Friday, May 17 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:16:47 GMT
Saturday's Powerball drawing is creeping toward record territory yet again. The May 18 lottery drawing is now worth $600 million, officials announced Friday. It's a $50 million jump from the $550 millionMore >>
Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:35 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:35:21 GMT
RICHMOND, VA—When it comes to risk of corruption, Virginia ranks as one of the nation's worst states. The problem is largely due to a lack of public access to government information. Now, a state lawmakerMore >>
When it comes to risk of corruption, Virginia ranks as one of the nation's worst states. The problem is largely due to a lack of public access to government information.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 4:43 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:43:21 GMT
NEW KENT, VA—A lightning strike is being blames for a fire at a West Point church that caused thousands of dollars worth of damage. The steeple of the First Baptist Church in King William County wasMore >>
A lightning strike is being blames for a fire at a West Point church that caused thousands of dollars worth of damage.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 4:37 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:37:02 GMT
RICHMOND, VA—Richmond was just one city to join a nationwide rally Friday, opposing a resolution that would lift a current ban prohibiting gay leaders and scouts. "Scouting is not about sex, it's not aboutMore >>
Richmond was just one city to join a nationwide rally Friday, opposing a resolution that would lift a current ban prohibiting gay leaders and scouts.More >>
APPOMATTOX RIVER WATER AUTHORITY WITH MEMBERS:
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, CITY OF COLONIAL HEIGHTS, DINWIDDIE COUNTY, CITY OF PETERSBURG, AND PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY
PETERSBURG, VA - The Appomattox River Water Authority recommends based on Lake Chesdin Reservoir filling on December 27, 2012, that member communities lift mandatory water restrictions instituted on August 8, 2012. We request that the public continue to conserve water in a prudent manner based on the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality's (VA-DEQ) current drought status for the Appomattox River Watershed Basin. The VA-DEQ is presently showing drought indicators as follows for the Appomattox River Watershed Basin:
Precipitation: Warning
Ground Water: Watch
Reservoir Levels: Watch
According to the US Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration report released on January 3, 2013, drought conditions are expected to be ongoing within the watershed for the next three months with some improvements expected.
