May 20, 2008
“Disposable” Televisions
You could call this the ER for televisions and John Combs is the surgeon, skillfully using small tools to figure out what’s wrong and then fix it.
May 15, 2008
Live video games and terrible language
Forget the violence! The real concern is what the other players are saying.
May 13, 2008
State Budget constraints impact gas pump inspections
With gas prices on the rise, consumers want to make sure they are getting what they pay for at the pump. Compliance safety officers with the office of Product and Industry Standards inspect gas pumps on a rotating basis. But, In this WSLS 10 On Your Side investigation, Mollie Halpern discovers that budget constraints prevent the state from being more aggressive with those inspections.
May 12, 2008
Hair Salon Investigation
When you walk into a salon the last thing you want to do is walk out with something you didn’t pay for, and I’m not talking about a bad haircut.
May 07, 2008
New restaurant rules focus on food borne illness
The health department has changed its focus from basic sanitation to food preparation and handling.
May 01, 2008
Avoiding health insurance headaches
Sometimes benefits fall into a gray area it’s not black it’s not white.
April 29, 2008
Local lawyer charged with forgery
A Christiansburg lawyer is indicted on charges of forgery. A client who says he hired Gerard Marks says instead of filing his divorce, Mark’s forged divorce documents. There are other alleged victims named in the indictment and prosecutors say there could be more victims who are unaware their documents are forged.
April 24, 2008
How to wisely spend your rebate check
The federal government hopes you’ll soon be flooding the floors of malls, aisles of grocery stores, and doors of home improvement stores spending your tax rebate.
February 12, 2008
Oral Health Linked to Overall Health
Your mouth can make a difference in your overall health and can show the first signs of some illnesses and conditions..
February 05, 2008
How to Avoid Cell Phone Fees
Is your cell phone bill out of control? Five ways to save on cell phone fees.
January 31, 2008
Sex Offenders Via Satellite
Sex offenders are being tracked using GPS technology. In this 10 On Your Side Crime Watch, reporter Angela Hatcher shows us how it’s working to keep you and your family safe.
January 09, 2008
A Legislature Divided
The old saying that it takes two to tango doesn’t apply to the General Assembly. In that venue, it takes three: the Senate, the House and the governor.
Virginia’ Attorney General Wants Mental Health, and Immigration Reform in 2008
Attorney General Bob McDonnell said Tuesday he would focus on mental health reform in response to the Virginia Tech shootings and illegal immigration in the 2008 General Assembly, which convenes Wednesday.
November 16, 2006
The 50-cent fix
How would you like to be watching from inside your house as a large man kicks in your door – or tries to. Would you spend 50 cents to keep him from getting in?
April 28, 2006
Off the beaten path - outdoors in Southwest and Central Va.
Photos and video of the Pigg River, Staunton River, and outdoor opportunities in Danville.