The Maggie L. Walker Governor's School for Government and International Studies has been recognized by the Washington Post High School Challenge 2011 as one of the 24 top performing public schools in America. John Ogle has more.

UVA Demographers say Virginia’s Asian Population is both highly educated and growing rapidly....Charles Fishburne reports.

Virginia’s annual emergency preparedness sales tax holiday week begins today. Craig Carper reports.

Recent high-profile alcohol-related boating accidents have underscored the need for boater education. During the last three years, law enforcement officials on Virginia waters have seen only a slight increase in arrests for boating under the influence and reckless boating. WCVE correspondent Pamela D’Angelo reports.

PHOTO: BUI-related crash into a channel marker last July on the Rappahannock River.

Photo credit: George Longest, Upper Middlesex Volunteer Fire Dept.