Format: 2013-05-24

Historical Society Showing Oddities

A new exhibit, Bizarre Bits: Oddities from the Collection, opens tomorrow at the Virginia Historical Society. It’s a roomful of items you might not expect to see there.

State Supreme Court Rules in Church Dispute

The Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that the decision of a Fairfax Circuit Court in an Episcopal Church property dispute was in error.

Congressional Primary Recap

RTD's Jeff Schapiro recaps last week's Congressional primary contests and other state political news.

Virginia Dept. Of Taxation Recognized for Teleworking Efforts

The Virginia Department of Taxation has received national recognition for its pioneering, and successful efforts at teleworking. Charles Fishburne reports.

Feedmore Ramps up to Feed Hungry School Children

Within a few days, some 20,000 Richmond area children, who depend on school lunch programs for a square meal, will have to find it somewhere else. As Charles Fishburne reports, Central Virginia’s “Feedmore” is ready to fill the gap.

A Coal Mine Proposal is Challenged

Environmentalists are challenging a planned mountain top removal coal mine in southwest Virginia.

Prince George Police HQ Gets a Makeover

Pr. George County Supervisors have chosen a Midlothian Company to renovate the County Police Department Headquarters.

Tennis, Anyone?

Brooks Smith recalls a big tennis event.

Bernanke Speaks at J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke was in Virginia yesterday to speak about workforce redevelopment programs and to listen to current and former students benefiting from them. Craig Carper reports.

Incumbent Wittman Rolls to Easy Victory in GOP Primary

As primary election day approached, there were rumblings in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District that Tea Party activist Catherine Crabill might pose a threat to incumbent Republican Congressman Rob Wittman. But as Correspondent Mark Huffman reports, it wasn’t even close.