Format: 2013-05-23

Students Visit Aviation Museum Today for Aviation Career Day

It’s Aviation Career Day at the Virginia Aviation Museum and as Charles Fishburne reports, hundreds of students will get a taste of what might be in their future in this Science Matters report.

Perriello Campaigns For Re-Election

Congressman Tom Perriello has been campaigning hard to convince fifth district voters to give him a second term, during a tough season for Democrats. Craig Carper reports.  (State Sen. Robert Hurt, the Republican challenger declined to be interviewed for a similar report.)

The Renew Crew Rockin’ Fall Festival is Saturday

A volunteer group that makes minor home repairs for at risk people to be able to remain in their homes and live safe and independent lives is inviting the public to come to the Carillon on Saturday.

Ft. Lee Hosts Education Conference

Ft. Lee was the host for an education conference yesterday involving area educators and the Department of Defense.

Capital One Brings 700 Jobs Back To Henrico

Capitol One has announced it will open a new call center and operations center in Henrico next year and hire 700 here and a total of 1,000 across the state. As Charles Fishburne reports, it was welcome news in the county that was particularly hard hit during the recession.

Computer Problems Could Slow Election Day Voting in Virginia

Lingering problems that caused a state computer breakdown in August could cause a slowdown on election day. Charles Fishburne reports

Virginia Gets 45 Million to Begin Studies on Hi-Speed Rail

Virginia has been awarded $45.4 million in U.S. Transportation Department grants toward a high-speed passenger rail service between Richmond-Petersburg and Washington. Charles Fishburne reports.

Sabato Predicts GOP Will Pick Up Eight Governors

A record 37 governorships are up for grabs November 2 and both parties are pouring millions of dollars into statehouse races in the closing days of the campaign. As Charles Fishburne reports, UVA’s Larry Sabato is already being quoted widely across the country with his predictions about winners and losers.

Virginia State Athletes Building a House

Virginia State University athletes are beginning their work with Habitat for Humanity.

CEOs Optimistic About Next Six Months

A survey of CEOs in central Virginia found they are optimistic about business and the economy for the next six months.