Format: 2013-05-19

NASA Partners with Private Industry To Build A Space Taxi

With the Space Shuttle’s final flight next month, NASA will now be working on deep-space exploration and partnering with private industry to build and fly a “space taxi,” to get American astronauts to the space station and back. Charles Fishburne reports.

Petersburg Council Will Announce City Manager Choice

The Petersburg City Council will meet this morning to appoint a new city manager.

Fuel Prices Will Reduce Holiday Travel Numbers

Hard times and higher gasoline prices will result in less holiday travel this July 4th, according to figures just released by Triple A. As Charles Fishburne reports, Triple A is predicting a 2.5% decrease.

Senator Warner Leads the Charge Against Fiscal Waste

As Washington tackles a 14-trillion dollar debt, the partisan debate centers on an “either or” choice…
Either cut spending or raise revenue. But as Patrick Terpstra reports, one Virginia senator has brought a third idea to the table.

King Lear a Rare Night of Theatre

Three daughters, a fool, a storm, and an old man come together in one of the greatest plays of all time. Theatre critic John Porter looks at King Lear.

New Cigarette Warning Labels Could Face Legal Challenges

The FDA has released nine new, very graphic warning labels that will be plastered on cigarette packages by next year...unless cigarette companies are successful in court action to stop it. Charles Fishburne reports.

Water Striders

Some refer to Water Striders as “Jesus bugs” because of their ability to “walk on water.” Specially designed legs allow them to displace their weight across the surface tension of water. They also have waxy hairs that make them virtually waterproof.

Water Striders

145 Attending MathScience Innovation Center Conference

The MathScience Innovation Center's 4th Annual STEM Innovations Conference for Educators begins this morning.

Dominion Virginia Power Shuts Down Surry Number 2 Because of Overheated Ducts

Dominion Virginia Power’s Surry nuclear power plant’s Unit Number 2 has been on again.... now off again, while engineers try to iron out problems

Henrico Maintenance Worker Wins State Title as Best School Bus Technician

A maintenance worker for Henrico County has just won first place as Virginia’s Best School Bus Technician ... and as Charles Fishburne reports, Jason Sharpe is dedicated to keeping the fleet running safely.