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News in Petersburg · 10 sources

Petersburg in the news, from 10 sources

12 stories about Petersburg in the past 90 days, plus the town’s own website and 11 games on the schedule. Latest: “Petersburg woman charged in East Washington Street fatal hit-and-run” from WTVR.com, Sep 30.

Latest about Petersburg

The newest stories with Petersburg in the headline, one per story.

Straight from the source

From Town Hall, the schools and the library

3 notices in the past month, read every morning from Petersburg’s own websites. Each one opens on the site that posted it.

Town Hall page →
SchoolsPetersburg City Public Schools
petersburg.k12.va.us ↗
Latest notices
  1. Homecoming Safety Reminders

    We are so excited to celebrate with our students and staff tomorrow for our 2026-2027 homecoming football game against Dinwiddie High School! We look forward to seeing our students perform in the

    Oct 8
  2. All Petersburg City Public Schools Improved in the Latest State Performance ResultsOct 7
  3. EdFlex Feedback RequestedSep 21
1 more from petersburg.k12.va.us
  1. Petersburg Football RenaissanceAug 30
Read every morning from petersburg.k12.va.us’s news.
LibraryPetersburg Public Library
ppls.org ↗
Latest notices
  1. Meet Yazlin: October Artist of the Month (Yazlin Presentando:“El Orgullo Mexicano” | Artista del Mes)

    The Petersburg Public Library invites the community to visit our Art Gallery throughout October to experience the work of Yazlin, our Artist of the Month, and learn about the personal and cultural inspiration behind her artwork. A Petersburg native, Yazlin has been creating art since childhood. Her…

    Oct 8
  2. Motivate. Educate. Color.

    Parents, one of the greatest gifts you can give your child is your time. Read with them. Talk with them. Encourage them and let them create. Reading with children is more than helping them learn words. It creates opportunities to build imagination, spark conversations, and make memories together. L…

    Sep 9
  3. LOOK: Gary M. Harley’s Art Exhibit at the Petersburg Public Library

    What do you see when you stop and really look? The Petersburg Public Library invites the community to experience “LOOK,” the August 2026 Artist of the Month exhibit featuring Petersburg native Gary Harley. Throughout the month, visitors are invited to slow down, take in every detail, and experience…

    Aug 6
3 more from ppls.org
  1. Prepare for the AI Economy at Your Library: Why Electricians and Skilled Trades Are the FutureJul 21
  2. Adult Summer Reading Challenge 2026!Jul 8
  3. Art, Reading, and HealingJul 8
Read every morning from ppls.org’s news.
Petersburg’s news, by source

Who’s covering Petersburg

Petersburg was in the news from 7 outlets in the past 90 days, led by WRIC ABC 8News with 6 stories about Petersburg. Stories with Petersburg in the headline come first; every one opens on its publisher’s site.

WRIC ABC 8Newswric.com
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Covers Petersburg the most6 about PetersburgRegional
  1. Woman accused of hitting, killing pedestrian in Petersburg, then fleeing sceneSep 29
  2. ‘Do not approach’: Man wanted for murder after deadly shooting in PetersburgSep 29
  3. Police investigate death in Petersburg, ask residents for informationSep 27
3 more from WRIC ABC 8News
  1. Person hurt with burns after Petersburg house fireAug 24
  2. Some without a home after fire breaks out at Carriage House Apartments in PetersburgAug 20
  3. 40-year-old woman arrested after Petersburg shootingAug 11
WTVR.comwtvr.com
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3 about Petersburg · 2 more mentioning itRegional
  1. Petersburg woman charged in East Washington Street fatal hit-and-runSep 30
  2. Petersburg apartment fire displaces some Carriage House residents for the second time in monthsAug 19
  3. Petersburg begins school year with new security measuresAug 18
2 more from WTVR.com
  1. Someone spotted a body in the road. Now a hit-and-run investigation is underway.Sep 28 · Mentions Petersburg
  2. After missing for 2 weeks, Catholic University student Aaron Cruz has been located safeAug 27 · Mentions Petersburg

What Petersburg’s news is about

Every headline sorted into a topic. Tap one to see just those stories in the source cards.

