Format: 2013-05-23

McDonnell Blasts VDOT for Unspent Funds

Jeff Schapiro analyzes the week in Virginia political news.

President Obama Schedules Richmond Visit Next Wednesday

The White House confirmed yesterday that President Obama is scheduled to visit Richmond next Wednesday. Charles Fishburne reports.

CarMax Reports Increase In Net Income

Richmond-based CarMax says its second-quarter net income rose 4.8 percent…and the company earned 108 million or 48 cents a share in the three months that ended August 31st. And as Charles Fishburne reports, it is one company that may have actually gained ground during the recession.

Petersburg Council Tables Development Decision

The individual behind the planned conversion of a warehouse wasn’t there for this week’s Petersburg City Council meeting so a decision on the proposal was tabled.

UVA Demographers Say New Health Legislation Will Reduce Uninsured Virginians by 21 Percent

A new study from UVA demographers finds nearly half-a-million Virginians will become eligible for Medicaid under Health Reform. Charles Fishburne reports.

Police Offer Ways To Dispose of Expired Prescription Medicines

Richmond Police are participating in a nationwide effort to get expired prescription medications out of your medicine cabinets and to keep children and others out of harm's way. Charles Fishburne reports.

Arrest Made in 1994 Death

A Louisa County man has been charged in connection with a traffic fatality that happened in 1994.

Swift Creek Mill's "The Foreigner" Is A Lot Of Fun

Swift Creek Mill Playhouse kicks off its new season with The Foreigner. Theatre critic John Porter was on hand to share his thoughts.

Coalition Highlights Health Care Reform Benefits

In anticipation of the six-month anniversary of the enactment of the Federal Health Care Reform Bill, a Richmond based think tank and a coalition of consumer advocates are highlighting some of the provisions of the package that will take effect this week. Craig Carper reports.

A Melancholy Return To Tangier

Thea Marshall revisits Tangier Island for the bitter-sweet dedication of a state-of-the-art health center.