- Prescription Drugs are a Big Problem for the Valley
Prescription drugs are a dangerous drug that the DEA said seven million Americans abuse. In fact, prescription drugs cause more deaths than heroine and cocaine combined. The rapid growing trend of abuse is fueling a new war on drugs here in the Valley....
- 2 Va Counties Added to Disaster Aid List
Residents in Albemarle and King George counties are now eligible for federal disaster assistance to help recover from the Aug. 23 earthquake and its aftershocks....
- Black Ice is a Threat for Road Safety Thursday Morning
It was hard to believe that snow was a major concern on Wednesday, after a few weeks of what seemed like spring weather. But actually the for chance ice on the roads on Thursday morning poses more of a danger for drivers than the flurries....
- Meth Lab Bust in Elkton
Rush Drug Task Force executed a search warrant for a residence in Elkton on Wednesday morning. Investigators came across a secretive methamphetamine lab....
- Veteran Goes Back to College after Serving Overseas
Some Valley veterans have decided to head back to school after they serve instead of reenlisting. One veteran at James Madison University explained why he chose to go back to school....
- Voting Laws to Get More Strict in Va.
Virginia voting laws are very close to becoming more strict. A bill passed in Virginia's senate requires all voters to show official identification before casting their ballot....
- Fights Detailed at Start of Lacrosse Player Trial
A former University of Virginia lacrosse player and the ex-girlfriend he is accused of killing had fights often and traded angry emails in the months before her death....
- Man Sentenced after Stealing Brother's Identity
A Staunton man who used his brother’s identity to obtain a passport was sentenced Tuesday. The charges resulted from a cooperative investigation by the Staunton Police Department and
the United States Department of State Diplomatic Security Service....
- Virginia Students Third in Nation in Advanced Placement Tests
For a fifth consecutive year, Virginia students rank third in the nation in achievement on Advanced Placement (AP) tests. More than one in four of Virginia’s 2011 public high school graduates demonstrated college-level achievement....
- Va Bill Banning Unauthorized GPS Tracking Advances
A House of Delegates committee has endorsed legislation to prohibit the unauthorized use of GPS or other electronic tracking devices....