Having dodged tornadoes twice in one day, Cindy and Steve Willis decided they needed a safe place to hide. They started a tornado-shelter company and built...

By saving for a rainy day, New Kent County is hoping to brace itself for financial stormy weather. The New Kent Board of Supervisors has directed the county...

This daily column features short news items from the 20 localities that make up the greater Richmond area. On Mondays, we run at least one item from each...

Caroline Fifteen people were arrested yesterday on a total of 57 indictments in what the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office described as a war on illegal...

Caroline Fifteen people were arrested yesterday on a total of 57 indictments in what the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office described as a war on illegal...

A ponytailed man who lived a hermit’s life in New Kent County and who authorities say shot to death a teenaged intruder there this month was on the...

A ponytailed man who lived a hermit’s life in New Kent County and who authorities say shot to death a teenaged intruder there this month was on the...

Connie Plum’s students can call her on her cell phone after school hours if they’re worried about something. The King William High School teacher...

New Kent County plans to settle a lawsuit filed by the developers of a proposed regional landfill by encouraging the developers to make other use of their...

Despite the economic downturn, small businesses in Virginia are continuing to form and seek growth opportunities, as measured by client volume at the Virginia...

This daily column features short news items from the 20 localities that make up the greater Richmond area. On Mondays, we run at least one item from each...

A modern powwow is a religious ceremony, picnic, reunion, craft show and festival. One other thing: “It’s a stereotype buster,“ said...

Location : Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, Lott Cary Road (state Route 602) in Charles City County.   On the Web :

A company's request to moor barges in the James River near two historic plantations, a wildlife refuge and a bald eagle nest has inspired tough opposition...

Charles City County will receive $1.4 million for a housing-improvement project in the Gilfield-Church Lane area, the governor said yesterday. The grant...

Strong winds accompanying a fast-moving storm knocked down scores of trees throughout central Virginia early yesterday evening, but no injuries or major...

The volunteers who organized Caroline County's first food and clothing ministry aren't looking for accolades. They won't even take credit for...

Fort Pocahontas will host its 11th annual re-enactment of the Action at Wilson's Wharf this weekend in Charles City County.

PENOLA A Caroline County man is donating a collection of early Virginia histories, genealogies and manuscripts to the county library.