World’s Tallest Man To Get Surgery at UVA to Stop Uncontrolled Growth

The world’s tallest man comes to Charlottesville today for an operation that doctors believe will stop his uncontrolled growth and prolong his life. Charles Fishburne has more in this Science Matters report.

Las Vegas Man Fighting Extradition to Virginia

His lawyer says a Las Vegas man will fight extradition to Virginia to face a murder charge.

Peter Paul Center Concluding Summer Programs

The Summer Institute at the Peter Paul Development Center on Church Hill is coming to an end and the After School Learning Immersion Program is gearing up.

Scott On Healthcare Reform

Virginia’s 3rd District U.S. Congressman Bobby Scott was in Richmond yesterday visiting small businesses and speaking with business owners about their challenges in a difficult economy. Craig Carper reports.

Scott On Unemployment

Virginia’s 3rd District U.S. Congressman Bobby Scott was in Richmond yesterday visiting small businesses and speaking with business owners about their challenges in a difficult economy. Craig Carper reports.

Richmond's First Charter School Opens

Virginia's fourth charter school, and Richmond's first, the Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts opened last week.


 

Kids Harvest Produce at SMV's Green Acre Farm

A Science Matters report.  There is a farm behind the Science Museum of Virginia designed to give kids a chance to see how urban gardens work and how it's possible even today to grow one's own food.  

Student Art Featured in Petersburg

Tonight’s Friday for the Arts in Petersburg’s Olde Town will include an exhibit of the work of area students.

Virginia Author Adopts Horse

Virginia author Rita Mae Brown is an animal lover. She has two books in stores now and another out next month that express that love in unique ways.

Charges Filed in 1965 Hopewell Murder

Police in Hopewell have charged a man with killing his wife 45 years ago.