Format: 2013-05-24

FBI Looking at McDonnell Relationship with Williams; Ex-chef Says He Reported Mansion Misdeeds and Then Was Prosecuted; Dems Call for AG to Quit After Belatedly Disclosing Gifts from Williams

Wayne Farrar in News

The Associated Press reports that two people with knowledge of the situation say the FBI has begun looking at the relationship between Gov. Bob McDonnell and his family and the head of a company under investigation. 

UVA's Focused Ultrasound Surgery for Essential Tremor Called Success

Charles Fishburne in Science Matters

The University of Virginia's ground-breaking scalpel-free brain surgery for essential tremor has been so successful it warrants large-scale testing, according to the project's lead researcher.  Charles Fishburne has more in this WCVE Science Matters report.

US Supreme Court Says Virginia's FOI Act Provisions Can Favor Residents

Charles Fishburne in News

The United States Supreme Court has ruled that Virginia has the right to block out-of-state people from using its Freedom of Information Act to get state documents. 

Richmond Names New Manager for James River Park

Charles Fishburne in News

Richmond has just named a new director for its celebrated James River Park System.  And, he is already on board. 

Kilmarknock Town Council Considers Budget

John Ogle in News

Kilmarknock Town Council is crunching budget numbers presented by Assisstant Town Manager Susan Crockrell.

Man Held on 40 Pornography Charges

John Ogle in News

A 32-year-old man from Bracey remains in the Pr. Edward County jail, accused of dealing in child pornography.

Politifact: Anthony List Gets "Pants on Fire" for Ad; Forbes True on Subs

Sean Gorman of Politifact Virginia has the weekly fact check.

Economic Growth Sluggish

Brian Ford in Analysis

Brian Ford analyzes the business news on Mondays.  (Due to digital delay, a few seconds of surrounding program may be heard.)

Biofuel Made From Camelina Plant Powers Jetliner

Charles Fishburne in Science Matters

NASA researchers say a series of test flights in California has shown a commercial jet could fly safely with a blend of jet fuel made from camelina plant oil, while producing fewer emissions.  Charles Fishburne has more in this WCVE Science Matters report.

Brood II Cicada Research and Citizen Science: Part 2 (Extended)

Dr. Art Evans in What's Bugging You?

Entomologist Dr. Art Evans and WCVE Producer Steve Clark talk with Dr. John Cooley of magicicada.org about the puzzle-like distributions of periodical cicada distribution and how citizen scientists can provide critical data that will help reveal the geographical intricacies of Brood II.

Learn more about Cicada Watch 2013