Four suspects now face first-degree murder charges in the March 2026 death of an 18-year-old Hopewell student.

A 23-year-old woman died after her car collided with a tractor-trailer while driving the wrong way on I-295 in Henrico near ...

A $5,000 donation to the Hopewell Humane Society will help reduce the city's feral cat population and improve the health of ...

Chesterfield EMS ambulance and a pickup truck collided near the county airport. Four people were hospitalized.

A widower reflects on his wife's battle with dementia and Alzheimer's. The article emphasizes that the loss of small, daily rituals can be as painful as losing major memories. The author describes how ...

Community leaders in Petersburg, Virginia, met to discuss the root causes of gun violence. Participants cited a lack of regard for human life and a breakdown of trust with police as key issues. Some ...

Beat the summer heat in a swimming pool or splash pad. We highlight four water attractions. All are open to the public and ...

Wondering what is open and closed in observance of Fourth of July? The Progress-Index compiled a list to help our readers ...

Virginia lawmakers are refuting claims that new budget language has relaxed marijuana laws or started sales early. The new framework for the retail marijuana market, set to launch in 2027, includes ...

Attendees had a grand time at the Hooray for Hopewell History celebration. It was packed with activities, live music, tours, ...

Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, center, stands with Virginia State University officials and engineering students May 5, 2026, to present a check for $1.031 million to support the Center for ...

A man found dead July 7 in the Folly Castle District of Petersburg apparently died after falling, according to Petersburg Police. A Facebook post from the police called the death an accident. The ...