Former Firefighter Confesses to Arson on Eastern Shore

Court records indicate a former firefighter charged in connection with a string of arsons on Virginia's Eastern Shore confessed to authorities that he set one of the fires. 

Virginia Lamakers to Tackle McDonnell's Rewrites

The General Assembly returns to Richmond today to consider Governor Bob McDonnell’s amendments and vetoes to legislation passed in this year's session.

Kaine Supports Gay Marriage

U. S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) says he now is comfortable with allowing gay couples to marry.

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.