Northern Neck Tea Party Meets New State Senator

Last night the Northern Neck’s Tea Party hosted the area's new state senator, Republican Ryan McDougle of Hanover, a ten-year veteran of the General Assembly. Redistricting earlier this year took parts of the Northern Neck out of Senator Richard Stuart’s District 28, putting them into McDougle’s District 4. This fall he'll run unopposed as he seeks reelection. WCVE Northern Neck Correspondent Pamela D'Angelo reports.

State Vehicles Going Green

Gov. Bob McDonnell signed two bills and an executive order yesterday to begin the transition of state-owned vehicles to alternative fuels. Craig Carper reports.

The "Air Conditioned City" Serves Lemonade

Bluefield calls itself the "Air Conditioned City". It's in the mountains and it's cooler there. In 1939, the Chamber of Commerce decided when the temperature hit 90 they'd serve lemonade. John Ogle tels more.

State Police Warn of Traffic Ticket Hoax

Virginia State Police are using their Facebook page to alert drivers about a traffic ticket scam that may show up in e-mail.

Heat Wave Bakes Southside Virginia

As the heat wave rolled across Virginia yesterday, temperatures in the high 90’s and above were recorded, especially in Southside. Charles Fishburne talked with some of the
people in the state’s hot spots yesterday.

Family-Owned Virginia Forest Land May Pass To Developers

Virginia forestry officials say our forest lands are being threatened as never before, because many of the families who own them, don’t have a plan to pass them on to the next generation. Charles Fishburne reports.

Louisa Man Indicted on Internet Sex Charges

A 42 year old Louisa County man was indicted yesterday on 15 charges involving the solicitation of teenage boys for pornography and sex.

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National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a heat advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Central and Eastern Virginia.

Sabato Says Deal on Debt Ceiling Only Passes Problem on to Next President and Congress

President Obama yesterday ruled out signing a short-term extension of the federal debt ceiling, but UVA's Larry Sabato says any deal hammered out in Washington is likely to be only temporary.

Governors Discuss Chesapeake Bay Cleanup

The Executive Council of the Chesapeake Bay Program met at Maymont Park yesterday to discuss the latest restoration efforts and progress in the Chesapeake Bay cleanup initiative.