Army Wants to Transfer Some Land at Fort Monroe The Army plans to immediately transfer more than half of the land at Fort Monroe to the state of Virginia. The military deactivated the post in 2011 and a national monument was created on portions of the property.
Va. In-home Care Provider Sentenced in Abuse Case An in-home care provider has been sentenced to more than a year in jail for mistreating a 93-year-old woman with dementia.
Va. Law Enforcement Team Up in Piedmont Virginia's Piedmont region now has a coordinated regional police presence dedicated to cracking down on drug and other criminal activity.
Gas Prices Fall 3 Cents in Va. over Past Week Gas prices have fallen by an average of 3 cents per gallon in Virginia over the past week.
Va Jobless Rate Steady at 5.6 Percent in February (AP) Virginia's jobless rate remained steady in February and is still below the national average.
Judge Rejects Va. Death Row Inmate's Appeal (AP) Judge rejects appeal by Va. death row inmate convicted of killing 4 in Norfolk
Dominion Won't Seek Base Rate Increase for 2 Years (AP) Dominion Virginia Power says it's not asking state regulators to increase its base rates for its customers for at least two years.
USS Winston S. Churchill Returns to Va. Home Port (AP) The USS Winston S. Churchill has returned to its home port in Virginia.
Blue Ridge PBS to Shut Down 2 Transmitters (AP) Blue Ridge PBS to shut down transmitters in Marion, Norton after losing state funding
Va. State Police to Investigate Norfolk Bribery Claims (AP) Virginia State Police will investigate bribery allegations involving Norfolk city employees.
Gov. McDonnell Makes Ammendments to Several Bills Governor Bob McDonnell made amendments to several bills passed by the General Assembly.
Va. SCC Approves Dominion Purchase of Solar Power (AP) Dominion Virginia Power has won state approval to buy electricity from customer-owned solar installations.
2 Killed in Mobile Home Fire in Pulaski County (AP) Authorities are investigating a mobile home fire that killed two people in Pulaski County.
Consultant to Study Virginia's Military Assets (AP) Va. hires consultant to study military assets in move to avoid future base closures
UVa Official Named Longwood University's President Longwood University has named University of Virginia official W. Taylor Reveley IV as its new president.
Va. Man Accidentally Kills Self with Gun at Party Police say a Goochland County man accidentally killed himself while playing a Russian roulette-type game at a party.
2 Suspicious Fires at Va. Apartment Complex The Newport News Fire Marshal's Office is investigating two suspicious fires at an apartment complex.
10 Teens at Va. Hotel Treated for Skin Irritation Firefighters believe chemicals from a pool or spa caused skin irritations among 10 teenagers who were staying at a hotel in Virginia Beach.
Romney to Speak at Southern Va Univ. Commencement Mitt Romney will be the commencement speaker at Southern Virginia University next month.
The College of William and Mary Buying Hotel for Student Housing, Parking The College of William and Mary is buying a hotel near campus for use as student housing and parking.
Control Tower at Lynchburg Airport to Close The FAA announced it will close the control tower at Lynchburg Regional Airport, and 148 other federal contract towers.
Martinsville Keeps Top Jobless Rate in January (AP) Martinsville's unemployment rate remains highest in Virginia in January
3 Dead, Including Suspect, in Marine Base Shooting (AP) Marine at Quantico, Va., base fatally shoots 2 colleagues before killing self
Police: Teen Ignored Warning Shot Before Being Fatally Shot by Homeowner Police say a homeowner fired a warning shot before fatally shooting a 16-year-old neighbor who drunkenly entered the wrong home by mistake.
Va. Flu Cases Drop from Widespread to Regional (AP) Flu cases in Virginia have dropped from widespread levels for the first time in 13 weeks.
