Posted: 4:55 PM A jail inmate that escaped back in August waived a trial and pleaded guilty on Thursday to escaping from jail.

Posted: 4:44 PM An annual campaign to keep Virginia's food banks stocked during the summer is underway.

Updated: 6:34 PM It's one of America's most treasured holidays and in one city, the annual fireworks display for Fourth of July could be jeopardy.

Posted: 3:46 PM The Navy is phasing in flame-resistant clothing for every sailor who goes to sea.

Updated: 5:50 PM On Thursday afternoon, election officers were still counting votes for the Board of Supervisors District 3 Republican primary.

Posted: 1:26 PM West Virginia is getting a lasting tribute for its 150th birthday, courtesy of the U.S. Postal Service.

Posted: 12:51 PM The Secret Service says a letter similar to ones sent to New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been intercepted by a White House mail screening facility.

Posted: 12:02 PM A Virginia family has its aliens back.

Posted: 10:58 AM A rocket set to be launched from Virginia's Wallops Island Flight Facility will study how the first galaxy was formed.

Posted: 10:55 AM Federal highway data show that nearly 1,000 bridges in West Virginia are structurally deficient.

Posted: 10:50 AM It's not a debate, but at least the two candidates for governor will be separately addressing the same crowd at a Richmond luncheon.

Posted: 10:35 AM The Virginia medical examiner's office says two FBI agents killed in a fall while training off the Virginia Beach coast died from blunt force trauma.

Updated: 8:23 AM A local middle school student with a knack for spelling is in Washington, D.C. this week for the spelling bee of all spelling bees.

Posted: 6:29 AM Both letters were addressed to Mayor Michael Bloomberg and contained threats referencing the debate on gun laws.

Posted: 6:19 AM Three people with knowledge of the selection said Wednesday Obama planned to nominate James Comey, who was the No. 2 at the Justice Department under President George W. Bush.

Posted: 5:58 AM Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Ken Cuccinelli will speak on the issues of political and governmental transparency to hundreds of people attending the annual fundraising event in Richmond.

Posted: 12:09 AM Stores in Virginia participate in the Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. However, customers at one store did not receive exemption on some items for several days.

Updated: 10:22 AM Lieutenant governor candidate E.W. Jackson is known for his conservative views like abortion and homosexuality. One political analyst said Jackson could hurt the Republican ticket.

Posted: 12:00 AM The City of Harrisonburg approved a plan to put in a roundabout at Carlton and Reservoir Streets.

Updated: 12:01 AM The City of Harrisonburg is moving forward with paying around $10,000 to an outside company for a citizen survey to get your thoughts on the city. Some are asking if its money well spent.

Posted: 9:18 PM New York City police say two threatening letters sent to Mayor Michael Bloomberg contained traces of the deadly poison ricin.

Posted: 6:51 PM May 29 is "Learn About Composting Day." It's something you can do in your backyard.

Posted: 6:45 PM A sign that the economy is improving is the consumer confidence index is at a five-year high. The index shows that people are growing more confident in the economy and are spending more money.

Updated: 9:12 PM A judge found Rayshawn Goins, a James Madison University basketball player, guilty of disorderly conduct and obstruction of justice.

Updated: 6:49 PM With temperatures climbing into the 90s this week, it's a good time to learn how to stay safe. The elderly are some of the most vulnerable in the heat.