Excessive Heat Can Be Harmful to Pets

While M.D.'s are warning people to be careful in the extreme heat predicted in weather forecasts, veterinarians are urging pet owners to take precautions too.

Louisa Woman Sentenced in Arson Case

A woman from Mineral has been sentenced to prison time for setting fires in Louisa County.

Nationwide Search Ends in Clifton Forge; Police Find Body in Trunk

Authorities say a North Carolina man has been charged with homicide and being a fugitive from justice after authorities discovered a woman’s body in the trunk of his car in Western Virginia.

Confederate Soldier's Paintings Online at the Museum of the Confederacy Website

Beginning today, the Museum of the Confederacy will augment its on-line offerings by making available a series of paintings by a confederate soldier stationed in Charleston during the Civil War.

Evening Gun Fort Sumter
Submarine Torpedo Boat H.L. Hunley

McDonnell: Federal Cuts Won’t Stop VA Roads Plan

Governor Bob McDonnell says potential cuts in federal spending for highways should not significantly affect his 4-billion-dollar transportation plan. Craig Carper reports.

Director's Cut of "Gods and Generals" Premiere is Friday

As part of the observance of the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership and Warner Home Video will host the premiere of a new version of Director Ron Maxwell's epic film Gods and Generals.

The Battle of Chancellorsville in the film Gods and Generals
Poster for the film Gods and Generals
Director Ron Maxwell

Iraqi College Students at Peter Paul Development Center

25 Iraqi college students, studying at Virginia Commonwealth University, are meeting with children at The Peter Paul Development Center, in Richmond's East End, every Friday in July.

The Rev. Lynne Washington, Director of The People Paul Development Center

Northumberland Board Tables One Bay Issue Only to Face Another

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors put off until next month a decision to impose a $10,000 civil fine on Richmond resident Rebecca Worley for violating the Chesapeake Bay Act. But the bay sneaked onto the agenda again when a group of residents stepped forward and presented the board with 620 signatures opposing a controversial proposed development on nearly 900 acres of conservation land the board has been considering for more than a year. Northern Neck Correspondent Pamela D’Angelo reports.

Residents hold signatures opposing Bluff Point Development

Four Indicted in Contraband Cigarette Case

The manager of a gasoline station in Fredericksburg and three other men have been indicted on charges involving contraband cigarettes.

Cantor Stands His Ground on Debt Limit

Virginia Congressman Eric Cantor, the House Majority Leader, has been leading Republican opposition to raising the federal debt ceiling without corresponding spending cuts.