Water and Sewer Rates Increase in Petersburg

People who live in the City of Petersburg will notice an increase in their utility rates when their October bill arrives.

Henrico Crews Schedule Another Pass for Yard Debris

Henrico County is making one last pass to help residents remove debris leftover from Hurricane Irene.

Roanoke College Poll: Virginians Fed Up With Congress

A Roanoke College poll says Americans are fed up with Congress and President Obama would have a hard time winning in Virginia if the election were held today. Charles Fishburne reports.

Louisa Locals Plan To Demonstate Concerns For North Anna Safety

Some Louisa County residents, calling themselves “Not On Our Fault Line,” plan a peaceful protest in front of Dominion offices downtown at noon today. Charles Fishburne reports.

Poverty Rate Increased in Region

John Moeser discussed new census data highlighting an increase in the poverty rate for the Richmond region as part of the Eyes on Richmond Speaker Series at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church this past Friday. Craig Carper reports.

Exemptions Offered For No Child Left Behind

The Virginia Department of Education says President Obama’s announcement of state exemptions from portions of No Child Left Behind is welcome news. Craig Carper reports.

Don't Eat the Mushrooms

The rainy weather has produced a bumper crop of mushrooms in the region. Most of them are dangerous to eat --- for humans and pets.

Census Data Shows Poverty Increased in Virginia Last Year

There has been another increase in the number of people in Virginia living in poverty. John Ogle reports.

Stabbing at Martin’s Village Shopping Center Store

A Martin’s grocery store employee was stabbed and a co-worker arrested after an incident early yesterday morning at the store at the Village Shopping Center in Henrico. Charles Fishburne reports.

Wilder’s National Slavery Museum Files for Bankruptcy Protection

The United States National Slavery Museum, led by former governor and former Richmond Mayor Doug Wilder has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. But as Charles Fishburne reports, bankruptcy may not be the final chapter.