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FAIRLEA, W. Va (WVVA)-- It could be even more expensive to pay for college starting next month.Government subsidized student loan interest rates are set to double come July 1st, and for local studentsMore >> FAIRLEA, W. Va (WVVA)-- It could be even more expensive to pay for college starting next month.Government subsidized student loan interest rates are set to double come July 1st, and for local studentsMore >> FAIRLEA, W. Va (WVVA)-- Seniors at the Fairlea Senior Center gathered to greet Senator Joe Manchin Friday.Manchin held a town hall-style meeting there, focusing on issues like immigration reform, backgroundMore >> FAIRLEA, W. Va (WVVA)-- Seniors at the Fairlea Senior Center gathered to greet Senator Joe Manchin Friday.Manchin held a town hall-style meeting there, focusing on issues like immigration reform, backgroundMore >> LOOKOUT (WVVA) - A Fayette County man was arrested Friday after police say he was caught in the act of burglary by a neighbor. Michael Ray Clark Jr., 22, was charged with entering without breaking afterMore >> LOOKOUT (WVVA) - A Fayette County man was arrested Friday after police say he was caught in the act of burglary by a neighbor. Michael Ray Clark Jr., 22, was charged with entering without breaking afterMore >> The case against a Bluefield man accused of firing several gunshots at strip club in Bluefield is moving forward in the court system. Richard Saunders is charged with attempted murder, wanton endangermentMore >> The case against a Bluefield man accused of firing several gunshots at strip club in Bluefield is moving forward in the court system. Richard Saunders is charged with attempted murder, wanton endangermentMore >> PRINCETON (WVVA) - Dashcam video from a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser has captured the traffic stop that led to Princeton fugitive Brett Bowyer's arrest earlier this week. Bowyer, a former counselorMore >> PRINCETON (WVVA) - Dashcam video from a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser has captured the traffic stop that led to Princeton fugitive Brett Bowyer's arrest earlier this week. Bowyer, a former counselorMore >> BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - A search for the culprits responsible for a rash of vandalism in Bluefield last weekend continues. On Tuesday, Bluefield Police recovered a suspect vehicle they believe to be associatedMore >> BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - A search for the culprits responsible for a rash of vandalism in Bluefield last weekend continues. On Tuesday, Bluefield Police recovered a suspect vehicle they believe to be associatedMore >> BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - The Trinity United Methodist Church building has been marred by vandalism, but the church's spirit remains undeterred. A vandal or vandals spray painted graffiti on the side of theMore >> BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - The Trinity United Methodist Church building has been marred by vandalism, but the church's spirit remains undeterred. A vandal or vandals spray painted graffiti on the side of theMore >> "We are now the largest Aerial Adventure company in the world. We have more miles of zipline than anywhere else," says Dave Arnold owner of Adventures on the Gorge. TreeTops Canopy tour, located in theMore >> "We are now the largest Aerial Adventure company in the world. We have more miles of zipline than anywhere else," says Dave Arnold owner of Adventures on the Gorge. TreeTops Canopy tour, located in theMore >> TAZEWELL (WVVA) - Plum Creek Winery in Thompson Valley, Virginia opened its doors this past March, hoping to promote tourism to the Southwest Virginia area. Owners, Brian and Donna Allison say they'veMore >> TAZEWELL (WVVA) - Plum Creek Winery in Thompson Valley, Virginia opened its doors this past March, hoping to promote tourism to the Southwest Virginia area. Owners, Brian and Donna Allison say they'veMore >> TAZEWELL (WVVA) – One local business is supporting special needs children in the area by raising money for them to attend camps this summer. Wendy's in Tazewell and Claypool Hill held the TASK SummerMore >> TAZEWELL (WVVA) – One local business is supporting special needs children in the area by raising money for them to attend camps this summer. Wendy's in Tazewell and Claypool Hill held the TASK SummerMore >>
RICHMOND, Va. - A Virginia Senate committee has killed legislation to close Virginia's so-called "gun show loophole."
The Courts of Justice Committee voted 8-7 to reject the bill Wednesday.
Last week, the panel endorsed the legislation but then reconsidered after Republican Sen. Bill Stanley of Franklin County had second thoughts. Stanley, who voted for the bill the first time, voted against it Wednesday but said he is committed to working out a compromise with gun-control advocates and opponents before next year's session.
Under current law, only licensed firearms dealers have to conduct criminal background checks on buyers at gun shows. Attempts to extend that requirement to private sellers have failed several times in recent years.
