The First Accused Pirate In Nearly 200 Years Is About To Enter An American Prison

A Somali national who admitted his role in an April 10th attack on the US Navy ship Ashland off the coast of Africa has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, the first person to be sentenced for an attack on a vessel on the high seas since 1820. Charles Fishburne reports.

Postal Deadlines for Military Personnel Abroad Are This Weekend

The U.S. Postal Service has sent out its first of several holiday greetings--and reminders-- that holiday mail deadlines are closer than you think. Charles Fishburne reports.

Irish Eyes Not Smiling; Investors Hedging Bets after SEC Hedge Fund Raids

Brian Ford offers his weekly analysis of business news.

May All Your Christmases Be White

Barksdale Theater's production of White Christmas is a holiday classic.

"Comfort and Joy" Reviewed

Joan Tupponce reviews Richmond Triangle Players latest production.

Triple A warns of possible three-dollar-a-gallon gasoline by Christmas

Triple A MidAtlantic says three dollar a gallon gasoline could come by Christmas across the country. Charles Fishburne reports.

Agritourism a Growing Business In Virginia

Agritourism is a growing business in Virginiat with $13 million in annual sales the last time figures were available. But there is another story about how it can, in many cases,  save small farms that might otherwise be lost to developement, high-taxes and mass production. Charles Fishburne reports on a farm and a general store near Leesburg that survive on tourism.

Virginia Receives a First-in-the-nation Grant to Help Next Generation of Health-care Workers

Virginia has become the only state in the nation to be awarded an almost two million dollar health workforce grant, to find and teach the next generation of healthcare professionals. Charles Fishburne reports.

Councilman Marty Jewell Not Convinced on New Jail Proposals

Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones is continuing to solicit contractors to offer proposals for a new city jail on the site of the current jail on Fairfield Way, though one councilman wants further details on proposals for alternative sites. Craig Carper reports.

Governor's Revenue Experts Advise Caution

Analyst Jeff Schapiro's weekly take on the week in Virginia politics.