Church Minister Charged with Setting Fire at His House

A clergyman from Petersburg has been charged in connection with a fire at his house in Chesterfield and a hate crime investigation that was launched.

Chesterfield Police Find Body of Man Wanted In Connection With County Homicide

Chesterfield County Police late yesterday said they had found the body of a man suspected in a homicide and house fire Tuesday in the county.  Charles Fishburne reports.

Largest Oyster Replenishment in Virginia History Set

Virginia is set to begin its largest ever oyster replenishment initiative this summer. It will help both the industry and the environment. 

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.