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Ashland Man Charged For Solicitation of a Minor

Joseph Perkins was arrested over the weekend for solicitation of a minor in Albemarle County. Perkins is a civilian employee of the Ashland police department, and was not a sworn officer.

Virginia Adventures: King's Dominion

In the last edition of Virginia Adventures, Dan Schutte takes us East to King's Dominion to ride some rollers coasters.

Okla. Tornado Brings Attention to Ruckersville Storm Shelter Supplier

The massive Tornado in Oklahoma is bringing attention to storm shelters. Capital Sheds in Ruckersville sells storm shelters, and while tornadoes are rare in Virginia, they are not unheard of either.

Martha Jefferson Healthwise: Heart Risk Profiler

In this week's Martha Jefferson's Healthwise report, you'll find out how to check your heart's health and whether your heart's age compares to your biological age.

Albemarle County Abduction Trial to Continue

What was supposed to be a one-day trial for an abduction in Albemarle County will extend into its third day on Thursday. Barboursville resident Mark Weiner is accused of felony abduction with intent to defile a 20-year-old Charlottesville woman.

The History of Tornadoes and Their Formation in Virginia

With all of the severe weather activity in the Midwestern part of the United States, you may be wondering how likely it is to have a tornado here in Central Virginia. State Climatologist, Jerry Stenger, talked about the history of tornadoes in Virginia.

Experts Describe How to Keep Guns Safe

The Albemarle County Sheriff's Office is working to make sure gun accidents, like the one that claimed the life of a 10-year-old girl in Crozet, don't happen.

Church: Va. Shooting Victim Was Pastor's Daughter

The Virginia Church of God says the girl is the daughter of Paul and Anne Hollifield. Paul Hollifield is the pastor of Victory Hill Church of God in Crozet.

City, County Officials Look Over Voting Machine Options

On Wednesday, four voting machine manufacturers came to the Charlottesville area to demonstrate their products for city and county officials from all over Central Virginia.

Charlottesville Named a Great City for Working Women

Charlottesville is one of the best small cities for working women, according to a new study.

Charlottesville Police Arrest Driver Who Fled Crash Scene

Charlottesville Police arrest the driver who fled from a car crash on Monday night, injuring two passengers.

I-64 Closures End on Afton Mountain

Soil removal and slope stabilization will require intermittent single westbound lane closure Monday through Thursday.

New Statistics Show Crime Down In Charlottesville

Charlottesville is becoming safer, according to crime statistics released this week.

Staying Positive: Dating Sites Impacting Those STD Positive

It seems there are dating web sites for every segment of the population. One website in particular provides more than just a place to find that special someone.

Group Files Lawsuit Over Va. Veteran's Detainment

Civil rights group files federal lawsuit over Va. veteran's detainment after Facebook posts

Va. Senators Warner, Kaine Sponsoring Offshore Energy Production Bill

Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are co-sponsoring a bill that would expand America's offshore energy production.

Commonwealth Atty. Herring Investigating Gov. McDonnell

Richmond Commonwealth's Attorney Michael Herring is looking into gifts to Governor McDonnell at the request of Attorney General Cuccinelli.

City Tax Deadline Approaching for Charlottesville Residents

The first half deadline for Real Estate and Personal Property tax bills is June 5.

Ammunition Shortage Persists in Some Va. Stores

Ammo shortage persists, problems to continue for several months

Mental Health Report Shows 20% of Children Affected Each Year

The Center for Disease Control released a report that looked at children mental health disorders in the US.

IRS Official Lois Lerner: I Did Nothing Wrong

IRS official in center of targeting probe says she did nothing wrong, won't answer questions

Fewer Virginians to Travel for Memorial Day Weekend

AAA projects just over a million Virginians will travel more than 50-miles from home this weekend.

Insurance Company Suing George Huguely

George Huguely is being sued by AIG for his refusal to answer questions from insurance investigators about the death of his ex-girlfriend, Yeardley Love.

Railroad Crossing Work Stalls Traffic

Work on a Railroad Crossing tied up traffic in the city on May 21. Crews are replacing the tracks at Meade Ave and Carlton Road.

UVa Wins H-R Award

The University of Virginia's Human Resources Dept. received the 2013 HR Innovation Award from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources. UVa won because of the "Super Temps" program which trains temporary employees so they may hopefully be full time in the future.

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