Format: 2013-05-22

Powhatan Store Owner Pleads Guilty in Cigarette Case

A Powhatan man and woman have admitted to trying to hide more than $10 million in cash transactions to avoid reporting them to the IRS.

Dinwiddie Will Get Three New Fire Trucks

Dinwiddie County is getting three new fire trucks sooner than expected.

Feeding the Hungry in the Northern Neck

Northern Neck commentator Thea Marshall learns about  feeding the hungry from the founder of the Northern Neck food bank.

FBI Looking at McDonnell Relationship with Williams; Ex-chef Says He Reported Mansion Misdeeds and Then Was Prosecuted; Dems Call for AG to Quit After Belatedly Disclosing Gifts from Williams

The Associated Press reports that two people with knowledge of the situation say the FBI has begun looking at the relationship between Gov. Bob McDonnell and his family and the head of a company under investigation. 

UVA's Focused Ultrasound Surgery for Essential Tremor Called Success

The University of Virginia's ground-breaking scalpel-free brain surgery for essential tremor has been so successful it warrants large-scale testing, according to the project's lead researcher.  Charles Fishburne has more in this WCVE Science Matters report.

US Supreme Court Says Virginia's FOI Act Provisions Can Favor Residents

The United States Supreme Court has ruled that Virginia has the right to block out-of-state people from using its Freedom of Information Act to get state documents. 

Richmond Names New Manager for James River Park

Richmond has just named a new director for its celebrated James River Park System.  And, he is already on board. 

Kilmarknock Town Council Considers Budget

Kilmarknock Town Council is crunching budget numbers presented by Assisstant Town Manager Susan Crockrell.

Man Held on 40 Pornography Charges

A 32-year-old man from Bracey remains in the Pr. Edward County jail, accused of dealing in child pornography.

Politifact: Anthony List Gets "Pants on Fire" for Ad; Forbes True on Subs

Sean Gorman of Politifact Virginia has the weekly fact check.