Format: 2013-05-20

Weight Restriction on Deteriorating Huguenot Bridge

Charles Fishburne in News

VDOT has immediately reduced the weight capacity allowed on the aging Huguenot Bridge, after a routine inspection by engineers uncovered some serious structural problems. Charles Fishburne reports.

High School Graduates Honored

John Ogle in News

There will be a graduation ceremony at The Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center later this morning.

McDonnell Pushes to Privatize ABC Stores

Craig Carper in News

Governor Bob McDonnell says he will have a detailed proposal for the privatization of the state’s ABC stores in the very near future. Craig Carper reports.

State Democrats Call for Malek Apology

Craig Carper in News

State Democratic legislators are renewing their call for Fred Malek to apologize for his efforts to remove Jews from the Nixon administration. Craig Carper reports.

Lightning Bugs

Dr. Art Evans in What's Bugging You?

What’s Bugging You A fond look at the animals we love to hate. Tune-in each Tuesday morning at 8:35 a.m. on WCVE Public Radio.

Lightning Bugs

UVA’s Kathy Thornton is inducted into the Astronauts Hall of Fame

Charles Fishburne in News | Science Matters

Over the weekend, UVA’s associate dean of engineering, who was also America’s second woman in space…was inducted into the Astronauts Hall of Fame. Before she left for the ceremony at Kennedy Space Center, Charles Fishburne talked with former Astronaut Kathy Thornton about her time in space.

Health Care and Jobless Benefits Jeopardized

John Ogle in News

According to the Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis, Congress left Washington for its Memorial Day recess with unfinished business that could jeopardize jobless benefits for thousands of people in Virginia.

Federal Money Available for Weatherization Training

John Ogle in News | Science Matters

The U.S. Department of Energy is sending Virginia $2 million to expand weatherization Training.

McDonnell's Reform Committee Meets For First Time

Craig Carper in News

On Friday Governor McDonnell’s Commission on Government Reform held their first meeting, sharing ideas to streamline the way the state does business. Craig Carper reports.

McDonnell Responds to Malek Controversy

Craig Carper in News

Governor Bob McDonnell took time Friday to respond to calls that he replace one of his advisors, Fred Malek, for his role in trying to eliminate Jews from the Nixon administration. Craig Carper reports.