The place is disgusting for number one for number two most of the employees treat you like crap…read more On a sidenote, I would give the CO Gibson the best rating out of everyone. I unfortunately was not the monopoly man today and just visiting I was booked in and having the worst day ever and Gibson came along, and she brightened the day if anyone deserves the raise, it should be her she would get 10 stars if I could give them to her. She was working booking today.

Place needs to be investigated! No supervision at all. Employees just show up, make a round or two…read moreand set around eating snacks all day/night. Not sure why they have a mental health person there because they don't treat anyone for mental health they get released before even get to talk to a doctor about their mental health. Why have a mental health person there? And they wonder why people snap when they get out.

Cutest drapes and cupboard ever. Everyone was really nice and so i HAD to tip them (legally, and…read morewith bail money). The parking was free which is a bonus. When they searched me, they were assertive but kind...felt great when it was done. Straightened out my lower back. Back home....already missing the sweet folks i met: Killer J, Jay "The Hammer" Robertson, and Smoov Pusher. I think about them everyday. Best Summer ever.

Long wait times during processing. One person ahead of me and it still took over 2 hours…read more Minimally staffed facility, that moves at a snail's pace. Absolutely ridiculous!

This spot can be easily missed. It is located off of a highway off ramp and on the Historic Slave…read moreTrail. This site is right next to Old Negro Burial Ground and you can move freely between the two by using an underpass. The site was also known as as "the Devil's half acre" and dates back to the 1830s to the Civil War. It consists of a fenced in area which is the actual site of where the jail was located. There is not much that remains of the jail The jail was managed by Robert Lumpkin, who was known for his cruelty and mistreatment of slaves. Ironically, he would eventually marry a light-skinned slave that he had purchased named Mary. An intentional excavation project in 2006 led not only to the discovery of the jail site, but also remarkably intact remains of the Jail complex, and over 16,000 artifacts. The buildings foundation was located under nearly 14 feet of earth. It was a 80- by 160-foot plot. This site is also where slaves were auctioned. The site is just off of a commercial parking lot, so parking here to check things out is very easy. After the Civil War, Lumpkin's wife and former slave, Mary turned the jail into Mary the site of the school that became Virginia Union University. That had to be awkward, but anyway. Also on the site is a white house on a trailer. It has nothing to do with the jail per se. It is called Winfree Cottage. and is the home of former slave Emily Winfree, and was part of the post slavery thriving African American community. This is a sobering site that should be given the upmost respect. It is definitely worth visiting and should not be forgotten. We need to remember history's good, bad and ugly. I recommend coupling a visit here with a visit to the Old Negro Burial Ground and other attractions to maximize your trip.

I read the novel, The Yellow Wife, and if you are a fan of historical fiction, I highly recommend…read moreit. The book is based on the story of Mary Lumpkin, an enslaved woman in Richmond, VA who went on to inherit the Lumpkin Jail and used the property to establish Virginia Union University. I was so moved by her story that I felt the need to visit this site. Much like my experience on the slave trail, I was unclear of what was a part of the site. I was a bit disappointed that I may have missed parts of the experience.

I adore this library. The staff are all fantastic, they do an amazing job at making wonderful…read moreevents and experiences for the community. It is always neat and clean and welcoming, and the displays are always fun and cute. I REALLY like that the staff are always willing to do a community outreach event and come to the local schools. Like all the libraries, I like that it has a nice selection of books and you can always transfer books between libraries if you need some thing that is not on the shelves.

This afternoon's library experience was here in Chester. This is a very large and quite modern…read morelibrary. Lots of glass and space, lots of open areas for reading, plenty of places to sit and study. I found a comfortable table in a "talking" area where I could take a Zoom meeting or two without disturbing other patrons. It's nice that the entire library isn't a quiet zone and supports this sort of thing. Of course, the wifi was easy to connect to and I had no trouble with power outlets for the laptop. This was a positive experience. [Review 18091 overall - 1371 in Virginia - 1613 of 2022.]

Nice walk along the canal. We didn't get to see any murals but there is a lot under construction so…read moremaybe that's why? Anyways, it's peaceful I probably wouldn't walk it alone though because it is a bit secluded.

The canal walk is not safe to walk alone. There are homeless in the area. It is an interesting…read morewalk. There are restaurants but you have to check ahead to see when they are open. We walked early because it was extremely hot. There are no public bathrooms in the area. Lucky there was a porta potty. The walk is a bit of a walk make sure you wear sunscreen and carry water.

OK, OK, I know what you are thinking. You imagine that I have stepped into a parallel universe…read morewhere a DMV office gets a 5-star rating, but here we are. Relocating to RVA, there is so much that is new and different. What isn't different is the reputation that any DMV has in terms of a 'Ugh, I have to give up a day to visit the DMV' feeling. I made an appointment about 3 weeks out, and you would think in that time that I would have done a better job of gathering the necessary documents... sigh. I got to the office about 15 minutes early, scanned the QR code on the door, and as I walked in, they were calling my number. The DMV employee was incredibly patient with my obvious stupidity that day. I had everything but the document for proof of residency. She directed me to a local Staples to print out a copy of something I could use, and directed me to come back to her station and not wait in line. Once I got back it took about 20 to 30 minutes to get everything situated. I can tell you without a doubt that if I had done something like that in my previous state, I would have been directed to a spot in their office that resembles the waiting room in 'Beetlejuice'. Kind and patient people get a total thumbs-up from me!

Staff was ok, I wish they tell exactly what to bring for road test and to let us know we need to…read moremake. appointment for road test!