Format: 2013-05-23

Baseball Hall of Famer Ray Dandridge, Richmond native

Brooks Smith has been rediscovering Richmond's sports history. Today, he recalls the career of baseball star Ray Dandridge.

State Awards Contracts for Road Improvements on 288

The Commonwealth Transportation Board has approved two contracts worth a total of 14.5 million dollars for major maintenance projects in the Richmond-Ft. Lee areas. Charles Fishburne reports.

Grant Benefits Dinwiddie Civil War Site

The Commonwealth Transportation Board has awarded a million dollar grant to the Civil War Preservation Trust to buy battlefields and build access trails.

Workers To Lose Unemployment Benefits

This week, more than 10-thousand out of work Virginians are losing benefits because the U-S Senate has yet to act on a bill to extend federal jobless benefits. Jessica Stone reports from Washington.

City Opens Cooling Centers

With temperatures topping 100 degrees yesterday, and more hot weather on the way, the city has opened three cooling shelters to provide relief for people to escape the heat. Charles Fishburne reports.

Local Film Maker Completing State Project

Actor and award winning film maker Tim Reid is working now on an education film that will be seen by visitors to the State Capitol.

Health Care Benefits Highlighted

The state Democratic Party spent time yesterday highlighting some of the first tangible benefits of the Health Care Reform Bill. Craig Carper reports.

Mother and Daughter Die, Others Injured in I-95 Crash

A mother and daughter were killed and three others injured in a two-vehicle crash on I-95 North of Richmond yesterday. Charles Fishburne reports.

Red Cross Making Changes in Tri Cities

The American Red Cross is in the process of restructuring its operations in the Tri –Cities.

Art Evans... Boy Entomologist

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.

Art Evans... Boy Entomologist