In the #MeToo era, survivors of sexual assault are feeling more empowered to come forward with their stories. Despite the social movement, though, sexual assaults and rapes have the lowest clearance rates of all “crimes against persons” in Virginia.
Industrial hemp is poised to be a fast growing sector of agriculture in Virginia. Hemp advocacy group Vote Hemp estimates 2017 retail sales of hemp products neared $820 million nationally and will continue to grow.
Virginia residents with Medicaid will not be required to work in order to keep their policies since Gov. Ralph Northam halted the work requirements he previously agreed to implement nearly two years ago as a bipartisan agreement.
While the footage has given prosecutors and defenders a new tool to help fight their cases, the introduction of the new evidence has dramatically increased their workload.
A fire in East Alabama destroyed one family’s home, leaving them scrambling to figure out their next steps. But a few specific items that survived the fire are giving them hope to move forward.
Richmond Councilman Mike Jones and Richmond NAACP President J.J. Minor are planning to introduce the details of a resolution asking the General Assembly to give the city permission to make decisions on relocating Confederate memorials, during a press conference at Richmond City Hall, Monday morning.
Black women in Virginia are three times more likely to die after giving birth than white women, a trend Gov. Ralph Northam has said he wants to reverse by 2025.
From maxing out retirement contributions to checking your car insurance rates, experts say there are a few smart financial steps to take before the new year starts.
With four films up for best picture, four series nominated for the top television awards and 34 total nominations, Netflix dominated the 77th Golden Globe nominations on Monday.
Social media already plays a big role in your high schooler's life, but did you know it's also starting to playing in part in how Gen Z looks at finances? Here are the apps your young adults may really enjoy.
Actress Sally Field, singer Linda Ronstadt and the disco-funk band Earth Wind and Fire shared the spotlight Sunday night as part of the latest group of recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime achievement in the arts.
The Walt Disney Co. animated sequel has already grossed $919.7 million worldwide. It will soon become the sixth Disney release this year to cross $1 billion, a record sure to grow to seven once “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” hits theaters later this month.
Chicago-area rapper Juice WRLD, whose real name is Jarad A. Higgins, was pronounced dead Sunday after a “medical emergency″ at Midway International Airport, according to authorities.
Spinney voiced and operated the two major Muppets from their inception in 1969 when he was 36, and performed them almost exclusively into his 80s on the PBS kids’ television show that later moved to HBO.
After being abandoned in the cold and rain outside the Campbell County animal shelter over the weekend, the pregnant pup, Tilly, has found a foster home.
Saturday Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral of Richmond Fire Lieutenant Ashley Berry at the Second Baptist Church in Richmond.The sanctuary was packed was packed with her family and friends in addition to her fellow firefighters from Richmond and Hopewell fire departments.
Stafford County police are investigating an officer involved shooting that left one man dead from what officers are calling a “self inflicted gunshot wound.”
The Children’s Museum of Richmond invites all families with children who have sensory or special needs children to attend an exclusive meeting with Santa himself.
Actor Ron Leibman, who appeared in movies, theater and television in a career that spanned six decades and won a Tony for Tony Kushner’s iconic play ”Angels in America,” has died after an illness.
As the public demand for new museums increases, the Smithsonian Institution's chief says his top priority is getting on top of a huge maintenance backlog at the world's largest museum and research complex before he considers expanding.
In a Facebook post, RACC says the 4-year old, brown brindle, neutered male pit-mix named ‘Tippy,' was shot at close range and killed Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m.
Harvey Weinstein violated his bail conditions by mishandling his electronic ankle monitor, which left his whereabouts unrecorded for hours at a time, a New York prosecutor argued Friday.
“We have taken a person of interest into custody, but no charges have been filed,” said Lt. Michael Langford. “This person does face other unrelated charges.”
