Warner and Wolf Offer Job Creation Initiative

Democratic Senator Mark Warner and Republican Congressman Frank Wolf are sponsoring legislation to create new manufacturing jobs in the U.S. Craig Carper reports.

Two Wanted In Attempted Carjacking

The search continues for the man and woman police say tried to rob at gunpoint at a westbound I-64 rest stop early Saturday morning.

Battersea Foundation Buying Historic Villa

Tomorrow the Battersea Foundation will present a check to the City of Petersburg and assume ownership of historic Battersea.

Congressional Redistricting Conference Begins

The House of Delegates and State Senate have rejected each other’s congressional redistricting plans and assigned conferees to reach an agreement. Craig Carper reports.

Scientists Target Blue, Flathead Catfish For Possible Culling

Scientists and fisheries managers from Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia who met this week in the Northern Neck are considering targeted culls of blue and flathead catfish because of their huge populations and potential impact on native species. Anglers came to the meeting to express their concern. Northern Neck correspondent Pamela D’Angelo reports.

Photo of Capt. Mike Ostrander with a guest who caught a 64 pound blue catfish. c

Summer Driving Deadliest for Teens

Triple A MidAtlantic says today is the second deadliest day of the year for teenage drivers, and warns parents to be especially vigilant in the weeks ahead. Charles Fishburne reports.

Mayor Selects Group to Design and Build New Jail

Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones yesteday announced his selection of a group to design and build a new city jail and asked city council to approve the agreement by the end of next month. Charles Fishburne reports.

Aging in the Richmond Region: First Topic for “Start the Conversation”

Start the Conversation

Start the Conversation is a new web series that addresses issues facing the greater Richmond area. On June 2, host Gene Lepley and guests talked about how the area will be addressing an ever-growing aging population. Watch the complete first episode below.

Legislature Returns Today for Congressional Redistricting

Today the General Assembly will begin a special session to approve a congressional redistricting plan.

New Program Seeks to Feed Hungry Kids

A new campaign is trying to raise awareness and access to free meal programs for underprivileged children across the state and the country. Craig Carper reports.