Format: 2013-05-25

New Measure Shows Pockets of Poverty Overlooked in Official Figures

Researchers at the University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service say there is more poverty in Northern Virginia than previously recorded, and they have unveiled a new measure they say is a more accurate way to determine economic distress in a region.

Homeowners Move to Block Benedictine Move

Benedictine College Preparatory School plans to move its cadets into the renovated Benedictine Abbey on River Road in Goochland.

Benedictine Attorney Darvin Satterwhite.

Triple A Says Fewer Virginians Will Travel This Holiday Weekend

Triple A says fewer Virginians are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the Memorial Day weekend.

Fourth Arrest in Mecklenburg County Murder

A fourth arrest has been made in connection with the murder of Markee McKnight in Mecklenburg County.

Petersburg Police Raid Stores Selling Synthetic Marijuana

On Saturday, armed with search warrants, Petersburg Police seized 2,500 packets of synthetic marijuana, known as “spice," at two locations, Gulf Express and an Exxon Station, both on South Crater Road. The stores were selling the stuff under the brand name “Head Stash.”

Some of the 2,500 packets of synthetic marijuana seized by Petersburg Police ove

Dems Say GOP Candidates' Views on Gay Rights Hurt Virginia

Virginia Democrats say Republican gubernatorial nominee Ken Cuccinelli and Lieutenant Governor nominee E. W. Jackson’s anti-homosexual positions are bad for the Commonwealth and bad for business.

Supreme Court to Tackle Prayer at Government Meetings

The United States Supreme Court will consider the constitutional limits on prayers during legislative sessions, accepting an appeal from a New York town that starts most council meetings with a Christian invocation. 

Forest Rangers Will Prosecute to Keep Wilderness Natural

A Southwest Virginia man has been found guilty of bear baiting and damaging natural resources in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.  As Charles Fishburne reports, forest service personnel are vigorous in defending some of America's last wilderness areas.

Child Dies in Crozet Shooting

Police continue their investigation into a tragic shooting that happened around 10 yesterday morning in Crozet.

Henrico Man Charged With Murder of His Three-Year-Old Son

A Henrico County man has been arrested and charged with murdering his three-year old son.