Virginia Launches Online Advance Health Care Directive Registry

Virginia is launching an online registry to allow you  to let family and friends know your health care wishes if you are unable to make your own decisions.  Charles Fishburne  talks with state Health Commissioner Karen Remley about the new, free service to Virginia residents.

WCVE Forum: Senate Candidates Debate

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On Sunday, December 11, WCVE Forum will present a debate between the leading candidates for the U.S. Senate in Virginia, Democrat Tim Kaine and Republican George Allen, both former governors. They are seeking their parties' nominations for the seat of Sen. Jim Webb, who is not running for re-election in 2012. Allen is trying to regain the seat he lost to Webb in 2006. Kaine also served as chair of the Democratic National Committee before entering the race.

Thomas Haynesworth Exonerated

After 27 years in prison on sexual assault convictions, Richmonder Thomas Haynesworth is a free man and as of yesterday has a clean criminal record. Craig Carper reports.

Goochland Supervisors Okay Benedictine Move

Benedictine College Preparatory, known for a hundred years as Benedictine High School is a giant step closer to moving to Goochland County.

Jesse Grapes, Headmaster

UR Policeman Fires Shots At Suspect On Campus, Suspect in Custody

Shots were fired on the University of Richmond Campus early yesterday morning and police have  a 25-year old New Kent County man in custody in connection with the incident.  Charles Fishburne reports.

FEMA Grants in Louisa Top Five Million Dollars

The deadline for people in Louisa County to register earthquake damage with the Federal Emergency Management Agency is January 3rd. Flyers are being distributed to remind people to register.

Mecklenberg School Superintendent Asks for Teacher Raises

Dr. James Thornton, Supt. of Schools in Mecklenburg County, has submitted a salary proposal for the next school year to the School Board. Dr. Thornton also forwarded a comparison of county salaries and those in similar counties.

One of the Oldest Remaining Holocaust Survivors Celebrates Her 100th Birthday

One of the world's oldest living Holocaust survivors celebrates her 100th birthday today.  Charles Fishburne reports.

Edna and Jay M. Ipson in line for deportation, 1943
Edna in 2009

Humane Society President: Henrico Cat Policy "Wrongheaded"

The President of the Humane Society of The United States says a decision involving feral cats by the Henrico Board of Zoning Appeals is flawed policy.

Sex Offenders Stage Protest

Two sex offenders barricaded themselves into a supply closet at the psychiatric facility in Burkeville where they're being held.