Format: 2013-05-21

Convicted Murderer Will Not Be Transferred to German Prison

United States Attorney General Eric Holder has approved Governor McDonnell’s request to reverse a controversial request by former Governor Kaine. Craig Carper reports.

McDonnell Seeks To Lower Rest Stop Maintenance Costs

The McDonnell administration is targeting different strategies to reduce the costs of maintaining the Commonwealth’s highway rest stops. Craig Carper reports.

McDonnell Issues Warning About Forest Fires

Governor Bob McDonnell is warning Virginians statewide about an increased risk of forest fires. Craig Carper reports.

Governor Warns of Forest Fires

With virtually no rain for several weeks and temperatures regularly at triple digits, Governor McDonnell warned Virginians yesterday that conditions were ripe for forest fires. Charles Fishburne reports.

Richmond Sheriff Promises Cooperation on Jail Investigation

Yesterday morning, we reported that the ACLU had asked the Justice Department to investigate conditions at Richmond City jail, citing overcrowded and overheated conditions leading to one, possibly two deaths. Later in the day, Sheriff C.T. Woody responded. Charles Fishburne reports.

Huguenot Bridge to be Shut Down for Four Days

Richmond’s 61-year old Huguenot Bridge will be shut down beginning tomorrow morning for three, possibly four days, to complete the annual inspection that precipitated emergency repairs last month. Charles Fishburne reports.

How Richmond Missed a Chance to be an Amateur Sports Mecca

Brooks Smith recalls an ill-fated effort to bring a world Olympic festival to Richmond.

Social Insects

What’s Bugging You A fond look at the animals we love to hate. Tune-in each Tuesday morning at 8:35 a.m. on WCVE Public Radio.

Social Insects

Heat Wave Brings Near Record Electric Consumption

A heat wave brought triple digit temperatures across the eastern seaboard yesterday and will again today. But as Charles Fishburne reports, Dominion Virginia Power says there is enough reserve, even as consumption reaches near record levels.

Investigation Into Fatal Boat Crash Continues

A 25 year old Glen Allen woman was killed and nine other people were hurt Monday night in boat crash on the Rappahannock River.