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And a few weeks ago, Gordon's friend started a social network fundraiser to help raise money for his transplant costs.

The Ashley Williams murder trial has been an unusual one for Richmond for several reasons, foremost among them she was charged not for what she did with any kind of weapon, but for what she didn't do.

"A peculiar anthologic maze, an amusing literary chaos, a farrago of quotations, a mere olla podrida of quaintness, a pot pourri of pleasant delites , a florilegium of elegant extracts, a tangled fardel of old-world flowers of thought, a faggot of odd fancies, quips, facetiae , loosely tied" by a "laudator temporis acti," a "praiser of time past" .

Last week a newly wealthy client walked into the office of Randy Webb and said, "I don't really know what I am asking, but how do we go from here?" Great question.

RICHMOND, Va. Motorists, who anticipate enjoying the extended time off from work by traveling around the Commonwealth during the holiday weekend, can expect to see an increase in Virginia State Police troopers on the road with them.

A vigil will be held at Walcott and Creighton Court at 7 p.m. Police are still looking for Pittman's killer so if you know anything that can help them call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

Investigators say a 28-year-old man was found dead in a home on Keswick Avenue. There's, not a lot of information being released just yet, because police are still trying to figure out what happened.

He's in critical but stable condition at Chippenham Hospital. Police say a van pulled up Thursday night, and a 15-year-old stumbled out, with blood everywhere.

Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) May 23--Four Richmond-area companies were honored Wednesday for their efforts to create outstanding workplaces.

A 95-year old Richmond man never thought he'd live long enough to see the Boy Scouts of America lift its ban on gay members.

The road is closed between St. Mary's Way and Judes Ferry Rd. due to a tractor trailer accident.

RICHMOND, VA. : Rocketts Landing is the place to be for the Memorial Day Weekend, a free event called "Rocketts Red Glare" featuring fireworks, live music and family-friendly activities on Sunday, May 26 starting at 5:30 with live music on the volleyball court next to the Boathouse.

Virginia Republican Party delegates officially nominated Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to run for governor at its state convention Saturday in Richmond.

The future of the Richmond Outreach Center and its ties to the city of Richmond remain uncertain, now that the ROC's well known leader has been charged with several felonies relating to the sexual abuse of minors.

The trial of a mother accused of starving her child to death continued Tuesday in Richmond.

A civil liberties group has filed a federal lawsuit against law enforcement and mental health officials on behalf of a former Marine who was detained in a psychiatric facility after posting strident anti-government messages on Facebook.

The 9-year-old third grader at Laburnum Elementary School loves to draw- everything from fish and angry birds to soccer players and presidents.

"One child will get to go to college for free... and it helps hundreds of children's come to the museum....so its a win win, we're excited about it," says Karen Coltrane, CEO & President of the Children's Museum of Richmond.

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After a shooting on Wednesday afternoon, a nearby elementary school was put on lockdown and officers remained at the school until dismissal.