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A historic Black school in Virginia was her 'home away from home.' It’s set to be demolished Monday

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POWHATAN COUNTY, Va. A historic school building that once served Black students in Powhatan County during segregation is scheduled for demolition on Monday, despite objections from former students and some local officials. The building, now called the Pocahontas Landmark Center, holds special memories for Sandra Morris Kemp, who attended the school for 10 years.She said she had lots of friends, the teachers were friendly, and she learned a lot. …Powhatan County · Powhatan County Read Article

Powhatan football WR Ben Whitver chooses JMU over Liberty, Wake Forest

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"I will do the dirty work. I'll do everything that you'll need me to do to win football games."Powhatan · Powhatan Read Article

Virginia Man Sentenced to 33 Years for Sexually Abusing Teen

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POWHATAN, Va. A Powhatan man was sentenced to over 30 years in prison this week for transporting a minor across state lines with the intent to sexually abuse her, according to the Powhatan County Sheriffs Office.According to court documents, 50-year-old Daniel Wayne Kidd spent thousands of dollars to entice a teenage girl to come to Virginia in 2022 so that he could sexually abuse her over the course of a week.Kidd and his co-defendant, Rosalind…Powhatan · Powhatan See the Story

‘I am in a children’s park’: Powhatan woman wants more surveillance after broad daylight break-in

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POWHATAN COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- It was broad daylight in the Fighting Creek Park parking lot on May 6 when Sandy Harding’s car was broken into. She was there enjoying the playground with her three-and-a-half-year-old grandson and husband from 3:15 p.m. to around 4:00 p.m. that day. “It was like, I don’t wanna bring my purse with me," Harding said. "I’ll just tuck it underneath the seat.” It was a normal day at the playground for Harding. Until …Powhatan · Powhatan Read Article

Camp’s seven goals lead Powhatan to program’s first state tournament win

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The Indians, led by a seven-goal performance from senior Caroline Camp, had seven different goal-scorers as they secured the program’s first-ever state tournament win.Powhatan · Powhatan Read Article

Goochland-Powhatan mental health service breaks ground on new $3M facility - Richmond BizSense

A mockup of the new GPCS building, on display at the organization’s groundbreaking. (Jackie DiBartolomeo photos) Goochland Powhatan Community Services gathered its members on Monday for a ceremonial groundbreaking of its new mental health facility at 3832 Old Buckingham Road in Powhatan. The nearly $3 million center will span around 9,300 square feet and will rise next to the Powhatan County administration building. Construction is slated to b…Powhatan · Powhatan Read Article

River City Wood Fire Pizza to close in Powhatan

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After being open just a year and a half, River City Wood Fire Pizza announced it would be closing its brick-and-mortar location in Powhatan.Powhatan · Powhatan Read Article

Freshman Tight End Takes Over Legendary Jersey Number

In the world of college football, the cycle of talent is ever-turning, and Penn State fans are about to get a fresh glimpse of this with their newest tight end donning the iconic No. 44 jersey. Formerly owned by All-American standout Tyler Warren, who’s already left an indelible mark on the program, the jersey now passes to an exciting prospect: freshman Matt Henderson. Matt Henderson officially made his public debut in the signature jersey duri…Powhatan · Powhatan Read Article

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A historic Black school in Virginia was her 'home away from home.' It’s set to be demolished Monday

Powhatan football WR Ben Whitver chooses JMU over Liberty, Wake Forest

Virginia Man Sentenced to 33 Years for Sexually Abusing Teen

‘I am in a children’s park’: Powhatan woman wants more surveillance after broad daylight break-in

Camp’s seven goals lead Powhatan to program’s first state tournament win

Goochland-Powhatan mental health service breaks ground on new $3M facility - Richmond BizSense

River City Wood Fire Pizza to close in Powhatan

Freshman Tight End Takes Over Legendary Jersey Number

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A historic Black school in Virginia was her 'home away from home.' It’s set to be demolished Monday

Powhatan football WR Ben Whitver chooses JMU over Liberty, Wake Forest

Virginia Man Sentenced to 33 Years for Sexually Abusing Teen

‘I am in a children’s park’: Powhatan woman wants more surveillance after broad daylight break-in

Camp’s seven goals lead Powhatan to program’s first state tournament win

Goochland-Powhatan mental health service breaks ground on new $3M facility - Richmond BizSense

River City Wood Fire Pizza to close in Powhatan

Freshman Tight End Takes Over Legendary Jersey Number