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Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Person hurt, 5 people without a home after Petersburg fire (wric.com) — An early-morning house fire on Liberty Street in Petersburg left one person injured and five residents displaced after firefighters found a mattress burning in a second-floor bedroom. Petersburg Fire Rescue quickly brought the blaze under control in about 15 minutes, and the Red Cross is helping those who lost their home while the Fire Marshal investigates the cause.
• Virginia State University Awarded $1.03 Million To Establish Center For AI And Cybersecurity (vsu.edu) — Virginia State University, just outside Petersburg, has secured $1.03 million in federal funding to launch a Center for Generative AI and Industrial Cybersecurity, expanding high-tech opportunities for local students and researchers. Petersburg native Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan visited campus to celebrate the project, which will tackle AI risks like misinformation and cyberattacks while preparing graduates for in-demand technology careers and supporting local businesses.
• Virginia for Veterans: Jobs, Benefits & Best Cities (gijobs.com) — Virginia is highlighted as a strong choice for veterans, with Fort Gregg-Adams near Petersburg anchoring one of several major military-connected communities across the state. The guide explains job markets, benefits, housing costs, and VA healthcare access, helping veterans judge whether settling near Petersburg, Richmond, or other regions fits their post-service plans and commute tolerance.
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