Format: 2013-06-19

New I-295 Interchange in Chesterfield Will Boost Technology Park

Economic development in Chesterfield County may have turned around in the last two months, and as Charles Fishburne reports, a new contract for a 295 interchange into Meadowville Technology Park could open the doors for new business.

Coliseum Study Recommends Four City Sites

An independent study group has located four sites in or near downtown Richmond for a replacement for the aging Richmond coliseum. Charles Fishburne reports.

Governor’s Military Commission Meets to Discuss JFCom Options

A bipartisan group of Virginia’s U.S. Congressional and state representatives gathered in Richmond yesterday to work on a compelling case to the Pentagon to keep the Joint Forces Command in Norfolk open. Craig Carper reports.

Liquor Store Privatizing a Tough Sell

Jeff Schapiro views the week in Virginia politics.


 

JetBlue to Stop New York Service

The cost of air travel from Richmond to New York could increase substantially in the coming months, as low-cost carrier JetBlue announced it plans to end its daily flights to JFK, November 1st. Charles Fishburne reports

Water Authority Recommends Mandatory Restrictions

Officials at Appomattox River Water Authority have asked their five participating localities to go to mandatory restrictions because of low levels in Lake Chesdin. Charles Fishburne reports that it is the first call for mandatory restrictions since 2007.

Petersburg Declares Mandatory Water Restrictions

The City of Petersburg has enacted mandatory water restrictions. John Ogle has that part of the story.

McDonnell ABC Privatization Plan Unveiled

Yesterday, McDonnell administration officials revealed his official proposal for privatizing the state’s liquor stores. Craig Carper reports.

Fewer Fatalities and Drunk Driving Arrests Over Labor Day

Virginia State Police report fewer traffic deaths and drunk drivers on the highways over the Labor Day weekend.

Long Hot Summer Worst On Record

The National Weather Service says Summer 2010 is the hottest on record.