Format: 2013-06-20

Dominion Workers Collect School Supplies

Last week Dominion Virginia Power workers planned to have a party at their Tredegar campus to gather school supplies. They had to cancel.

Arrest Made in Triple Shooting

The only suspect in a triple shooting in Petersburg is in jail.

McDonnell Continues Opposition to Command Closing

As reported yesterday, Governor Bob McDonnell and the Virginia Congressional delegation are speaking out about U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ recommendation to close the Joint Forces Command in Norfolk.   Later yesterday, the Governor resumed his opposition.


 


 

Defense Plans to Cut Norfolk-Based Military Command

Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced yesterday 100 billion dollars in cuts to the defense budget, including a major command center in Norfolk. But Charles Fishburne reports it's not a done deal, and Virginia’s Congressional delegation is allied to fight it.

State Lifts Restrictions on Hay Haulers

Severe dry weather has Virginia farmers struggling to keep their cattle fed, and as Charles Fishburne reports, two state agencies have stepped in to get supplies where they are needed.

Virginia Man Among Aid Workers Killed in Afghanistan

Friends and family are remembering a 25-year old Harrisonburg man who was part of a medical mission team killed in Afganistan…but as Charles Fishburne reports, the Christian charity said yesterday it has no plans to leave the country, despite the murder of ten of its members.

No Fluvanna Water Deal for Louisa

Louisa County Supervisors say they’re not going to count on a deal with Fluvanna County to bring water to the Zion Crossroads area and will explore other options.

Petersburg Police Investigating Triple Shooting

Police in Petersburg are investigating an incident that left a woman and two men with gunshot wounds on Sunday night.

"On Golden Pond" glitters at Barksdale

Joan Tupponce reviews "On Golden Pond" at Barksdale at Hanover Tavern

Eastern Hercules 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.

Eastern Hercules Beetle