Format: 2013-05-18

Fifth Annual Northern Neck River Ride is Saturday

The Northern Neck River Ride will pedal off tomorrow morning. Hundreds of bicycle riders are already on their way to Kilmarnock.

Emergency Water Conservation Measures Just Hours Away for Appomattox River Water Authority.

The U.S. Drought Monitor, a weekly report by experts across the country, shows that 89 percent of Virginia is either abnormally dry or suffering from drought. That’s up from 68 percent a week ago…and as Charles Fishburne reports, the Appomattox River Water Authority is just inches…and hours away, from passing their emergency trigger point.

VDOT Audit Uncovers Unspent Funds

An independent audit of the Virginia Department of Transportation has uncovered nearly 1.5 billion dollars in unspent revenue. Craig Carper reports.

Waugh Calls “Pledge” the Wrong Approach

Yesterday U.S. House Republican leaders issued a legislative agenda for the 2011 congress, should they regain the majority. Democratic congressional candidate Rick Waugh provided a response. Craig Carper reports.

McDonnell Blasts VDOT for Unspent Funds

Jeff Schapiro analyzes the week in Virginia political news.

President Obama Schedules Richmond Visit Next Wednesday

The White House confirmed yesterday that President Obama is scheduled to visit Richmond next Wednesday. Charles Fishburne reports.

CarMax Reports Increase In Net Income

Richmond-based CarMax says its second-quarter net income rose 4.8 percent…and the company earned 108 million or 48 cents a share in the three months that ended August 31st. And as Charles Fishburne reports, it is one company that may have actually gained ground during the recession.

Petersburg Council Tables Development Decision

The individual behind the planned conversion of a warehouse wasn’t there for this week’s Petersburg City Council meeting so a decision on the proposal was tabled.

UVA Demographers Say New Health Legislation Will Reduce Uninsured Virginians by 21 Percent

A new study from UVA demographers finds nearly half-a-million Virginians will become eligible for Medicaid under Health Reform. Charles Fishburne reports.

Police Offer Ways To Dispose of Expired Prescription Medicines

Richmond Police are participating in a nationwide effort to get expired prescription medications out of your medicine cabinets and to keep children and others out of harm's way. Charles Fishburne reports.