UVA Law Professors Figure Prominently in US Supreme Court WalMart Decision

The United States Supreme Court has cited the work of three University of Virginia law professors in its landmark ruling that put the brakes on a massive job discrimination suit against Walmart. Charles Fishburne reports.

Navy Looking for Practice Landing Field

The Emporia Greensville Regional Airport has submitted a proposal for E-2 Hawkeye and C-2 Greyhound Naval aircraft to practice low altitude passes and touch and go maneuvers.

Civil War Trust Works to Preserve Grant's Campsite

The Civil War Trust is working to raise money to acquire the property that served as Union Army headquarters for the 1864 Battle of the Wilderness.

Virginia Tech Engineering Students Win National ecoCar Competition

Virginia Tech engineering students have just won a national competition by building a hybrid-electric next-generation automobile that practically runs on fumes. Charles Fishburne has more in this Science Matters report.

Blue Crab Harvest to be Tied to Gender

After a tough winter for blue crabs, Chesapeake Bay fisheries managers will be using the latest science to help them increase populations by keeping the right number of females out of the pot. Northern Neck Correspondent Pamela D’Angelo reports.

A waterman with his crabpots on the Little Wicomico River in Reedville

Advocates Want More Funding For Kids' Mental Health

Youth and mental health advocates are asking Governor McDonnell to reinvest in mental health services for Virginia children. Craig Carper reports.

McDonnell Signs Higher Education Bill

Governor Bob McDonnell signed a bill yesterday that will lay the framework for an additional 6,000 slots at Virginia’s public universities. Craig Carper reports.

Mechanicsville Man Serves on USS George Washington

The USS George Washington is back at work in the Pacific. One of the ship's officers is from Mechanicsville. The Washington, based in Japan, was in a six month maintenance period when the massive earthquake struck. A feature story by John Ogle.

Three-Year-Old Boy Left Alone in Park by Child Care Center

A three-year old boy has been reunited with his family, and two child-care workers are facing misdemeanor child neglect charges after he was left alone in an eastern Henrico Park.

Richmond’s Tax Amnesty Program is Called A Success, with a new 7.1 Million Collected

Richmond’s first real estate tax amnesty program has netted 7.1 million dollars, as penalities were dropped and interest rates lowered for 60 days. As Charles Fishburne reports, city officials are calling it a win-win situation.