Appomattox River Water Authority Hears from Public

The Appomattox River Water Authority. which provides water to parts of Chesterfield, Prince George and Dinwiddie counties as well as Petersburg and Colonial Heights had a meeting last night to hear from the public about water levels in Lake Chesdin and mandatory water restrictions.

Graduation Rates Improve in Virginia

In Virginia, more students in the class of 2010 graduated from high school after four years than in 2009.

Job Commission Subgroups Deliver Final Reccommendations

Yesterday, Governor Bob McDonnell’s Commission on Economic Development and Job Creation received its final recommendations from its subgroups. Craig Carper reports.

ABC Proposal Clears Sub-Committee

Governor McDonnell’s proposal for ABC privatization passed through sub-committee of a gubernatorial panel yesterday, though his administration is distancing itself from a commitment to a special legislative session on the issue. Craig Carper reports.

Earthquake Shakes Area North of Richmond

The U.S. Geological Survey says a minor earthquake was centered about 20 miles north of Richmond late Saturday afternoon.

Verizon Refunding Data and Web Charges

Verizon Wireless improperly charged cell phone customers for web access or data usage over the past several years, and it's going to cost them.

Eyes On Richmond - Police Chief Bryan Norwood

On Friday, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church hosted Richmond Police Chief Bryan Norwood for a conversation on effective law enforcement and citizen engagement as part of the Eyes on Richmond speaker series. Craig Carper reports.

McDonnell Offers JFCom Update

Governor McDonnell and a bipartisan group of representatives from Virginia’s congressional delegation met with senior Pentagon officials yesterday to discuss  Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ proposal to close the Joint Forces Command in Norfolk. Craig Carper reports.

Virginia Wine Sales Are Up

Governor Bob McDonnell announced yesterday that sales of Virginia wines are up nearly 13 percent for fiscal year 2010. Craig Carper reports.

Kindergarten registration April 7th for 10 localities

If your child will be five years old by September 30, and you live in the Richmond area, April 7th is kindergarten registration day.