Overnight Frost May Put Plants in Jeopardy

The National Weather service issued an overnight frost advisory for rural areas of East Central Virginia, Piedmont and South Central Virginia, and as Charles Fishburne reports, it came at a critical time for many young crops.

Warsaw Will Award Business Improvement Grants

The Town of Warsaw has offered Business Improvement Grants. 

Grete Dollitz, Public Radio Host, Has Died at 88

The voice of Grete Dollitz was stilled last week. Grete died at the age of 88 May 9. She hosted classical music programs for more than forty years on Richmond public radio  and hosted “The Hour with the Guitar” for 25 years on WCVE-FM.

Motorcyclist Dies in Dinwiddie Crash

A 70-year old motorcyclist died Friday night after a crash on Boydton Plank Road in Dinwiddie County. Troopers also are looking for a hit-and-run tractor trailer driver in another case.

Goochland School Board Okays 10 Point Grading Scale

The Goochland School Board has approved a change in the grading system for county schools.

Convicted Head Of Prostitution Ring To Be Sentenced Today

A North Carolina woman is due in federal court in Richmond today to be sentenced for running an interstate prostitution ring.  Charles Fishburne reports.

Astronomer Says Stonewall Jackson Shot By Moonlight

A new theory about the death of Confederal General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson who was shot by his own men...has been advanced by a Texas State Astronomer.  Charles Fishburne reports.

Health Centers Gear Up For Affordable Care Act Coverage

More than $2.5 million in federal funds is being made available to help Virginia health centers enroll uninsured individuals into health insurance coverage. 

School Board Members Say Dove Court Project Guts Maintenance Budget

A group of four Richmond school board members says construction of the proposed new Dove Court School significantly will drain maintenance dollars from all of the schools in the district.

Richmond Police and Firefighters to Get Raises in Amended Budget

Richmond City Council has amended Mayor Jones’ budget to include pay increases for the city’s 1,100 police and firefighters.