Format: 2013-05-20

Governor’s School Featured in Newsweek

Once again, The Maggie Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies has been recognized by Newsweek Magazine in its ranking of American high schools.

Henrico Woman Charged With Defrauding Immigrants

Federal agents have arrested the Vice President of Marketing for International Business Network, once based in Henrico county.

Local Student Helping Haitians

A William and Mary student continues to be involved in helping the people of Haiti recover from the devastating earthquake that struck the island in January.

Special Election Results

The state Republican party retained both House of Delegates seats in special elections yesterday. Craig Carper reports.

A shelter on the Northern Neck.

Social scientists tell us that domestic violence has become endemic. Thea Marshall finds that this is true, even on the Northern Neck, but thanks to "The Haven" there has been a source of sanctuary and shelter for victims since 1987.

Jimmy Dean Dead at 81

Country music legend and Varina resident Jimmy Dean died Sunday night at the age of 81. He was best known for his smash hit about a workingman hero, “Big Bad John,” and as an entrepreneur for his sausage brand. But here, his friends remember how he used to share with them stories and songs like this one in 1996.

Killer Leads Police to Remains

Virginia State Police say a man who entered a guilty plea last year to charges that he killed his wife now has led persistent investigators to the place where the body was left.

Black Widow | Brown Recluse

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.

Black Widow Spider

Bess Beetle

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.

Bess Beetle

Battersea Foundation Raising Funds

Battersea, the home of Petersburg’s first mayor, Colonial patriot John Banister, stands on the banks of the Appomattox River. An effort is underway to fund its restoration and preservation.