Format: 2013-05-22

Liquor Store Privatizing a Tough Sell

Jeff Schapiro views the week in Virginia politics.


 

JetBlue to Stop New York Service

The cost of air travel from Richmond to New York could increase substantially in the coming months, as low-cost carrier JetBlue announced it plans to end its daily flights to JFK, November 1st. Charles Fishburne reports

Water Authority Recommends Mandatory Restrictions

Officials at Appomattox River Water Authority have asked their five participating localities to go to mandatory restrictions because of low levels in Lake Chesdin. Charles Fishburne reports that it is the first call for mandatory restrictions since 2007.

Petersburg Declares Mandatory Water Restrictions

The City of Petersburg has enacted mandatory water restrictions. John Ogle has that part of the story.

McDonnell ABC Privatization Plan Unveiled

Yesterday, McDonnell administration officials revealed his official proposal for privatizing the state’s liquor stores. Craig Carper reports.

Fewer Fatalities and Drunk Driving Arrests Over Labor Day

Virginia State Police report fewer traffic deaths and drunk drivers on the highways over the Labor Day weekend.

Long Hot Summer Worst On Record

The National Weather Service says Summer 2010 is the hottest on record.

Petersburg Police 5K Race Saturday

The anniversary of 9-11 will be marked Saturday in Petersburg with a Police Department sponsored community event especially for kids.

Florida Fugitive Arrested on I-95

A former teacher at a Catholic School in Coral Springs, Florida, is in the Pamunkey Regional Jail in Hanover.

Documentary Film Project in Final Stages

Two Virginia Commonwealth University film students, with help from the Virginia Interfaith Center, spent the summer working on a documentary about human equality.