Virginia Strawberry Picking Season At Its Peak

Virginia strawberries are ripe for picking, and as Charles Fishburne reports, more and more people are taking their families to the farm and doing it themselves

McDonnell Honors Fallen Warriors

Yesterday, the names of 25 Virginians killed in military service were added to the Wall of Honor in a Capitol ceremony. Craig Carper has the story.

Blue Angels Air Squadron Grounded After Low Flight in Air Show

The Blue Angels Squadron has been grounded after apparently flying too low during an
air show in Lynchburg over the weekend. Charles Fishburne reports.

Prince William Board Allows Access to Gay-Lesbian Sites on School Computers

The Prince William County School Board has removed a filter from the school system that had prevented gay and lesbian student groups from accessing support materials on
school computers.

Walker Governor's School in Top 24 in USA

The Maggie L. Walker Governor's School for Government and International Studies has been recognized by the Washington Post High School Challenge 2011 as one of the 24 top performing public schools in America. John Ogle has more.

Richmond is Home to 11 Fortune 1,000 Companies

In area business news, Richmond has added another Fortune 1,000 company headquarters. That brings the total to eleven, as we hear from John Ogle.

Virginia’s Asian-American Population Up 70% in 10 Years

UVA Demographers say Virginia’s Asian Population is both highly educated and growing rapidly....Charles Fishburne reports.

Trespassing Charges Dropped Against VCU Burial Ground Protestors

Trespassing charges have been withdrawn against four protestors who blocked access last month to a former VCU parking lot over Richmond’s African Burial Ground. Charles Fishburne reports.

Emergency Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Begins Today

Virginia’s annual emergency preparedness sales tax holiday week begins today. Craig Carper reports.

McDonnell, Virginia Senators and Congressman Want Anti Trust Suit Withdrawn

Governor Bob McDonnell, Virginia’s two U.S. Senators and Congressman Bob Goodlatte are asking U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to withdraw his anti-trust suit against the sale of a Tyson chicken plant to Georges Chicken in Harrisonburg. Craig Carper reports.