PORTSMOUTH The City Council on Tuesday unanimously repealed an out-of-date law that banned guns on city lakes. The existence of the law came up in early November, when members of the Virginia Citizens Defense League brought it to the council's attention. The state has prohibited cities from having laws…

RICHMOND, Va.—Relatives of Edward Antaion Baker protested yesterday outside the John Marshall Courts building in downtown Richmond, where Baker was sentenced last week to 30 years in prison for a drug violation. More than 15 relatives participated in the protest from about 7:30 a.m. until lunchtime,…

Thanksgiving Day is intended to be a time for family, eating, sharing and giving thanks. But, for some, the day wouldn't be complete without a serious Black Friday planning session. Here is a list of store openings and special events to help you plan your shopping route:

The site will be the first permanent studio inside Charlottesville since WVTF began broadcasting in the area in 1984.

Movies opening this week

Pittsylvania County property reassessment notices began arriving in mailboxes last weekend and at least two county supervisors say their own results show surprisingly high assessment.

Lonnie Crane spent the better part of his holiday visit to the Tri-Cities shopping for holiday deals. And not just for presents, but for sheets and calendars, photos with Santa and all those items he calls “essentials.”

Threat of inclement weather postpones event.

Ridgeline ordinance to be considered in January

It is always a humbling exercise to evaluate the things for which I have to be thankful.