Power promised back in Northern Virginia by end of the day

Dominion Virginia Power crews hope to have everybody back on line today, after the snowstorm that paralyzed Northern Virginia Wednesday.

Governor Says Most of Surplus Committed

Gov. McDonnell has told General Assembly committees that much of the state's $403 million in unspent funds is  already allocated.

Petersburg Landfill Will Expand

They’re talking trash with a smile in Petersburg. Next week will mark a year since the City of Petersburg sold its landfill to Container First Services. Now, instead of facing the possibility of a million dollar expense, Petersburg has a series of new revenue sources.

McDonnell Forms New Council on Health

Governor Bob McDonnell is trying to tackle health reform on the state level with a new advisory group. Craig Carper reports.

World’s Tallest Man To Get Surgery at UVA to Stop Uncontrolled Growth

The world’s tallest man comes to Charlottesville today for an operation that doctors believe will stop his uncontrolled growth and prolong his life. Charles Fishburne has more in this Science Matters report.

Las Vegas Man Fighting Extradition to Virginia

His lawyer says a Las Vegas man will fight extradition to Virginia to face a murder charge.

Peter Paul Center Concluding Summer Programs

The Summer Institute at the Peter Paul Development Center on Church Hill is coming to an end and the After School Learning Immersion Program is gearing up.

Scott On Healthcare Reform

Virginia’s 3rd District U.S. Congressman Bobby Scott was in Richmond yesterday visiting small businesses and speaking with business owners about their challenges in a difficult economy. Craig Carper reports.

Scott On Unemployment

Virginia’s 3rd District U.S. Congressman Bobby Scott was in Richmond yesterday visiting small businesses and speaking with business owners about their challenges in a difficult economy. Craig Carper reports.

Richmond's First Charter School Opens

Virginia's fourth charter school, and Richmond's first, the Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts opened last week.