Methamphetamine production rises in Virginia

After declining for several years, government figures now show a jump in the production of methamphetamines.

Colonial Heights Council provides demolition financing

Colonial Heights City Council has authorized bonds to begin work on the demolition of the old Colonial Heights Baptist Church and the construction of a new courthouse.

Petersburg Man Facing Felony Charges in Homicide

A Petersburg man is facing charges in connection with the murder of 27 year old Tameka Claiborne.

Dominion Reaching Out to the Elderly

Dominion Virginia Power, state and local officials are reaching out to help elderly people survive the extreme heat.

Police Looking for Witnesses to a Homicide

Richmond police are looking for witnesses to a Sunday night shooting that resulted in the death of man who was apparently at the wrong place at the wrong time. Charles Fishburne reports that police believe there were people who saw it happen.

Amtrak launches hourly morning service to Northeast Corridor

Amtrak has added hourly morning service from Richmond to Washington to Boston… as of yesterday. Charles Fishburne talked with a Rail and Transportation official on her way home aboard the train yesterday afternoon, about why the state is supporting the pilot plan.

RAPME Students Build Underwater Robots

A group of more than 135 middle and high school students, with an interest in engineering, have been studying at Virginia State and Virginia Commonwealth Universities for the past several weeks.

Well Known Actor from Goochland Dies

Carl Gordon died yesterday, the Goochland native was 78.

Historical Society Has World War II Party

There was a big crowd at the Virginia Historical Society over the weekend

McDonnell Begins Privatization of State Liquor Stores

The McDonnell Administration offered their first round of detailed proposals yesterday for privatizing the state’s liquor stores. Craig Carper reports.