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A repentant robber who held up a suburban store returned a day later to apologize to the woman he robbed. And a surveillance camera was rolling as it all played out. The robbery happened at a Dunkin Doughnuts in suburban Chicago. Alex Holmes is in custody, charged with robbery. When coming back to the store […]

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I have always found Halloween and trick-or-treating lots of fun. I still remember each and every costume I’ve ever worn. However, It’s obvious I’m not the only fan of Halloween, because… Halloween is the 2nd most commercially successful holiday in America and the western culture, after Christmas.

Happy Halloween! Be safe and drive safe or get pulled over -Halloween costumes can’t disguise drunk drivers on the road. The Richmond Police Department is participating in the Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign stopping drunk driving through a combination of getting the word out through public education and stepped-up enforcement. Learn more abut Checkpoint Strikeforce at www.checkpointforce.net […]

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For we Virginia State University alums who came out in the cold, windy, and rainy weather on Saturday, the Trojans did not disappoint.  Even mother nature decided enough was enough around halftime and it actually turned into a fairly nice, but chilly Homecoming on the Hill, highlighted by State’s 39-14 win over arch-rival Virginia Union.  […]

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A big crowd as usual expected for the 2011 Virginia State University Homecoming this afternoon on The Hill, and added incentive to attend is the opponent, the arch-rival Panthers of Virginia Union University.  As the saying goes “throw records out of the window” when these two get together, doesn’t matter.  The rivalry is one of […]

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  Robert Wood Jr. has been found alive following a six-day search in the woods north of Richmond, Virginia, confirmed Batt. Chief Willie Jones with the Hanover County Fire Department. The eight-year-old boy is said to be in good condition on his way to the hospital. Police said Robert ran away from his family around […]

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It’s a “Ghost & Goblins Winning Weekend! This weekend we’re giving you a chance to name the ghost of R&B past.  All you have to do is listen for the clues and tell us who that ghost is.  We’ll hook you up with a bag of treats, which includes tickets to see Michael Baisden LIVE, […]

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Most people I meet think lizards are weird and creepy creatures. However, I have very fond memories of all the pet lizards I had as a little girl. I found my lizards fascinating and I loved watching them walk, climb and eat. I bet you didn’t know… Lizards communicate by doing push-ups.

  African American men are wanted to portray soldiers in a Steven Spielberg directed Civil War era movie filming in the Richmond area. Must have general availability to work 4 or 5 days, November 7-15 (all day long) Other dates are possible as well. Requirements: 35 years of age and younger (over 18) Height: 6’0 […]

    The City of Richmond Offers Free Weatherization Kits to Seniors Today RICHMOND, VA – As part of Mayor Dwight C. Jones’ RVAgreen initiative, the annual Senior Weatherization Kit Giveaway sponsored by the City’s Department of Public Utilities (DPU) takes place Friday, Oct. 28, 2011 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Pleasants Hardware, […]

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 With all the latest assult stories in the news, now is a good time to check out Virginia’s rule on assault by reviewing Virginia Code 18.2-57.Virginia Code 18.2-57   prev | next   § 18.2-57. Assault and battery. A. Any person who commits a simple assault or assault and battery shall be guilty of a […]