Fundraiser Perks Help Political Campaigns

One Virginia congressman doesn’t settle for just any brand when picking chocolates for campaign donors. For his political fundraisers this election cycle, House Minority Whip Eric Cantor has spent nearly 75 hundred dollars on gourmet chocolates. Sara Sciammacco reports.

VCU Medical School Sponsoring Pain Symposium

The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine will host a symposium tomorrow bringing together experts in pain management.

Chesterfield Crash Claims Two Lives

Two people died in a single car crash in Chesterfield Wednesday just before midnight.

Can-struction Event Benefits Food Bank

An event at the James Center this weekend has been called one of the most unusal food charities in the world.

Charges Dropped in Teenage Sexting Case

Child pornography charges have been dismissed in a Northern Virginia case involving a 14-year old girl who sent a nude photograph to a classmate. But as Charles Fishburne reports, there is a raging controversy about the state law and what to do about it.

McDonnell Energy Conference Preview

Next week Governor Bob McDonnell will host Virginia’s first Governor’s Conference on Energy at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Craig Carper reports.

Cameron Foundation opens new headquarters

The Cameron Foundation officially opened its new headquarters on South Sycamore Street in Petersburg yesterday.

Author Wes Moore at Peter Paul Development Center

At The Peter Paul Development Center this morning, children will meet a well known author today. Wes Moore was the keynote speaker at the Center’s 31st anniversary gala last night.

Police make an arrest in New Year’s Day double homicide

Richmond police have arrested and charged a man in connection with a pair of New Year’s Day homicides in the city, but as Charles Fishburne reports, they are not done yet.

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.