USPS to Move Norfolk Mail Processing to Sandston

The United States Postal Service will begin to shift mail processing from its Norfolk facility to the Sandston center just outside Richmond over the summer. 

Virginia Lawmakers Approve McDonnell's Abortion Coverage Ban; Single Vote Margin in Senate

The General Assembly has approved Gov. McDonnell’s amendment prohibiting private insurers participating in Virginia’s federally run health insurance exchange from covering abortion.

Legislature Turns Down McD. on Fund Increase for Statewide School Division

The General Assembly has rejected Gov. McDonnell’s amendment that would quadruple the state's investment in a new statewide school division to govern failing schools.

Bolling Bids Farewell to Senate

In the closing hours of yesterday's lengthy reconvene session, Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling was honored for his years of public service.

Goochland Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty

A 67 year old woman from Goochland County has been charged with five counts of animal cruelty.

Richmond County Supervisors Talk Budget

Richmond County supervisors will have a second work session to talk austerity in regard to the budget requests they discussed with County Administrator Morgan Quicke at their work session on March 27th.

Suspicious Death in Chesterfield Ruled Homicide

Chesterfield County police have ruled a suspicious death that occurred in a house fire Tuesday was a homicide and have redoubled their efforts to find a suspect. 

Former Firefighter Confesses to Arson on Eastern Shore

Court records indicate a former firefighter charged in connection with a string of arsons on Virginia's Eastern Shore confessed to authorities that he set one of the fires. 

Virginia Lamakers to Tackle McDonnell's Rewrites

The General Assembly returns to Richmond today to consider Governor Bob McDonnell’s amendments and vetoes to legislation passed in this year's session.

Kaine Supports Gay Marriage

U. S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) says he now is comfortable with allowing gay couples to marry.