
Waynesboro Police make arrest in smash and grabs
The Waynesboro Police Department has made a significant arrest in a multi-state crime spree involving larcenies of thousands of dollars of property from vehicles in smash and grab thefts.

The Waynesboro Police Department has made a significant arrest in a multi-state crime spree involving larcenies of thousands of dollars of property from vehicles in smash and grab thefts.

The second-ranked UVa. baseball team begins a seven-game homestand this weekend as it takes on No. 14 Clemson at Davenport Field. The series begins at 6 p.m. Friday, followed by a 2:30 p.m. Saturday matchup and the series finale at 1 p.m. Sunday.

An early 4-1 lead went by the wayside for the Lynchburg Hillcats today as they fell 7-5 to the Potomac Nationals in the series finale.

People who could benefit from an expansion of Medicaid that closes the coverage gap by insuring more of the working poor are found throughout the Commonwealth.

The UVa. football team will hold its annual Orange-Blue Spring Game on Saturday, April 12 at Scott Stadium. The gates open at 11 a.m. for pregame activities and the spring game is slated to begin at 1 p.m.Admission and parking are free.

With a number of home UVa. athletics events this weekend, fans should be aware of the parking options available for home events on Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12.

A former Greene County Deputy Sheriff will spend the next two years in jail after pleading guilty Tuesday (April 8, 2014) to two felony counts of online solicitation of a minor (18.2-374.3).

Lucas Sims became the first Lynchburg Hillcats starter to complete five innings tonight on his way to first win of the season. Home runs from Josh Elander and Levi Hyams both homered as the Hillcats coasted to a 9-1 victory over the Potomac Nationals.

Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced today that Vireol Bio Energy LLC will commission the former Osage Bio Energy facility and begin production of ethanol in the City of Hopewell.

Today, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine sent a letter to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Margaret Hamburg expressing concern that recent FDA approval of Zohydro ER could have a negative impact on Virginia communities.
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