Virginia Small Business Owners Mildly Optimistic

How confident are small business owners in Virginia and nationally? Not very, it would seem. The April Index of Small Business Optimism did move up a little over a two and a half point in spite of continuing concerns about taxes, red tape, the cost of Obamacare, and the national budget.

Fatal Shooting of Suspect by Chesterfield Officer Found Justified

A grand jury says the fatal shooting of a suspect by a Chesterfield County police officer was justified. 

Woodbridge Man Wins Four Lotteries, Totaling $2 Million

A Woodbridge man could be called the king of the scratch-off ticket -- winning his fourth lottery prize and pushing his total winnings to more than $2 million.

 

Governor's Chef Trial Set for Three Weeks Before Election

Richmond Circuit Court Judge Margaret Spencer has scheduled the trial of former Executive Mansion chef Todd Schneider for October 15th through October 18th, just three weeks before this year's election for Governor.

Accused Attacker of Goochland Teacher Goes to Trial June 18

The Henrico man charged with attacking his former girlfriend, a teacher, outside of Goochland Middle School in December will go to trial next month.

Children’s Museum Offering Internships

The Children’s Museum of Richmond is looking for a few good high school students for its Junior Internship Program.

Richmond Police Search for Clues in Triple Shooting

Two men remain in critical condition following a 3:00 am Monday shooting incident in 400 block of East Broad in Richmond that resulted in one death. 

Navy Launches First Unmanned Jet From Aircraft Carrier

The United States Navy says it has successfully launched an unmanned aircraft from the deck of an aircraft carrier. 

McDonnell Ceremonially Signs Transportation Bill

Yesterday on the steps of the state capitol, Governor Bob McDonnell ceremonially signed the billion-dollar transportation compromise bill passed by the General Assembly in March, marking the first significant new funding for roads and rail in 27 years.

ACLU to Argue Liquor Ads in College Papers Protected by the Constitution

The Virginia ACLU is set to argue in court this morning that state regulations banning liquor advertisements in college newspapers are unconstitutional.