In a move to help Americans stretch their dollars, the retailers will offer a 10 percent bonus to every customer who converts their government stimulus checks into gift cards at Sears or Kmart

Free groceries or gas.  Two words that sound great with the rising cost of food.  That’s what Kroger plans to offer, if you choose to exchange your tax rebate or refund check for a Kroger gift card.

At Goldy’s Truck Plaza, halfway between Lynchburg and Altavista on U.S. 29, it isn’t hard to see the effects of diesel prices teetering on the edge of $4 per gallon.

They’re up 57 percent in U.S.; sharp boost also seen in Virginia

Bring plants in or cover them up if you hear the words frost or freeze in the forecast.

The ice cream was distributed to Kroger stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. is recalling 5-ounce bags of chocolate-covered almonds and 5-ounce bags of chocolate double-dipped peanuts because the packaging is labeled incorrectly

The seasonal writing pens’ surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard

The gray surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard

Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard

Primo said its new bottle is different because it is made from plastic derived from plants that is known by polylactide or PLA, and the trademark Ingeo.

When you think of how much time it takes to mow your lawn, it’s no wonder manufacturers figure we’d jump at the thought of a robotic lawnmower ― even if it costs thousands of dollars.  Consumer Reports just tested two to see if robots are the next big thing in mowing. 

With four airlines ceasing operations since January of this year and three of those occurring within the past 7 days, AAA offers advice for airline travelers.

The cylinder on the toy concrete mixer and the tailgate on the toy dump truck can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children

Small magnets at the ends of the darts can detach. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.

Retail gas prices could climb as high as $4 a gallon this summer, but prices at such lofty levels will make many Americans think twice about hitting the road this summer, the Energy Department said

Malt-O-Meal is voluntarily recalling its unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat Cereals produced with “Best If Used By” codes between April 8, 2008 (coded as “APR0808”) and March 18, 2009 (coded as “MAR1809”) because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The recalled plush insect toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children

There are some 13 million errors in credit reports every year, so it’s smart to get yours once a year and check for any mistakes.  You’re entitled to one free credit report from each of the big credit agencies ― but you have to know where to go.

Small parts on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children

The water heater’s flue gas temperatures can exceed safe limits and produce excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a fire hazard. Also, the water heater’s exhaust can leak into the surrounding room, posing a carbon monoxide hazard.

The candle holders could tip over, posing a fire hazard. Also, the glass holder could break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers

Surface paint in the orange lettering on the temples of the sunglasses contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard

One of the components of the composite cleaner can react with metal foil residue on the packaging, releasing heat and chlorine gas. This poses a fire and inhalation hazard to consumers.

Red surface paint on the locks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard

Starting April 1st, the Virginia Department of Health is requiring restaurants to add a warning about all undercooked or raw meat and eggs.

American farmers intend to plant less corn but more soybeans and wheat this year, according to an U.S. Department of Agriculture report.  Higher prices for corn, because of a decreased supply, could mean increasing consumer costs for chicken, beef, cereals and diet drinks. Higher prices for corn also could support the profitability of fuel ethanol made from corn, which has plunged in the past two years.

Social Security recipients who don’t get any taxable income still have to file their 2007 income tax returns by April 15 to qualify for an economic stimulus tax rebate.

AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded jumped a penny overnight across the state, setting a new record high

Chiquita Brands International, Inc. today announced a voluntary recall of cantaloupes. The product is being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.