A man is in custody for a shooting in Petersburg. It happened Saturday in Walnut Hill on South Sycamore Street. Petersburg Police say the victim was taken to the hospital, and he's expected to survive. Not long after the shooting, Jordan Whipple was arrested in Chesterfield County. The 32-year-old is facing charges that include aggravated assault. He's being held without bond. There's no word on a motive.
While many parents are already starting to plan costumes and trick-or-treat routes, others are hoping you will help their child enjoy the holiday while in the hospital in Richmond. Thomas Cage explains.Preview: The Roanoke City Council approved on some controversial zoning changes at public hearing this week. Council members voted 6-1 to approve minor changes to disputed zoning amendments that allow for greater housing density in residential districts. The amendments, which reduce the minimum width of townhouses and remove stipulations on garages and parking, aim to address the city's housing scarcity issue. The changes were approved following a public hearing where residents expressed mixed opinions on the issue. Some residents raised concerns about the long-term effects of the amendments on affordable housing, while council members emphasized the need to end segregation in zoning practices. The lawsuit against the city by a group of homeowners remains unresolved, with the council's next steps uncertain.