Virginia releasing $21.5 million in storm water funding

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Twenty-five Virginia cities, towns and counties are sharing about $21.5 million in grant money to fund storm water pollution projects. Gov ...

Virginia ranks at top of health preparedness index

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Gov. Terry McAuliffe says Virginia ranks at the top of a national assessment of states' preparedness for health emergencies. The National ...

More than 1,000 veterans hired through Virginia program

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ More than 1,450 veterans were hired in the most recent quarter through a Virginia program advocating the hiring of former military ...

Roanoke Fire-EMS Appoints New Deputy Chief

From Roanoke Fire-EMS: We are pleased to announce that Melvin Sanders is being promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief effective December 23, 2014 ...

Ex-Va. gov’s lawyers want longer sentencing memo

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's lawyers are seeking permission to file a longer-than-usual brief about his sentencing on federal corruption charges ...

VMT bus heads to NC to check on 611

The Virginia Museum of Transportation has chartered a bus and heads to Spencer, North Carolina on Thursday to check on progress in restoring its J-611 ...

W&L’s Lee Chapel and Museum to undergo renovations

LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) _ Washington and Lee University in Lexington says the Lee Chapel and Museum is closing for renovations and upgrades. The school says ...

Greek group says U.Va.’s suspension isn’t answer

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) _ A national sorority advocacy group says the University of Virginia's suspension of Greek activities isn't the answer to resolving sexual assault ...

McAuliffe says Medicaid expansion a good idea

Governor McAuliffe says the Affordable Care Act is now "the law of the land"... once again urging state lawmakers to consider Medicaid expansion that would ...

This year’s flu season appears to be rougher than normal

This year's flu season may turn out to be a rough one, a combination of a harsher-than-normal strain and shots that are not a perfect ...

More than 3,800 state workers in poverty zone

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Nearly 4 percent of Virginia's state employees are paid below the federal poverty level. The Richmond Times-Dispatch says state figures show ...

UVA President outlines components of action plan for safety

UVA President Teresa Sullivan yesterday announced key components of an action plan designed to achieve a climate of safety at the University of Virginia. The plan ...

McAuliffe in Roanoke to promote Affordable Care Act

Governor Terry McAuliffe made a  stop in Roanoke today - helping people enroll in plans available under the Affordable Health Care Act ... more from ...

Underage drinking is never a good idea says Prevention Council

Sometimes adults are tempted to relax the rules a bit around the holidays - even allowing those under 21 to have alcohol. A local organization ...

Md. woman charged with lying to Bedford Co. grand jury

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A Maryland woman faces a perjury charge in Virginia stemming from the investigation of the 1975 disappearance of two young sisters ...

Groups urge UVa to reinstate fraternity activities

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) _ National fraternity and sorority organizations are urging the University of Virginia to lift its  suspension of Greek activities after Rolling Stone ...

Updated: Roanoke Co. police seek missing man

UPDATE:  Roanoke County police say Taylor has been located and is safe. --- Roanoke County police are asking for assitance in locating a man missing ...

Roanoke police chief speaks about department tactics

People have no constitutional right to resist lawful arrest by a police officer ... that's the message from Roanoke City police chief Chris Perkins ...

Natural gas industry, conservationists both pleased with forest fracking de...

Both conservationists and the oil and natural gas industry sound generally pleased with a recent decision on "fracking" in the George Washington National Forest. The ...

Fewer workers hurt on the job last year in Virginia

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A federal study shows the rate of workplace injuries dropped last year in Virginia and remained below the national average. The ...