Format: 2013-05-19

Another tale from the Northern Neck.

Thea Marshall notes that the search for one's roots sometimes leads to dissappointment and suggests that it might not be a terrible thing.

Federal Farm Subsidies Are Possible Budget Targets

With a budget axe threatening, Virginia farm interests are hoping to protect their turf as Congress begins to hash out the details of the next Farm bill. Federal payments to farmers continue to be an attractive target for budget hawks. Sara Sciammacco reports from Capitol Hill.

Virginians Losing Jobless Benefits

Thousands of Virginians are losing federal jobless benefits amid spending concerns on Capitol Hill. Manuel Quinones reports from WCVE's Capitol Hill Bureau in Washington.

Richmond’s Federal Reserve Bank Opens Six Million Dollar Exhibit

Richmond’s Federal Reserve Bank today is opening a new, six million dollar exhibit, free to the public to help people understand the economy and their part in it. Charles Fishburne reports.

Chesterfield County Asks for Voluntary Water Conservation

Residents of Chesterfield County, along with the Tri-Cities area and Prince George and Dinwiddie counties are being asked to conserve water. Charles Fishburne reports.,

Henrico County Wins 18 National Awards

Henrico County has won 18 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties.

Bolling Heading to Chase City

Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling was at Newport News/Williamsburg Air Port yesterday for the groundbreaking at Orion Air’s Operations Center. The project, a combination of aircraft hangar and office, will keep 57 jobs local and add 51 new ones. Tomorrow Bolling heads to southside.

Effort Continues to ID Body

Police in Chesterfield County are still trying to find out whose remains were found in a stolen car in the Appomattox River.

Theater Review - As You Like It

Theatre critic John Porter visits Williamsburg for his take on "As You Like It."

Higher Education Committee Has First Meeting

Yesterday was the first meeting of Governor Bob McDonnell’s Higher Education Reform Commission. Craig Carper reports.