Obituary for George Pappas

PAPPAS, George John, of Richmond, passed away Friday, January 22, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna Pappas; and his sister, Katherine John Pappas. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen Kalafatis Pappas; and brothers, Anthony John Pappas (Ruth), and William John Pappas (Janet); and sister, Stella Pappas Provel [...]

Governor Announces Virginia’s Closed Rest Stops to Reopen

RICHMOND- Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that all of Virginia’s 19 shuttered rest stops and welcome centers will begin reopening starting in mid-February. All facilities will be reopened by April 15th.
In a vote this afternoon, the Commonwealth Transportation Board reversed its previous decision from June of last year to reduce the number of state [...]

McDonnell announces Commonwealth Preparedness and Public Safety Appointments

Governor-elect Bob McDonnell has appointed Terrie Suit to serve as Assistant to the Governor for Commonwealth Preparedness. McDonnell will keep the position as a Cabinet-level post. Suit is currently Government Affairs Director at Williams Mullen. Previously, Suit served in the Virginia House of Delegates and chaired both the General Laws Committee and the Virginia Housing [...]

12 Midlothian Schools Earn Governor’s Distinction

Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that 153 Virginia public schools have earned the 2010 Governor’s Award for Educational Excellence. The award is the highest honor under the Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) incentive program created by the Board of Education in 2007 to advance Governor Kaine’s “competence to excellence” agenda promoting advanced learning and [...]

Virginia Governor Recommends More than $3.1 Million in Appalachian Regional Commission Funding

Governor Timothy M. Kaine announced today that he has recommended more than $3.1 million in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) funding for 16 projects in Southwest Virginia. The funds will help support economic development, clean and safe water, workforce education programs, and cultural heritage tourism.
“Each year projects funded through the Appalachian Regional Commission benefit Virginians in [...]

Next Generation Of Troopers Graduate From Virginia State Police Academy

After eight months of physically demanding training and hours in the classroom, the 115th generation of troopers will join the ranks of the Virginia State Police following a graduation ceremony on Friday, Jan. 8, 2010. The session includes the addition of 42 new troopers, three commercial vehicle enforcement officers, and one special agent accountant. Commencement [...]

4 Million in Community Block Grants for Five Localities Announced

“Community development projects have long contributed to creatingaffordable and prosperous communities across the Commonwealth,”said Governor Kaine. “These grants will address several important community needs in these localities, including housing, economic revitalization, and safe water.”
Since 1982, the federally-funded CDBG program has been administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), and Virginia receives [...]

Chesterfield woman charged in police chase, crash

A 22-year-old Chesterfield woman is facing multiple charges after a police chase and crash Saturday night in Henrico County.
Dorothy T. Richards of the 5400 block of Newby’s Wood Trail is charged with driving on a suspended license, felony eluding police, reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident, according to court records.
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Stanardsville teen killed in shootout

A Stanardsville teen died in a shootout with police Friday on Route 20 after he stole a patrol car from the Greene County Sheriff’s Office and led police on a three-county chase, state police said.
Read full story via Culpeper Star-Exponent.