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McDonnell’s chef alleges forced shopping, catering
RICHMOND The former chef at Virginia's Executive Mansion claims that Gov. Bob McDonnell required him to cater private and political events and accept as payment taxpayer-purchased food that he is now accused of stealing.
McDonnell’s Final Four trip in 2011 is under scrutiny
RICHMOND Two years ago, the capital city was awash in black and gold excitement as the Virginia Commonwealth University men's basketball team made a thrilling March Madness run.
Va. legislator calls on Gov. Bob McDonnell to resign
RICHMOND An elected Virginia Democrat has called on Gov. Bob McDonnell to "come clean" with the public about the gift controversy mushrooming around him or resign from office. Fairfax City Sen. John Chapman "Chap" Petersen makes the appeal in a letter sent today to McDonnell that urges the governor to return gifts he has received or step down.
Tax bite felt while buying a car, but not filling it up
The revenue-generating pieces of a pivotal $6 billion road funding bill for Virginia kicked into gear Monday as a new gas tax took effect and merchants began charging higher sales taxes. In Hampton Roads, the combined state and local sales tax increased to 6 percent from 5 percent. That's an extra penny on the dollar, or another $100 on top of a $10,000 purchase.
Va. State Police to be reviewed for reaccreditation
RICHMOND A national team is coming to Richmond this month to assess the Virginia State Police for reaccreditation. The department's policy and procedures, administration, operations, and support services will be examined for compliance with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.'s standards.
Va. State Police facing reaccreditation
RICHMOND A national team is coming to Richmond this month to assess the Virginia State Police for reaccreditation. The department's policy and procedures, administration, operations, and support services will be examined for compliance with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.'s standards.
Virginia State Police to be reviewed for reaccreditation
RICHMOND A national team is coming to Richmond this month to assess the Virginia State Police for reaccreditation. The department's policy and procedures, administration, operations, and support services will be examined for compliance with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.'s standards.
Abortion-rights group cites ultrasound problems in Va.
RICHMOND Some crisis pregnancy centers are using Virginia's law that requires doctors to tell patients where they can get a free ultrasound to try to discourage women from getting abortions, an abortion-rights group said Monday, the one-year anniversary of the law's effective date.
Free limousine service is latest issue for McDonnell
RICHMOND Catering costs and a wedding dress aren't the only expenses Gov. Bob McDonnell's family apparently avoided in connection with the June 2011 nuptials of his daughter Cailin: They also received some free limousine service.
Cars get the spotlight as state laws take effect
RICHMOND Judging by the coming impact of new laws the General Assembly approved this winter, 2013 could be characterized as the year of the car in Virginia.
Tougher texting while driving law goes into effect
It's true - a stricter law on texting while driving takes effect today, and police throughout South Hampton Roads will be on the lookout for drivers breaking the rules.
NC Senate to take up tax package with or without deal
RALEIGH, N.C. The North Carolina Senate plans to consider tax overhaul legislation next week with or without a final compromise in hand with fellow Republicans in the House. The Senate announced Friday its finance committee would meet Monday with a tax bill on its agenda.
