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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- General
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Hopewell: Fire causes extensive damage to St. James Catholic Church, under investigation
Authorities in Hopewell are investigating what caused a fire on May 14 at St. James Catholic Church that broke out around 9:41 p.m. Hopewell Fire & EMS responded to it swiftly. The blaze was contained to the building, preventing it from spreading to nearby properties. The church suffered extensive damage. Heavy smoke and flames were visible when firefighters arrived on the scene within four minutes of being dispatched. Crews immediately initiated fire suppression tactics, working efficiently to bring the fire under control. First responders conducted a thorough search of the premises and did not discover any occupants inside. No civilian injuries were reported. Mutual Aid assistance was requested and Chesterfield County Fire & EMS and Colonial Heights Fire & EMS responded to the scene to assist in firefighting efforts as well as fire investigations. 'We're here for people year-round' Petersburg names 2024 Firefighter of the Year. He credits his family as his driving force. You're invited Petersburg: Armed Forces Day celebration with live music, fun activities, food trucks 'Our firefighters acted quickly and professionally to contain the fire and protect lives and property,' Hopewell Fire Chief Ben Ruppert said in a statement. 'We are grateful that no one was hurt and appreciate the teamwork displayed by our department and our neighboring localities.' The Hopewell Fire Marshal's Office is currently investigating the cause of the fire. Further details will be released as they become available. Anyone with tips or information is encouraged to call the Hopewell Fire Marshal's Office at 804-541-2290. Are you a bookworm? Hopewell-Prince George Friends of the Library host book sale: Fill bag for only $2 Kristi K. Higgins aka The Social Butterfly, an award-winning columnist, is the trending topics and food Q&A reporter at The Progress-Index voted the 2022 Tri-Cities Best of the Best Social Media Personality. Have a news tip on local trends or businesses? Contact Kristi (she, her) at khiggins@ follow @KHiggins_PI on X and @socialbutterflykristi on Instagram. Your support is vital to local journalism. Please . This article originally appeared on The Progress-Index: Hopewell fire: Church suffers extensive damage, under investigation
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Job Fair in Petersburg on March 19. Seeking employment, training, new career? What to know
PETERSBURG — Seeking employment, a new career or training? Virginia Works, SNAP Employment and Training (E&T), and Petersburg Department of Social Services will host a Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 at Virginia Community Resource Center located at 22 W. Washington Street in Petersburg. The job fair will have on-site referrals to resources for vocational, technical and educational training as well as information on employment opportunities, according to the city of Petersburg. The event is sponsored by Virginia Works, Southside Programs for Adult Continuing Education, SNAP E&T, Virginia Career Works [Crater Region] and Virginia Department of Veterans Services. Companies featured on the flier include: Live! Casino and Hotel, the city of Petersburg, Southern: Something Extra in Onsite Dining, Care Advantage, Inc., Randstad, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services and LEGO. 'Reach for the stars' Petersburg: Young entrepreneur spreads positive vibes via her first business Free fruit, veggies, diapers, activities Petersburg: Free Community Health Fair, vaccinations, immunizations, health screenings Kristi K. Higgins aka The Social Butterfly, an award-winning columnist, is the trending topics and food Q&A reporter at The Progress-Index voted the 2022 Tri-Cities Best of the Best Social Media Personality. Have a news tip on local trends or businesses? Contact Kristi (she, her) at khiggins@ follow @KHiggins_PI on X and @socialbutterflykristi on Instagram. Your support is vital to local journalism. Please . This article originally appeared on The Progress-Index: Petersburg: Job Fair March 19 at Virginia Community Resource Center
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Climate
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NWS Virginia forecast: Possible thunderstorm, tornado, flash flooding on Sunday
The National Weather Service [NWS] issued a hazardous weather outlook on March 13 at 4:27 a.m. for eastern Virginia, central Virginia, east central Virginia, north central Virginia, south central Virginia and southeast Virginia, southeast Maryland and northeast North Carolina. The NWS announcement was made during Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 10 -14. Mentioned on NWS's website, the following localities in or around The Progress-Index readership area that may be impacted include Amelia, Powhatan, Richmond, Dinwiddie, Prince George, Charles City, Western and Eastern Chesterfield, including Colonial Heights, and Eastern and Western Henrico. Hopewell: VFW Post 637 hosts multiple events to honor Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans Saturday, March 14 - Sunday, March 15: Winds increase Saturday night through Sunday, with occasional gusts of 30 to 40 mph possible inland and 35 to 45 mph along the coast. Thunderstorms with strong to locally damaging wind gusts and the potential for a brief tornado are possible Sunday. Heavy rainfall may also lead to localized instances of flash flooding, especially in urban or poor drainage areas. During Severe Weather Awareness Week, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management [VDEM] and NWS team up to refresh, remind and educate everyone about seasonal threats from severe weather and how to avoid them. Each day a different topic is covered on the NWS and VDEM social media platforms. They encourage folks to make and practice emergency plans. Follow US National Weather Service Wakefield VA on Facebook and @nwswakefieldva on Instagram. Visit for active alerts and forecasts. Petersburg: Free Community Health Fair, vaccinations, immunizations, health screenings Kristi K. Higgins aka The Social Butterfly, an award-winning columnist, is the trending topics and food Q&A reporter at The Progress-Index voted the 2022 Tri-Cities Best of the Best Social Media Personality. Have a news tip on local trends or businesses? Contact Kristi (she, her) at khiggins@ follow @KHiggins_PI on X and @socialbutterflykristi on Instagram. Your support is vital to local journalism. Please . This article originally appeared on The Progress-Index: Virginia may get thunderstorm, tornado, flash flooding on Sunday.
