VCU Expert in Childhood Mental Illness Says There Are 15 Million Who Have Problems

A nationally-recognized expert in childhood mental illness says there are 15 million children in this country who suffer from mental problems, and most will not get any professional help for it. Charles Fishburne talked with Dr. Bela Sood  who is professor and chair of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine.

VSU Student Dies After Assault

A student at Virginia State University died after an incident just outside campus Monday night.

Pamplin Historical Park Symposium Next Week

The 14th Annual Pamplin Historical Park Symposium will begin next Friday.

Lake Chesdin Fills Up

There’s been a dramatic change in the water levels in Lake Chesdin.

McDonnell Weighs Options On ABC Privatization

Governor Bob McDonnell’s proposal to sell the state’s liquor stores was approved yesterday by the Commission on Government Reform, but the plan faces strong bipartisan opposition in the legislature. Craig Carper reports.

Experts Say the Earthquake in Hanover Over the Weekend Will Not Be the Last

An expert on earthquakes at Virginia Tech says the small tremor that hit about 20 miles north of Richmond over the weekend will not be the last, nor will it be the biggest. Charles Fishburne reports.

Louisa County Considering Fire & EMS Changes

Early this year the Office of Emergency Medical Services and the Virginia Fire Services Board completed a study of fire and EMS in Louisa County. It recommends changes in operational protocols to make them more consistent.

Deadline to Register to Vote Extended One Week

Virginia voters will have an extra week to register to vote beginning this year…which puts the deadline one week from today…and as Charles Fishburne reports, the ACLU is offering informational cards describing voters rights and urging voters to register.

Earthquake Shakes Area North of Richmond

The U.S. Geological Survey says a minor earthquake was centered about 20 miles north of Richmond late Saturday afternoon.

Eyes On Richmond - Police Chief Bryan Norwood

On Friday, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church hosted Richmond Police Chief Bryan Norwood for a conversation on effective law enforcement and citizen engagement as part of the Eyes on Richmond speaker series. Craig Carper reports.