Format: 2013-05-24

Groundbreaking Today For the City’s First Elementary School in over a Decade

As we reported last week, the City of Richmond is breaking ground for two new elementary schools this month --  the first is today, and the Mayor is especially eager for the community to come out and show its support.

Richmond County Administrator Outlines High School Plan

Richmond County Supervisors are going over a memorandum from the County Administrator about funding for a new high school.

Man Dies in Petersburg Crash

The Petersburg Police Department’s accident reconstruction team is investigating a fatal wreck early yesterday on South Sycamore near Ivy.

A Civil War Thanksgiving at Petersburg National Battlefield

WCVE TV is presenting an enhanced version of Ken Burn’s The Civil War as the 150th Anniversary of the conflict draws near. This weekend, The Petersburg National Battlefield is offering a glimpse of Thanksgiving during the siege of the city in 1864.

McDonnell Aims To Reduce Homeless Rate

Governor Bob McDonnell’s office issued an interim report yesterday with initial recommendations for the state’s first cohesive housing policy. Craig Carper reports.

Commission On Government Reform Seeks To Streamline State Business

Yesterday was the fifth full meeting of the Governor’s Commission on Government Reform. Craig Carper reports.

Cantor, McDonnnell Have New Roles in GOP Politics

Jeff Schapiro views the week in politics.

Traditional Telephone Books Could Disappear For Most Customers

Tomorrow is the final day for public comment on the possible end of the telephone book white pages in most Virginia homes. Charles Fishburne reports.

Norfolk To Ask General Assembly To Approve Riverboat Gambling

Riverboat gambling could come to Virginia, if the General Assembly approves a key item on Norfolk’s legislative wish list. Charles Fishburne reports.

19 Year Old Suspect Released to Father

The young Hopewell man accused of attempted first degree murder in a case involving a registered sex offender has been released.