Format: 2012-05-22

Facebook's Fizzle; Buffett Buys 63 Media General Papers; Commodities Hurting

Brian Ford in Analysis

Brian Ford of RBC Wealth Management has analysis of the week's business news.

McDonnell Signs Voter ID Law, Issues New Cards

Craig Carper in News

Governor McDonnell has signed the controversial voter ID bill into law but has issued an executive order issuing new IDs to every registered Virginia voter. Craig Carper reports.

Virginia Jobless Rate Stalled at 5.6%

John Ogle in News

The unemployment rate in Virginia last month remained at 5.6%. The nonprofit Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis says that's not good news.

Community Gardens Take Root in Richmond

This weekend was the first harvest of the Roots of Woodville Community Garden, a part of the city’s Richmond Grows Gardens Initiative.

Cabbage White Butterflies Rescued

Dr. Art Evans, entomologist and WCVE producer Steve Clark reveal a recent mission to rescue some wayward cabbage white caterpillars and pupae. A European species well established in North America, cabbage whites are one of the few butterfly species considered to be a pest.

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WCVE Forum: “Supporting College Students with Asperger's Syndrome for Success”

Bill Miller in Community Events

An estimated 90,000 Virginians have an Autism Spectrum Disorder, including Asperger’s syndrome.  WCVE Forum presents “Supporting College Students with Asperger's Syndrome for Success,” recorded May 15 in our studios.  WCVE's Bill Miller moderates a panel discussion, and students share their experiences.

 

This I Believe -- Marty Muguira

Today's essay is by Dr. Martha (Marty) Muguira, an inspirational and transformative leader, LMR 2004 graduate, alumna of William & Mary, former Executive Officer and Board member for several non-profit and business organizations in Virginia, university professor, and therapist. Dealing with terminal illness since 2006, she applies her beliefs to her situation, inspiring others to experience the richness of life in all aspects.

Warren Buffett Buys Times-Dispatch

John Ogle in News

The Richmond Times-Dispatch and 62 other Media General newspapers have been purchased by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. for $142 million.  John Ogle reports.

Fallout on Rejection of Gay Judge and Key Budget Amendments

Jeff Schapiro in Analysis

Jeff Schapiro of the Richmond Times-Dispatch analyzes Virginia politcal news each Friday during WCVE's Morning Edition. 

 

Famous Eagle Quietly Re-released in Northern Neck Wildlife Refuge

Pamela D'Angelo in News

The world-famous bald eagle found injured in the Northern Neck last December and rehabilitated at the Wildlife Center of Virginia was quietly released  at a refuge in the Northern Neck. WCVE Correspondent Pamela D’Angelo reports from Warsaw..

Photos by James R. Deal