Format: 2013-05-24

State Police Step Up Holiday Patrols

Virginia State Police will put 75% of their uniformed workforce on patrol across the state this Labor Day weekend.

Unemployment Rate Edges Up In July

The unemployment rate in the Richmond region rose slightly in July, but more people are apparently looking for work. Charles Fishburne reports.

McDonnell Speaks On Computer Failures

Governor McDonnell has discussed how Virginia is handling massive computer failures at state agencies.

McDonnell Expects No Serious Impact From Earl

Governor McDonnell says he believes the Commonwealth is prepared fully for Hurricane Earl and does nott think Virginians will need to alter significantly their Labor Day weekend plans.

Historical Society Exhibit Explores Organized Labor

An exhibit opening Monday at the Virginia Historical Society explores the evolution of labor unions in Virginia.

Goochland Fire and EMS Set Record

The Goochland County Fire & EMS holds the record getting patients to the hospital -- 23 minutes.

National Cathedral Choristers at Roslyn

The choristers of the National Cathedral have spent the past four days at their annual choir camp at Roslyn on River Road in Richmond.

Hurricane Preparedness Luckily Not Hurt by Computer Crash

Jeff Schapiro analyzes computer failure, emergency preparation and other state government news of the week.

A Boxer Named Black Jack

Brooks Smith has resdiscovered the career of boxer Black Jack Billy Fox.

VDH Sets Up Guidelines For Transferring ER Patients

The Virginia Department of Health has initiated some guidelines to help get patients out of the emergency room to their inpatient beds more quickly. Charles Fishburne reports.