Two Arrests in Northern Neck Break-In

The Richmond County Sheriff's Department has made two arrests in connection with a break-in at Thomas' Store in Emerton Tuesday morning.

Dominion Power Proposes Holding Base Rates Steady

Dominion Virginia Power proposed yesterday to hold its base rates where they are for at least the next two years. Today's typical Dominion Power bill is about two cents higher than it was in July of 2008.

Virginia the First State to Build a Monument to Women

Virginia is about to become the first state in the nation to build a monument to the achievement of women, to be installed on the historic grounds of the State Capitol. 

McAuliffe Submits Signatures for Ballot

Terry McAuliffe submitted 35,746 petitions yesterday to the State Board of Elections to be placed on the ballot as the Democratic candidate for Governor.

Richmond County Supervisors Consider Health Plan Proposal

The Richmond County Board of Supervisors heard details this week from the School Board about a proposal to combine their health care plans.

Clarksville Council Okays Gun Repair Business Permit

Clarksville Town Council on a split vote last week granted a conditional use permit for a firearms repair shop, reversing a decision made last month.

Police Release Photos of Jewel Robbery

Richmond police have released a series of surveillance photos of the armed robbery at Fink's Jewelers at Stony Point and are asking the public for  help. 

Hanover Sheriff's Department Mourns Loss Of K9

The Hanover County Sheriff's office is mourning the loss of one of its K-9 dogs, and as Charles Fishburne reports, the animals have a special place among the officers who work with them.
 

Judge Bans Pittsylvania Supervisors From Convening With Sectarian Prayers

A federal judge has ruled that the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors' practice of opening meetings with sectarian prayers is unconstitutional.  As Charles Fishburne reports, it is a recurring issue in Virginia localities.

McDonnell Signs Voter Photo ID Bill

Governor McDonnell has signed into law a bill that will require Virginians to bring photo identification to the polls in order to vote.