Statistics Show Virginia is Still Losing Jobs

Numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistic show Virginia is losing jobs and the number of people out of work remains high.

Pilot Program Introduces Performance Pay For Teachers

Starting this fall, teachers in 25 schools will be participating in a performance pay pilot program. Craig Carper reports.

Transportation Board Approves Route 29 Bypass

The Commonwealth Transportation Board has approved a proposed Route 29 bypass in Albemarle County.

FAA Funding Deadline Could Affect RIC

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says key airport projects across the country are in jeopardy if Congress doesn’t pass a clean extension of the FAA Reauthorization bill, along with 4,000 FAA employees that will be furloughed tomorrow morning. Charles Fishburne reports.

Dominion Says It Has Reserves To Weather Heat Wave

Utilities in the Washington-Baltimore region are urging customers to conserve energy during the heat wave, but as Charles Fishburne reports, Dominion Virginia Power, while promoting conservation, says it anticipates no problems.

Six-year Old Attacked By Shark Off Ocracoke Island

A six-year old girl is in critical condition after she was attacked by a shark while swimming in shallow water along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Charles Fishburne reports

"Gang of Six" Plan Gains Momentum in Senate

For the first time in the debt limit debate in Washington, a plan has emerged with bipartisan support, at least in the Senate. The dealmakers, including Virginia Senator Mark Warner, are running out of time. Patrick Terpstra explains from WCVE's Capitol Hill Bureau.

McDonnell Angry that State Could Lose Top Bond Rating if U.S. Defaults

Yesterday Governor Bob McDonnell announced that Virginia experienced a 311 million dollar surplus, though there could be some troubling economic news for the Commonwealth should the federal government default on its obligations.

Department of Criminal Justice Services Launches Website

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services has set up a website addressing the crime of human trafficking.

Henrico Alert System May Need to be Reactivated

Upgrades to the Henrico Alert System, the county says, may be affecting the text based notification network.