Farewell To Old Huguenot Bridge This Weekend, New Span Opens

Construction of the 54.5 million dollar Huguenot Memorial Bridge has reached the halfway mark, and this weekend, that first half will be open to traffic, and visitors will have a last chance to enjoy the old bridge before demolition begins next week.  Charles Fishburne reports.

IRS Tax Preparer Competency Test Required

Three years ago the Internal Revenue Service began registering people who prepare taxes for money;  21,000 are signed up in Virginia.

Petersburg Housing Summit Wednesday

The second annual Petersburg Housing Summit is set for June 27.

St. Paul's Accreditation Denied

In spite of an appeal for support from the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church and a successful fundraising effort, St. Paul's College in Lawrenceville has been denied accreditation.

Two Die in Tractor-Trailer Crash on Route 460

There were rwo deaths yesterday in a fiery crash on U. S. Route 460 near Disputanta.

Sabra Will Spend $28 Million and Hire 90 More at Chesterfield Campus

Sabra Dipping Company has announced a major expansion and new jobs at its Chesterfield County facility and will build a research “Center for Excellence,” on the same capus as its manufacturing plant.  Charles Fishburne reports.

Chickpeas Could Become New Virginia Cash Crop

The just-announced Sabra Dipping Company plant expansion in Chesterfield could mean good news for regional  farmers and a whole new cash crop for Virginia.  Charles Fishburne reports.

Science Museum Program Wins Award

The Science Museum of Virginia has been named a Silver winner in the 33rd Annual Telly Awards. They are presented to the best film and video productions created as programs, or commercials on line, and on TV.

Read more here at Science Mattters.

Interfaith Center Encourages Dialogue

The Virginia Interfaith Council this week launched a campaign to encourage people to try to understand religions other than their own.

Richmond’s Infant Mortality Rate Drops To Record Lows; Teen Pregnancy Also Down

Richmond’s infant mortality rate has dropped to what may be its lowest level in history. The teen pregnancy rate is also down.  Charles Fishburne reports.

Dr. Donald Stern, City Health Director