PETERSBURG, Va. -- The dream of a 25-mile trail running along the Appomattox River from Hopewell to Dinwiddie County is getting closer to reality. "I'm looking forward to it. It's a very therapeutic ...

PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) has acquired almost eight acres of land along the Appomattox River in Petersburg, connecting neighborhoods, commercial areas and ...

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The city of Colonial Heights closed the Appomattox River Trail on Sunday due to flooding. The trail should not be used during this time as the water levels will continue to change.

Did you know that local environmental advocacy non-profit Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) has monthly volunteer opportunities for community members who want to help make a difference?

PETERSBURG, Va. -- An investigation is underway after a person's body was found in Petersburg Sunday night, Crime Insider sources told Jon Burkett. Petersburg Police confirmed officers were working a ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Chesterfield County and the nonprofit Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) have acquired more than 30 acres of land and islands along the Appomattox River ...