Richmond Taking Applications from Minority Businesses

Richmond’s Office of Minority Business Development and Economic and Community Development Department are accepting Contractor Assistance Loan Applications.

DNA Clears Man in 1980s Rape Case

DNA testing has excluded Thomas Haynesworth in the rape of a Richmond woman 25 years ago.

Virginia Apple Crop Appears to Have Survived

Virginia apple growers may be among the few farmers spared the devastation  of  hot and dry weather this summer.  As Charles Fishburne reports, the crop is expected to be normal and in some ways better than normal

Dinwiddie School Survey Comes Up Short

The 2010 Youth Prevention Needs Assessment of six through 11th graders in Dinwiddie was presented at the last meeting of the County School Board, but the results won’t be useful.

Assembly 2011: Legislators try to fight human trafficking; gun show loophole again takes the spotlight

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is looking to fight human trafficking ... and Delegate Jennifer McClellan again is trying to close Virginia’s gun show loophole.

Arrest made in Colonial Heights double murder

Colonial Heights Police have made an arrest in the murders of Joseph and Evelyn Bland.

Trucker dies in 295 crash

A truck accident on Route 295 Saturday claimed the life of a Miami man. It happened just north of Route 460.

Perseid Shower Tonight

Tonight could be the best night for the annual Perseid meteor shower and as Charles Fishburne reports, you won’t need any special equipment to see a spectacular show.

Money is Still Available for Cooling Help

The deadline to apply for 2010 cooling assistance is next Monday…and as Charles Fishburne reports, even though many have applied, there is still money left for those who need it.

Granddad Bandit Believed Caught

The FBI says it has arrested a man suspected of being the infamous “Granddad bandit,” after his picture was posted on digital billboards across the country. Charles Fishburne reports.