Format: 2013-05-21

Breakaway Lutherans Vote on New Denomination Tomorrow

John Ogle in News

Congregations that voted to leave the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America over the issue of non celibate homosexual clergy are meeting in Columbus, Ohio.

Oldest Carson High School Graduate Honored

John Ogle in News

Pr. George County Supervisors have recognized the last living graduate of Carson High School.

The Virginia Historical Society Salutes Rockabilly

John Ogle in News

A exhibit opening Saturday at The Virginia Historical Society provides a fascinating look at the state’s contributions to the rock music of the 1950s.

AG Says Religious Displays on Public Property Okay if Balanced

Charles Fishburne in News

Virginia Attorney General Cuccinelli says religious displays on government property are legal, provided other faiths and secular beliefs are represented.

Carmax Weathers Recession

Charles Fishburne in News

Richmond-based Carmax has broken ground on its first new store in more than two years.  It appears to be a bright spot among major area businesses.

Petersburg Police Jail Two Suspects

John Ogle in News

Police have arrested a man wanted for a number of break=ins and another who fired a shot after an argument. 

Franklin Enemy Falls Short of Siblings

Thea Marshall in Essays

Thea Marshall checks out the notion that Arthur Lee, one of the Lees of Stratford and an avowed enemy of Ben Franklin, was not as heroic a figure as his older brothers.

Volunteers Landscape Schools

John Ogle in News

 The grounds at 19 schools in the Tri-Cities look better this morning than they did Friday thanks to volnteers from a church with members from throughout the region.

Polluted Waters Still Outnumber Clean in Virginia

Charles Fishburne in News | Science Matters

The Va. DEQ has released its latest assessment of water quality in the state.  High quality water in many areas is still years away.

NPR Commentator Frank Deford Visits Richmond

Dan Rosenthal in News

NPR sports commentator Frank Deford has just published his 16th book, a novel called Bliss, Remembered set at the 1936 Olympics.  Many of Deford's followers and fans are unaware that for 17 years, he served as the chairman of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and continues on the Board today as Chairman Emeritus.  Deford's daughter, Alexandra, died of the disease at age 8.