Kaine Bill Aims to Help Vets Get Jobs

U. S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) has announced that his first bill in the Senate will provide military veterans with easier access to civilian certification for skills learned while in service.

Reveley IV Chosen Longwood University's New President

Longwood University has introduced the man chosen after a nine-month search to be its 26th president.

Richmond Man Among Victims of I-85 Multiple-Fatality Crash

Police have identified one of the five victims of yesterday morning's multiple-fatality crash on Interstate 85 just southwest of Alberta. He is a Richmond man and apparently is responsible for the collision. 

Suspects in Custody in Connection With Eastern Shore Arsons

A former volunteer firefighter and his girlfriend have been arrested and are suspected of setting most of the 77 fires on Virginia's Eastern Shore over the past five months. 

Dean Targets House Seats for Democrats

Howard Dean’s Political Action Committee -- Democracy for America -- is spending $750,000 to back Democratic candidates for five Virginia House of Delegates seats currently held by Republicans.

New Mecklenburg YMCA Chief

Michael DeNise has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Mecklenburg County YMCA.

Civil War and Emancipation Day Saturday in Richmond

Richmond's 4th Annual Civil War and Emancipation Day commemoration will happen all over town on Saturday.

The Bread Riots took place in Richmond 150 years ago.

SPARC's "Live Art" Wins PBS Online Film Festival

A short film about the preparation and presentation of last year's Live Art production at the Carpenter Theater is the winner of the 2013 PBS Online Film Festival. Two local film makers began shooting a documentary when students signed up and began rehearsals.

Affordable Care Act May Jeopardize Community College Adjunct Faculties

Virginia's Community  College system may be facing a crisis caused by the Affordable Care Act.  As Charles Fishburne reports, most of its faculty members are part-time and may now be subject to medical coverage the state cannot afford.  He talked with Jeffrey Krause, Vice Chancellor for the Community College system.

Hanover Deputy Hits Pedestrian in Ashland

The Hanover County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash involving a pedestrian struck by a Sheriff's Office vehicle in  Ashland yesterday.