Format: 2013-05-22

President Visits Richmond in Cross-Country Tour

President Obama blasts Republicans for obstruction in brief stop in Richmond.


 

UVA Study Says Housing Crash Result of Demographic Changes

A recent UVA study says demographics, not the economy is the reason for the collapse of the housing market, and as Charles Fishburne reports, it means the market may never be the same.

"Smoke On The Mountain Homecoming" Highly Recommended

The war is over and all the boys are coming home. The gospel singing Sanders family is together again. Theatre critic John Porter takes a look at Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming.

Webb Blasts Pentaqon

Virignia Senator Jim Webb has blasted military officials over the proposed elimination of the Joint Forces Command based in Hampton Roads. Thousands of jobs are on the line. That’s a major reason lawmakers want more information about the process and possible effects. Manuel Quinones reports from Washington.

Webb Fights For Joint Forces Command

In Washington, Virginia Senator Jim Webb says Virginia has been "stonewalled” by the Pentagon nearly two months after Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced the closing of the Joint Forces Command in Hampton Roads. Charles Fishburne reports.

State to Experiment with Digital and Wireless Textbooks

The State Superintendent of Public Instruction is expected to announce this morning an initiative to explore wireless technology and digital textbooks in Virginia schools. Charles Fishburne has more in this Science Matters Report.

Virginia Voice Offers Read-a-Thon

Virginia Voice is hosting an reading event on Saturday featuring some well known local voices.

Arrest Made in Colonial Heights Fatal Accident

The driver of a car in which a teenager died early Saturday has been arrested.

Report Says Wind Power More Viable

Science Matters:  A report released yesterday by Oceana, a worldwide group focused on ocean restoration, claims the potential of offshore wind power in the Atlantic is far greater than other energy sources.

McDonnell Offers JFCom Update

Governor McDonnell and a bipartisan group of representatives from Virginia’s congressional delegation met with senior Pentagon officials yesterday to discuss  Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ proposal to close the Joint Forces Command in Norfolk. Craig Carper reports.