Format: 2013-05-23

Economic Growth Sluggish

Brian Ford analyzes the business news on Mondays.  (Due to digital delay, a few seconds of surrounding program may be heard.)

Biofuel Made From Camelina Plant Powers Jetliner

NASA researchers say a series of test flights in California has shown a commercial jet could fly safely with a blend of jet fuel made from camelina plant oil, while producing fewer emissions.  Charles Fishburne has more in this WCVE Science Matters report.

Brood II Cicada Research and Citizen Science: Part 2

Entomologist Dr. Art Evans and WCVE Producer Steve Clark talk with Dr. John Cooley of magicicada.org about the puzzle-like distributions of periodical cicada distribution and how citizen scientists can provide critical data that will help reveal the geographical intricacies of Brood II.

Listen to an extended interview

Cuccinelli Reports Additional Gifts, Wants Stricter Reporting Laws

Virginia Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli has released details of $13,000 dollars in previously unreported gifts from various sources.

Middle School Science Day at Maggie Walker

For nearly 100 middle school students, Saturday was Science Day at the Maggie Walker Governor’s School. The school’s Science National Honor Society sponsors the event.

Hopewell Police Search for Gas Station Robber

Hopewell Police are looking for the armed robber who held up a BP Station on South 15th Avenue just after 11:30 Saturday night.

Closing Abortion Clinic Cites New Regulations

The Hillcrest Women’s Clinic in Norfolk has announced it will close its doors citing insufficient funds to cover renovations in compliance with new regulations for facilities that provide abortions.

Virginia State Memorial For Drowned Students

Most Virginia State University students wore school colors yesterday in memory of the two freshmen who drowned in the Appomattox River last weekend.

Weather Service Says No Tornado in Clarksville

The National Weather Service investigated and has determined that a tornado did not touch down in Clarksville a week ago today.

Divers Find Second Body in VSU Hazing Incident

Divers searching for a missing Virginia State University freshman recovered a body yesterday about 200 yards from where he went in to the Appomattox River.