Heat Wave Bakes Southside Virginia

As the heat wave rolled across Virginia yesterday, temperatures in the high 90’s and above were recorded, especially in Southside. Charles Fishburne talked with some of the
people in the state’s hot spots yesterday.

Family-Owned Virginia Forest Land May Pass To Developers

Virginia forestry officials say our forest lands are being threatened as never before, because many of the families who own them, don’t have a plan to pass them on to the next generation. Charles Fishburne reports.

Louisa Man Indicted on Internet Sex Charges

A 42 year old Louisa County man was indicted yesterday on 15 charges involving the solicitation of teenage boys for pornography and sex.

James Dollins
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National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a heat advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Central and Eastern Virginia.

Sabato Says Deal on Debt Ceiling Only Passes Problem on to Next President and Congress

President Obama yesterday ruled out signing a short-term extension of the federal debt ceiling, but UVA's Larry Sabato says any deal hammered out in Washington is likely to be only temporary.

Governors Discuss Chesapeake Bay Cleanup

The Executive Council of the Chesapeake Bay Program met at Maymont Park yesterday to discuss the latest restoration efforts and progress in the Chesapeake Bay cleanup initiative.

Petersburg Man's Mobile Home Was For Growing Pot

According to police, Shawn Lascheck of Petersburg, is charged with possession with the intent to distribute marijuana and cocaine. Not so unusual until we hear the rest of the story.

Anonymous Gift Allows Goochland Library to Re-open Tuesdays

An anonymous gift of just over $31,000 to the Pamunkey Regional Library is making it possible for the Goochland Library to open again on Tuesdays.

Virginia Eagle Scout Is 100 Years Old

It's believed that Carl Torrence is the oldest Eagle Scout in the Mid-Atlantic Region. He turned 100 at the end of last month.

Mr. Carl Torrence (seated) is visited by Heart of Virginia Scout Council Leaders

Fort Lee Police Win National and State Awards

Fort Lee Police have been named first place winners in the 2010 National Law Enforcement Challenge for having what the International Association of Chiefs of Police called "the best traffic safety programs in the country."