Forty-five Thousand Verizon Workers On Strike

Forty-five thousand Verizon workers are on strike, picketing in western Henrico, and reportely sabotaging lines in New York.

State Reaction to DOE Offer of Waivers on No Child Left Behind Law

US Education Secretary Arne Duncan yesterday promised relief from what he called the outdated No Child Left Behind law, even as Congress is dragging its feet on reauthorization and reform. Charles Fishburne reports.

Deadline For Cooling Assistance Is Monday

With more 95 degree days in the forecast, Virginia Department of Social Services is reminding eligible Virginia families that up to 600 dollars is available to help pay cooling bills...but the deadline for applying is just one week away. Charles Fishburne reports.

Both Sides of Health Care Debate Await Court Decision

Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli says he expects a decision on his suit against the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act any day now. Craig Carper reports.

Cuccinelli Mum on Election Plans

Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli leads fellow Republican Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling nearly 2 to 1 in a recent gubernatorial primary poll, but he has yet to say if he’s even running in 2013. Craig Carper interviewed the attorney general.

State Police Warn About Driver Fatigue

As families enjoy their final vacation trips before school starts Virginia State Police are urging drivers to beware of getting too tired to be behind the wheel.

16 Year Old Killed in Petersburg

A 16 year old boy was shot to death Saturday night, and police in Petersburg have five other young people in jail.

Anthony Cross, Jr., Matavis Stevenson, and Diamond Roberts are the three adults
Anthony Cross, Jr., Matavis Stevenson, and Diamond Roberts are the three adults
Anthony Cross, Jr., Matavis Stevenson, and Diamond Roberts are the three adults

State Emergency Officials Urge Virginians to Prepare for Hurricanes

Virginia Secretary of Homeland Security Terrie Suit and Department of Emergency Management chief Michael Cline diiscuss what citizens need to do to be ready for a hurriane.

Groups Call for Tax Increase

A coalition of progressive groups is calling on Governor McDonnell and the General Assembly to balance next year's budget with additional taxes.

Four Haitian Students to Attend J. Sargeant Reynolds

The work of a William and Mary student will bring four Haitian students to America to go to college.

Danny Yates