Where Petersburg’s news comes from
Regional outlets14
Multi-state outlets3
Town, schools & library3
Game day

Next up: Petersburg vs Away

Friday, Dec 4 · Boys Varsity Basketball. Streams on the NFHS Network.

Coming up
Dec4Petersburg vs AwayBoys Varsity BasketballWatch ↗
Recent games
Oct23Petersburg vs HopewellBoys Varsity VolleyballWatch ↗Oct15Petersburg vs AwayGirls Varsity VolleyballWatch ↗Oct13Petersburg vs H'land SpringsBoys Varsity FootballWatch ↗Oct9Petersburg vs AwayBoys Varsity FootballWatch ↗Oct1Petersburg vs MatoacaBoys Varsity FootballWatch ↗Sep28Petersburg vs SouthamptonGirls Middle School BasketballWatch ↗
From the sports pages
On the market

Homes listed in Petersburg

Listed in the past 60 days. Check each listing for the current price and availability.

Housing market →
1766 Chuckatuck AveZillow · Oct 20 ↗851 E Bank StZillow · Oct 19 ↗706 Rome StRedfin · Oct 16 ↗737 Jefferson PlZillow · Oct 10 ↗224 S Jefferson StZillow · Oct 8 ↗1658 Monticello StZillow · Oct 6 ↗555 High StZillow · Oct 5 ↗106 Walkover StZillow · Oct 5 ↗223 Franklin StZillow · Oct 5 ↗
In memoriam

Remembering neighbors

Obituaries from the past 30 days. Dates are publication dates.

Janice Dodson Butterworth Obituary Oct 13, 2026 - J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home - Chester, Petersburg, DinwiddieJ.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home · Oct 13Hazel Penn Obituary, Age 81 - October 12, 2026 - Petersburg, VirginiaLegacy | Obituary · Oct 12Marqieth Bonner Obituary, Age 36 - October 11, 2026 - Petersburg, VirginiaLegacy | Obituary · Oct 12Obituary for Marqieth Devon Bonner at Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home-PetersburgJohnson Services Funerals and Cremations · Oct 11Progress-Index Obituaries Petersburg VA: A Comprehensive Guide To Local Tributes And MemorialsEscapeSF · Oct 10Carmen Sharpe Obituary - October 8, 2026 - Petersburg, VirginiaLegacy | Obituary · Oct 9How To Find Recent Progress Index Obituary Notices And Local Memorials In Petersburg, VAaffl.com · Oct 9Progress Index Obituaries Petersburg VA: A Complete Guide To Honoring Loved OnesEscapeSF · Oct 8Elva Wells Obituary Oct 8, 2026 - J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home - Chester, Petersburg, DinwiddieJ.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home · Oct 8Progress Index Petersburg Virginia Obituaries Timeline: Honoring Lives, Preserving HistoryCamCat Books · Oct 7Finding Progress-Index Obituaries: Your Complete Guide To Petersburg VA Death Notices And Genealogy ArchivesEscapeSF · Oct 7Mateo Davis Obituary, Age 0 - October 2, 2026 - Petersburg, VirginiaLegacy | Obituary · Oct 7Unveiling the History and Significance of Jm Wilkerson Funeral Home Obituaries in Petersburg, VirginiaFlorida State University · Oct 7SHAWN BASSETT Obituary, Age 40 - April 14, 2020 - Petersburg, VirginiaLegacy | Obituary · Oct 7

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Headlines come from the outlets that cover Petersburg, found through Google News; stories with Petersburg in the headline come first, and outlets or places that aren’t Petersburg, VA are left out. Articles belong to their publishers and aren’t independently verified; every story links to the publisher who wrote it. Topics are sorted automatically from each headline’s words. Notices, meetings and events come from the town, school district and library websites, read every morning and linked to the page that posted them. Game listings come from the NFHS Network.