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 >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:23 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:23:53 GMT
Spotsylvania County, VA—A former Spotsylvania County Schools assistant coach is behind bars, after police say he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a teenage Courtland High School student. In theMore >>
A former Spotsylvania County Schools assistant coach is behind bars, after police say he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a teenage Courtland High School student...More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:55:43 GMT
Richmond, VA—Texas authorities confirm to 8News that ROC pastor Geronimo Aguilar is in custody, after surrendering without incident at his home in Richmond on Tuesday afternoon.More >>
ROC pastor Geronimo Aguilar, who surrendered himself Tuesday on charges of aggravated sexual assault of a minor, faces up to life in prison if convicted... More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:54:29 GMT
Richmond, VA—The Children's Museum of Richmond is raffling off a very unique prize: four years of prepaid college tuition! "One child will get to go to college for free... and it helps hundreds of children's comeMore >>
The Children's Museum of Richmond is raffling off a very unique prize: four years of prepaid college tuition!More >>
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The Virginia State Parks system is participating in a national program to start Americans down on a healthy path in 2013.
It's called First Day Hikes and it begins New Year's Day. All 35 state parks in Virginia are participating
Last year, more than 14,000 people hiked more than 30,000 miles in state parks across the country. Officials say in Virginia, 3,708 people hiked 5,583 miles during First Day Hikes.
Hikers are encouraged to bring field, guides, a natural journal and a camera.
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