Richmond News

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.

Virginia Republican Party delegates officially nominated Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli as their candidate for Governor at its state convention Saturday in Richmond.

RICHMOND, VA: : If you're looking to get your kids in a safe and fun summer camp, The Richmond PAL Summer Camp Program is just the ticket.

Pi Lambda Phi's Annual Leadership Convention is an amazing opportunity for undergraduate brothers from across North America to come together for three to four days of leadership development, operational training and brotherhood.

23, 2011 file photo, Mattaponi tribe members hold a deer presented by Mattaponi Chief Carl Custalow as Gov.

We were stoked when we learned that the ladies arm-wrestling trend, which started big-time in Charlottesville, had made it to Richmond with the formation of the Richmond Arm Wrestling for Ladies .

Geronimo Aguilar surrendered to the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force at his Richmond home on Tuesday afternoon after authorities in Fort Worth, Texas, issued a warrant for his arrest.

Heck, even the reggae singer was forced to show bravery. -3 City Council members are surprised to learn that the budget for the Washington Redskins training camp has increased by $1.1 million, an increase of 10 percent from its original $10 million estimate.

John Moulton is suing Charles Ward. The two are former business partners, jointly operating Richmond Trolley Co.

A Richmond-area high school student is accused of abducting another teen at gunpoint from the school's parking lot.

James City County police say a man who was dragged 4 miles by a car has died from his injuries.

The manager for a reggae band leader hit in the head with a bottle during a Richmond concert says he's doing better and holds no grudges against the community.