New Kent County, Va., officials said Friday twice as many homes were damaged by a tornado that struck Thursday than they originally thought. New Kent County was one of three areas of the state where suspected tornados struck, along with …
The state has cited Norfolk, Va., for 19 serious safety violations stemming from the death of a city worker who was crushed inside a recycling truck. A report from the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry says the violations include …
Actor Corbin Bernsen has filed a lawsuit against a Virginia Beach company seeking more than $660,000 for a breach of contract. Bernsen played Arnie Becker on “L.A. Law” and was hired by Innovative Legal Marketing, LLC to do promotional work …
Louisa County is reporting at least $80.6 million in damage from the Aug. 23 earthquake. The Free Lance-Star says the total includes $63.8 million in damage to schools. Louisa County also reported an estimated $14.7 million in damage to private …
The number of workplace fatalities in Virginia last year fell to the lowest level since the state began reporting such data in 1992. The Virginian-Pilot reports the number of fatalities fell to 104 from 119 in 2009. The state Department …
The Virginia Supreme Court has ruled in favor of an insurance company in a case that legal experts say is the first in the nation on whether insurers may be liable for claims arising from global warming. The court unanimously …
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management says more than 20 aftershocks have been felt in Virginia since the Aug. 23 earthquake. The U.S. Geological Survey says the latest aftershock, a magnitude 2.1, occurred at 5:56 a.m. Wednesday 4 miles south-southwest …
Dominion Virginia Power said Friday it won’t restart the two nuclear reactors at its North Anna Power Station rattled by the Aug. 23 earthquake until the company is convinced it is safe. The plant about 11 miles from the central …
On the afternoon of July 23, two Amherst County deputies came to the home of Katherine and David Tyree with very bad news. For their presence, at least, Katherine Tyree was grateful. “I wouldn’t have wanted to have heard it …
Louisa County officials say it could cost up to $60 million to replace a high school and an elementary school damaged by last week’s earthquake. Officials told a joint meeting of the School Board and county Board of Supervisors on …