Format: 2013-05-20

Robert E. Lee's Sword Restored

The sword worn by Confederate General Robert E. Lee when he surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to General U.S. Grant, has been restored to its original appearance.

McDonnell Reacts to Hamilton Conviction

Governor McDonnell says he’s open to additional ethics reforms in the General Assembly in light of the recent bribery and extortion conviction of former Republican Delegate Phil Hamilton.

Ex-Legislator Convicted; Challenge to Health Care Reform Law at 4th Circuit; Polls Show Kaine-Allen Close Race

Jeff Schapiro's Friday analysis of the week's political news in Virginia.

Coalition Launches Campaign to Keep Ban on Uranium Mining

The Keep the Ban on Uranium Mining in Virginia Coalition has launched a campaign to stop developers from mining the richest remaining uranium deposit in the country in Pittsylvania County. Charles Fishburne reports.

In Washington, the House of Represenatives Votes to Resume Atlantic Drilling

The House has approved a cluster of bills to open the Atlantic up to oil and gas drilling. But don’t expect to see an oil rig off Virginia any time soon.
Patrick Terpstra reports from WCVE's Capitol Hill Bureau.

Virginia Wheat Crop May Be Double Last Year’s

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services says the state’s wheat crop could be double last years. Charles Fishburne reports.

Former Virginia Lawmaker is Convicted of Bribery and Extortion

A former state delegate has been convicted of bribery and extortion and could face as much as 30 years in prison. Charles Fishburne reports.

Post-Civil War "Friends" Orphanage Still Exists as Service Organization

Author Brooks Smith continues his examination of some of Richmond's historic places.

Report Says Hispanic Population is Fastest-growing

Virginia’s Hispanic population is the fastest-growing in Virginia, and the second-largest minority group in the state, according to a new report released yesterday by UVA’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service. Charles Fishburne reports.

UR President Will Teach History Teachers

For the past 14 years, Ed Ayers has been conducting a five day enrichment seminar for high school teachers on the history of the American south.