Uranium Mining Potential Impact on Water Quality

Jeanne Faulconer in News

There's a rich deposit of uranium in Southside Virginia, and WCVE's Jeanne Faulconer tells us there is a renewed debate about whether the ore should be mined or left in the ground.

Charlottesville Research Firm Predicts Baby Boom Back

Charles Fishburne in News

The United States Birth Rate Bottomed Out in 2010 according to Charlottesville-based Demographic Intelligence, but as Charles Fishburne reports...in 2011, it appears to be back.

Supreme Court Releases No Decision on Virginia’s Challenge to Health Care Law

Charles Fishburne in News

The United States Supreme Court has taken no action on Virginia’s call for a speedy review of the health care reform law.

Apparent Tornado Cut Power to Dominion’s Surry Plant; Reactors Shut Down

Charles Fishburne in News

Dominion Virginia Power confirmed yesterday that an apparent tornado passed near its nuclear power plant at Surry Saturday night, knocking down power lines and triggering safeguards that shut down its two reactors. Charles Fishburne reports

Young Boys Recount Experience With Deltaville Tornado

Pamela D'Angelo in News

On Saturday, violent storms cut across Virginia, lifting and smashing homes, schools, churches and trees in the small town of Deltaville. Among those telling their stories were a group of ten year old boys. WCVE News Northern Neck Correspondent Pamela D'Angelo was there.

Deltaville Recovering From Widespread Tornado Damage

Pamela D'Angelo in News

On Saturday, violent storms cut across Virginia, lifting and smashing homes, schools, churches and trees. In the little town of Deltaville on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, residents are just beginning to comb through wreckage but are grateful no one was killed or injured.
Reporting, editing and photos by WCVE News Correspondent Pamela D'Angelo.

McDonnell Vetoes Redistricting Plan

Craig Carper in News

Governor Bob McDonnell has vetoed the General Assembly’s redistricting plan for Virginia’s state legislative districts. Craig Carper reports.

McDonnell Signs Victims Rights Legislation

Craig Carper in News

Governor Bob McDonnell has signed into law 12 bills aimed at protecting and improving services for victims of domestic and sexual violence. Craig Carper reports.

Research Week Begins at VCU

John Ogle in News

This is Research Week at Virginia Commonwealth University. Events are scheduled to bring together undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of fields of study to celebrate research.

Redistricting Proposals Face Critics

Craig Carper in News

Governor Bob McDonnell has less than five days to take action on the legislative redistricting proposals passed by the General Assembly, and elected officials on both sides of the aisle, as well as redistricting reform advocates, are calling for a veto.