Format: 2013-05-20

Report shows “A Place to Start” is a success

Virginia Supportive Housing is releasing a study today documenting the success of its A Place to Start Program.

Virginia fourth graders top the nation in science test scores

Results of a national science tests announced yesterday show Virginia public school students are among the highest-achieving in the nation. Charles Fishburne reports.

Chesterfield real estate tax assessments drop for the second year in a row

Chesterfield County homeowners will see a drop in their real estate taxes as the result of the current assessments.

Webb not ready to announce bid for re-election yet

Virginia Democratic Senator Jim Webb said yesterday he had not yet decided if he’ll run for re-election and shook off the challenge of former Sen. George Allen,  defeated in by Webb in 2006.

The tragic life of Lighthorse Harry

Thea Marshall looks at the tragic life of Henry "Lighthorse Harry" Lee, father of General Robert E. Lee.

Assembly 2011: Payday Lending Restrictions Fail in Senate

Several bills that would put further restrictions on the payday lending industry have been killed in Senate subcommittees ... and former Governor and Senator George Allen is looking for a rematch with Senator Jim Webb for his old seat. Craig Carper reports.

No new cigarette taxes this year

There will be no new tobacco taxes coming out of this year’s General Assembly. As Charles Fishburne reports, three bills died in committee with no discussion.

George Allen launches campaign to regain senate seat

Virginia Republican George Allen has launched his campaign to regain the US Senate seat he lost in 2006.

Petersburg Regional Tourism Corp. is dissolved

Earlier this month the Petersburg Area Regional Tourism Corp. voted to return management of the non profit to the Crater Planning District Commission that organized it in 2006.

Witness's deal in Claiborne murder in trouble

A key witness, who swore to tell the truth and made a deal with prosecutors in the murder of Tameka Claiborne, has a problem.