Virginia U.S. Senators are supporting a move to make birth control accessible at pharmacies across the country. The Access To Birth Control Act would ensure that pharmacies have timely access to the drugs and that there would be penalties for any pharmacy that creates and environment in which someone feels uncomfortable getting the contraception.
A nonprofit dedicated to kids battling cancer has reason to celebrate. Connor's Heroes announced this weekend that they set a new record at Friday night's fundraiser. The 13th annual Heroes Art Ball raised 641-thousand dollars. The money was raised by selling paintings made by children and local artists. One painting sold for over 100-thousand dollars. CBS 6 reports that painting will be on display at the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU.