Tenth Anniversary of USS Cole Bombing Commemorated in Norfolk

Yesterday was the 10th anniversary of the bombing of the USS Cole, and the ship’s crew and others commemorated the event at the Norfolk Naval Station. But as Charles Fishburne reports, many believe there is still unfinished business in the incident.

VDOT Completes Repaving of I-64 on Time and on Budget

VDOT has announced the completion of repaving work to a heavily-travelled section of I-64 in the Richmond area…on time and on budget. Charles Fishburne reports.

5th District Candidates in Televised Forum Tonight

One of the nation's most closely watched congressional races is coming up in Virginia's 5th District. Jeanne Faulconer tells us the Democratic and Republican candidates will face off tonight in a joint televised appearance.

Governor's Higher Ed Commission Holds Second Meeting

Yesterday Governor Bob McDonnell’s Commission on Higher Education Reform held its second meeting. Craig Carper reports.

Public school advocates want more from McDonnell

Virginia public school advocacy groups say they want K-12 education to be a higher priority for Governor Bob McDonnell ... a school choice bill is causing some controversy ... and House Minority Leader Ward Armstrong is calling for changes to the way his chamber does business.

GRTC Proposes Rapid Transit Bus Down Broad Street Corridor

GRTC Transit System and the Virginia Department of Public Transportation are conducting a study to improve transit service…and at the same time reduce traffic congestion on Broad Street. Charles Fishburne reports.

Some Voters Encounter Glitch Attempting To Get Their Registration Information Online

The State Board of Elections notes a glitch in the online system on the last day for registration. Charles Fishburne reports.

Eyes On Richmond - Thelma Drake

On Friday, Thelma Drake, the Director of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transit spoke about the opportunities and challenges of expanding and modernizing railways in the Commonwealth as part of the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Eyes on Richmond speaker series. Craig Carper reports.

Folk Festival Draws Record Crowd

With perfect weather, The Richmond Folk Festival drew its largest crowd ever and the most on site donations.

Highway safety laws die in subcommittee

A House subcommittee has shut down a handful of new restrictions on how Virginia drivers behave behind the wheel. Charles Fishburne reports