Webb says bill aims to lessen fears in releasing student data

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Sen. Jim Webb said Monday he would introduce legislation aimed at easing school officials’ concerns over when it is appropriate to disclose student records.

Abdirahman successfully defends title at US 10K championships in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Two-time Olympian Abdi Abdirahman successfully defended his 10-kilometer road racing national championship Saturday, defeating a field that included several top contenders for the U.S. Olympic long-distance squad this summer.

Va. regulators approve plans by Dominion to build coal-fired power plant

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — State regulators have approved Dominion Virginia Power’s plans to build a coal-fired power plant in southwest Virginia, but the company still must secure permits from a state environmental board before breaking ground.

‘Butt artist’ reaches $65,000 settlement with former employer

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man fired from his job as a high school art teacher after a video of his work as a so-called “butt-printing artist” surfaced on the Internet has reached a $65,000 settlement with his former employer.

Most Va. fires contained, emergency officials say

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Firefighters are continuing to battle wildfires throughout Virginia with the assistance of 125 National Guard soldiers, but most of the blazes have been contained, a state official said Monday.

Presidential primaries capture college students’ attention

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — At college campuses across the Mid-Atlantic region, the rare opportunity to have an impact on the presidential race — particularly on the Democratic side — has amplified the level of excitement already present among many students ahead of Tuesday’s primaries.