1 hr ago | NBC29
Police Arrest Waynesboro Couple in Drug Sting
On Tuesday, May 21, 2013 the Waynesboro Police Department and the WASP Regional Task Force arrested a Waynesboro couple in a drug sting at a house in the 200 block of Hunter Street.
1 hr ago | NBC29
Valley Church Collecting Donations for Oklahoma Tornado Survivors
Mike and Judy Spitzer want to fill up a trailer several times over. It's parked at their church - Victory Worship Center - just south of Staunton.
6 hrs ago | WTVR Richmond
Governor under investigation for financial disclosure
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli said he handed the investigation into Governor Bob McDonnell's possible "financial disclosure" violations to Richmond Commonwealth's Attorney Mike Herring.
11 hrs ago | Southwest Times
EMS Week recognizes efforts of first responders
Day in and day out, Virginia's EMS providers stand ready to respond to citizens in need, providing pre-hospital care to the sick or wounded.
15 hrs ago | WATE-TV Knoxville
Under scrutiny, Va. gov's mansion a dichotomy
23, 2011 file photo, Mattaponi tribe members hold a deer presented by Mattaponi Chief Carl Custalow as Gov.
15 hrs ago | WMDT
Under scrutiny, Va. gov's mansion a dichotomy
An embezzling case that began with a chef being accused of stealing food from Virginia's Executive Mansion and morphed into a political scandal involving two of the state's most powerful politicians has some people wondering: What goes on behind the wide double doors of the governor's house? The governor's mansion is in some ways a dichotomy: It is ... (more)
17 hrs ago | Patch.com
Springfield FBI Headquarters: GSA Expected to Start Soliciting Proposals This Summer
Based on earlier reports and comments by those involved, indications pointed to a summer Request for Proposal date for the General Services Administration for the new FBI headquarters.
Seafood processor to expand in Newport News
A Canadian seafood processing company will spend about $6.6 million to upgrade a facility it owns in Newport News.
Feds OK Va plan for Medicaid-Medicare eligibility
Virginia has the go-ahead for a major cost-saving experiment that simplifies and consolidates care for people eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare.
U.Va. board elects Goodwin as vice rector
The university says in a news release that board members elected Goodwin on Monday to replace George K. Martin.
Anti-uranium forces press Va. candidates for governor
Opponents of uranium mining in Virginia met with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe on the issue and they said he's solidly in their corner, while a meeting with Republican nominee Ken Cuccinelli has yet to be arranged.
Ex-felona s voting rights, and hopes, restored
It was nearly 12 years ago that Michael Maupin lost his voting privileges and other rights in Virginia because of a felony drug conviction.
Public Invited to Jefferson-Houston Groundbreaking
Alexandria is breaking ground on its new Jefferson-Houston School at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 at 1501 Cameron Street and the public is invited to attend the event.
It's Always Christmas If You're a Politician
What is it about an elected official that compels rich people to want to give him gifts? Do they look needy? Hungry? Depressed? Is there a secret gift registry of which I'm unaware? Could it be a mentoring program where plutocrats adopt a middle-class governor or attorney general and show them how capitalism has paid off? Sort of a rescue program ... (more)
Ken Cuccinelli and Virginia's Republican Party ticket heading into the state's November bellwether elections couldn't have imagined how the headlines that vexed them a week ago could unite and galvanize the party in a few short days.
Governor sheds light on Lyme disease awareness
The Virginia Legislature has proclaimed May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and to help keep awareness on everyone's minds, Gov.
Bob McDonnell launches "Virginia Adopts: Campaign for 1,000"
While national and local media outlets focus on political scandals, sensational stories of celebrity stupidity, and other such nonsense, thousands of children remain in Virginia's foster care system.
Piece on candidates short on details
I read with interest your profiles of Virginia gubernatorial candidates Ken Cuccinelli and Terry McAuliffe.
Va Gop Nominates Ken Cuccinelli for Governor's Race
Virginia Republican Party delegates officially nominated Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to run for governor at its state convention Saturday in Richmond.
2013 Republican ticket: Cuccinelli, Jackson and Obenshain
If Virginia Republicans get their wish, Ken Cuccinelli, E.W. Jackson and Mark Obenshain will be the commonwealth's governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general, respectively, come January 2014.