Format: 2013-05-19

Environmental Group Wants Study of Intersex Fish

John Ogle in Science Matters

An environmental group wants Congress to fund research of intersex fish in the Potomac River.

Virginia Is The Focus Of New iPhone App

Craig Carper in News

Yesterday Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling announced the latest piece of the McDonnell administration’s effort to boost tourism in the Commonwealth: the Virginia is for Lovers iPhone app. Craig Carper reports.

"Step Up For Kids" Holds Third Annual Rally

Craig Carper in News

Voices for Virginia’s Children, a youth advocacy group held their 3rd annual “Step Up for Kids Rally” at the state capitol yesterday. Craig Carper reports.

Home Care Industries to Bring 150 Jobs to Mecklenburg

Jeanne Faulconer in News

A new industry is coming to Southside Virginia. Jeanne Faulconer says 150 new jobs will be created in Mecklenburg County.

Deadline to Register to Vote Extended One Week

Charles Fishburne in News

Virginia voters will have an extra week to register to vote beginning this year…which puts the deadline one week from today…and as Charles Fishburne reports, the ACLU is offering informational cards describing voters rights and urging voters to register.

Experts Say the Earthquake in Hanover Over the Weekend Will Not Be the Last

Charles Fishburne in News | Science Matters

An expert on earthquakes at Virginia Tech says the small tremor that hit about 20 miles north of Richmond over the weekend will not be the last, nor will it be the biggest. Charles Fishburne reports.

Lake Chesdin Fills Up

John Ogle in News

There’s been a dramatic change in the water levels in Lake Chesdin.

Louisa County Considering Fire & EMS Changes

John Ogle in News

Early this year the Office of Emergency Medical Services and the Virginia Fire Services Board completed a study of fire and EMS in Louisa County. It recommends changes in operational protocols to make them more consistent.

McDonnell Weighs Options On ABC Privatization

Craig Carper in News

Governor Bob McDonnell’s proposal to sell the state’s liquor stores was approved yesterday by the Commission on Government Reform, but the plan faces strong bipartisan opposition in the legislature. Craig Carper reports.

Earthquake Shakes Area North of Richmond

John Ogle in News

The U.S. Geological Survey says a minor earthquake was centered about 20 miles north of Richmond late Saturday afternoon.