Earns Smithfield Foods

2010-03-11T05:17:32Z

DILE - In this March 10, 2009 file photo, Smithfield Food products are on display at the Ukrops store in Richmond, Va. Meat processor Smithfield Foods returned to a profit in the third quarter Thursday, March 11, 2010, partly due to strength in its packaged meats business and higher sales overseas. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, file)

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CAA William Mary Old Dominion Basketball

2010-03-08T19:18:07Z

Old Dominion forward Gerald Lee, center, is defended by Williams & Mary's David Schneider (2) and Marcus Kitts (45) during the first half of an William & Mary's Danny Sumner defends against Northeastern's Matt Janning during the first half of a Colonial Athletic Association...

CAA Virginia Commonwealth George Mason Basketball

2010-03-06T14:18:09Z

Virginia Commonwealth's Larry Sanders, left, drives around George Mason's Ryan Pearson during first half action of an NCAA college basketball game at the Leon Spencer drives to the basket against James Madison's Pierre Curtis, left, and Matt Parker during Game 4 of the Colonial Athletic Association men's basketball championship at the

Afghanistan

2010-02-27T05:45:36Z

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Van Forbes, from Decatur, AL, of the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, left, and U.S. Staff Sgt. Christopher Wootton, 25, from Richmond, VA, of the 422 Civil Affairs Battalion, wear memorial bracelets ...

Romney Redux

2010-02-22T11:23:21Z

FILE - In this May 29, 2009 file photo, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, center, joins Virginia's former Attorney General Bob McDonnell, left, and Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling during a news conference in George Washington guard Tony Taylor (3) drives between Richmond's David Gonzalvez (5) and Dan Geriot (41) during the first half of an NCAA college basketb...

Richmond Fordham Basketball

2010-02-17T19:16:36Z

Richmond's David Gonzalvez, left, shoots with Fordam's Chris Gaston defending during first-half NCAA college basketball game action at the Robins Center in Virginia sales taxes as traditional stores advanced Wednesday from a Senate committee.</p><p>On a voice vote with only one dissent, the Temple's Ramone Moore, right, drives around Richmond's Ryan Butler (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Robins C...

Winter Storm

2010-01-30T14:04:29Z

Alli, front, and Buddy go for a romp along Monument Avenue, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 in Richmond, Va.. A storm that blanketed the South with snow Saturday had children eager to sled down hills, while grown-ups were warned to stay off slippery roads as officials worked to clear a mess of wrecks and downed power lines. (AP Photo/Richmond Times-Dispatch...

Obama GOP Reaction

2010-01-27T20:31:55Z

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell gestures to his wife prior to delivering the Republican Response to the State of the Union in the Virginia House of Delegates chambers at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Gov. Bob McDonnell delivers his State of the Commonwealth Address before a joint session of the Virginia General Assembly in the House chambers at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., Monday, Jan. 18, 2010. (AP Photo/

IT consultant CapTech to hire 50, expand HQ

2010-02-22T20:17:55Z

<div id="subtitle">IT consultant CapTech to hire 50, expand headquarters in Richmond, Va., area</div><div><p>Information technology consultant CapTech says it plans to hire 50 people this year and expand its Richmond headquarters.</p><p>The company said Thursday that its growth rate last year was 15 percent. The growth came despite the recessio...

Going Hollywood (Cemetery) in Richmond, Virginia

2010-02-22T23:22:31Z

Rolling hills and winding paths take you through a huge slice of Virginia?s history with many notable and famous people laid to rest in this beautiful sprawling cemetery on the banks of the James River. Two U.S. Presidents are buried here, President?s James Tyler (10th President) and John Monroe (5th President);...

More than 34,000 in Va. lack power in storm's wake

2010-02-23T13:00:59Z

<div id="subtitle">More than 34,000 in Virginia still lack power, poor road conditions hamper recovery</div><div><p>Appalachian Power says poor road conditions are hampering efforts to restore electricity to its customers in Virginia.</p><p>The utility reported 34,150 outages Monday mo...

Storm Rdp

2009-12-19T09:30:32Z

Workers shovel snow along a walkway at the open but deserted Short Pump Mall in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 during a winter storm. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

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Slow-going on roads as snow storms hits East Coast

2010-02-23T13:46:13Z

<div><p>A treacherous wintry storm slammed the East Coast on Saturday, dumping more than a foot of snow in some areas and creating misery for motorists on the weekend before Christmas.</p><p>Officials urged residents to stay indoors, and many heeded the warning. A mall near Richmond, Va., typically busy this time of year, was nearly deserted as stores opened. Airports can...

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