CHESTER, Va. (AP) — Disney magic is coming to four Chesterfield schools.
Most railroad workers weren't surprised that Congress intervened this week to block a railroad strike, but they were disappointed because they say the deals lawmakers imposed didn't do enough to address their quality of life concerns about demanding schedules and the lack of paid sick time. …
The United States' newest nuclear stealth bomber has made its public debut after years of secret development. The new bomber is part of the Pentagon’s answer to rising concerns over a future conflict with China. The B-21 Raider is the first new American bomber aircraft built in more than 30 …
A prosecutor says the former medical director of a Virginia hospital that serves vulnerable children has been charged with four felony sex crimes in connection with abuse at the facility years ago. Court records indicate a grand jury indicted Dr. Daniel Davidow last month. Davidow was the lo…
The nation’s largest public utility is recommending replacing an aging coal burning power plant with natural gas, ignoring calls for the Tennessee Valley Authority to speed its transition to renewable energy. TVA on Friday announced the completion of its environmental impact statement for re…
Legislation to avert a freight rail strike in the United States is headed to President Joe Biden's desk. A bill to avoid the strike won final approval Thursday, clearing the Senate in a bipartisan vote. The bill will bind rail companies and workers to a proposed settlement that was reached b…
Since the recovery of sunken treasure began decades ago from an 1857 shipwreck off the coast of South Carolina, tens of millions of dollars worth of gold has been sold. But scientists, historians and collectors say that the real fortunes will begin to hit the auction block on Saturday in Ren…
ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:
The United States' newest nuclear stealth bomber has made its public debut after years of secret development. The new bomber is part of the Pentagon’s answer to rising concerns over a future conflict with China. The B-21 Raider is the first new American bomber aircraft built in more than 30 years. The Pentagon provided the public its first glimpse of the Raider at an invitation-only event in Palmdale, California, on Friday. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin calls it “the embodiment of America’s determination to defend the republic that we all love.” Falls Church, Virginia-based Northrop Grumman is building the Raider, which will take its first flight next year.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Virginia Lottery's "Pick 4 Night" game were:
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Virginia Lottery's "Pick 3 Night" game were:
A prosecutor says the former medical director of a Virginia hospital that serves vulnerable children has been charged with four felony sex crimes in connection with abuse at the facility years ago. Court records indicate a grand jury indicted Dr. Daniel Davidow last month. Davidow was the longtime medical director of the Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents. In a separate civil lawsuit, more than three dozen former female patients allege Davidow sexually abused them during physical exams. Davidow has previously denied the allegations. An attorney for Davidow declined comment to The Associated Press Friday.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Cash4Life" game were:
The nation’s largest public utility is recommending replacing an aging coal burning power plant with natural gas, ignoring calls for the Tennessee Valley Authority to speed its transition to renewable energy. TVA on Friday announced the completion of its environmental impact statement for replacing the Cumberland Fossil Plant near Cumberland City, Tennessee. TVA says in a news release that solar and battery storage would be more costly and time-consuming than gas. The recommendation still needs the approval of TVA President and CEO Jeff Lyash. He has previously spoken in favor of gas. The announcement drew immediate backlash from groups that include the Center for Biological Diversity, which calls the plan “reckless.”
While deployed to provide security in Kenya, five soldiers from the Virginia Army National Guard found companionship and a small sense of home when they stumbled upon a litter of puppies.
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One year after announcing salary increases for new and current police officers, the Lynchburg Police Department is beginning to see results.
MARTINSVILLE — A man shot by police Friday on U.S. 220 in Ridgeway has been identified.
STAFFORD COUNTY — The family that decorated a lone white cedar tree along a busy parkway in southern Stafford County last year dressed up the same tree Sunday to once again bring a dose of holiday joy to passing motorists.
The U.S. Navy and local police departments are investigating the death of a total of four sailors assigned to the Norfolk naval maintenance center who have been found dead in recent weeks.
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Roanoke police have disclosed that a suspect was arrested last month and charged with first-degree murder in a woman’s July 2019 fatal shooting.
Antoine Thompson, who faces a likely seven-year prison term for drug dealing, now has a sentencing date in January.
An emergency substantial risk order was filed against Douglas P. England, 46, of Vinton in July after he made threats over the phone to kill public officials.
The TRIAD program is designed to improve relationships between law enforcement and senior citizens, who are vulnerable to targeted scams and fraud.
One issue involves abandoned signs at closed businesses.
The prize for the best 2023 Dano Award nomination is a bestselling autobiography you've probably never heard of — because it sold like hotcakes in 1926.
One of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s main priorities during this year’s General Assembly session will be to consolidate the state’s workforce development programs, according to Secretary of Labor Bryan Slater.
Two special use permits to develop a proposed RV site and other lakeside amenities in Moneta were approved Monday in split votes by the Bedford County Board of Supervisors.