Chesterfield County Has Rash of Cooking Fires

Chesterfield County has had a rash of cooking fires recently, some with serious injuries…and as Charles Fishburne reports, they have some suggestions to be safe.

Obama Talks Economy With Virginians

President Barack Obama was in Richmond Virginia today speaking with local residents about the economy and answering their questions. Craig Carper reports.

Petersburg Police search for murder suspect

The search continues this morning in the Petersburg area for a man suspected of shooting a teenager to death.

UVA Study Says Housing Crash Result of Demographic Changes

A recent UVA study says demographics, not the economy is the reason for the collapse of the housing market, and as Charles Fishburne reports, it means the market may never be the same.

Webb Blasts Pentaqon

Virignia Senator Jim Webb has blasted military officials over the proposed elimination of the Joint Forces Command based in Hampton Roads. Thousands of jobs are on the line. That’s a major reason lawmakers want more information about the process and possible effects. Manuel Quinones reports from Washington.

Webb Fights For Joint Forces Command

In Washington, Virginia Senator Jim Webb says Virginia has been "stonewalled” by the Pentagon nearly two months after Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced the closing of the Joint Forces Command in Hampton Roads. Charles Fishburne reports.

State to Experiment with Digital and Wireless Textbooks

The State Superintendent of Public Instruction is expected to announce this morning an initiative to explore wireless technology and digital textbooks in Virginia schools. Charles Fishburne has more in this Science Matters Report.

Virginia Voice Offers Read-a-Thon

Virginia Voice is hosting an reading event on Saturday featuring some well known local voices.

Arrest Made in Colonial Heights Fatal Accident

The driver of a car in which a teenager died early Saturday has been arrested.

Report Says Wind Power More Viable

Science Matters:  A report released yesterday by Oceana, a worldwide group focused on ocean restoration, claims the potential of offshore wind power in the Atlantic is far greater than other energy sources.