Herring Calls for Federal Investigation Into Star Scientific, McDonnell and Cuccinelli

Democratic State Senator Mark Herring, a candidate for Attorney General, is calling for a federal investigation into the relationships between Governor Bob McDonnell, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli and the Star Scientific Corporation.

Sierra Club to Protest New Dominion Gas Plant

The Sierra Club will stage an Electric Slide Rally for Clean Energy this Sunday at Kanawha Plaza in protest of Dominion Virginia Power’s proposed gas powered electric facility in Brunswick County.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

It isn’t a topic that’s always easy to talk about but April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It grew out of women’s  “Take Back the Night” neighborhood marches in the late '70s.

Man Held After Interstate Crash

A 29-year-old Petersburg man is facing a slew of charges as a result of an early morning accident yesterday that followed an attempt to run from state police.

State Board to Vote on Strict New Abortion Clinic Regulations

The State Board of Health is scheduled to vote this morning on controversial regulations affecting abortion clinics. 

Post Office Extends Hours For Late Tax Filers...But Not By Much

Monday is April 15th, the deadline for federal income tax returns to be filed, and  again the United States Postal Service will extend hours to help late filers -- but as Charles Fishburne reports, it's not like the old days.

Candidates to Debate in Petersburg Primary Race

Democratic Delegate Rosalyn Dance of Petersburg is being challenged in the June 11th primary by political newcomer Evandra Thompson.

Update:  The venue for the May 6 debate has been changed to Tabernacle Baptist Church, Petersburg.

IRS Ready To Help Late Filers

The Internal Revenue Service says it's ready to help taxpayers who realize they’re going to miss the Monday deadline for filing federal income taxes.

Dinwiddie Crash Claims Life

A State Police investigation continues this morning into a deadly crash at dinner time on Tuesday on Route 40 in Dinwiddie County that claimed the life of a 20-year-old man.

Chesterfield, Hanover Vote New Budgets With No New Taxes

Both Chesterfield and Hanover County Supervisors approved new budgets yesterday, and both held off raising real estate taxes for at least another year.  Charles Fishburne reports.