A spokesman for Dominion Virginia Power says they are better prepared for hurricanes because of the lessons learned nearly 7 years ago when Hurricane Isabel hit the state. David Botkins calls it the most severe storm in the history of the utility. Botkins says 1.8 million customers lost electricity for two weeks. Out of Isabel, Botkins says they've improved communication with customers and local governments. Botkins says Dominion officials have been monitoring Hurricane Earl. He says they are ready to deploy resources, if necessary, in the eastern part of the state.
Amtrak says it's canceling some Virginia passenger train routes because of Hurricane Earl. Amtrak says the cancellations involve routes between the Tidewater area and Newport News. The changes run today through Saturday...
The Army says it's ordering 72 Virginia and Maryland National Guard soldiers from Fort Belvoir-29th Infantry Division to mobilize for active duty in Afghanistan....
Virginia's annual ban on feeding deer is now in effect. The ban went into effect yesterday and will continue through the first Saturday in January for most parts of the commonwealth...
A Tazewell County man has pleaded guilty to felony homicide and a firearms charge stemming from the death of a West Virginia man during a game of quick draw...