OUTLET: WTVR

RICHMOND, Va. – James River Family Dentistry is offering a “sweet” deal for Richmond children.. trade in your unopened candy for cash. Marci S. Guthrie, D.D.S. joined us on our LIVE show to share the details on the upcoming “Treats for Troops Halloween Candy Buy Back,” a part of the “Operation Gratitude” campaign that sends candy overseas to our troops. James River Family Dentistry’s campaign kicks off Tuesday, November 1st and runs through Tuesday, November 8th. You can drop off your candy at their office located at 2805 McRae Rd in Richmond between 8am and 5 pm. For more information you can visit http://www.jrfamilydentistry.com/

OUTLET: Coast Live

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. – Don’t let the cost of college, keep you from applying. Coast Live has advice from Access College for finding money for education when you think you’re out of options.

OUTLET: WHRV 89.5

Today, we’re joined by Bonnie Sutton, President and CEO of ACCESS College Foundation, as we examine the recent changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  The changes include a shift in the filing period, and the date of income and tax information.  High school and college students across the nation will be impacted; we’ll consider what this means for them today at noon.  Have you ever filed for FAFSA?  Join us with your thoughts live by phone 440-2655 or 800-940-2240 or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. We’ll also talk with the Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, Vice Admiral Ted Carter.

OUTLET: WVEC

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is one of the most important parts of applying for college.

And this year, the federal government has made some changes to how FAFSA works.

One change is the beginning of the new filing period: You can apply beginning October 1st of every year, whereas before the filing period began on January 1st. (more…)

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Six cyclists finished a 100 mile journey on Friday afternoon. The goal of the ride was to raise money and awareness for children and families battling pediatric cancer.

100 miles on a bike is not an easy feat, but the ride wasn’t about the distance, it was about kids fighting the toughest battles of their lives.

“These families are sometimes in the worst moments of their life and it’s very hard to find a positive,” said Eric Newman, who founded Roc Solid, the organization that planned the ride. (more…)