"Step Up For Kids" Holds Third Annual Rally

Voices for Virginia’s Children, a youth advocacy group held their 3rd annual “Step Up for Kids Rally” at the state capitol yesterday. Craig Carper reports.

Virginia Is The Focus Of New iPhone App

Yesterday Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling announced the latest piece of the McDonnell administration’s effort to boost tourism in the Commonwealth: the Virginia is for Lovers iPhone app. Craig Carper reports.

Home Care Industries to Bring 150 Jobs to Mecklenburg

A new industry is coming to Southside Virginia. Jeanne Faulconer says 150 new jobs will be created in Mecklenburg County.

Mood Dour Despite Good September for Stocks

Brian Ford analyzes the week in business.

McDonnell Lacks Votes to Privatize Liquor Sales

Jeff Schapiro says Bob McDonnell's plan to turn sale of alcohol over to private hands doesn't have enough votes to pass.

Stafford donates $100,000 to Virginia State University

A major donation to Virginia State University will help students afford college.

"Smoke" a Toe-Tapping Good Time

Writer Joan Tupponce found Barksdale's "Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming" down-home fun.

Environmental Group Wants Study of Intersex Fish

An environmental group wants Congress to fund research of intersex fish in the Potomac River.

VCU Expert in Childhood Mental Illness Says There Are 15 Million Who Have Problems

A nationally-recognized expert in childhood mental illness says there are 15 million children in this country who suffer from mental problems, and most will not get any professional help for it. Charles Fishburne talked with Dr. Bela Sood  who is professor and chair of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine.

VSU Student Dies After Assault

A student at Virginia State University died after an incident just outside campus Monday night.