Chesterfield Teacher Named Nation's Top Health Teacher

A Chesterfield County teacher has been named the nation's top health teacher by the American Association for Health Education. 

Armed Suspect Steals Police Car, Dies In Fiery Crash

Police say a man stole a Richmond police car and died in a fiery crash trying to escape.

Herring Announces LGBT Agenda

Democratic State Senator Mark Herring, a candidate for Attorney General, has announced a pro-gay-rights agenda.

Essex School Chief Seeks $2-Million for Budget

The Superintendent of Schools in Essex County has told the Board of Supervisors the school system will need more than $2-milliion

from the county to balance its budget.

Mecklenburg Drug "Take Back" Scheduled

Illegal street drugs are a problem in Mecklenburg County, and county officials say the out-of-date prescriptions in people's homes are a drug problem, too.

IRS Tips To Make Tax Time Less Taxing

Eleven days remain until the deadline to file our federal income tax returns. The Internal Revenue Service is offering tips and free stuff to help us get through it.

Church Minister Charged with Setting Fire at His House

A clergyman from Petersburg has been charged in connection with a fire at his house in Chesterfield and a hate crime investigation that was launched.

Chesterfield Police Find Body of Man Wanted In Connection With County Homicide

Chesterfield County Police late yesterday said they had found the body of a man suspected in a homicide and house fire Tuesday in the county.  Charles Fishburne reports.

Largest Oyster Replenishment in Virginia History Set

Virginia is set to begin its largest ever oyster replenishment initiative this summer. It will help both the industry and the environment. 

USPS to Move Norfolk Mail Processing to Sandston

The United States Postal Service will begin to shift mail processing from its Norfolk facility to the Sandston center just outside Richmond over the summer.