Lt. Gov. Fairfax admits to ‘consensual encounter’ with accuser in statement
RICHMOND, Va. - As Virginia's governor and attorney general face racist photo allegations, a statement from Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Wednesday admits that he had a "consensual encounter" with the woman...
View ArticleVirginia AG Herring admits to past ‘brown makeup,’ adds to state’s blackface...
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring admitted to wearing a "brown makeup," while he was in college in 1980. This news comes after Gov. Ralph Northam faced calls for him to step down...
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Rep. Bobby Scott told a year ago Fairfax had ‘#MeToo allegation,’ sources say
The woman accusing Justin Fairfax of sexual assault told a Democratic congressman a year ago that the Virginia lieutenant governor had a “#MeToo allegation” against him, sources tell CNN, though Rep....
View ArticleWeighing possible economic impact of Virginia’s blackface, sexual assault...
RICHMOND, Va. - Could the political drama unfolding in Richmond impact future business opportunities for the state? News 3 met with Dr. Bob McNab, who is an economics expert and professor at Old...
View ArticleUniversity of Richmond president issues statement on ‘repulsive’ racist...
RICHMOND, Va. – Thursday, the president of the University of Richmond issued a statement on a racist photo that appeared in a 1980 yearbook. President Ronald A. Crutcher said the image, which had been...
View ArticleLegislators cut bipartisan deal that would give $1 billion to Virginia taxpayers
RICHMOND, Va. — After a week of controversy involving the Commonwealth top three elected officials, it’s business as usual for lawmakers at the General Assembly, according to CBS 6. Virginia...
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Advocates still pushing for Virginia to ratify Equal Rights Amendment
(Capital News Service) RICHMOND, Va. – You would never know from the gathering of more than 50 ERA advocates this week that resolutions to ratify the federal Equal Rights Amendment died in a House of...
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Will drama in Richmond impact Virginia tourism?
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - Could the drama going on with lawmakers in Richmond impact tourism in the state? According to tourism officials, 19 million people visited Virginia Beach in 2017. They spend a lot...
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VCU to build $350 million inpatient children’s facility
Photo courtesy: CBS 6 RICHMOND, Va. — Children will soon have a new place to get healthy in Richmond. Virginia Commonwealth University Health System and Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU announced...
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Devastating jump leads Virginia man to the love of his life
RICHMOND, Va. -- A fateful jump into the James River cost Hanover native Cole Sydnor the use of his arms and legs. In August 2011, the then-15-year-old Atlee High School athlete dove into the river...
View ArticleDog intentionally set on fire after being tied to pole in Virginia park
RICHMOND, Va. – An investigation is underway after a dog was set on fire while tied to a pole in Abner Clay Park Sunday evening. The male pit bull with a camo collar was covered in accelerant and...
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Get excited! ‘Hamilton’ is coming to Norfolk, Richmond with 24 shows each
Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment RICHMOND, Va. — The national...
View ArticleFour Lt. Gov. Fairfax staffers resign in wake of sexual assault allegations
RICHMOND, Va. - Four staffers for Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax have left their positions in the wake of the sexual assault allegations against him, according to CNN. CNN Washington correspondent...
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Richmond’s ‘Boulevard’ to become ‘Arthur Ashe Boulevard’ after city council vote
RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond City Council voted to rename the Boulevard after one of the city’s most accomplished Richmonders . “Arthur Ashe Boulevard” will span the length of the current Boulevard from...
View ArticleVirginia expresses ‘profound regret’ for history of lynchings
Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment RICHMOND, Va. — Outlining a “dark and shameful chapter of American history,” state legislators have unanimously passed resolutions to...
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Massachusetts District Attorney reaches out to one of Justin Fairfax’s accusers
RICHMOND, Va. – Suffolk County Massachusetts District Attorney Rachel Rollins sent a letter to the law firm representing one of Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax’s accusers indicating her office is willing to...
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Bill to raise tobacco sale age to 21 in Virginia has now passed House and Senate
Legislation that would change the legal smoking age from 18 to 21 has passed the Senate. The final step for this to become a law would be for Gov. Northam to sign off on it. The Virginia House of...
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Catholic Church releases list of local clergy with ‘substantiated’ sexual...
RICHMOND, Va. - A list released by the Catholic Diocese of Richmond has named clergy members with substantiated sexual assault allegations against them who have - or had - connections to the Hampton...
View ArticleBill to increase penalty for animal cruelty in Virginia moves forward in...
RICHMOND, Va. – Someone tied up a dog to a pole, covered him with accelerant, and then intentionally set the dog on fire this week in a park. Tommie is recovering, but has burns to more than 40% of his...
View ArticleAdvocates expect increase in victims coming forward after Catholic sexual...
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - It has been one day since the Catholic Diocese of Richmond released a list of priests who have substantiated claims of sexual abuse against them. Area advocacy groups for...
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