Format: 2013-05-18

Virginia Voice Offers Read-a-Thon

Virginia Voice is hosting an reading event on Saturday featuring some well known local voices.

Arrest Made in Colonial Heights Fatal Accident

The driver of a car in which a teenager died early Saturday has been arrested.

Report Says Wind Power More Viable

Science Matters:  A report released yesterday by Oceana, a worldwide group focused on ocean restoration, claims the potential of offshore wind power in the Atlantic is far greater than other energy sources.

McDonnell Offers JFCom Update

Governor McDonnell and a bipartisan group of representatives from Virginia’s congressional delegation met with senior Pentagon officials yesterday to discuss  Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ proposal to close the Joint Forces Command in Norfolk. Craig Carper reports.

Virginia Wine Sales Are Up

Governor Bob McDonnell announced yesterday that sales of Virginia wines are up nearly 13 percent for fiscal year 2010. Craig Carper reports.

"The Foreignor" Shines at Swift Creek Mill

Joan Tupponce reviews "The Foreignor" at Swift Creek Mill.

Energy Star Tax Holiday

Virginia’s fourth annual sales tax holiday on Energy Star and WaterSense products will run from Friday October 8th through Monday October 11th.

Science Matters:VCU’s Rice Center Adding 150 Acres on the James

A major land gift will add about 150 acres to Virginia Commonwealth University’s Rice Center on another part of the James River.

UR/ BBB Symposium for Charities

The Better Business Bureau is sponsoring a symposium for charitable groups at the University of Richmond.

White House Confirms Obama Visit Tomorrow in Richmond

The White House confirmed yesterday that President Obama will be in Richmond tomorrow for one of his conversations on the economy, with middle class families…Charles Fishburne reports.