Virginia's First Lady Hosts Childhood Obesity Conference

This week Virginia’s First Lady Maureen McDonnell hosted the Commonwealth’s first Weight of the State Conference on childhood obesity prevention. Craig Carper reports.

Congress Pushes Policy Changes for Mine Safety

Congressional lawmakers are pushing for policy changes that include more funding to improve safety at all mines. Virginia is home to thirty three hundred mine workers. Sara Sciammacco reports from Washington.

McDonnell Announces Push For Rights Restoration

Governor McDonnell has announced stepped-up procedures to restore voting rights to non-violent offenders, and promised action by July 15th on hundreds of applications he says are long overdue. Charles Fishburne reports.

Goochland Names New Fire Chief

Goochland County has chosen a new Fire Chief. William MacKay will take over June 28th.

General Gives Gulf War Papers to Ft. Lee

Retired U.S. Army Lt. General Gus Pagonis has donated his extensive collection of videos, after action reports, and other material from the Gulf War to the Army Logistics University at Ft. Lee.

Urban Summit Focuses on High Speed Chases

Yesterday Mayor Dwight Jones held an urban summit to discus police chase policies in the greater Richmond region. Craig Carper reports.

Teen Drowns In Lake Gaston

A teenager visiting friends on Lake Gaston yesterday accidentally drowned in the lake.

A Unique Lecture Series Begins Tomorrow in Hopewell

Tomorrow installment of this year’s Historic Hopewell Foundation Lunch and Lecture series will take place at the Appomattox Regional Library.

Chesterfield County Airport Opens New Taxiway

Rep. Randy Forbes (R-Va.) joined Chesterfield officials to dedicate a new taxi way at the County Airport yesterday.

W&M to Offer Degree with Scottish University

William and Mary and the University of St. Andrews in Scotland will offer an undergraduate, joint degree program beginning in the Fall of 2011. Charles Fishburne reports.