Format: 2013-05-22

Wall Street Down Again; IBM Earnings Sink; Gold Loses Some Glitter

Brian Ford analyzes the week's business news.

Orbital Launches Largest Rocket Ever From Wallops Island

A company contracted by NASA to deliver supplies to the International  Space Station has successfully launched a rocket from Virginia's Eastern Shore in a test of its ability to send a cargo ship aloft.  Charles Fishburne has more in this WCVE Science Matters report.

Brood II Cicada Research and Citizen Science: Part 1

Entomologist Dr. Art Evans and WCVE producer Steve Clark talk with Dr. John Cooley of magicicada.org to learn more about his project to map the broods of periodical cicadas and the role of citizen scientists in this effort.

WCVE Public Radio listeners have the opportunity to make important contributions to Cooley's research. Learn more here.

McDonnell Halfway Through Trade Mission

Governor Bob McDonnell is halfway through a two-week trade mission to California, China and Japan.

Bodies Identified in Weekend Murder-Suicide

Richmond Police have identified the two people found dead inside a South Richmond home over the weekend, after a standoff with police that resulted in two officers being shot. 

Richmond County Budget Hearing Thursday Evening

There’ll be a public hearing on the Richmond County budget Thursday night at 7:00 in the county meeting room.

Wednesday Deadline for Forestry Department Seedlings

Friday is Arbor Day, a traditional time to plant trees. Until Wednesday, seedlings are available from the Virginia Department of Forestry’s online store.

Virginia Governor's Race Mired

Jeff Schapiro of Richmond Times-Dispatch analyzes state politcal news on Fridays.

Cuccinelli Releases Tax Returns

Attorney General and de facto Republican nominee for Governor Ken Cuccinelli released eight years of his personal tax returns yesterday.

 

VDOT To Spend 68 Million On Resurfacing Projects In Richmond District

The Virginia Department of Transportation is about to spend $68 million in highway resurfacing projects all over the Richmond District.   It includes everything from Interstates to neighborhood streets.