement is to continue to develop and expand a framework of cooperation between SRMC and RBC to mutually benefit both organizations and the communities they serve.

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Fri Jun 07, 2013

WAVY-TV Portsmouth

Flash Flood Warning

EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED FLASH FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA 601 PM EDT FRI JUN 7 2013 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A * FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR... PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY... SUSSEX COUNTY... CITY OF PETERSBURG... DINWIDDIE COUNTY... CITY OF HOPEWELL... SURRY COUNTY... * UNTIL 900 PM EDT... * AT 557 PM ... (more)

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Tue Jun 04, 2013

TheBlaze.com

Michelle Obama Snaps at Heckler: 'Listen to Me or You Can Take...

First lady Michelle Obama gestures during a campaign rally for her husband, President Barack Obama, Friday, Nov. 2, 2102, at Virginia State University in Petersburg, Va.

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Mon Jun 03, 2013

Hispanic Business

Former ARGS student receives Tony nomination

June 03--After spending her childhood in Petersburg, Shalita Grant has followed a star-studded path that has taken her from the Appomattox Regional Governor's School For the Arts and Technology, to Juilliard and finally, a Broadway debut.

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Wed May 29, 2013

WTVR Richmond

Get your Free Stuff here

Check out the Free Stuff I found for you this week. And check back often, I'm always adding new listings.

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Tue May 28, 2013

Hopewell News

Chesterfield seeks grant to improve train station

The Ettrick train station could get a major makeover and become a regional transportation hub if Chesterfield gets $10 million in federal grant money.

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Fri May 24, 2013

US News & World Report

What They Found In Lincoln's Pockets the Night He Was Shot

The items from the pockets of the coat are on display at the Library of Congress, about two miles from Ford's Theatre.

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BroadwayWorld.com

New Picture Book, Witches' Brooms in My Room, is Released

The author found herself very happy in the writing of this rhyming picture book for children.

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Wed May 22, 2013

NBC12

Scores slump, after millions sent to prop up Petersburg schools

Millions of your federal tax-dollars are being spent right now to turn around the four worst schools in Petersburg.

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Tue May 21, 2013

AmmoLand

VCDL Takes on the Petersburg VA Circuit Court Clerk For Not Doing Her Job

She is not following Virginia law when issuing CHPs, so VCDL is petitioning the Virginia Supreme Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus against Ms.

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