The state of working Virginia is not good, according to a report released today by the Commonwealth Institute of Fiscal Analysis. Virginia has lost more... Richmond Times-Dispatch

The Governor’s Advisory Council on Revenue Estimates convened this morning with a cautionary tone by Gov. Timothy M. Kaine. Richmond Times-Dispatch

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine is scheduled to meet privately this afternoon with Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell at the Patrick Henry Building, according to senior staff... Richmond Times-Dispatch

State and federal authorities will investigate the death of a high school freshman who was killed in a wood chipper accident. Richmond Times-Dispatch

A logger is dead after he was hit by a falling tree while trimming another tree’s branches in the Hardy area of Franklin County. Richmond Times-Dispatch

Funeral services are scheduled at Arlington National Cemetery for a military physician assistant killed in the shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. Richmond Times-Dispatch

The search for a Canadian sailor who never made it to Bermuda was suspended last night. Richmond Times-Dispatch

ROANOKE—In the brisk early-morning air, a few shouts among a crowd of more than 1,000 grew to an echoing cheer as a blue tour bus rolled into the... Richmond Times-Dispatch

CHARLOTTESVILLE—The University of Virginia Medical Center is adding non-competition clauses to the employment agreements of its 800 clinical faculty... Richmond Times-Dispatch

LEXINGTON—Virginia Military Institute is defending itself against a lengthy investigation into accusations that the school’s policies are sexist... Richmond Times-Dispatch

ROANOKE—In the brisk early-morning air, a few shouts among a crowd of more than 1,000 grew to an echoing cheer as a blue tour bus rolled into the... Richmond Times-Dispatch

LEXINGTON—Virginia Military Institute is defending itself against a lengthy investigation into accusations that the school’s policies are sexist... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Three Virginians were named Rhodes Scholars today, representing the College of William and Mary, the University of Virginia and Auburn Unviersity. Richmond Times-Dispatch

A Northern Virginia driver is holding a $1,000 ticket after a recent crackdown on those who drive illegally in car pool lanes. Richmond Times-Dispatch

Fairfax County police and fire officials are investigating the death of a person found in a burning car in the Annandale area. Richmond Times-Dispatch

Public schools may not look the same next fall, two months after Virginia begins a new budget year. Class sizes could grow as large as state law allows.... Richmond Times-Dispatch

BRISTOL—Police say a married couple in Southwest Virginia has been found dead in an apparent murder-suicide. Washington County authorities said deputies... Richmond Times-Dispatch

A 20-year-old Seventh-day Adventist student missionary from Virginia was found slain on the Pacific island of Yap after going jogging near the school where... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Both of Virginia’s U.S. senators say they will vote to allow debate on the Senate version of health-care overhaul legislation, but neither has committed... Richmond Times-Dispatch

A Charlottesville police officer whose unmarked vehicle hit another car as he responded to a bank robbery faces a traffic charge. Richmond Times-Dispatch

A former financial analyst for the Patent and Trademark Office has been sentenced to a year and a half in prison for stealing more than $500,000 from a... Richmond Times-Dispatch

The group that will manage Fort Monroe after the Army leaves wants sections of the post to be designated as a unit of the National Park Service. Richmond Times-Dispatch

The state is investigating a gasoline leak that polluted a small stream in Roanoke County. Richmond Times-Dispatch

More than 100 people gathered outside the downtown Richmond offices of Sens. Jim Webb and Mark R. Warner today to protest the proposed health care plans... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Sen. Mark Warner said he wants to see more cost containment in the Senate’s health care bill before he can support it. The Senate version is better... Richmond Times-Dispatch

An assistant biology professor at Virginia Highlands Community College has been named Virginia Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Local governments aren’t likely to escape the pain when the General Assembly attempts to eliminate an estimated $3.5 billion hole in the next two-year... Richmond Times-Dispatch

A Virginia National Guard soldier wounded in an accidental blast at Fort Pickett is in stable condition at VCU Medical Center and is expected to make a... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia University of Lynchburg launched the biggest fundraising effort in its history this week to support ongoing restoration of its campus. VUL, a... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Morgan Dana Harrington’s parents this week visited the Copeley Road bridge where she was last seen to leave mementos and posters at a small, makeshift... Richmond Times-Dispatch