Thursday, May 23 2013 4:43 AM EDT2013-05-23 08:43:14 GMT
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) -- The Boy Scouts of America's national leadership will vote Thursday whether to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks, a critical and emotionally charged moment for one of the nation'sMore >>
The Boy Scouts of America's national leadership will vote Thursday whether to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks, a critical and emotionally charged moment for one of the nation's oldest youth organizations and its millions of members.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:17 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:17:39 GMT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A civil liberties group has filed a federal lawsuit against law enforcement and mental health officials on behalf of a former Marine who was detained in a psychiatric facility afterMore >>
A civil liberties group has filed a federal lawsuit against law enforcement and mental health officials on behalf of a former Marine who was detained in a psychiatric facility after posting strident anti-government messages on Facebook...More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:23 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:23:59 GMT
HANOVER, VA—A Hanover County mother found guilty of falsely claiming to have cancer in order to receive donations received to a ten year sentence in April, all of which was suspended. In January, MarthaMore >>
A Hanover County mother found guilty of falsely claiming to have cancer in order to receive donations received to a ten year sentence in April, all of which was suspended...More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:00 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:00:14 GMT
Powhatan, VA—Many here in Central Virginia are searching for ways to help the tornado victims in Oklahoma. A group of women in Powhatan decided to take matters into their own hands, and are pitching inMore >>
Many here in Central Virginia are searching for ways to help the tornado victims in Oklahoma. A group of women in Powhatan decided to take matters into their own hands, and are pitching in to help in the best way they can...More >>
King William, VA—Fire crews from multiple vicinities battled a house fire Sunday evening, after a lightning strike set the structure ablaze.
At approximately 7 PM July 8, the owner of the home, located on Epworth Road near Aylett, reported hearing a loud cracking sound. It soon became apparent that the roof of the home was on fire, and emergency officials were called to the scene.
Firefighters from King William, Mangohick, Frog Level, Doswell and Walkerton worked to halt the blaze in Sunday evening's blistering heat. As a result, 2 firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion. No other injuries were reported.
Crews were able to extinguish the flames; the home sustained considerable smoke damage, as well as direct fire damage to the roof.
