Wednesday, May 23 2012 12:04 AM EDT2012-05-23 04:04:51 GMT
From Hokie and Redskins games, to trips to France — Virginia lawmakers were wined and dined last year. It's completely legal under Virginia law, but the $245,000 in gifts that lawmakers accepted is alsoMore >>
From Hokie and Redskins games, to trips to France — Virginia lawmakers were wined and dined last year. It's completely legal under Virginia law, but the $245,000 in gifts that lawmakers accepted is also a matter of public record.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 11:41 PM EDT2012-05-23 03:41:07 GMT
The fate of a dog blamed for an attack at a Chesterfield County bus stop has been decided. The dog police describe as a pit bull, but several children at the intersection of Tracker Drive and PoachersMore >>
A dog said to be responsible for attacking several children at a bus stop in Chesterfield County will be euthanized.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 11:31 PM EDT2012-05-23 03:31:49 GMT
A man was shot to death and left laying in the middle of a desolate road in Dinwiddie County. The discovery was called in to police at about 4:15 a.m.. The victim was found on Cherry Hill Road by the NottowayMore >>
The victim is described as a 53-year-old, white man who lives in the county.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 11:16 PM EDT2012-05-23 03:16:17 GMT
Questions still surround what police are calling the "suspicious death" of a 28 year old man in Henrico's West End. Casey Barbour's body was found in a car near Short pump Sunday. His friends and familyMore >>
Questions still surround what police are calling the "suspicious death" of a 28 year old man in Henrico's West End. Casey Barbour's body was found in a car near Short pump Sunday. His friends and family still don't know exactly what happened to him.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 10:41 PM EDT2012-05-23 02:41:51 GMT
Several areas west of I-95 were drenched by strong to severe thunderstorms this evening. The strongest cells over Nottaway, Cumberland, and Amelia Counties were accompanied by large hail, and more stormsMore >>
Several areas west of I-95 were drenched by strong to severe thunderstorms this evening.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 9:06 PM EDT2012-05-23 01:06:49 GMT
A man is found dead in the street on Richmond's north side. Brookland Park Avenue is closed between Barton and North because the body is still in the street. Officials had to re-route the buses forMore >>
A man is found dead in the street on Richmond's north side. Family members fear it is 27-year-old Antoine Saunders.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 7:01 PM EDT2012-05-22 23:01:08 GMT
A Chesterfield man, accused of shoddy generator installations, faces even bigger legal troubles. Stephen Mills is now accused of taking money for construction work he didn't do.More >>
A Chesterfield man, accused of shoddy generator installations, faces even bigger legal troubles. Stephen Mills is now accused of taking money for construction work he didn't do.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 6:49 PM EDT2012-05-22 22:49:46 GMT
The State Fair of Virginia has just been sold at auction to an unidentified bidder for $5,350,000. Bidding lasted about 8 minutes. The State Fair organizers went bankrupt earlier this year, just yearsMore >>
The State Fair of Virginia has just been sold at auction for $5,350,000.
The buyer was identified as Mark Lovell, President of Universal Fairs. His associate said the intent is to host a fair at the site this September. Bidding lasted about 8 minutes.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 6:30 PM EDT2012-05-22 22:30:35 GMT
The lights are back on for some Hanover families who were powerless for nearly two weeks because the landlord didn't pay the bill. Six families, some with children, were living without water or lights.More >>
The lights are back on for some Hanover families who were powerless for nearly two weeks because the landlord didn't pay the bill.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 6:18 PM EDT2012-05-22 22:18:42 GMT
The past few weeks, I've been hitting the streets in Richmond and Henrico catching people on the spot who're willing to pay it forward with $300. Today, I return to where our Acts of Kindness journey beganMore >>
I asked Dori if she knew someone we could both pay it forward to. She told me about the friend who's like a second mom.More >>
New hours for the Louisa County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) go into effect Saturday, November 19.
The new hours for the DRC located at Triangle Plaza, 502 East Main Street, Louisa, are:
Monday through Saturday - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday - Closed
The DRC also will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24.
Available at the DRC are FEMA specialists who can answer questions about FEMA disaster assistance in the form of financial grants that do not have to be repaid as well as representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) who can answer questions about SBA's low-interest disaster loans for individuals as well as businesses. Also available at the DRC is information about crisis counseling and assistance from non-governmental organizations, including faith-based and community-based organizations.
Disaster officials recommend you register with FEMA before visiting the DRC. Then, if you have any questions about the application process, they can be answered face to face. You can visit the DRC regardless of where you live or work.
To register for assistance, call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Disaster assistance applicants who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY should call 1-800-462-7585.
You also can register:
Online at DisasterAssistance.gov. The screens will prompt you through the registration process.
With a web-enabled mobile device at m.fema.gov.
Via 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS) by calling 1-800 621-3362.
Operators are available to assist callers seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.