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BEDFORD, N.Y. (AP) -- The Kennedy family, so practiced at public mourning, is grieving again after the estranged wife of Robert Kennedy Jr. hanged herself at her home in suburban New York. Mary RichardsonMore >> The Kennedy family, so practiced at public mourning, is grieving again after the estranged wife of Robert Kennedy Jr. hanged herself at her home in suburban New York.More >> MINERAL, Va. (AP) - Country singer Alan Jackson has raised more than $150,000 to help a Virginia county rebuild schools damaged by last year's earthquake. A benefit concert by Jackson drew 6,000More >> MINERAL, Va. (AP) - Country singer Alan Jackson has raised more than $150,000 to help a Virginia county rebuild schools damaged by last year's earthquake. A benefit concert by Jackson drew 6,000More >> Henrico, VA--Henrico police have found a body inside what's been labeled as a "suspicious vehicle" in a Henrico neighborhood. Read below for details: Henrico Police were called to the 2300 block of WoodhurstMore >> Henrico police have found a body inside what's been labeled as a "suspicious vehicle" in a Henrico neighborhood.More >> RICHMOND - No one was hurt when a building partially collapsed in the 200 block of East Grace Street in Richmond early Monday morning. Fire officials say the decorative brick façade fell onto the sidewalkMore >> Several people and dogs were rescued, but no injuries are reported.More >> We are learning about an accident in Charles City County involving a fire truck. We've been told a firefighter was seriously injured in that crash. The firefighter is now at VCU Medical Center in the intensiveMore >> UPDATE: We are learning about an accident in Charles City County involving a fire truck while en route to a house fire...
More >> One woman is dead, and another is fighting for her life after an overnight stabbing Incident. Around 1:30am Sunday morning police were called to the 3000 block of Hull Street Road for a stabbing. TheMore >> Richmond Police investigators are following up on strong leads today after two sisters were stabbed—one fatally—early this morning on the city's Southside...
More >> SANT'AGOSTINO DI FERRARA, Italy (AP) -- A strong earthquake shook northeast Italy early Sunday, killing four people, tearing off chunks of church facades and sending panicked residents into the streets.More >> SANT'AGOSTINO DI FERRARA, Italy (AP) -- A strong earthquake shook northeast Italy early Sunday, killing four people, tearing off chunks of church facades and sending panicked residents into the streets.More >> SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- For Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, it was quite a week - from birthday, to IPO, to I DO. A day after the historic Facebook stock offering, Zuckerberg on Saturday wed 27-year-oldMore >> SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- For Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, it was quite a week - from birthday, to IPO, to I DO. A day after the historic Facebook stock offering, Zuckerberg on Saturday wed 27-year-oldMore >> RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - An Armed Forces Day welcome home parade in Richmond is honoring returning Iraq War veterans. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday and will end with a free outdoor concert and whatMore >> RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - An Armed Forces Day welcome home parade in Richmond is honoring returning Iraq War veterans...More >> ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- The western United States and eastern Asia is expected to be dazzled by a solar spectacle Sunday when the moon slides across the sun creating a "ring of fire." But scientistsMore >> ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- The western United States and eastern Asia is expected to be dazzled by a solar spectacle Sunday when the moon slides across the sun creating a "ring of fire." But scientistsMore >>
Travel season is right around the corner, but you don't have to look far to find an affordable place to visit. Virginia is promoting affordable travel destinations right here in the state. Virginia is really a state that has it all - from the beaches to the mountains and everything in between.
The Virginia Tourism Corporation recommends a trip to one of our state parks for everything from water sports to mountain climbing. Virginia state parks have been voted some of the best in the United States.
Right now you can enter a sweepstakes to win a free 7-day, 6-night vacation in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Blue Ridge Parkway is celebrating it's 75th anniversary this year. The parkway itself is free.
You can find more deals and discounts for family fun getaways here on the Virginia tourism web site. Virginia Tourism Corporation
