Format: 2013-06-19

Butterflies Live!

Entomologist Dr. Art Evans and WCVE producer Steve Clark visit the live butterfly exhibit at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia.

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Photo: The Great Mormon, Papilio memnon. © 2013, Arthur V. Evans.

Great Mormon

Environmental Advocates Push State on Home Energy Efficiency Standards

Environmental advocates are pushing for the state to include more energy efficiency standards in Virginia’s building code. Craig Carper reports.

Bon Secours Announces East End Grants

At noon today, Bon Secours will announce funding for entrepreneurs and business start-ups in the east end of Richmond.

McDonnell Scrutiny Widens; Cuccinelli Under Pressure to Step Down; Jackson Choice Under Fire

Jeff Schapiro analyzes the week's events in Virginia politics.

 

 

Tax Holiday For Emergency Supplies Begins May 25

With hurricane season beginning next week and NOAA predicting a busier than normal one, state officials are urging residents to plan ahead and purchase supplies. As Charles Fishburne reports, a sales tax holiday beginning Saturday should make that easier.

NOAA Predicts "Active" Hurricane Season; State Officials Urge Residents to Have Supplies And A Plan

Federal forecasters are predicting a busier than usual hurricane season this year, and it begins next week. 

Candidate Profile: Justin Fairfax

Former federal prosecutor Justin Fairfax, a Democratic candidate for Attorney General in the June 11 Democratic primary, says he wants to return the focus of the office to combating violent crime and protecting consumers.   (Other candidates for statewide office will be profiled in the weeks to come.)

High School Students Build Chair for NASA Training

Virginia high school students have constructed a spinning chair for NASA astronaut training.

A Barany chair in use.

Holiday Weekend Highlights

Virginia moves into a holiday mode with the Memorial Day weekend coming up. 

Petersburg School Bus Driver Charged After Accident

A Petersburg school bus collided with another vehicle yesterday morning. The bus driver was charged.